*** Visvim thread: Dissertation on a Japanese Holy Spirit ***

[pastrystar23]

I think, it's in line with the general ethos of the brand. Not sure how it's "style" over substance as it's all basic black, it's actually A LOT of substance over style. A really thin wool shirt sounds very comfortable if their cotton/cashmere blend shirts are anything to go by. Also, I don't see very many people actually play basketball in their Off White x Nike collabs do you? that my friend is style over substance. played out "look at me" style over slave labor sweatshop substance for actual ridiculous prices based mostly on hype. Do I think it's worth what they'll be charging for? of course not, I'll enjoy buying one a few years down the line for a fraction of retail price.

I mean, were we expecting Prada or Versace Sport here? c'mon now....you know hiroki isn't about gaudy branding and clothes without provenance.

 

[Hanto]

yahoo japan?

For the jumbo tee and hoodie, yes. ?

 

[Hanto]

I just don't understand who the buyer is for it.

Orlebar Brown, and Wander, Rapha, Satisfy etc. All have a market in making quality, design led products for their markets, which had pretty run of the mill stuff prior. Their designers made the stuff because they, like Hiroki, couldn't find a brand that made what they were looking for.

The dissertation is written in a way that Hiroki has made this for actual gym use and it just wouldn't work imo. If he had done a collab with salmon for footwear, for example, that would make sense.

Im all for each to their own etc, but it just feels like a dud.

 

[BlakeRVA]

I think, it's in line with the general ethos of the brand. Not sure how it's "style" over substance as it's all basic black, it's actually A LOT of substance over style. A really thin wool shirt sounds very comfortable if their cotton/cashmere blend shirts are anything to go by. Also, I don't see very many people actually play basketball in their Off White x Nike collabs do you? that my friend is style over substance. played out "look at me" style over slave labor sweatshop substance for actual ridiculous prices based mostly on hype. Do I think it's worth what they'll be charging for? of course not, I'll enjoy buying one a few years down the line for a fraction of retail price.

I mean, were we expecting Prada or Versace Sport here? c'mon now....you know hiroki isn't about gaudy branding and clothes without provenance.

We're all here reading and posting about Visvim because we're fans of the brand. You don't need to deliver a rebuttal every time anything remotely critical is said.

 

[Emixam]

Hey all, just curious about others experiences, has anyone ever had a cobbler do a botch job on their Visvim shoes? If so can you please provide pics.

Yup done by brass Tokyo, I was after a White's look for my beard boots. These weight a ton now though, I will probably have the heel shorten soon to cut some weight

 

[Hanto]

Yup done by brass Tokyo, I was after a White's look for my beard boots. These weight a ton now though, I will probably have the heel shorten soon to cut some weight
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They do look phenomenal though.

 

[Emixam]

They do look phenomenal though.

The level of craftsmanship of brass Tokyo is definitively not overrated, absolutely top notch!

 

[conqueror]

god, i'm so jealous about the cost of those 7-holes. seeing they're not a sz 12 makes me feel slightly better.

 

[patagonianwild]

Maybe I’m reading this wrong but sometimes it sounds like people take this kind of thing as a personal betrayal.

A bit I think, or maybe I'm not communicating very well. It's not a big deal but Visvim Sport as it is presented wasn't a concept I needed to or wanted to see. But it's not in any way or shape a big deal.
I do really find this a tad ridiculous:

I like the sheep though.

 

[Chaconne]

I guess I’m not a fan of anything I’m that way. Even with my favorite musicians or filmmakers who are all what I consider to be independent artists. If they decide to make some mainstream thing for the cash or some thing outside of what makes artistic sense to me I just skip it and wait for the next. I get that it’s great to see someone with the “integrity or die” attitude but I have so many interests eating up my money it doesn’t bother me to skip something from a favorite who’s decided to make a buck on something I don’t like and I don’t feel comfortable even deciding that I know for sure why they decided to make the thing that to me seems mainstream or uninteresting. They don’t owe me any explanation and I didn’t pledge to buy everything they make just because I’m a huge fan of some things they make.

 

[Hanto]

god, i'm so jealous about the cost of those 7-holes. seeing they're not a sz 12 makes me feel slightly better.

I am a 12 normally and they do fit OK. ?

 

[BlakeRVA]

I guess I’m not a fan of anything I’m that way. Even with my favorite musicians or filmmakers who are all what I consider to be independent artists. If they decide to make some mainstream thing for the cash or some thing outside of what makes artistic sense to me I just skip it and wait for the next. I get that it’s great to see someone with the “integrity or die” attitude but I have so many interests eating up my money it doesn’t bother me to skip something from a favorite who’s decided to make a buck on something I don’t like and I don’t feel comfortable even deciding that I know for sure why they decided to make the thing that to me seems mainstream or uninteresting. They don’t owe me any explanation and I didn’t pledge to buy everything they make just because I’m a huge fan of some things they make.

To me, it's akin to a friend moving away. You're happy for them and wish them well in their next endeavor, but you can't help but wonder if it's the end of an era or if they'll be back. You appreciate what you've shared so far, but selfishly you want things to remain the same.

 

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[DAlden]

Trunk shows for SS22 starting in early July (JP). Us dates are usually around the same time.

Where do the trunk shows usually take place? LA and NYC I’m guessing?

 

[PinkuMan]

Where do the trunk shows usually take place? LA and NYC I’m guessing?

I actually don't think they do trunk shows in NYC, LA for sure and maybe Sana Fe?