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

[shopsecondhandvisvim]

Hi guys new here. I've been interested in the brand for 5 years now but only recently started purchasing pieces. Every item I've gotten so far has been amazing in-hand. I'm now looking to purchase some pants and could use some help from someone with more experience. Some questions -

1. What is CMYK denim? I couldn't find mention of it anywhere online.
2. What is the difference between https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780111517/ and https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780136954/ - they look identical!
3. Some pants have W30/L30 sizing and some pants have 1-5 sizing. I have a pair of SS 03d10 denim that fit well in W34. Its waist measurements is ~35". Does this mean I would be a size 2 in the numbered sizing pairs. https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780128607/ - I've tried on Fluxus 03 cords in the past in a size 2 that were way too tight so I'm cautious of purchasing another size 2 pants.

Cheers, thanks for helping! I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future. Happy to find a community of Visvim enjoyers here.

1. CMYK is a scheme for combining primary pigments. The C stands for cyan (aqua), M stands for magenta (pink), Y for yellow, and K for Key. The key color in today's printing world is black. In the past, they have released cmyk models in red, yellow, green, and black. When you see a CMYK model from Visvim, it's usually a denim overdyed in one of the those colors.
2. Looks like the first model is one washed, and the second is unwashed/untreated (you can see this is the description)
3. It really depends on the model, but I would say you would be either a 3/4 in sizing. They usually correspond to a 3 being a 34 waist and 4 being a 36 waist, but that's not always the case.

 

[discobobulated]

While we're on this - what does the T.W.O stand for in the boots? Never figured it out.

 

[discobobulated]

& FYI, the Hammons does not have functioning cuffs.

 

[Samer]

Blue iris jkt off of preorder

 

[frunk]

While we're on this - what does the T.W.O stand for in the boots? Never figured it out.

The Wild One - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Marlon Brando's boots. (Note the character name, Johnny Strabler)

 

[iamneilxx]

Hence the strabler jkt… makes a lot of sense now.

 

[StoneyIce]

1. ...When you see a CMYK model from Visvim, it's usually a denim overdyed in one of the those colors.

Thanks for the reply. You're super knowledgeable so if I could bother you with one more question, I'd really appreciate it.

What's the difference between these 2 pairs then - https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780128607/ and https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780136954/

 

[Emixam]

I believe Cmyk is not overdyed, just using black warp and weft threads. Overdyed would be using white warp and weft yearns denim, and then either the fabric panels or the finished pants themselves being piece dyed. The final effect would be slightly different, but mostly imperceptible for most customers.

 

[shopsecondhandvisvim]

Thanks for the reply. You're super knowledgeable so if I could bother you with one more question, I'd really appreciate it.

What's the difference between these 2 pairs then - https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780128607/ and https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/en/shop/g/g4548780136954/

Can you send me pics? I can't access the Japanese website

 

[oceanview]

WTB : TWO Boots ICT sz M10. Please DM any leads.

 

[discobobulated]

Have you tried them on? I have a pair but they are a snug fit. First few wears are a struggle to get on and off but they ease up. They need to fit well or you will get heel slip. There is no way of tightening the boots really.

 

[discobobulated]

Plus ICT might come up smaller/tighter.

 

[Emixam]

Can you send me pics? I can't access the Japanese website

he is referring to cmyk and overdyed which look the exact same, hence my above post, but I may be wrong (overdyed could also be a cmyk garment that has been piece dyed).

 

[StoneyIce]

Can you send me pics? I can't access the Japanese website

I'm comparing these two
(1) 0122205005007 - SOCIAL SCULPTURE 03 CMYK BLK versus
(2) 0121405005002 - SOCIAL SCULPTURE 03 OVERDYE

I definitely want the blacker pair which I thought would be the over-dyed. However, I prefer a black pair that fades from black to grey. Rather than black to a blue-black (like an over-dyed, originally indigo). But if Emixam is correct and it's a CMYK black pair that's been dyed over once again in black then that would be pretty ideal.

(1)


(2)

 

[Emixam]

I'm comparing these two
(1) 0122205005007 - SOCIAL SCULPTURE 03 CMYK BLK versus
(2) 0121405005002 - SOCIAL SCULPTURE 03 OVERDYE

I definitely want the blacker pair which I thought would be the over-dyed. However, I prefer a black pair that fades from black to grey. Rather than black to a blue-black (like an over-dyed, originally indigo). But if Emixam is correct and it's a CMYK black pair that's been dyed over once again in black then that would be pretty ideal.

if you want a fade from black to grey, yiu are better off with a regular black denim with black warp and white weft. both black will be tough to lose its color, plus it will end up with white marks/streaks after washing them (some people like it, but I don't)