why is durability such an important issue on this forum?

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by deveandepot1

Not always. A machine washable 100% polyester Walmart suit will last 10X longer than any Zegna, BB, J Press,... suit. This is true with SW&D too. A pair of Levis will last much longer than a pair of designer jeans.

Nah, even something like Dior Homme is usually more durable than Levis, to say nothing of japanese denim. I do agree durability is way overrated here but then having, for example, ****** shoes that fall appart quickly is annoying. Margiela footwear is not really durable and I own three pairs because I like the brand and design, I still wish they were made a little better. Since my stuff gets fucked up quickly I tend to like items that age well; it is not only about durability but looks over the lifetime of the item.

 

[radicaldog]

There is a traditional Western aesthetic of quality, timelessness and understatement. That aesthetic is utterly divorced from the fashion-pandering described (indeed advocated) by the OP. It will be difficult not to talk past him, and vice versa.

 

[Fuuma]

Originally Posted by radicaldog

There is a traditional Western aesthetic of quality, timelessness and understatement. That aesthetic is utterly divorced from the fashion-pandering described (indeed advocated) by the OP. It will be difficult not to talk past him, and vice versa.

There is? I mean it's obviously not applied here with all the horseblanket suits, flashy shoes and whatnot. Traditional men's dressing is super gaudy.

 

[Sartorial1]

Originally Posted by junior varsity

f it is indeed style forum, shouldnt it promote what the magazines/television/movies/red carpet show case? like GQ, Details Magazine etc?
No, that would be FFF.
Fashion Forward Forum.
Or maybe FMF
Fashion for Masses Forum

This is STYLE forum.

 

[Dudufrias]

Originally Posted by junior varsity

...we all know good year welted shoes can be resoled many times and is a lot more durable than the italian blake/bologna construction ones.

Now I really doubt that this is true...

Maybe they have other benefits, but I'd say they are just as durable.

 

[WhateverYouLike]

Originally Posted by Fuuma

There is? I mean it's obviously not applied here with all the horseblanket suits, flashy shoes and whatnot. Traditional men's dressing is super gaudy.

I think that's more italian, which we love...

traditional western I think he's right.

 

[TheWraith]

If I buy something expnsive, it bloody well better last longer than something dirt cheap.