Recent purchases - Part II

Anyway, arguing with Japano-philes is like argueing with people who play WoW 60 hours a week. You don't get anywere, ever.

However, hopefully, you might quiet down about how bad non-japanese brands are and all the bizzare semi-conspiratoial leanings you have towards people who don't full on like japan mid-market-only-available-via-Sharpservice-outside-Tokyo joints.

Realtalk RP:


Common Projects DB in Warm Grey Suede

Common Projects DB in Dark Grey Suede

Margiela Two Button Notched Lapel Coat in Charcoal Wool Twill

Dries van Noten Charcoal Diamond Printed Patterned Wool Cardigan

Strategic Business Unit Charcoal Nylon Windbreaker


Up Next for the Koppin' Block:

TOJ Bomber Grey Suede

TOJ Fishtail Navy

Alot of Schneider

Benchmade English Shoes

why are common projects sneakers so expensive?

Originally Posted by cb_32

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why are common projects sneakers so expensive?
Nice leather, lining, footbed, good construction, minimalist designs.

And they are the most thoroughly derivative shoe imaginable. Diesel/MMM are obviously concerned some may perceive them as such so they attach a silly "Replica" label as if that somehow places the shoes in an entirely different class and thus exonerates them.

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Oh, obviously. This is spot on. Margiela (or as you put it with the devastating incisiveness we've all come to expect, "Diesel/Margiela," because the majority owner has taken quite an intrusive, hands on approach in regards to creative direction and decision-making ever since they bought the company in 2002) was famously very concerned that consumers would find his work derivative, as is apparent to anyone with even the most cursory knowledge of his house's history or the conceptual underpinnings of his work.

Originally Posted by BB1

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There are many Japanese brands doing far more interesting stuff than MMM currently is. And at the mid range price levels, Japanese brands tend to offer better quality than their European counterparts.

Could you post some examples for the uninitiated?

Originally Posted by BB1

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It is also interesting how all the MMM mass popularity hit shortly after Diesel took over. I doubt this is a coincidence.
Indeed, indeed. I'd love to hear you expand more on this. Your recollection and analysis of the sudden fervor surrounding the SS03 collection I'm sure would be absolutely fascinating.

Originally Posted by notwithit

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Damn, y'all are both Philly-area? Glad to know I'm not alone in the world.

Anywhere decent to shop around here? The only place I know of is Sugarcube. Oh, and that Art in the Age of Something-or-Other place has/had some SNS Herning, someone said. Never been there, though.

It's where I grew up but I don't live there anymore. Still get up there often though, friends live in Fairmount and Conshy.

Art in the Age is OK. It's a little too well put together. I wrote em up awhile back. They have Yuketen, SNS, V::room. The liquor is good!

painted GATs and silent sneaks both suck

Originally Posted by Lane

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painted GATs and silent sneaks both suck
He has spoken.

honestly, just stfu no ones ever gonna see things eye to eye.

/im getting too old for this ****

Originally Posted by scott.m

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I should be so lucky, only have 2 to my name. Though, by early fall I'll be up to 5, just wait and see ahaha.

Whatttt why did you not show me yesterday fool

dude I literally copped after you went out last night from my iPhone while playing dead space, even sent paypal over the phone. Swag.

Haha the backlash is just funny considering where we started (nothing but praise for GATs and painted GATs when Snake first posted his), the pendulum swings. I don't really care, I've always liked them in that colourway (couldn't get behind red or blue or whatever). They seem like they'll be really easy to wear with indigo or black jeans, treated / coated or not and that's all I got and all I really want to wear this summer. Currently in Lanvins, Spurrs, W+H tee and TOJ, easiest uniform to sub stuff in and out of ever and easiest **** to wear and just not care about.

Yah, but nobody liked them when Justin/socal bought them a few years ago. His look really good beat to death.

Originally Posted by AR_Six

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Haha the backlash is just funny considering where we started (nothing but praise for GATs and painted GATs when Snake first posted his), the pendulum swings. I don't really care, I've always liked them in that colourway (couldn't get behind red or blue or whatever). They seem like they'll be really easy to wear with indigo or black jeans, treated / coated or not and that's all I got and all I really want to wear this summer. Currently in Lanvins, Spurrs, W+H tee and TOJ, easiest uniform to sub stuff in and out of ever and easiest **** to wear and just not care about.

I just wear my MMMs when I don't give a **** lol