Random fashion thoughts

Doin' Fine. · Aug 16, 2009

Originally Posted by Big Punisher

ugh

What? Cmon now, the ties. They're nice.

whodini · Aug 16, 2009

My point wasn't finding something that is pound-for-pound "better" or "more for your buck," rather that some people purchase items they like simply because they like them not because there's a better deal to be had elsewhere.

It's the "band is really just ripped-off j.crew that's been tailored" argument that some use against NiCo that is pretty funny to me.

Fuuma · Aug 16, 2009

Originally Posted by Magician

Really ugly IMHO and I'm surprised at how much I like R&B stuff irl. I think I'm actually gonna get a piece or two this fall. They did a really cool tux jacket as a Barney's exclusive.

Btw, Fuuma do you read Purple magazine? A co-worker just lent me an issue and I'm totally hooked. It's surprisngly unpretentious given the subject matter too.

Haha, yeah I know Purple. Pretty good mag.

Robert · Aug 17, 2009

I don't know about the ties on Mad Men. Don't see anything special about them. I thought the bit about London Fog was funny, though. "What's wrong with London Fog? I have one."

Doin' Fine. · Aug 17, 2009

Originally Posted by Robert

I don't know about the ties on Mad Men. Don't see anything special about them. I thought the bit about London Fog was funny, though. "What's wrong with London Fog? I have one."

I dunno, just liked 'em. To be honest, this was the first time I'd actually watched the show, so I spent alot of time just analyzing fits. That London Fog bit was lolworthy though. I got some serious catchup to do, will prolly get the first two seasons on DVD.

stylo 9000 · Aug 17, 2009

Originally Posted by breakz

this is my first season looking for clothing (beyond basics i suppose), and i have no clue where to take my wardrobe.

i like the tailored cut of mod but i also like the traditional aesthetics of prep. i like some pieces from R&B, shipley, apc but i feel this is too narrow and i should be looking at more brands.

i guess this comes w/ time?

Right now I've been going through old & new SF, sufu and SZ WAYWT threads bookmarking any pics that inspire me. A great way to figure out your style, perhaps. A couple of random pics:
http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...postcount=9467
http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...ostcount=14490
http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...ostcount=36921

dfagdfsh · Aug 17, 2009

Originally Posted by Nil

I wish Geller made tops in size 54. His discrimination against the big man depresses me greatly.

You can't fit his 52 shirting? I thought we were close in size (both BoO XL), and I can fit 50 or 52 (even 48 in some outerwear). FWIW, his shirting is VERY slim in the arms, almost too much so.

Also Whodini, the difference is people say that Band and J Crew are the same because they mine from the same influences (classic American Prep), and Magician and I are saying that the only good NiCo pieces are almost direct copies of pieces from other brands. We get it, you know the designers or some **** and like the brand, but I'm so tired of being told "I don't understand it" because I don't like it. Trust me, it's not that hard to get.

Other thoughts:

* I wish I lived in a colder climate because I am constantly drawn to amazing knits. I am eying a really nice Geller one right now.

dfagdfsh · Aug 17, 2009

Originally Posted by Fuuma

What other sneakers would you compare to RO? Just curious...

Aside from direct rips like DBSS I'm not sure I see many like these.

There is nothing original about Rick really. He makes oversized basketball sneakers and shorts, and classic leather designs in a slim fit. It doesn't need to be original though - that's not the point to me.

Also breakz you sound a lot like me. I definitely love the Prep aesthetic (almost all my shirting is Band), but I find myself slowly picking up more and more real designer, especially MMM. You can have the best of both worlds - just mix a clean aesthetic with one or two show pieces. The key IMO is having a strong base to build from, and I think I have *finally* gotten to that point.

dfagdfsh · Aug 17, 2009

Another thing that I've noticed:

Rag & Bone has amazing outerwear, but each season their shirt cut manages to get shittier and shittier. What's the deal dudes???

dv3 · Aug 17, 2009

Maybe they except their clientele is getting fatter and fatter at the normal rate of waist growth in the US.

Nil · Aug 17, 2009

Originally Posted by Teger

You can't fit his 52 shirting? I thought we were close in size (both BoO XL), and I can fit 50 or 52 (even 48 in some outerwear). FWIW, his shirting is VERY slim in the arms, almost too much so.
I'm a BoO XXL actually. My chest is exactly 44" at the moment. Perhaps I could get into some of his 52 knits but I'd still need to see measurements before I felt comfortable ordering them as unfortunately there is no where around me that stocks Geller.

dfagdfsh · Aug 17, 2009

no dude it's not even that. I tried on that s/s chambray (finally found the L) and it was the strangest ******* cut shirt I HAVE EVER tried on. the side gusset came up higher on me than band, yet the front hem was 2 inches below my crotch(4 inches below in the back) and totally flat. wtf??? if you want to make the shirt to be tucked in, don't have a sky high gusset!

robbie · Aug 17, 2009

i could probably afford the clothes i want if i didn't live in a town that for the most part requires one to have a vehicle.

Ludeykrus · Aug 17, 2009

^Have you not considered moving?

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