What's the difference...what am I paying for?

Originally Posted by amd123

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I mean these are the kind of identifying details that CAN ONLY BE SEEN if you are holding and examining the clothes at eye level.
most of the people here who buy expensive basic shirts like BoO dont really do it so other people will think they're rich or something for wearing an expensive shirt, they do it because of the unique fit. if all we wanted is discernible dollar signs on our clothing we'd all be wearing LV print t-shirts

Man if you like Supreme and rap go back to SuFu man they have a thread for that garbage

Alot of people who live in warmer weather are going to pay more for 'basic' items as they don't need alot of outerwear.

Have you handled BoO? Have you handled good clothing? Do you appreciate anything good in life? I smoke cigars and drink cognac should I just go back to mixing rubbing ethanol into 10L jugs of grape drink and smoking cig butts on the side of the road? **** Michelin stars, why even go out for good food or learn how to cook, just drink like 8 serves of vanilla Sustagen a day.

Honestly people pay the money for fit / fabric / styling / trimming / construction. If you haven't handled the items or haven't taken the time to learn why they are different, which you can all learn here, then your not going to know.

Originally Posted by max_r

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most of the people here who buy expensive basic shirts like BoO dont really do it so other people will think they're rich or something for wearing an expensive shirt, they do it because of the unique fit.

if all we wanted were discernible dollar signs on our clothing we'd all be wearing LV print t-shirts

Or LV aviators instead of Moseley Tribes.

Originally Posted by Razele

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Man if you like Supreme and rap go back to SuFu man they have a thread for that garbage Alot of people who live in warmer weather are going to pay more for 'basic' items as they don't need alot of outerwear. Have you handled BoO? Have you handled good clothing? Do you appreciate anything good in life? I smoke cigars and drink cognac should I just go back to mixing rubbing ethanol into 10L jugs of grape drink? **** Michelin stars, why even go out for good food or learn how to cook, just drink like 8 serves of vanilla Sustagen a day. Honestly people pay the money for fit / fabric / styling / trimming / construction. If you haven't handled the items or haven't taken the time to learn why they are different, which you can all learn here, then your not going to know.
You are right, and yes I must admit I have NOT learned the difference between "quality" clothing...that's why I came here and the current area I live in is a backwoods town in the middle of nowhere PA, so we don't have much in the way of "Fashion" that's why I came here to read up and the more I read it seems people are very narcissistic and yes I know of the cigar thread And no I don't LIKE supreme OR Rap. I do however like Metal/Trance/Skramz/Alt & Indie and Dior ( I tried a friend's suit once, let me just say...I felt like a TRILLION bucks)

Raz, the michelin rating is quite perverse, at least with regards to 1-star restaurants. And you'd have to smoke black and milds with your grape drink

Originally Posted by amd123

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Give an example? Please don't see something like the triple stiched selvage or the hidden rivets or the one brand whose logo is a small hole in their fabrics

I mean these are the kind of identifying details that CAN ONLY BE SEEN if you are holding and examining the clothes at eye level.
if you hold a BoO short under a microscope you can actually see a stop-motion animation of this scene from Godard's Band of Outsiders
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That depends on where you go on this forum. When I joined, I hung around Men's Clothing, unaware of the vast theological differences between that and SW&D. I formed the opinion that these were the type of people who willing engaged in conspicuous consumption on a grand scale.

Once I swung around these parts, lurked, and learned more about the hundreds of minute aspects involved with clothing, I realized that the pricing between Kohl's clothing and a lot of stuff discussed here wasn't so absurd. That doesn't mean that there aren't brands that are overpriced and exploiting growing popularity or name recognition. There's just a lot to take in with this stuff that the average person doesn't realize even exists until they're exposed to it.

Ultimately, this discussion can best be summed up by the wise Cosmo Kramer...

Well, why go to a fine restaurant when you could just stick something in the microwave... Why go to the park and fly a kite when you could just pop a pill?

Personal preferences, my man.

-Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)

-Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love

-Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)

-Requires excessive admiration

-Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

-Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends

-Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

-Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her

-Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.



I don't see how many people have a multitude or really even many of these things.

I think your looking for 'elitist' - a few people are.

Most here just want nicer things in life and clothing is one of them. For me, a love of good design extends to everything.

i always try to imagine your posts in an ozone-less phonology

Originally Posted by Razele

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-Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)

-Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love

-Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)

-Requires excessive admiration

-Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

-Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends

-Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

-Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her

-Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.



I don't see how many people have a multitude or really even many of these things.

I think your looking for 'elitist' - a few people are.

Most here just want nicer things in life and clothing is one of them. For me, a love of good design extends to everything.

I see what you are saying, but for me (A Broke 18 year old, just starting college freshmen looking to start my entry level wardrobe) I'm looking for competetibely priced pieces that are NOT JCPENNEY/UTTER CRAP OR the $275+ top of the line CGD/BOO/Dior/Zegna/Gaultier/Lanvin.

Currently on my shopping list I have:
Levis 501 STFs
Converse Chuck Taylors
Asics running shoes
Basic Slim Fit/Muscle Fit/Crew Neck Tshirts

Hahaha

I rant and rave like most Australians

I've also been on a big Dave Chapelle tip recently so It's affecting my slang alot

Originally Posted by amd123

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I see what you are saying, but for me (A Broke 18 year old, just starting college freshmen looking to start my entry level wardrobe) I'm looking for competetibely priced pieces that are NOT JCPENNEY/UTTER CRAP OR the $275+ top of the line CGD/BOO/Dior/Zegna/Gaultier/Lanvin. Currently on my shopping list I have: Levis 501 STFs Converse Chuck Taylors Asics running shoes Basic Slim Fit/Muscle Fit/Crew Neck Tshirts
first, you shouldn't have snorted all your allowance away. second, if you're looking for an intermediary why did you have a meltdown about others' spending habits? ditch the asics+chucks get 1 pair of nicer sneakers equivalent to the price of those two (CP on sale everywhere) and you're already on your way.

Originally Posted by amd123

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THIS is TROLLING. I NOT TROLLING.
You obviously don't know what trolling is, so how can you say you aren't a troll? Stop making threads. Even if this were a good idea, it should be in the Ask a Question thread.

Originally Posted by amd123

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I see what you are saying, but for me (A Broke 18 year old, just starting college freshmen looking to start my entry level wardrobe) I'm looking for competetibely priced pieces that are NOT JCPENNEY/UTTER CRAP OR the $275+ top of the line CGD/BOO/Dior/Zegna/Gaultier/Lanvin.

Currently on my shopping list I have:
Levis 501 STFs
Converse Chuck Taylors
Asics running shoes
Basic Slim Fit/Muscle Fit/Crew Neck Tshirts

APC makes a lot of good stuff in an intermediary price range.

^ Yeah

And sales / B&S Forums

Just save money and know what you need

Originally Posted by amd123

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I see what you are saying, but for me (A Broke 18 year old, just starting college freshmen looking to start my entry level wardrobe) I'm looking for competetibely priced pieces that are NOT JCPENNEY/UTTER CRAP OR the $275+ top of the line CGD/BOO/Dior/Zegna/Gaultier/Lanvin.

Currently on my shopping list I have:
Levis 501 STFs
Converse Chuck Taylors
Asics running shoes
Basic Slim Fit/Muscle Fit/Crew Neck Tshirts


I haven't posted much on this forum, mostly on SuFu and Ironheart Forum.

I am much in the same shoes as you are, young, broke, and craving for quality.

What i think would be a good entry level addition to a better wardrobe:

Roy Denim Jeans
or Real Japan Blues Jeans
You only need ONE pair of premium jeans. Just make sure to size right. My first pair of raw denim were simon millers. I wore them every single day for a year straight. ******* didn't have to shop for pants for a whole year. ******* great.
Both are competitively priced (around $150)
Shirts: "Slim fit" shirts can be had at a good price around Banana Republic Outlets. The fit is modern, the shirts won't cost you an arm and a leg.
T-Shirts: i usually go with pima cotton stretch tee's from banana. Be sure to get the "stretch" kind because those have better silhouettes on a slim body. The cotton is good and soft, and there is some stretch to the shirt which makes it follow the contours of your body nicely.
Shoes: Go get some vans. That **** never goes out of style and they aren't expensive to replace.