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chasingred · Jan 23, 2011

Originally Posted by Brandon -B-

I have a Filson Tin cruiser. The Idea was to get a classic light jacket that showed patina similar to a leather jacket without leather. My wife hates it and says it's a farmers jacket plus it has a waxy cottony smell. How does this forum feel about something like this in general?
She's right. It's a farmer's jacket. It looks terrible and the only way it gets by on these forums is because people draw on all sorts of ridiculous masculine myths about heritage, Americana, getting back to your roots, the working man, etc. Aesthetically, it's terrible. You look like you're about to go butcher some hogs. People need to stop letting their politics drive their aesthetic sensibility.

PipersSon · Jan 23, 2011

^^ To each is own. But as a noob to the world of style/ sartorialism, I must say that most of the 'Filson wear' I saw in online pictures was different from the Filson I saw in real life.

The first looked 'glossy', very stylish, etc; in real life I found them to be the opposite, i.e. mostly unwearable. I am sure they are good products that serve a specific purpose, but outside of this l am not sure if they make sense for people as general fashion wear. Not for me, at least.

OTOH, I still love Filson luggage.

ev01ut10ndt · Jan 23, 2011

I posted over in SW&D, but wanted to see if you guys would know....

How do you guys hang your suede jackets and knit sweaters? Or do you not at all and put it away in a drawer? I'm worried about the stretching that may occur at the shoulders if I were to hang them up. From what I have heard, I should be getting those wide suit hangers, correct?

Also, any need to pretreat the suede leather to prevent any staining? Its a medium tan color. Every time I wear my suede jacket, I think of the Seinfeld episode where his suede jacket gets rained on. Thanks for your inputs!

JacobJacob · Jan 23, 2011

This is a bit urgent... Can anybody provide me with more info on those jackets from this auction? It says the sizes of the jackets are 26/27 (and that the sleeves are rather short). What do these measurements corresponds to in US or (preferably) European sizes?

Brandon -B- · Jan 23, 2011

Originally Posted by chasingred

She's right. It's a farmer's jacket. It looks terrible and the only way it gets by on these forums is because people draw on all sorts of ridiculous masculine myths about heritage, Americana, getting back to your roots, the working man, etc. Aesthetically, it's terrible. You look like you're about to go butcher some hogs. People need to stop letting their politics drive their aesthetic sensibility.
Thanks. I want to like it but it just isn't nice enough and you're probably right. I have no question that if you used it to work in it would last a million years. Well thanks to the Americana and Heritage at least I should be able to unload it without too much of a loss. I'm not doing too much for the Jacket either and I'm kind of a style mess anyway but it doesn't help that I'm built like a square at 5'9 with a 44 to 46 in. chest nothing fashionable fits me off the rack. Oh well I gotta start somewhere and getting rid of this jacket seems to be a good start.

chasingred · Jan 23, 2011

Originally Posted by ev01ut10ndt

I posted over in SW&D, but wanted to see if you guys would know....

How do you guys hang your suede jackets and knit sweaters? Or do you not at all and put it away in a drawer? I'm worried about the stretching that may occur at the shoulders if I were to hang them up. From what I have heard, I should be getting those wide suit hangers, correct?

Also, any need to pretreat the suede leather to prevent any staining? Its a medium tan color. Every time I wear my suede jacket, I think of the Seinfeld episode where his suede jacket gets rained on. Thanks for your inputs!

Fold knits and scarves. Roll ties. Hang jackets in wide shouldered hangers. Hang pants by their creases. Hang shirts on wooden hangers. Put cedar blocks near wools in case of moths.

More info here:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=151230

chasingred · Jan 23, 2011

There was a great post a month or two ago on how to take good WAYWT photos. Anyone know where that was?

dah328 · Jan 23, 2011

Originally Posted by chasingred

Originally Posted by dah328

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Good post, but the bolded portion is hyperbole. You can't get a decent bespoke jacket for $500-600.
Where?
What do you mean by "Where?" If you're asking about getting a decent bespoke jacket for $500-600, you can't do that anywhere.

dah328 · Jan 23, 2011

Originally Posted by rudedog

Silk pocket square with a grenadine tie? I wouldn't wear a silk PS with any other silk tie, but I'm thinking the texture of the grenadine is sufficiently different that a silk PS would work. Am I wrong?
It's a matter of formality as well as texture. In general, darker grenadines are pretty formal ties and silk squares are less formal. I might wear a silk square with a lighter grenadine, but it's unlikely that I would wear one with a black or navy grenadine.

RedRaider · Jan 23, 2011

Anyone know where I can get a few shoe trees at less than $8/per pair?

dah328 · Jan 23, 2011

Originally Posted by RedRaider

Anyone know where I can get a few shoe trees at less than $8/per pair?
You're not likely to find full cedar shoe trees at that price. If you have shoes worth tree-ing, it's worth shelling out a few extra bucks to get trees that fit them properly.

ltoolio · Jan 23, 2011

BiggSkip - thanks for the advice and knowledge...I've already placed my order for Flusser's book, and I appreciate the info regarding the coat (and the fact that I can now read up on the topic of worsted wool).

Love the Ric Flair pic/quote, BTW.

LT

cromulated · Jan 24, 2011

is black hi-shine leather just as durable as black calf?

Kensington · Jan 24, 2011

Is it weird to wear a tie with a shirt with a monogram or logo? IE: Polo

ev01ut10ndt · Jan 24, 2011

Originally Posted by chasingred

Fold knits and scarves. Roll ties. Hang jackets in wide shouldered hangers. Hang pants by their creases. Hang shirts on wooden hangers. Put cedar blocks near wools in case of moths.

More info here:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=151230

Thanks!

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