Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

[Parker]

Oh nice! def a shirt. Yeah linen or heavy silk maybe. I think that classic mid point collar is Brioni ish. not too long, not too short, not curvy. Very Marcello.

 

[FlyingHorker]

My unasked for advice, but having love fashion since I was a little kid, and involved in the industry since the late 90s: no need to push it. I go through occasional periods of not caring much at all - like, nothing new seems appealing, and then I get into other things, usually adjacent to fashion, like accessories, watches, or pocket knives, but often in the areas between fashion and another interest, like the many BJJ gear/fashion collaborations. When specific things appeal to me, I just let myself gravitate to them. It's good to just let things evolve. That's the way to continue loving this stuff for a long time.

Hmm alright, I'll take it. I'll combine this with troika's post and just chill out for now.

I think it's the first time I can't think of anything else to buy, which is rare.

 

[Clay J]

You guys think this show will be breatheable or not because of gore Tex? More breathable than Salomon XT-6 is my best guess. I realized today I don’t like the XT-6 because of the sock liner like fit.

Moab Speed Zip GORE-TEX® 1TRL

Experience the Moab Speed Zip GORE-TEX 1TRL Merrell men's shoes, blending archival Moab innovations with a modern zip closure for any trail.

www.merrell.com

Just saw some of the speed zips at my local Sierra store, and it looks like there are a good number of the other 1TRL models on the website if <$50 is more appetizing of a price to pay.

 

[justridiculous]

What happened with the Canoe Club affiliate thread?

 

[gettoasty]

They sold out 🤭

@LA Guy those new shoes arrive yet? Why did you pick those Merrell anyways? The Beltaff kind of turned me off. Can share a little more about the collab and decision?

edit:
What size would I be in Merrell? Thinking about size 9.5 US but maybe 9 would work.

• I take a 42 in Birkenstock Boston or 9-9.5 US (perfect on my foot IMO especially with the cork footbed)
• 1 pair of Brooks in 9.5 US (love the fit once broken in)
• 1 pair of Salomons XT-6 in 10 US (the sock lining feels constricting and the shoe causes me to walk on my toes it seems, not comfortable during long day on feet)
• 1 pair of Blundstone 510 in 8.5 US (need size 9 in the 500 stout colorway it seems) (comfortable with the right socks, otherwise, foot still move around in the shoe a tad)

 

[LA Guy]

They sold out 🤭

@LA Guy those new shoes arrive yet? Why did you pick those Merrell anyways? The Beltaff kind of turned me off. Can share a little more about the collab and decision?

I just liked the design and color, that black hued blue nubuck. So many hiking shoes are in 50 shades of brown (and olive, which I guess is green-brown) and I find them boring.

Re. decision to buy? I just liked them. I do these things by vibe and don't try to justify my decisions. I like Belstaff. I have stuff as old as from 2004 or so. I like it in the same way as I like Stone Island, CP Company, etc... i find one culture's reading into and reinterpretation of another. So, and Italian brand originally from England, working with a very American outdoor footwear company? Sign me up.

tldr: I thought that the design was cool and liked the blue nubuck.

 

[gettoasty]

I associate Belstaff with MrPorter, which I find not to be cool. Maybe it's just what MP buys.

What about sizing, see OP?

 

[LA Guy]

I associate Belstaff with MrPorter, which I find not to be cool. Maybe it's just what MP buys.

What about sizing, see OP?

I got a size 11, which is my size in Merrell. I can also fit into a 10.5, but having extra toe room in hiking boots is better. Blackened toenail is not good for anyone.

Mr Porter can take the coolest stuff and style it in a way that appeals to the most boring junior analyst in midtown Manhattan.or second most boring techbro in San Jose.

 

[gettoasty]

I'm looking a some final sale pairs, maybe these two are a tad tame but look cool to me.

Merrell Moab Mesa Luxe 1TRL - Moonbeam / Aspen

Moab Mesa Luxe 1TRL silhouette Mesh upper Suede and nubuck overlay Padded collar Metal eyelets Tongue pull M logo patch on tongue Embossed MERRELL logo branding on heel counter Embossed Vibram branding on midsole Molded nylon arch shank construction Rope laces EVA foam midsole Vibram outsole...

eu.kith.com

Merrell Moab 2 Decon Mid 1TRL - Birch

Moab 2 Decon Mid 1TRL silhouette Suede upper Stripes and perforAtion detailing on side panel Merrell branding on TPU heel counter Vibram branding on midsole Heel pull Rope laces Rubber outsole Style: mej004779 Color: Birch Material: Suede

eu.kith.com

Kith does take some crisp photos

 

[Dibidoolandas]

Was looking at the Sandro labor day sale, some nice looking items, but checking out the materials and most of their stuff is polyester, acetate, elastane... Look at this polo https://us.sandro-paris.com/en/p/short-sleeve-knitted-polo-shirt/SHPTR00382_153.html

Final sale at $135 for an acetate and polyamide polo? I sound like a grumpy old man but people really just don't care about materials I guess. Just seems like you might as well buy from SHEIN at that point.

 

[LA Guy]

Was looking at the Sandro labor day sale, some nice looking items, but checking out the materials and most of their stuff is polyester, acetate, elastane... Look at this polo https://us.sandro-paris.com/en/p/short-sleeve-knitted-polo-shirt/SHPTR00382_153.html

Final sale at $135 for an acetate and polyamide polo? I sound like a grumpy old man but people really just don't care about materials I guess. Just seems like you might as well buy from SHEIN at that point.

The acetate is made from sustainably produced cellulose, a wood pulp product, polyamide is there for strength and durability, and elaslane is there for comfortable wear. The material composition tells you fairly little about the quality of the materials, much less the quality of manufacturing, design, environmental responsibility, etc...

 

[MickeyPunch]

Sandro is hit and miss. I only have outerwear from them, a couple of leather jackets and two coats. The coats are both 100% wool, one of them Harris tweed. But some coats def. have a big percentage of synthetics which I doubt are there for any reason other than cost cutting.

And never buy at full price from them, everything seems to make it to deep sales in full size run.

And yeah don’t say that acetate is a bad material over at the Jacques Marie Mage thread, we pay $$$ for a chunk of it plus some plastic lenses. 😬

(although being a fan of natural materials I do have a pair of Tom Ford sunglasses too made of horn that I cherish)

 

[almostoldguy_13]

Genuinely curious about this: NMWA basically stocks the same brands season after season all of which I would say are anywhere from decent to pretty good. Outside of Kaptain Sunshine outerwear which can be somewhat interesting, everything they stock is a basically a knit polo, pleated pants, basic button down shirts and practically every season a hideous fatigue jacket. Yet every single time new stock is teased on here specifically, the same guys go bonkers as if they have never seen anything like it before just chomping at the bit to buy something when they must have a closet full of the same pants and shirts in every possible color (“ikiji polo! Fujito knit tee! Wythe shirt that fits so goofy but pictures well!! Turtle neck sweaters in different colors!”). I buy from there from time to time but styleforum cats that literally only buy clothes from NMWA please explain what I’m missing here. I wholeheartedly support purchasing too many polos, or whatever the piece may be but not the same exact piece from the same maker from the same store season after season while refusing to acknowledge that there are numerous other dope (so much doper) places to get men’s clothes from. And yes, this shouldn’t bother me but for some reason it does. It just does. Also thought about posting this in the NMWA forum but decided it wasn’t the proper place for it.

 

[LA Guy]

Genuinely curious about this: NMWA basically stocks the same brands season after season all of which I would say are anywhere from decent to pretty good. Outside of Kaptain Sunshine outerwear which can be somewhat interesting, everything they stock is a basically a knit polo, pleated pants, basic button down shirts and practically every season a hideous fatigue jacket. Yet every single time new stock is teased on here specifically, the same guys go bonkers as if they have never seen anything like it before just chomping at the bit to buy something when they must have a closet full of the same pants and shirts in every possible color (“ikiji polo! Fujito knit tee! Wythe shirt that fits so goofy but pictures well!! Turtle neck sweaters in different colors!”). I buy from there from time to time but styleforum cats that literally only buy clothes from NMWA please explain what I’m missing here. I wholeheartedly support purchasing too many polos, or whatever the piece may be but not the same exact piece from the same maker from the same store season after season while refusing to acknowledge that there are numerous other dope (so much doper) places to get men’s clothes from. And yes, this shouldn’t bother me but for some reason it does. It just does. Also thought about posting this in the NMWA forum but decided it wasn’t the proper place for it.

Um, some people are superfans. This goes for every brand and every retailer, regardless of whether you think that it's dope or not. No Man has built a really strong community here. That's pretty much the whole deal.

 

[sushijerk]

Genuinely curious about this: NMWA basically stocks the same brands season after season all of which I would say are anywhere from decent to pretty good. Outside of Kaptain Sunshine outerwear which can be somewhat interesting, everything they stock is a basically a knit polo, pleated pants, basic button down shirts and practically every season a hideous fatigue jacket. Yet every single time new stock is teased on here specifically, the same guys go bonkers as if they have never seen anything like it before just chomping at the bit to buy something when they must have a closet full of the same pants and shirts in every possible color (“ikiji polo! Fujito knit tee! Wythe shirt that fits so goofy but pictures well!! Turtle neck sweaters in different colors!”). I buy from there from time to time but styleforum cats that literally only buy clothes from NMWA please explain what I’m missing here. I wholeheartedly support purchasing too many polos, or whatever the piece may be but not the same exact piece from the same maker from the same store season after season while refusing to acknowledge that there are numerous other dope (so much doper) places to get men’s clothes from. And yes, this shouldn’t bother me but for some reason it does. It just does. Also thought about posting this in the NMWA forum but decided it wasn’t the proper place for it.

I mean, you kind of made the point yourself. They stock good staples and the people who like them want them in different colors and seasonal materials. Most of the brands they stock fall into the seasonal variations on a theme type and not "this season is inspired by the russian ballet and next season is paris teenagers doing heroine in the 90s." Personally I'm a little ODed on the double chest flap pocket shirt jacket style which they've been buying a lot of but I dunno I still like the brands they stock? Maybe I am that boring shopper where I just want to see the new DBF balloon pant in another material or inis meain tunic color but I think that's where nmwa found their audience?