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

[ppk]

I was tempted to just go with a standard Bass Weejun, but I legitimately don't know how good Weejuns' leather and build quality is. Is it actually serviceable or is it genuinely intolerable?

Here are a couple of Weejuns pics. It might help with your decision. I picked these up on eBay for $40.

 

[troika]

Here are a couple of Weejuns pics. It might help with your decision. I picked these up on eBay for $40. View attachment 2256735
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These are Cole Hann not Bass, aren't they? Is Cole Haan made by Bass? What am I missing

 

[ppk]

These are Cole Hann not Bass, aren't they? Is Cole Haan made by Bass? What am I missing

Oops. You're right. I took pictures of the wrong shoes. 😆

Apologies.

 

[gettoasty]

Casalantic really has been the best pants for me for OTR. The kicker is that they come in various inseams and 30" works out great--no alterations necessary. I can cuff for no break, or leave as is for small break. My only gripe is after a day of wear, sometimes I can get really bad rashes around the waist band. Am I wearing it wrong or my skin is just super sensitive?

The next foray is trying their shirts and knits.

Tangentially, I wish there was a jean maker in the same vein. Perhaps a tad lower rise, but same cut and option for different inseam lengths. I may just end up ordering the blue pants, too, as a substitute. Now I have green, brown, and white.

I think dieworkwear put them on my radar at first, nice!

I still cannot get behind button front for pants besides denim, and prefer zip front. But I have to say their other styles with the pleats look great, too.

Casatlantic

A niche lifestyle brand inspired by the cultural richness of mid-century Casablanca. Discover men's ready-to-wear high waisted trousers, shirts, knitwear and accessories. Made in North Africa.

www.casatlantic.com

 

[Baron]

Casalantic really has been the best pants for me for OTR. The kicker is that they come in various inseams and 30" works out great--no alterations necessary. I can cuff for no break, or leave as is for small break. My only gripe is after a day of wear, sometimes I can get really bad rashes around the waist band. Am I wearing it wrong or my skin is just super sensitive?

The next foray is trying their shirts and knits.

Tangentially, I wish there was a jean maker in the same vein. Perhaps a tad lower rise, but same cut and option for different inseam lengths. I may just end up ordering the blue pants, too, as a substitute. Now I have green, brown, and white.

I think dieworkwear put them on my radar at first, nice!

I still cannot get behind button front for pants besides denim, and prefer zip front. But I have to say their other styles with the pleats look great, too.

Casatlantic

A niche lifestyle brand inspired by the cultural richness of mid-century Casablanca. Discover men's ready-to-wear high waisted trousers, shirts, knitwear and accessories. Made in North Africa.

www.casatlantic.com

What style has been your goto? I been wanting to order from them but it's hard choose a style.

 

[ppk]

What style has been your goto? I been wanting to order from them but it's hard choose a style.

I really like the Mogador style. It's classic and has a great silhouette.

 

[gettoasty]

What style has been your goto? I been wanting to order from them but it's hard choose a style.

Their only zip front is El Jadida. Check out their fit guide, which is excellent.

Trouser Fit Guide | Casatlantic

From our widest to our narrowest, discover our four different cuts: Tanger, Mogador, Safi and El Jadida.

www.casatlantic.com

BTW, very fast shipping.

 

[cocostella]

@gettoasty Soon you will see button-fly is superior, always 😉 I joke… but it’s mostly true.

 

[symphvaria]

Preferring zip flies is so weird to me, do you really want a crotch tent when you're sitting down that badly?

 

[cocostella]

Has no-one seen There’s Something About Mary? Zip-flys are DANGEROUS.

 

[gettoasty]

I don't have much hand dexterity and can use all the help I can get.

 

[Coldsnap]

Is Canoe Club no longer got an active thread? That's lame.

I was about to ask if the Denver Airport to Boulder bus was alright. I'm on a tight schedule need to get to Canoe Club kop some rare jawnz then be back in Denver for Andre's flute set at the opera house. I'll have 3 large suitcases on me because I'm a big traveler.

 

[ppk]

Casatlantic is a great brand. BTW, they put a lot of energy and focus into their fit and sizing guides. Nathaniel Assaraf, their founder did a podcast in which he discusses this.

 

[sipang]

Love the color choices and combos at Auralee, especially for the winter shows, very consistent palette through the years too. Can only think of Margaret Howell for a similarly inspired use of colors.

 

[LA Guy]

Love the color choices and combos at Auralee, especially for the winter shows, very consistent palette through the years too. Can only think of Margaret Howell for a similarly inspired use of colors.

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Speaking of, the Margaret Howell store is one of the few places that I always go to when I visit Florence. It's here, in a Plaza that directly overlooks the river, beside an apothecary and a stationary store. Lot's of good shops of various types all within a couple of blocks there: