Random fashion thoughts - Part II (A New Hope)

[NGOStudio]

I bought this coat from Dries: http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-menswear/dries-van-noten/slideshow/collection#7 but they don't want to ship internationally because "it's made out of exotic materials". I thought Dries uses faux fur? But anyway, someone has experience with this? I'm living in the EU (Belgium to be precise).

I think it's the fur collar. It's probably not that exotic, probably just fur imported from China. But that's another problem, because China has a very bad track record with compliance. Most of the killing of endangered species around the SEA region are for export to China (eg: sharkfin). They believe exotic stuffs are good for heath (eg: rhino horn, tiger bone), but the actual benefits are doubtful.

However, check where the coat is made. If it's made in EU, there should be no problem to have it in Belgium, similar to how American alligator is CITES compliant by default

 

[double00]

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[Ragechester]

Usually find Totokaelo's buying to be pretty boring but I like that they used a model of a different age. Struck me as something I don't see often enough on web stores. I don't know why youth is such a commodity to sell when half of the models in mens fashion look so out of place compared to a guy like this, look at him... he's a G!

 

[Parker]

I agree. Guy looks good. It's nice to see clothes on different sizes and ages of people. I always appreciate when clothes are shown on shorter dudes, too. So many things look great on 6'3 bean poles --- and totally dumb on average height, average build, average age guys. hahaha!

 

[Maxwellll]

I noticed that guy too, recognised him from being in a bunch of Oliver Spencer shows. The older person is probably the one buying more high end clothes anyway? Would be interesting to know from the stores which age range is their best customer

anyway, love this fit

 

[RXS09]

How are MOMA boots?

Thought these looked pretty nice

Own a few pairs. In my opinion, they are some of the best made footwear in their price tier. Check YOOX for them, they always have a ton

 

[dieworkwear]

^ Realize this is basic-fashion-dude tier stuff, but I'm really into oversized topcoats right now. Slim or full pants. Textured knitwear or turtlenecks. Those Totokaelo looks are good.

Fok probably thinks this is too "basic Parisan Instagrammer dude," which is probably true, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Those Parisian instagrammers have to convince someone to dress like them otherwise they can't be influencers. And their children need wine too.

 

[sipang]

Is this the year of the Balmacaan ?
Good thing with those big heavy coats is that with a tiny bit of effort you can buy classic used ones for dirt cheap and they look just the same and might even hold up better.


Margiela with the casentino like it's 2015

 

[dieworkwear]

Those Parisian instagrammers have to convince someone to dress like them otherwise they can be influencers. And their children need wine too.

This oversized Vetements topcoat would be good if you want to shoplift a flatscreen TV.

 

[sipang]

If you wear Vetements you should have a crt or a projector or just a laptop

 

[Parker]

You can clear a nice personal space in a crowded Metro car though.

 

[John L]

Smelling like an opossum can go a long way for personal space...

 

[nicelynice]

The only vetements stuff in the wild on a regular basis are the raincoats or the "total ******* darkness" hoodies.. so boring

I wanna see the weird/stupid stuff!!

 

[John-Galt]

I'm moving into a small apartment with limited space. Want a clothing rack to hang some of my nicer pieces. Any recommendations outside of ikea? Would prefer to spend less. I'm located in Canada. Thanks