Random fashion thoughts - Part II (A New Hope)

[ManofKent]



I'm going to London in January and from what it seems it's going to be raining and cold there. I don't have any rain jacket, would this apolis transit issue field jacket do me well? Or should I look for something warmer?

It depends...

For the past few weeks the South East of the UK has been unseasonably mild - around 48-55 Farenheit (8-13c), so mild that Daffodils that shouldn't be flowering until March are out in places. That sort of temperature looks like holding for a while.

Typically January is more like 42-46F, but you can get cold snaps... Where it can be around freezing.

 

[jet]

Are people still buying artisanal brands?

 

[notwithit]

Only artisanal donuts.

 

[nicelynice]

Ordered two John Elliott tees, took them 10 days to ship them out, $35 in shipping, $20 in customs fees, but damn, these tees are perfect. I like my shirts with a tight neck and a little extra length - the Classic Crew is a good cut. The texture on the Co-Mix fabric has a wonderful texture and I hope the 28% polyester helps it keep its shape. These might replace AA tri-blends as my favorite non-cotton shirt - we'll have to see how they hold up in the wash cycle

Really happy with these and the James Perse ones I picked up as well. Man, I love black t-shirts

 

[kashmir]

does John Elliott have oversized tees? been looking for t-shirts with dropped shoulder, slightly longer (and oversized?) body, possibly heavier/ more structured material

 

[Fuuma]

http://www.vice.com/read/clive-martin-on-buying-cool-and-lewis-hamilton




[VIDEO][/VIDEO]

 

[BBSLM]

Is Yoox selling H&M Margiela for ~2x retail now, or are these mainline?

http://www.yoox.com/us/44931233QC/item#cod10=44931233QC&sizeId=13

 

[GoldenTribe]

Did the collab feature any slip-ons?

I don't see H&M stamped on the insole and I wouldn't expect H&M shoes to look that decent; what makes you think they are from the H&M collection?

 

[thatoneguy]

those are mainline

 

[thatoneguy]

might as well get the HM ones though http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b187979369

 

[BBSLM]



I don't see H&M stamped on the insole and I wouldn't expect H&M shoes to look that decent; what makes you think they are from the H&M collection?

They look like the loafers from the H&M collection. You wouldn't be able to see the H&M logo on the insole in the Yoox pics anyway.

FWIW I'm not interested in buying these - they're not even my size - I just found the thought of Yoox reselling ebay flipper markups amusing.

 

[Bussit]

Spotted Dries on Gotham again

 

[Bortelli]

If you had to choose only one brand for your entire wardrobe, what would it be and why.

 

[ManofKent]



If you had to choose only one brand for your entire wardrobe, what would it be and why.

It would be tricky as I frequently wear suits at work - there aren't many brands that stretch far enough into the formal and casual. At a pinch I suppose Engineered Garments would do.

 

[Parker]

http://www.styleforum.net/t/143231/single-designer-head-to-toe

that's a tough one, and an interesting question. It may be Dries or Yohji for me. It would have to be a brand that had the full spectrum of clothes, accessories and footwear. maybe gym stuff too, like Y-3. and also have casual and formal options.