Random fashion thoughts

[JjasonL]

how is suit supply.. their sport jackets/ blazers look pretty decent online but ive never been to a store to try one on... they arent that cheap either.. hows the fit and quality compared to zara/topman/jcrew??

 

[iamacyborg]

Much better than Zara or Topman, no idea how they compare to jcrew.

Their MTM line is pretty great for the price.

 

[KitAkira]

I keep on kopping vacations and associated items rather than clothing. I don't believe I've gotten anything more impressive than new T shirts for several months. With warm weather approaching, I can't see this changing.

Excuse me while I go fondle my new Armada AKJJ's and Look Pivots that I won't be able to use until next winter.

 

[EdwardB]

how is suit supply.. their sport jackets/ blazers look pretty decent online but ive never been to a store to try one on... they arent that cheap either.. hows the fit and quality compared to zara/topman/jcrew??

I got a suit from them right around when they first came to America a couple of years ago. Really solid, reasonably well made suit with fabric nicer than J. Crew for less than the cost of J. Crew. If I remember correctly, their whole deal was buying overstock fabric from Italian mills and making their suits in China to save a buck. Still pretty nice, lots of details that you'd find in higher end stuff. For a typical person in SW&D, it's definitely more than enough for an interview/funeral/wedding suit or whatever. If you're actually going to a store, their salespeople are reasonably knowledgable (NYC) and the in-house tailor does pretty good work, which is always a plus.

I had a Zara suit a bit before that, it cost about half of the Suit Supply suit post-alterations and was pretty poor all around. If you're looking for a pure beater suit, just buy separates from Uniqlo, if you want something that at least somewhat compares to high end stuff, spring for the Suit Supply.

 

[Biggen]



any stores worth visiting in amsterdam?

In addition to those already mentioned there is also Four, Ennu and Sprmrkt

 

[Biggskip]



how is suit supply.. their sport jackets/ blazers look pretty decent online but ive never been to a store to try one on... they arent that cheap either.. hows the fit and quality compared to zara/topman/jcrew??

The cut of the thighs on the trousers is really slim. I couldn't find a cut that worked for me. I really thought he was going to crash when he hit the grass.

 

[Fuuma]



In addition to those already mentioned there is also Four, Ennu and Sprmrkt

Droog gallery (interior design, furniture), Carmacoma (men), Ravelstein (women)

 

[Mr. Moo]

Quote of the year from an online publication...

"Carol Christian Poell, an Austrian designer who bears many similarities to Martin Margiela with his transforming garments that can be worn more than 5 different ways."

 

[futuresailors]

Needs more pole plant.

 

[canstyleace]

Thanks fumma, could you share some from paris?
I asked prior but just got some falaffel joint and a classic leathers joint, wondering if any hidden gems or consihments there like quai des antiquaires?

I'm also there for a full week so plenty of time to check out the fashunz

 

[canstyleace]

Also just read this book at a coffee house in rotterdam,

 

[LA Guy]

Wore my painted Blue Blue Japan Sashiko jacket yesterday. Looked, imo, and that of many others who should know, really awesome. Makes for a very graphic, color blocked, effect. Definitely something to wear with white high top sneakers and jeans for full effect. May be one of the outfits I may need to put on WAYWT. I understand more and more Margiela's interest in painting over everything. Really does give it a new life.

 

[Lorcan7]

@canstyleace Fuuma gave some Paris recs here http://www.styleforum.net/t/164384/the-waywt-discussion-thread/109500_100#post_6865523 might be handy

If you have time to kill in Rotterdam you should totally go to the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, love that place. Remember reading fashion mags in their cafe too oddly enough

 

[Fuuma]



Thanks fumma, could you share some from paris?
I asked prior but just got some falaffel joint and a classic leathers joint, wondering if any hidden gems or consihments there like quai des antiquaires?

I'm also there for a full week so plenty of time to check out the fashunz

See posted link. I'd say the most current store for fashion right now is the broken arm (Jacquemus with Rafdidas, Ervell, Lemaire, Cédric Charlier, whatever cool younger girls wear, some boy stuff too), these ******* hype fiends also have a coffee shop with some bio bread or whatever.

I also like beaucoup (upstairs barnamed démon) for drinks, half-Japanese guy there is a really commited barman and he wears like Yohji and Rick to work.

 

[Find Finn]



Have you guys ever gone a year without buying any new clothes (shoes included)? 

Close I think I hit 10 months, I started bulking last year, so I decided not to buy anything expect the most necessary until I was done cutting after the bulk, bought a pair of sneakers, OB trunks they were to cheap to pass up (don't fit :ember: ) and a pair of LVC last year and a pair of chinos last week, ****** doesn't fit in my other chinos otherwise nothing.

@canstyleace
Fuuma gave some Paris recs here http://www.styleforum.net/t/164384/the-waywt-discussion-thread/109500_100#post_6865523 might be handy

I would add Carven, Kitsune and Surface 2 Air to the list.