Random fashion thoughts

[ridethecliche]

shut up shut up shut up

 

[LA Guy]

New DIY project involving my Ironheart denim moto jacket:




There are 3 options:

1) Thornproof the whole thing
2) Overpaint the entire thing black
3) Paint the arms, and thornproof the body, mimicking hat "leather sleeves on a fabric body" look.

Opinions sought.

 

[Hirsh]



shut up shut up shut up

Same to you!!!

New DIY project involving my Ironheart denim moto jacket: There are 3 options: 1) Thornproof the whole thing 2) Overpaint the entire thing black 3) Paint the arms, and thornproof the body, mimicking hat "leather sleeves on a fabric body" look. Opinions sought.

Like the sound of option 3)!

 

[MrTony92]

****. Got too drunk and lost my mmm cardholder and ID bracelet. Cardholder turned up, now I'm just trying to convince myself that I never liked the bracelet and that this is actually a good thing...****

 

[ridethecliche]

What is this I can't even

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[hendrix]



I have a couple pairs of shoes that are over 5 or even 10, they're fine. Sneakers not so much, I went through gats and others slowly but surely, they don't last that long...

yeah my margielas lasted about 1.5 years and my CPs about 4 years.

 

[sinnedk]

Cp sneakers last 4 yrs? That is pretty good.

Side note screw Bay Area heat wave!

 

[hendrix]



Cp sneakers last 4 yrs? That is pretty good.

I have a lot of shoes, and even then they were pretty busted for the final year or so. The sole actually held up quite well but the stitches bust in the same way they do on chucks.

wore right through the sole on the margielas.

I just buy chucks now to be honest. They fit with my current tastes. I was never a big sneaker guy anyway. The other ones I like a puma clydes and stan smiths.

I would love some CP Bballs though. the original ones.

 

[sinnedk]

I have always been a nike guy and I wear them pretty hard. Esp on vacations when I trek for a long time. Surprisingly most of my nikes hold up well and I have no expectations for nike.

Currently I want a nice leather sneaker and today in Maas stacks I saw CPs which I never considered until today because I thought they looked good.

Are they worth the $400 retail or worth looking around for a deal?
@hendrix what is sizing like?

 

[dieworkwear]



New DIY project involving my Ironheart denim moto jacket:

There are 3 options:

1) Thornproof the whole thing
2) Overpaint the entire thing black
3) Paint the arms, and thornproof the body, mimicking hat "leather sleeves on a fabric body" look.

Opinions sought.

I vote 2

 

[LA Guy]

I vote 2

Sorta leaning that way right now. I think with a fairly thin coat, since denim is not as textured as sashiko.

I had this crazy idea that I'd thornproof it, to make it water repellent, and then coating it with a very thin layer of paint, so that it flakes off, like the Margiela Converse. However, while I am okay at both using fabric paint and waxes and other treatments, that particular doulbe treatment seems... fraught with danger, to say the least.

Also flirting with the idea of sewing on a all black prowling tiger patch, but I can't find one that looks cool.

 

[LA Guy]

I have always been a nike guy and I wear them pretty hard. Esp on vacations when I trek for a long time. Surprisingly most of my nikes hold up well and I have no expectations for nike.

Currently I want a nice leather sneaker and today in Maas stacks I saw CPs which I never considered until today because I thought they looked good.

Are they worth the $400 retail or worth looking around for a deal?
@hendrix what is sizing like?

Honestly, if you are thinking of Common Projects, think of alternatives like Epaulet's, or something that is a little more interesting, like ETQ Amsterdam. I think that Common Projects are a good standard sneaker, but I feel that in 2014, there are many options out there.

 

[hendrix]



Are they worth the $400 retail or worth looking around for a deal?
@hendrix what is sizing like?

they tend to run half a size big but it depends on your foot because they can be a bit narrow in places.

No, not really worth $400 and there are other options now as Fok mentioned.

 

[Muri]

Side note screw Bay Area heat wave!

I'm dying here down in Santa Clara. Pretty sure we hit 97-98 F during the day.

I've also been looking for some nice outerwear to wear when I'm in NYC this Dec. Looking for a nice fishtail parka with a removable lining (so I can wear it in spring too). I'm in love with the TOJ fishtail. Too bad you can't buy it from them anymore or I would definitely order one.

 

[sinnedk]



Honestly, if you are thinking of Common Projects, think of alternatives like Epaulet's, or something that is a little more interesting, like ETQ Amsterdam.  I think that Common Projects are a good standard sneaker, but I feel that in 2014, there are many options out there.  

Yes i saw the Epaulet sneaker run today as i was looking into CP and its a great alternative that i'm considering. Problem is I wanted something sooner then Jan/Feb 2015. I am on the fence about it for now.

they tend to run half a size big but it depends on your foot because they can be a bit narrow in places.

No, not really worth $400 and there are other options now as Fok mentioned.

Thanks, yea i am looking thinking about the below

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I'm dying here down in Santa Clara. Pretty sure we hit 97-98 F during the day. 

I've also been looking for some nice outerwear to wear when I'm in NYC this Dec. Looking for a nice fishtail parka with a removable lining (so I can wear it in spring too). I'm in love with the TOJ fishtail. Too bad you can't buy it from them anymore or I would definitely order one.

Yea my jackets aren't getting much wear. I work in SC area and its always hot. Would be pretty happy if it rained a bit more.