Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[Landau]

I've been really digging Wooyoungmi, but between those sneakers, I like the Butteros more.

Im on the edge. The design is gorgeous, but the leather quality leaves something to be desired; it seems to be regular cow leather (as opposed to calf) and the silhouette is sort of athletic sneaker-esque as opposed to low-top. The buttero's are fine, but I prefer to have clothing I really want to wear everyday rather than just another thing in my closet.

Ideally my sneaker would be the paint splatter aka colorful-bird-**** GATs in a plain off-white colorway. I wonder if I could strip the paint off of a pair on sale...

Have you been feeling any particular sneaker shape recently besides CP's/SLP01's/Buttero's?

 

[dieworkwear]



Im on the edge.  The design is gorgeous, but the leather quality leaves something to be desired; it seems to be regular cow leather (as opposed to calf) and the silhouette is sort of athletic sneaker-esque as opposed to low-top. The buttero's are fine, but I prefer to have clothing I really want to wear everyday rather than just another thing in my closet.

Ideally my sneaker would be the paint splatter aka colorful-bird-**** GATs in a plain off-white colorway.  I wonder if I could strip the paint off of a pair on sale...

Have you been feeling any particular sneaker shape recently besides CP's/SLP01's/Buttero's? 

I don't really have any interesting sneaker suggestions, but I've been wearing my CP b-ball high tops a lot. The ones in all white with a gum sole and grey suede tongue.

I've got also gotten a lot of use out of my Vans x EG mix-match white slip-ons, although less so now that it's winter.

Probably just depends on what you plan to wear the shoes with.

The shape of the Wooyoungmis looks too much like nurse shoes to me. But if you wear the kind of clothes they design, they'd probably go better with that "drapey lux minimalism" than Butteros.

 

[1up]

Geller x CP

OR

Story Et fall Black Side Zips

I already have Tobacco Suede CP Chelseas, looking to add something in rotation. The former is 2x the price roughly.

 

[bry2000]

Go with the second. For me, the navy is less versatile. Ymmv.

 

[Synthese]

Ideally my sneaker would be the paint splatter aka colorful-bird-**** GATs in a plain off-white colorway. I wonder if I could strip the paint off of a pair on sale...

You want that taupe kinda color? Or you just want a white trainer? If it's the latter, maybe check out epaulet's take on the gat?

 

[MaiLam]

Plain white version is cheaper and nicer

http://epauletnewyork.com/collections/sale/products/sport-trainer-alabaster-calfskin

 

[Parker]

there's something off about the epaulet gat to me. I dunno what it is. Leather looks too shiny stiff or something. or maybe the toebox is too big. it's close, but just looks weird to me. I'd go with either the Margiela or the really basic B&W version. or even an all white Samba. but besides a pair of crazy Raf higtops, I usually prefer low-baller sneakers so don't listen to me.

 

[bry2000]

If you are going for GATs, stick with Margiela. If you are patient, you can find them at an attractive price. Earlier this year, I paid less for the white MMM's than what the Epaulet version is going for.

 

[futuresailors]

Those look like adidas copies to me? GATs have a toe panel.

 

[penanceroyaltea]



Geller x CP

OR

Story Et fall Black Side Zips

I already have Tobacco Suede CP Chelseas, looking to add something in rotation. The former is 2x the price roughly.

I really like the geller cp side zips I have. Would def rec.

 

[Landau]

You want that taupe kinda color? Or you just want a white trainer? If it's the latter, maybe check out epaulet's take on the gat?

Combo of the taupe and the suede/nabuck/whatever-the-hell they use. I like Epaulet's stuff, but the toe box bothers me. Honestly I think the buttero's will be fine; they are growing on me.

 

[wanksy]

Size down if you're really trying to make it work. The shoulders are sloping more than they're designed to slope and the length looks to be a bit long. Ideally the horizontal torso line should reflect a slim cut, the line flaring out until a point slightly below the waist, then receding back to about the torso line.


I think the coat works best on people with a tall, athletic build with somewhat broad shoulders to compensate for the limpness. Additionally, without the broad shoulders, the flaring at the waist is definitely accentuated.

My only qualm about this coat is that, like you said, it won't keep you warm. I don't think this coat works with temperatures under 30 F (with windchill factored in), additional layers needed.

i went to the store today and tried the 44 (XS) on grey, the one before was a 46. also tried the garrett and they're very thick, too thick perhaps. but not into chesterfield. anyway, does this fit better? dont mind if i have to layer during the colder months but most of the time, it isn't that cold here where i live.

 

[MickeyPunch]

I think it looks fine, and probably moreso in person. You clearly like the coat so just buy it and enjoy it.

 

[dieworkwear]

It's OK, but I think the coat would look better if it had a more interesting fabric, like some kind of chunky herringbone.

Also, single breasted topcoats look better worn open, IMO.

 

[bry2000]

Margiela Faux Fur Aviator Jacket. Yea or Nay? Thoughts?