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Red Wing Beckman - Got them about a month ago, absolutely love them!

Marcs Leather Brogue - Was AU$159, on sale for AU$50. Bargain!

Perhaps a stupid question, but what's the best way to lace up my Red Wing boots? Stumbled upon this neat site that diagrams 37 different ways to lace a shoe. Is the typical criss cross method the way to go?

 

[Alucrid]

i like armani exchange their shirts fit really slim and nice and i can buy them on sale

 

[FromTheFuture]

Thinking about picking up a messenger bag for the winter. Any suggestions on brands or specific items?

 

[dcdobson]

Where are the sweater and the shirt from?

 

[luckyboyceo]

Where are the sweater and the shirt from?

Not positive but I'm pretty sure that's J Crew.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Thinking about picking up a messenger bag for the winter. Any suggestions on brands or specific items?

Jack Spade.

 

[mblitek]

Ugh, I accidentally deleted all the pictures I wanted to keep. But,

 

[bob page]

Thinking about picking up a messenger bag for the winter. Any suggestions on brands or specific items?

Filson, Jack Spade, Property Of.

 

[mblitek]

Thinking about picking up a messenger bag for the winter. Any suggestions on brands or specific items?

I love this company, quality is awesome:

http://www.hardgraft.com/

 

[fat pat]

Not positive but I'm pretty sure that's J Crew.

Yup. I recognize the model

 

[freenudemacusers]

Yep those Calvin Klein collection shirts are tts lol. Anyone want a really nice b/w check dress shirt in large for like $30? Haha

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Having hair issues today. I usually never use products, so using this paste with my new haircut (as shown last week) is hit or miss. I can't quite get the messy look the stylist got (without an extra set of hands).

My bangs are what bother me, they look like spaghetti strands with product in them at times.

 

[thezerofire]

got my new watch and strap in

 

[Johnlenham]

Having hair issues today. I usually never use products, so using this paste with my new haircut (as shown last week) is hit or miss. I can't quite get the messy look the stylist got (without an extra set of hands).

My bangs are what bother me, they look like spaghetti strands with product in them at times.

Have you had a look in here?
Men's Hair |OT|

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

got my new watch and strap in

Good choice going for Orient.

 

[bob page]

Finally got a weekender- scored this Property Of bag from Bonobos for $50 shipped (down from $210 due to credit & coupon use).

 

[Zekes!]

Apparently this week I'm picking up the Naked & Famous double sided camo (that I was hyped about before) and their grey oxford

I tried the shirt on at work and it fits amazing, so I knew I had to get it.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Apparently this week I'm picking up the Naked & Famous double sided camo (that I was hyped about before) and their grey oxford

I tried the shirt on at work and it fits amazing, so I knew I had to get it.

Nick Wooster would be proud.

 

[luckyboyceo]

Nice pickup, Bob. The bag looks sick.

Apparently this week I'm picking up the Naked & Famous double sided camo (that I was hyped about before) and their grey oxford

I tried the shirt on at work and it fits amazing, so I knew I had to get it.

I've never tried any Naked & Famous shirts, but I've been meaning to. Once Jay at Blueowl restocks their chambrays in my size I'll definitely bite, I need a decent one.

 

[freenudemacusers]

They have a couple of the quilted chambray work shirts at Barney's downtown. Seem nice enough for the price* tho not my thing.

*especially alongside $600 givenchy shirts lulz

 

[Alucrid]

Yep those Calvin Klein collection shirts are tts lol. Anyone want a really nice b/w check dress shirt in large for like $30? Haha

Yeah, it's weird cause they're a tad tight in the shoulders for me and the arm holes a bit too low.

 

[freenudemacusers]

It's only a little big in the shoulder and neck, so going to a medium should work out well.

At least the shorts I got fit as expected (48 = 32)

 

[Alucrid]

It's only a little big in the shoulder and neck, so going to a medium should work out well.

At least the shorts I got fit as expected (48 = 32)

I might try a white one in medium if I see any pop up over on sf.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Could always seek out a kva covered placket on the Internets. I have one, a nice slim but not too much kind of fit. Nothing tricky in the sizing, heh.

 

[Zekes!]

I've never tried any Naked & Famous shirts, but I've been meaning to. Once Jay at Blueowl restocks their chambrays in my size I'll definitely bite, I need a decent one.

Yeah I'm not sure why I put it off for so long. The cardigan I have by them is fantastic as well; I just found out they still have them on tate+yoko so I think I'm gonna get a second one eventually

 

[Alucrid]

Could always seek out a kva covered placket on the Internets. I have one, a nice slim but not too much kind of fit. Nothing tricky in the sizing, heh.

no. no. i must abstain. need to save for high tops and brown side zips

 

[freenudemacusers]

I don't even know what I want to buy right now, I just have the itch. NEED TO COP.

 

[Alucrid]

I wish I was interested in a pair of high tops sooner cause then I might've been able to cop these. it hurts just looking at them

 

[coldvein]

I wish I was interested in a pair of high tops sooner cause then I might've been able to cop these. it hurts just looking at them

they remind me of some delicious red wine

 

[freenudemacusers]

A nice $575 bottle of wine ;(

 

[Pepboy]

What's the consensus on ~$500 suits: Trying on decent brands in store and having it adjusted versus having one made-to-fit from overseas (e.g. indochino.com)?

Thanks in advance!

 

[coldvein]

seriously tho i dig the color of them wine hi tops. i just dont think i can rock the hi top giant tongue style. just looks ridiculous imo. if they were lower they would be perfect for me.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Depends on where you shop. But at $500 retail, they aren't going to be particularly well put together, so get the best fit possible before adjustments. And do not believe anyone who says they can make a shoulder fit better. That's your cue to exit the building.

Re indochino etc, I dunno if I would recommend them to a first time suit buyer, since you probably don't have a good feel for your measurements etc. I've seen really good fits come from that kind of thing, and I've also seen really bad ones.

seriously tho i dig the color of them wine hi tops. i just dont think i can rock the hi top giant tongue style. just looks ridiculous imo. if they were lower they would be perfect for me.

They come in lows too

http://1980andbeyond.com/balenciaga-autumnwinter-2012-contrast-panel-trainer/

Will hurt the wallet like a mothefucker. Dope shoes tho, my balenciaga glowies are pretty comfortable too.

 

[luckyboyceo]

Those Balenciaga sneakers are sick. Can't justify the price personally, but if I could I'd be all over them.

What's the consensus on ~$500 suits: Trying on decent brands in store and having it adjusted versus having one made-to-fit from overseas (e.g. indochino.com)?

Thanks in advance!

You can definitely get a decent, well fitting suit for around $500 (Calvin Klein, J Crew, Banana Republic, etc). Ideally, if you're wearing the size you should be, you shouldn't have to do too many alterations. Definitely agree with mac about the shoulders. Shoulders are the one thing a tailor can't fix, so make sure they fit appropriately before you purchase anything. I've learned the hard way unfortunately, it's really just money down the drain.

Can't speak on made-to-match suits as I don't have any experience with them, but I wouldn't step into that territory till you know 100% what your sizing/dimensions are and what kind of fit you need.

 

[freenudemacusers]

J crew has really stepped up their suits recently. The fits are a lot better and the fabric choices are generally classier than most of thier price point peers.certainly beats men's wearhouse.

And yeah, I learned the hard way about shoulders too. The silhouette kind of improved, but the sleeves nev hung correctly and the shoulder was softened due to the padding being hacked up a bit. This was an old jil sander eBay suit, and they have practically no shoulder padding at all, and I could still tell. Oh well this was years ago, lesson learned.

 

[coldvein]

They come in lows too

http://1980andbeyond.com/balenciaga-autumnwinter-2012-contrast-panel-trainer/

Will hurt the wallet like a mothefucker. Dope shoes tho, my balenciaga glowies are pretty comfortable too.

god damn those are sick.

 

[luckyboyceo]

J crew has really stepped up their suits recently. The fits are a lot better and the fabric choices are generally classier than most of thier price point peers.certainly beats men's wearhouse.

And yeah, I learned the hard way about shoulders too. The silhouette kind of improved, but the sleeves nev hung correctly and the shoulder was softened due to the padding being hacked up a bit. This was an old jil sander eBay suit, and they have practically no shoulder padding at all, and I could still tell. Oh well this was years ago, lesson learned.

For around the same price, Banana Republic has some pretty nice suits as well. Pretty much along the same lines as J Crew quality wise. I was impressed.

And yeah, I'm pretty much about to throw out/donate a handful of my suits because they don't fit well, particularly in the shoulders. I bought them years ago before I knew anything about buying a suit and I really wish I hadn't. Had essentially been buying 42 when I'm really a 40. Sucks. Oh well, I kind of welcome the idea of starting from scratch... my wallet doesn't though.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Heh, I did the same. Got a lot of 38s when I was a 36. Got rid of them.

The irony is of course after working out I'm now a 38. Oh well.

 

[freenudemacusers]

I want to get American all over everybody's ass

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=253&productid=65117&key=Gitman

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=253&productid=64635&key=Gitman

 

[Auron_Kale]

I want to get American all over everybody's ass

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=253&productid=65117&key=Gitman

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=253&productid=64635&key=Gitman

I like the shorts actually... Not feeling the shirt without wearing it ironically.

 

[Pepboy]

You can definitely get a decent, well fitting suit for around $500 (Calvin Klein, J Crew, Banana Republic, etc). Ideally, if you're wearing the size you should be, you shouldn't have to do too many alterations. Definitely agree with mac about the shoulders. Shoulders are the one thing a tailor can't fix, so make sure they fit appropriately before you purchase anything. I've learned the hard way unfortunately, it's really just money down the drain.

Can't speak on made-to-match suits as I don't have any experience with them, but I wouldn't step into that territory till you know 100% what your sizing/dimensions are and what kind of fit you need.

Depends on where you shop. But at $500 retail, they aren't going to be particularly well put together, so get the best fit possible before adjustments. And do not believe anyone who says they can make a shoulder fit better. That's your cue to exit the building.

Re indochino etc, I dunno if I would recommend them to a first time suit buyer, since you probably don't have a good feel for your measurements etc. I've seen really good fits come from that kind of thing, and I've also seen really bad ones.

Thanks for replies! I will focus on trying out suits and maybe experiment with an indochina for 2nd or 3rd suit. If I get something I enjoy maybe I'll come back with a picture.

 

[bowery]

I want to get American all over everybody's ass

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=253&productid=65117&key=Gitman

http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=1&designerid=253&productid=64635&key=Gitman

so much of opening ceremonys clothes is so hard to pull off...hopelessly addicted to that store though its great to just look around and explore if youre in nyc also all the workers have awesome taste in music

 

[Enron]

What's the consensus on ~$500 suits: Trying on decent brands in store and having it adjusted versus having one made-to-fit from overseas (e.g. indochino.com)?

Thanks in advance!

Catch a Brooks Bros sale event - lots of OTR suiting in the 350-600 dollar price range after tailoring.

Don't even bother with a dept store.

 

[zchen]

Perhaps a stupid question, but what's the best way to lace up my Red Wing boots? Stumbled upon this neat site that diagrams 37 different ways to lace a shoe. Is the typical criss cross method the way to go?

For boots I find double helix to be ideal. easy to loosen and tighten

 

[luckyboyceo]

What's the consensus on Topman? Nordstrom made a big deal about featuring them in their stores now, but I don't actually know anything about the brand, other than it's affordable.

Anybody have any information/experience with their clothing?

 

[freenudemacusers]

Catch a Brooks Bros sale event - lots of OTR suiting in the 350-600 dollar price range after tailoring.

Don't even bother with a dept store.

Yah, forgot about brooks.

What's the consensus on Topman? Nordstrom made a big deal about featuring them in their stores now, but I don't actually know anything about the brand, other than it's affordable.

Anybody have any information/experience with their clothing?

I dont get where the hype for this brand is coming from... Some of it is ok, but my god they need to delete those carrot pants. Holy shit.

 

[bowery]

i used to like topman but i feel like its been getting worse and worse...navajo prints in 2012 srsly?

 

[kudos.]

Saw these on reddit.

They're supposedly Clark Desert Boots Grey Leather but with Sno-Seal and some wearing. They look nothing like all the other pictures I've seen though.
Linky

 

[_Isaac]

I like the pants.

 

[Johnlenham]

What's the consensus on Topman? Nordstrom made a big deal about featuring them in their stores now, but I don't actually know anything about the brand, other than it's affordable.

Anybody have any information/experience with their clothing?

Top man is pure trash. I have no idea why company's would want to import it.

None of it fits well,it's poorly made and appeals to past trends.
For example they are hammering shite Christmas jumpers and others with awful designs as "good" stuff right now.
They also make stuff like Hot Topic is it? Tv show people on tshirts and jumpers.

Strangely the stuff I see in Topshop (woman's version) with my gf is a lot nicer.

I don't like top man much as you can tell..H&M is better to give you an idea.