Well, not Levi's per se, but other raw denim brands from UO and such were quite similar to wash and quality of the Diesels I've tried. Still have yet to try stuff out of Japan, though.
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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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Well, not Levi's per se, but other raw denim brands from UO and such were quite similar to wash and quality of the Diesels I've tried. Still have yet to try stuff out of Japan, though.
Since were on the topic of jeans and cheapness...
I dont know if they are the same cut anymore, or materials, but my ex bought a blue and black pair of Vans slim fit jeans, i eventually inherited them since i lost so much weight, and they are seriously comfortable, and are a great cut and style, they look great, and i STILL wear them, they havent faded much at all.
Best part? $30 a pair or something like that!
ALSO, Levi's 510 skinny trousers are worth EVERY PENNY! I bought every color they had available during black friday because of the 50% off sale!
I dont know if they are the same cut anymore, or materials, but my ex bought a blue and black pair of Vans slim fit jeans, i eventually inherited them since i lost so much weight, and they are seriously comfortable, and are a great cut and style, they look great, and i STILL wear them, they havent faded much at all.
Best part? $30 a pair or something like that!
ALSO, Levi's 510 skinny trousers are worth EVERY PENNY! I bought every color they had available during black friday because of the 50% off sale!
freenudemacusers
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high-end shuttle loomed denim is something else... not really my thing but UO, or even APC-level denim doesn't really compare.
that said I don't really wear denim anymore
The gods of denim are kind and forgiving, ready to welcome anyone back to rejoice in their sick fadezzzzzzzzzhigh-end shuttle loomed denim is something else... not really my thing but UO, or even APC-level denim doesn't really compare.
that said I don't really wear denim anymore
SpeedingUptoStop
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Speaking of low-profile shoes, I love my Vans E-street's in black (Knost)
Green insole made from yoga mat which makes it super comfy even barefoot. Dubbed as a 'surf' shoe; made for lounging around after a day surfing, it's a perfect chilled out shoe that I just love. Plus the super low-profile makes even regular Vans look fat and chunky on the sole.
Hm, these seem like they'd be the quality concert-going show I've been looking for. Cheap, hard to get messy and comfortable on the feet. Found them for $25 here, will wait a little while to see if that site has any deals.
I wish this shoe from the same line had the same insole, I really like the design.
freenudemacusers
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when i get back into it, whenever that happens, I ain't doin raw shit. eternal 811s or bust. and just one pair. don't know how those denim dudes at sufu do a 10+ jean rotation lol.
I always go raw
always
go raw
I have a hard enough time with a two jean rotation while neglecting my black kmws that I haven't worn in months lol
Hm, these seem like they'd be the quality concert-going show I've been looking for. Cheap, hard to get messy and comfortable on the feet. Found them for $25 here, will wait a little while to see if that site has any deals.
I wish this shoe from the same line had the same insole, I really like the design.
Should be the same insole in terms of material, but probably not the green
I've seen many different colourways of the E-Street, but I just prefer the plain black. Two-tones ain't for me, I'm afraid.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Should be the same insole in terms of material, but probably not the green
I've seen many different colourways of the E-Street, but I just prefer the plain black. Two-tones ain't for me, I'm afraid.
I'd hope so, although the description on the site doesn't mention them like the description for the all black ones do.
Urban Scholar
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So what's the word or opinion on these for a business casual workplace?
I'm looking for something comfortable & universal to go with my business attire at work.
I'm looking for something comfortable & universal to go with my business attire at work.
So what's the word or opinion on these for a business casual workplace?
I'm looking for something comfortable & universal to go with my business attire at work.
For some reason, I've always found these more fitting for old men.
Yes, get some brogues or nice narrow oxfords. Slip-ons and loafers are so dull.
Urban Scholar
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Thanks for the input, going with oxfords.
latinlikeaviolin
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Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Are pocket tees and camo items good looking or it that just a Tumblr phenomenon.
What are you talking about?
latinlikeaviolin
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The cheapest conductive thread I could find was like $8, which isn't that far off from $20 to make me consider the effort. I don't even have gloves anyway atm. Also, I can't sow worth for anything
It is REALLY hard to find camo stuff that doesn't make you look like you're 12/a hunter. It's ok in very small quantities if you can find some more subtle stuff. Maybe a camo scarf with the right outfit?
As far as pocket tees, the only way I'd wear one over a regular tee is if the pocket had a pattern or a contrasting color to spice up jeans and a tshirt. Otherwise I think a regular tee is generally cleaner and younger looking.
I like pocket tees, depending on how the style and fit of the t-shirt. Can look nice with a slight v, or a crewneck shape with a design on the pocket. But paired with camo? No. I hate camo. Camo is horrible. Nothing goes with camo. You shouldn't be wearing camo unless you're in the army.
edit: these are funky. ExitLeftApparel.co.uk if interested.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Sorry if I offended you somehow. I just noticed a lot of people reblogging pictures of plain shirts with designs on pockets, and or camo jackets/shirts. I didn't mean to sound like I did not like it. Just wondering if thats a new style or what
edit: these are funky. ExitLeftApparel.co.uk if interested.
Ugh, I NEED THIS SHIRT
Too bad I don't live in the Uk
I think he's referring to the Nick Wooster inspired camo fad.
And pocket tees are a big thing on Tumblr, especially in street style blogs.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Yeah, thats the pic. Tantum La I think is the brand. $48 is a little expensive for something that could be done fairly quick to a blank H & M tee...
But fashion is fashion I guess.
Shipping is an extra £5 bro.
On the topic of high end jeans. I read a bit on japanese selvedge denim, looked into APC, Naked, Unbranded, etc..
I'm sure the quality is superior to regular jeans, but I'm not sure if it'd be worth the price for me.
I don't have any issues with the sub $50 GAP/Banana jeans I got a couple years ago. Still solid even after a bunch of washes.
One more point is about the fading.. From my understanding, part of the appeal of going with the raw denim is to get those natural line fades in the crotch and back of knee areas.. For me personally, that's completely unnappealing. I like my jeans uniformly dark and without fades. Would it ne possible to still get those higher quality denim without the fading or is that just inevitable with wear?
I'm sure the quality is superior to regular jeans, but I'm not sure if it'd be worth the price for me.
I don't have any issues with the sub $50 GAP/Banana jeans I got a couple years ago. Still solid even after a bunch of washes.
One more point is about the fading.. From my understanding, part of the appeal of going with the raw denim is to get those natural line fades in the crotch and back of knee areas.. For me personally, that's completely unnappealing. I like my jeans uniformly dark and without fades. Would it ne possible to still get those higher quality denim without the fading or is that just inevitable with wear?
Yea I'm pretty sure the biggest factor with any outfit is knowing if you can pull it off. The biggest factor with camo is that you'd almost have to wear it on a formal piece to make it look cool, and I'm not sure where you'd wear a camo sport coat outside of a fashion event lol.
Actually you could probably do a camo pocket on a tshirt and it'd look fine.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
The company that made all of those shirts in post somewhere above had a tee with a camo pocket. Really liked it, but it is not sold anymore. Considering making one.
latinlikeaviolin
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Even Nick Wooster can make that whole ninja fashion style look great
It doesn't have to be formal. For example:
It doesn't have to be formal. For example:
freenudemacusers
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Eh. No. But that's not really 'goth ninja' anyway.
Also he reminds me how short those BBBF jackets are cut. Dude is like 5 5 or something and it barely covers his butt.
Also he reminds me how short those BBBF jackets are cut. Dude is like 5 5 or something and it barely covers his butt.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
looks dope to me
Tends to only look good when the camo is classic, or tiger stripe. Digital and hunting camo however, look awful in my opinion.
looks dope to me
stoner dope, maaaan.
I thought I was the only one. 99% of the time when I rock jeans it's my vintage blue pair of Naked and Famous. I also rock a pair of black G-Star Raw jeans, I forget what the style is called, but I don't think of them really as "jeans" jeans due to all the pockets and seams all over them.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Yeah thats awesome. Again though, 30+ price tag is still a little out of my range, since I almost never buy retail stuff.
And I am a unemployed teen.
There are some that have non-fading properties, but they're definitely not the majority. But, yeah, from the sound of it its not what you're looking for.
I don't feel like walking to the tailor then walking back.
Nice look and IKEA TV stand.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Also, what does GAF think of these?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91a0G4GETCL._SL1500_.jpg
They are right in my price range for shoes, and I like the simple look.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91a0G4GETCL._SL1500_.jpg
They are right in my price range for shoes, and I like the simple look.
sixteen-bit
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Clarks are ballin'
Yeah I also just got these in this exact same color recently. Love the look.
Like most boots I find they look better if you cuff your pant leg a bit to at least show some of the laces in the front.
I like pocket tees, depending on how the style and fit of the t-shirt. Can look nice with a slight v, or a crewneck shape with a design on the pocket. But paired with camo? No. I hate camo. Camo is horrible. Nothing goes with camo. You shouldn't be wearing camo unless you're in the army.
edit: these are funky. ExitLeftApparel.co.uk if interested.
How's the quality of these? They aren't that expensive really.
Printed on Gildan heavyweight if I remember correctly. Decent for independents.
GhostRidah
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Tall guys, where do you shop for jeans? Place I usually went to closed and now I have no idea where to shop for any.
By tall I mean 6'5+
By tall I mean 6'5+
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