Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[quik1987]

HK

Did you get a suit made there?

 

[rfx45]

Sup Nii! Good to see you still gracing us with your presence, hope everything is well.



Also to those interested, Topman is now available at Nordstrom.com: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/topman?cm_sp=Merchandising-_-TopShop-_-Splash-_-TopMan
Not sure how it differs from the regular Topman webstore but being able to purchase and return at Nordstrom if it doesn't fit is a great option to those not living in NY.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

Visited Colette (Paris) for the first time today. That store single-handedly almost killed my love of fashion. Other than boutiques in non-major fashion metropolitans, I've never been to the likes of Supreme, HUF, etc, for streetwear, and Fred Segal, Bape, among others for high-end. I know Supreme, Bape and others use to get mad flack back in the earlier years on NT, but I never understood why until today. 

The store had a bizzare vibe, like Apple and Supreme had a one night-stand and out popped a mini-department store filled with hypebeasts/hipster employees, snobs, and $200+ H&M quality t-shirts.

I've already been done with Nikes, and Jordans for ages, but I'm almost to the point that if I can't make/create it my self, I won't wear it.

The Levi store on the Champs, cheered me up, tho. It's amazing what they did to the space. The RL maison is also, always a sight to see.

/rant

 

[returnbama]

This! I am also down for the "pass box".

I would be in on something like this.

 

[imvictor]

Anybody here able to point me in the direction towards these shoes from Zara (or something very similar) in black or grey?? I believe they were posted a few pages back

My local Zara closed up and they seem to be gone off the online site..

Not from Zara, those are Tod's.


Black
Grey

 

[j00k]

I have a pair of RRL straight leg denim but i recently havent liked the way they fit. I was wondering if i can make them more slim straight or near skinny fit because i'd hate to give away some expensive denim like this? If anyone knows of anything in the NYC area for tailoring regarding my situation lmk

bumping this queston

 

[cardboardbox]

Anyone know where I can find a shirt similar to this? This one is jcrew and they are sold out

. 

 

[sunsetcity]

ZARA (has a blue one with white dots, Non military), or Express (black and white with dots, military style). I think polka dots is the new trend this season.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

^^ wj4 posted this on his tumblr

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-1752/"Mens-Buttondown-Collar-Navy/Detail

 

[rfx45]

A good pair of shoes is often described as "an investment", but unlike most investments this is one that you put your feet into and then hit repeatedly against the ground. Small wonder, then, that even the best-made pairs can eventually end up looking somewhat sub-prime.

Having said that, only the most obsessive footwear nut would advocate wrapping your shoes up in cotton wool, and in our opinion a pair of lovingly worn old Oxfords says something about a man that box-fresh sneakers never could. So, unless you're planning on spending the rest of your life indoors, you'd best come to terms with the universal truth that all shoes, however treasured, must age.

With this in mind, don't forget that there are steps you can take to revive even the most beaten-up pair. One man who knows more about this than most is Mr Costas Xenophontos, director of Classic Shoe Repairs (classicshoerepairs.com). Tucked away on an unassuming street in North London, his workshop was founded in 1963 and has since built a reputation as the finest cobbler in the city, entrusted with repairing worn and damaged shoes from some of the world's best designers.

Here, he shares some of his wisdom.

This is a great way to ruin your shoes, making the leather brittle and causing it to crack. If they're really drenched, stuff them with absorbent material - newspaper works well - and let them dry naturally.

A tempting option, but it's the worst stuff for leather. It's impossible to take it off without damaging the surface underneath, and if a shoe needs stitching the needle won't be able to pierce it.

Your average high-street cobbler might not be used to handling classic, handmade shoes on a regular basis. It's worth the expense to avoid the risk of seeing your favourite pair come back to you with a cheap plastic heel, or worse.

 

[grizzlyboy]

Couple of quick notes.

- I am looking to make a set of pocket squares and thought about doing an NT Dressing better pocket square. Any takers. No cost. Thinking I would make maybe 10-15.

- Hey, Anyone interested in doing the Secret Santa shoot me a PM. I will keep an Excel sheet and we can pull names by Oct. 1. Any idea of the price limit?

 

[NCtwin]

Odin stuff at Target was pretty weak.

QFT

I was looking forward to seeing what they would release. But like some flannels, one cut of pants, two jackets, and accessories? No thanks. They just look like better cut normal target stuff honestly. Nothing special just maybe a little more slim cut then normal things

I was disappointed too. Seeing and trying on the collection really turned me off to the clothes. I'm still happy with the boots though.

 

[thenewjs23]

We have the Houston Shoe Hospital.

They work wonders.


Houston Shoe Hospital Promo from Mosaic Media Films on Vimeo.

 

[sarteaga0408]

Couple of quick notes.
- I am looking to make a set of pocket squares and thought about doing an NT Dressing better pocket square. Any takers. No cost. Thinking I would make maybe 10-15.
- Hey, Anyone interested in doing the Secret Santa shoot me a PM. I will keep an Excel sheet and we can pull names by Oct. 1. Any idea of the price limit?

PM'ing you about both.

 

[infamouserror]

Sup bros, I know these pics are kinda blurry but any info on these?

looks like some zara trainers to me

Damn, didn't see em on their website.

Anybody else?

 

[rfx45]

Aldo Casarella

 

[infamouserror]

Aldo Casarella

That's them! Thanks, man.

 

[pinoy732]

my first suit (purchased in oct '11)
just decided to do a before and after. Suit purchased for $110. Tailoring cost about $150.


also, today's fit

 

[quik1987]

my first suit (purchased in oct '11)
just decided to do a before and after. Suit purchased for $110. Tailoring cost about $150.


also, today's fit

Your hair would look better if you got a fade on the sides. Just my opinion.

Like this guy

 

[pinoy732]

honestly i will be getting it faded eventually but for the longest time ive had short hair and now its a personal goal to be long enough to ponytail it (just for jokes) so i'm still growing out. prob will cut in december

 

[rfx45]

Nah, hair just need volume. Style them like this:

Is there enough pics of all the angles?

 

[blackdynamite]

Anyone know where I can find a shirt similar to this? This one is jcrew and they are sold out

. 

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=2508870120002&cid=56792

 

[quik1987]

Few questions

1. Does a Camo Pocket square look stupid.

Kinda like this digital camp joint

2. Does a pocket square in a shirt pocket look stupid.

Tiger Camo Pocket Square?

Digital Tiger Camo Pocket Square?

 

[scarsorscabs]

Nah, hair just need volume. Style them like this:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Is there enough pics of all the angles?

Spoiler feature is great and easy to use.

Few questions

1. Does a Camo Pocket square look stupid.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Kinda like this digital camp joint

2. Does a pocket square in a shirt pocket look stupid.

I personally don't think it works in the first and I don't like it at all (especially short sleeve + bow tie + pocket square...matching too) in the last. It's simple and used as a small accent in the other two.

 

[remarqable23]

my first suit (purchased in oct '11)
just decided to do a before and after. Suit purchased for $110. Tailoring cost about $150.

also, today's fit

Love the new fit of the suit! Where are you from? I'm looking for a tailor for my suit as well.