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Does the back jean lack the Acne black patch? Thought I saw the raw denims too at Jeffrey NYC, but it had the patch stitched. I didn't really have time to fit it so wasn't sure if it was the raw Max.

One pair of sneaker/shoe per week. If I didn't buy anything that week, I end up buying more shoes the following week. Though I don't go for limited ones, I stick with simple sneakers like Vans, that way I don't burn my paycheck. If I'm on vacation or leave, I buy clothes everyday!

I'm currently hunting for a good leather jacket for fall/winter. More into the rock 'n roll fitted style, vintage or contemporary, it doesn't matter but not too military looking. Any specific places in the City I can check out, leather jacket specialty stores? Thanks!

When is Seven NY opening up again?

Walked in already at the Vice store, all the Men's jeans were baggy and wide legged. So I just tried a pair of women's black denim. I was looking for a skinny fit and it didn't disappoint me. The staff was a somewhat busy with setting up and so I didn't really hang out that long. I'm no expert to report about the quality I've seen there. But overall they were just too plain looking for me, but if that's what you're looking for then check it out.

Just came from HK a couple of days ago and here's what I think. Everyone dresses trendy there to the point that I haven't seen anyone unique/stand out. And I do observe a bit of a Japanese style following but still mediocre. I would still consider their dressing on the safe side. Hey doom, what sneaker store did you go to? I do love some of their stores and the way they were laid out, I concentrated on buying HK labels. Sneakers are so cheap plus they gave me extra 20% just for being a visitor. Literally, you will shop 'til you drop here, most shops close at 11pm.

I never look down, I respect their style which is a reflection of their background, culture, etc. I think I just have an eye and appreciation for the details. Sometimes I question myself too, if I purchase something expensive/different because there's a bit of insecurity in me.

Vintage, not thrift, has lots of 'em. And you don't have to spend more than $30.

Don't buy the women's equivalent, they run narrower in the middle part of the shoe. They will hurt like crazy.

Yeah a bit ugly. But if you really want to pull it off, I think getting a shirt that looks more like a vest rather than a shirt. So this means a V-cut, a different fabric, no prints or labels, and be real skinny.

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I would go for some grease stains on the jeans

Yeah, I've got a Helmut Lang women's jeans in the Contour fit, very similar to the APC tight. Also between the APC men's Tight and women's Tight, the cut is almost the same except that the women's has a lower rise plus a shorter seam (32-33"). This is good if you don't wan't your jeans hemmed.

Great news! thanks for the post!

APC tights aren't as tight as Acnes either. Acne's are really comfortable, go for the Max style. The Mic is not tapered, and I haven't seen or tried a Mod yet.

Very True. Thank godness for Online shopping!

Yo that bird man that chirps, one time I saw him go from car to car inside the train. He wasn't asking for money or anything, just chirping the hell out!

Those are really nice, been checking some army navy surplus shops for something similar to that, more of a coat look. But yeah, they always have huge sizes.

Acne Jeans are really tight. I wear a 31 waist in Acne (Max) as opposed to my Dior Hommes which are 28 waist.

I've got two kinds of APC tight jeans. The difference is that it has a more tapered leg compared to the standards. I'd say something like a 17 cm opening. The seat area will stretch. If you're really skinny, this are for you.

Another technique to make holes is shooting pellets into the shirt with an air gun. Just dip the whole shirt in a dye bath then after the first wash, you will some nice uneven color effects.

For fake holes, wet sandpaper it!

Hell I don't even wash my regular denims anymore.

5 months, never washed never drycleaned. Just Fibreeze. I'm planning to wear them with out wash for at least a year. One of the reasons, I'm affraid of the shrinkage in the length. Based on the posts of some who already have washed them, my fades doesn't even come close to half those results.

Ok here we go. I'm only gonna list the vintage stores, since I prefer that over thrift.

Rags-a-gogo 14th st between 8th and 7th ave (great cheap stuf, friendliest staff)

Starstruck on the West Village (pricier but worth a visit esp if you're into deadstock rock & roll stuff)

East Village 7 and 9 Sts, has lots of small vintage shops, too many to mention

Avenue C has one hidden too, if you're into really old dressy shoes.

Found this great vintage/army surplus store around the corner of Church and Canal

Brklyn:

Bedford Avenue near N4 I think, they have another store on Hope st.

And of course flea markets sell vintage. My favorite is the one on 11th Street and Ave B every Weekends.

Happy hunting!