djrajio

Oops. Figured you could read Japanese. I'll translate them for ya. To find out the location, use http://www.mapion.co.jp/ and insert the address and just press search and you'll get a

map of the area.

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Neighborhood Tokyo

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Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Jingumae 4-32-7 Jingumae Building 1F

Black Flag

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Tokyo-to Minato-ku Nishi Aoyama 5-4-24 A la' Kurochi 1F

Supreme Tokyo

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Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Daikanyama Machi 1-6 Hirota Daikanyama Building 1F

Warehouse:

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Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Daikanyama Machi 13-4-B1 F

Julius

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Tokyo-to Shibuya-ku Ebisu Nishi 2-17-8 ITO Daikanyama Building

Should have told me before. Could have escorted you around.

W)taps is available at

Neighborhood Tokyo

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Black Flag

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Supreme Tokyo

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Warehouse:

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Julius

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www.julius-garden.jp

As far as I know I havenÂft been able to find a store that sells Studio D`Artisan officially in Tokyo. As for Dior, have you tried the Dior boutique in Isetan, Shinjuku? I was there three weeks ago and I recall they had one selvedge pair.

Edited by djrajio on Oct 23, 2005 at 06:19 AM

Getting from the airport to Tokyo is fairly easy. I recommend just taking a linosine bus (3000 yen) which tend to stop at all the major hotels. Or, you can just crash at my place. Lol. I live in Roppongi (for work related reasons). PM me/contact me either way. Cheers!

I'll do it. PM me. Cheers!

No bra. There are tons of clubs, bars, etc in Tokyo. The trick is finding the ones that are real and the ones that cater to tourists and the unknowledgeable. It's just like NYC.

The wildest rollercoaster is in Fuji Q amusement park near, what else, Mt. Fuji.

No wild jet lag coming from the North/South America but coming back will hurt. There are tons of cheap restaurants in Tokyo and they are decently good. Don't go to Roppongi. It's filthy. Instead head for Omotesando, Ayoma, Diakanyama, Naka-meguro, etc. They all have a bohemian vibe to it, much chiller. Few foreigners. PM me if you wanna hang out or need more specific advice. Cheers!

j zombie. PM me. I'll hook u up or if you want a drinking buddy.

This is a joke right?

Quote: Designworks is a Japanese/UK collab with the Japanese fashion chain Abahouse; they have some cool stuff there, but it's not really in the same league as, say, Comme des Garcons.

Yes. Abahouse isn't on the same level as the high-fashion brands and I don't think they proport themselves to be. The price points and styles are aimed at teens/college/young-adults and the price points and the quality definitely reflects that. I'll be honest that the quality of the shoes is something to be had. For 200+, they are DEFINITELY worth the price, but if you're looking for higher-end quality, there are plenty of other labels. I think the thing that sets Alfredo bannister apart are the styles, which are so unique. They put out styles that no other labels I've seen do so interestingly.

On a completely different matter, went shopping around Tokyo last weekend and discovered this label. Amazing tailored shoes for 500+. Alas, they aren't bepoke/John Lobb quality, but for these price points, they are very well made!

http://www.stefanobranchini.com

Edited by djrajio on Oct 18, 2005 at 04:27 PM

Rainy/cloudy day in Tokyo. Working in the office on a Sunday...

Agnes B. Fall cotton jacket

Nom de Guerre mint Ojas print

Nudie Slim Jims

Handmade necklace

Vans argyle slip-ons

Edited by djrajio on Oct 15, 2005 at 10:27 PM

Just got a new panasonic phone here in japan. Dunno if its compatible in hk but its the hottest model out right now.

Wow yeah. That's definitely not my style. It feels a little over the top and too pre-2000/raver/techno for my tastes. Also, I can't help but think that I'd be always checking weather my bondage straps would get caught on something like an elevator door.

Shoes are Alfredo Bannister. As far as I know they are only sold in Japan. Got 'em last spring for around 23,000 yen. You can check out other shoes from the collection here:

http://offside-web.com/shop/shop.cgi?class=0/7&keyword=&superkey=1&FF=0&order=&price_sort=3

As for the trench, I bought it at the Cloak store in NYC for around 1000+.

http://www.cloakdesign.com/collection.html

Third one from the left.

Too bad I work for a corporate, so I gotta wear a suit five days of the week.

First time poster on this thread...

Cloak trench coat

Commonwealth of Stacks AA t-shirt

Handmade sterling silver pendent/necklace

Nudie Slim Jims (8+ months no wash)

Alfredo Bannister Shoes

Edited by djrajio on Oct 15, 2005 at 04:31 AM

My god. Please stop advertising your jean label to everyone. It seems like all of your posts have some innuendo towards your label. It's just not genuine. Let others preach the quality of your jean brand for themselves. It's getting really irritating.

Looks like Swiss or Helvetica, but I'm leaning more towards Swiss. The star is a standard linotype/symbol that is available for many Japanese font sets.

haha. I've actually never had anyone tell me that I look like an elf. I suppose if you bent the front of the shoe fairly hard, colored them green, and wore some nylon stocking people would. But on the contrary, its very punk/rock/gothic with some dark slim jeans and a fitted t-shirt and always get complements on them. I guess I'm very comfortable with my fashion and tend to be very progressive. *shrug* Maybe most guys are afraid of standing out and rather opt for some dunks?

The boots are also Alfredo Bannister. They cost approximately $500+. As for weather you can purchase them in USA *grin*....

Alfredo Bannister. It's a Japanese shoe label. Have two pairs, one in white and one in black. Alas, they are only sold in Japan. Around $250-270. Thinking of getting these boots for winter:

I have the trench. Bought it at the Greene New York store. Retail is 1000+. It's cotten though, so if you're looking for something warmer, I'd look elsewhere. But the cut is amazing and looks fire with a pair of slim jeans and a pair of these:

Do you want to do this yourself or have a tailor do the alterations? Where do you live? You gotta be a little more concise with your questions.

Invest that 200 in a money market or index fund and put your money to work!

http://far-east-tokyo.com

Edited by djrajio on Oct 2, 2005 at 05:58 PM

If you just want a simple, cheap pair of winter boots/shoes then I think aldo will do just fine. But don't expect them to last after this winter if you wear em often. The quality and material construction is something to be desired for. I know BR isn't given much thought on this board since its part of GAP and all but thanks to economies of scale, the chesla boots that BR puts out for 150+ are actually very well made and constructed for the money.