shanghaiknight

Hi England Mj,

Here are a few from High End Highstreet

United Arrows ( Blue/Green/Black Label) Nice stuff

Private label AG

R Newbold ( Paul Smith ) for the Japanesse Market only now

Ships

Good luck on the site

By the way FEIT which have a Vibram sole are made in Italy and are pretty slick but I dont have a pair.

I agree that obviously due to the low labour costs it is a little unethical, However if we are on the subject of low labour costs and Italy then this has been a myth for years !! The words on the label100 % WOOL MADE IN ITALY for example put on clothing from Designer brands. What happens is the fabric yes is made in Italy as it states but the goods are usually made in Romania or Croatia for a fraction of the cost.

I have lived and worked in China for over 3 years and have been involved in production here the standards in factories producing the High quality labels are very high with extremly good QC.

I do always prefer things to be made in Italy/EU/US but cost factors dont always allow it and as a consumer I dont want to pay through the Nose for goods as I am sure u dont too.

I have to say that this is the CRAZY thing is that Marc Jacobs / Ralph Lauren which make most of his Diffusion lines in China are actually more expensive here than in the US and Europe due to Luxury tax.

However I bought a pair of Kim Jones Umbro Kicks that are sweet and 100% Genuine for

$ 40 and a Jean Paul Gaultier Leather jacket which retails for about $1000 for $ 150.

Chinese quality is good and only getting better, Remember when Made in Japan was looked down on now we strive to buy Made in Japan goods and pay a premium. China has a bright future for the fashion world my friends.

Sorry about the blurb.

Peace

Ring Ring you are a Denim Master. The Paper and hairdryer trick worked fantastically. I am back wearing my favourite jeans man. THANKS BIG TIME

I owe you a beer !

Thanks Guys I will try out these methods I greatly appreciate your help on this boring topic I will try to repay the favour by offering advice back to any others on this site.

Peace

Dear Super Memebers,

Need advice, I have gone and got Candle wax on my Unwashed beautifully coloured jeans. I dont want to wash these bad boys. Has anyone been as silly as me and had to deal with such a problem. I am sorry to ask for advice on this but really dont want to stop wearing my favourite piece of Denim.

Thanks in Advance

Peace

http://www.chapterworld.com/ubiq/fatimased2_bei.html

Here is a link with the Ubiq line so,me pretty sweet models I think. the link to the shoe below is worth a view.

http://www.chapterworld.com/ubiq/akber_whtgry.html

Does any one own any Ubliq? shoes what is the quality like ? Be great to get your thoughts.

Peace

Would like to know peoples thoughts on Ubiq Life Fatima. Look pretty slick but not sure!

Thanks for you thoughts

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i thought they're sanforized...

--- Original message by darknworn on Oct 3, 2005 01:03 PM

I have been told that they are Shrink to fit

Thanks for the Advice Ringring will let you know the results

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^ did you just scoop those up from ebay?

--- Original message by champagne_bubblebath on Oct 3, 2005 09:11 AM

Yeah bought them on the bay ! havent got them yet but hoping they are sweet

Need some advice, just purchased a pair of Gimme 5 Dry Selvedge and want to know about weather to Shrink to fit them as they are a 30" waist 33" Leg and dont want to cuff them that much. Or loose to much colour. Please could any one give me their knowledge on this so I dont make a balls up of it. Ringring is the Denim Wizard may be you could help?

Peace

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I'm about to move to Shanghai soon and will be visiting for a few days this coming weekend/next week. Anyone have any suggestions different to those on smartshanghai etc... for shopping - bounty hunter, number (n)ine, stussy, FL, MHI etc... and also Clubbing.

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

--- Original message by Rural Revolt on Sep 28, 2005 07:23 PM

Hi Quoting,

I have been living in Shanghai for over two years now and have to say it is not keyed up to the labels that we at Superfuture desire. Fakes are abundant and Number 9 and BH are available as fake T's in the shops in Xujia hui Subway station. But for real deal goods it is either more expensive than the UK and the States. You do find some Key clothing from japanesse labels like United Arrows and Beams that are real but hunting for them takes time. Clubbing at the moment Bar Rouge for Saturdays and the other suggestions on Smart Shanghai. Very little underground stuff but friends do run some semi warehouse parties playing mainly Drum and bass.

Enjoy your trip