James Vincent

Serious question; What isn't played these days?

Protopunk

Scratch that. More retro rock is not next level.

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Would be better with tweaked volumes, it's too fetish.

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The jeans are working hard, I love it.

Serious question; What isn't played these days?

Protopunk

Updated with items sold. Last bump before eBay. Items will be listed at or above their current price, so this is as low as it'll get. Still willing to do generous discounts on multiple purchases.

A few price drops, last chance to get in at the bottom floor.

how do the ymc plimsolls fit? compared with chucks/vans?

They fit like a 10 in Chucks.

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Ann shirt sold.

Bizarro Vin.

Can I have the length of the Dior turtleneck please?

Measured like this, 58cm (~23 inches) long.

Levi's Vintage Clothing Denim Shirt

Imported from Japan, elaborately distressed denim shirt in 1950s sawtooth pocket style.

Tagged size M (Japanese sizing)

48cm Armpit to armpit

55cm Sleeve

Brand new with tags

$55

Extra images:

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John Varvatos for Converse Orange Suede Laceless Chucks

Suede uppers, clear sole and fabric lining. Comes with JV dust bag.

Tagged size 11.5 / 46 EU

New without tags

$45

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YMC Wine Plimsolls

Sold out colour from last season.

Tagged size 44 (~10.5 US)

Brand new in box

$60

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RM Williams Chelsea Boot

Wholecut Chelsea boot made from one piece of cattle hide and constructed with a brass screwed sole. I don't know a lot about the model, but I do know the previous owner bought paid a lot for these.

Tagged size 10 (F CF - I'll look up these codes and update the sizing shortly)

Equivalent size US ~10.5, EU 44

$90 + $30 shipping

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Dior Homme AW06 Black and White Striped T-shirt (SOLD)

Black t-shirt with white graduated stripes, pocket on left breast. Perfect condition.

Tagged size M

48cm Armpit to Armpit (19")

45cm Shoulder to Shoulder (17.5")

53cm Length (Neck to Hem) (21")

100% cotton

Made in Italy

New without tags

$80

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Ann Demeulemeester Oversized Shirt with Tie (SOLD)

White striped shirt with oversized cut and angled cuffs. Includes tie piece that can be worn around the neck or through the hidden holes in the placket.

Tagged size S

50% cotton 50% linen

54cm Armpit to Armpit

42cm Neck

60cm Sleeve

Made in Poland

Excellent condition

$200

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Ann Demeulemeester Suit

Summer suit (rayon/linen) in black with fine pinstripes (possibly a light blue or light green colour). Horn buttons, rayon lined, working details. At this price, even if it’d be worth altering it to your size. Just been dry cleaned.

Jacket tagged size L

Trousers tagged size M

70% rayon (viscose) 30% linen, 100% rayon (viscose) lining

Made in Italy

58cm Armpit to armpit

70cm Sleeve

84cm Waist

12" Rise

32" Inseam

24cm Hem

Good condition

$200

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Ann Demeulemeester Jeans

Denim very similar to the Dior Homme black raw fabric (in colour and quality). Tuxedo side stripe, button fly. Looks like the Ann Demeulemeester tag has been removed, but no doubts to authenticity.

Tagged size S

16.5" Waist

10.5" Rise

36.5" Inseam

23cm Hem

Made in Tunisia

New condition, tags removed

$70

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Ksubi Blue Jeans

Dark indigo colour, tapered legs (see the darting at knees and ankle)

Tagged size 32

16.5" Waist

9.5" Rise

20cm Hem

33" Inseam

Good condition

$70

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Kris Van Assche Twisted Collar V-neck T-shirt

Fitted v-neck tee in dusty brown. KVA's twisted seam detail. Fabric is a mercerised cotton with a subtle sheen.

Tagged size M

52cm Armpit to armpit

100% Cotton

Good condition

$50

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(CM/inch conversions are yet to be completed for all items, will update shortly)

Priced low to move quick. Send me offers on multiple items and I'll look after you. Shipping worldwide will be $20 for a typical package. Payment via PayPal. All prices in USD. Australian buyers contact me for pricing.

Dior Homme SS07 White Striped Dress Shirt

Told it was a size 39 when I bought it, my loss your gain.

42cm Neck (16.5")

48cm Shoulder to Shoulder (19")

58cm Armpit to Armpit (22.8")

Tagged Size 42

New without tags

100% cotton

Made in Italy

$150

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Dior Homme FW04 White Dress Shirt with Purple Stripes

Solid white collar and cuffs with wide placket, the rest of the shirt is white with subtle purple stripes.

Tagged size 40

40cm Neck (equivalent 16" neck)

54cm Armpit to armpit (

69.5cm Sleeve

100% cotton

Made in Italy

New without tags

$200

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Dior Homme SS05 White Dress Shirt with Thin Stripes

Superb quality atelier shirt (made in the DH studio) with an uncompromised finish.

Tagged size 39 (equivalent 15.5" neck)

52cm Armpit to armpit

67cm Sleeve

100% cotton

Made in France

New without tags

$230

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Dior Homme 21cm Black Denim (SOLD)

True black jeans with black weft/warp, (raws are black weft/white warp and look more like grey)

Tagged Size 31

82cm Waist (32.3")

39" Inseam

119cm Outseam (47")

21cm Hem (8.25")

26cm Rise

100% cotton

Made in Italy

Good condition

$180

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Dior Homme FW04 Black Slashed Turtleneck (SOLD)

Uncommon piece from Victim of the Crime, the neck can be worn high with the slashed throat exposed, or rolled over.

Tagged Size M

43cm Armpit to Armpit (22.8")

62cm Sleeve

100% wool

Made in Italy

Good condition

$180

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Silk, cotton, nylon, spandex! Very nice!

Repping worthy fits is more relevant than repping jokes and tits.

Zambesi (from New Zealand)

Cose Ipanema

Joe Black the Tailor

Leopold

Summary of everyone else that showed menswear at the 2008 L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Thanks to fashionising.com for all of these...

Claude Maus

Frisoni Finetti

TV (does mostly womens, but has some unisex pieces)

Alpha60

From the show tonight, courtesy of Fashionising.com

6'1", 158 pounds, and I'm not sure I'm going to get these past my thighs...

There is definitely a time and a place for everything, and -11 deg. is another story all together

Unless you ride motorbikes or are knee deep in the denim 'fashion' scene and want a repro old world jacket, I don't know if I'd recommend the regular Lost World, Aero, Schott type jacket... You'd probably be better off saving your money and shopping for a second hand one locally or on eBay internationally.

All leather is good for blocking wind, which is a big part of staying warm, having lived in Melbourne and Sydney I think the addition of thick/heavy leather just makes a jacket clunky to wear, and you'll wear it less because it gets too hot.

In the ~$800 price bracket, I'd shop around for a second hand or heavily discounted designer jacket for three reasons:

1) Cut, middle market goods will invariably be too boxy and compromised.

2) Linings, forget polyester satins, you want a fabric that breathes against your skin (and the leather), personally, I wouldn’t compromise on this because it’s the difference between the jacket sitting in the cupboard for 9 months of the year, or becoming your best friend . Bemberg? Silk? At least 1/2 lined.

3) Leather, ruling out more exotic leathers for the sake of the price bracket, I have a preference for sheepskin.

Cheap sheepskin is over-buffed to achieve Butter-Soft status, but will tear easily and generally have a short life. High-end sheepskin or a good crossbreed are more naturally soft, thin and strong - but you do pay for it. For example, top end sheepskin cost more than $90 per square meter, whereas the cheap stuff can be had for as low as $23.

Goatskins are often a good compromise between thinness and strength.

Lighter jackets in lighter calf/cattle hide are usually 'split' skins, that is, the top 'grain' layer is taken away to be turned into high value goods and the lower layers are pressed with a hot plate to resurface it. I'd also stay away from suedes unless you've got an expansive wardrobe already.

Look for jackets from designers Spring-Summer collections, which will be more suited to our climate. Hit eBay/Supermarket/Style Zeitgeist Classifieds often, work out the style you want and the designers you’re interested in. Finally, watch the import duty and double check measurements

EDIT: Just one more thing, widen your search to include labels that often slip under the radar like Martin Maison Margiela, Neil Barrett, Dries Van Noten, Costume National, Helmut Lang.... And watch for new arrivals at sites like CycleTwo, McBrands, Yoox and other stores that carry old season designer goods.

Bad ass capes, private castles, commiting murders, catching fish and baking bread. UO was a man's game.

Pretty clean, pretty cheap.

"5. Adopting Korean kids"

its Chinese girls now

A guy I know paid $250,000 for the privilege.

smh @ whitepeople