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10th Anniversary Stealth Parka has stocked/restocked in a few places for anyone interested:

In S: 

https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men/stone-island-shadow-project-stealth-parka-coat-item-13411369.aspx

In M through XL+: 

https://www.notre-shop.com/collections/stone-island-shadow-project-1/products/70406-stealth-parka-diagonal-polyester-scarabeo-in-black?variant=16689693720687

https://www.onudesignerwear.com/men-c1/jackets-coats-c19/stone-island-shadow-project-stealth-parka-scarabeo-jacket-musk-10th-anniversary-p1199

On 11/18/2018 at 1:02 AM, Kamikaze said:

Does anyone have any feedback on the J46fo? Seems to be chilling on the main site and I wanted a long coat for a while. 

I ordered the J46-FO with low expectations but have been pleasantly surprised by it. First impression was that it's very light for how substantial / bulky it is. Really comfortable to wear and although I haven't field tested it yet, seems like the Climashield insulation will work well for winter. Was very toasty when I tried it on. 

One of my biggest reservations before buying was the hood & hood stowing mechanism. As others have alluded to, the hood is very thin; however, this also allows it to pack up with minimal bulk. I was impressed by how well the collar hides the hood, especially since the hood includes a shock cord. If packed properly, it's barely perceptible. Another added benefit is that the collar doubles as a great neck warmer when the hood is stowed (couple extra layers of FO around the neck). Pretty clever stuff. Aside from the thinness, the hood itself is fine, functions well and can be cinched. 

As for the FO fabric, the texture is mostly soft and smooth but a bit crinkly to the touch. Not sure how else to describe it, you'd have to handle it for yourself. The fabric will patina over time, and you'll see the high wear areas develop more shine. 

Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase. Think it's a piece that's been slept on this season, but that's probably attributed to the crazy price and experimental nature of the fabric. Happy to answer any other questions if you had any in particular. 

wtb (in medium): 
j68-s (raf only)
j29-gt (either color) 
j38-lp 
j49-ss
la6-ds 

lots of trades available as well

Listing some items for sale for the community before I post them on Grailed. Please only inquire if you're looking to wear the items. 

J39-S (S, Black, Like new) - $1,250
J53TS-GT (M, Black, Lightly used) - $1,650
P10A-S (M, Raf, Like new) - $950
P8TS-X (S, Black, Like new) - $550
NTS-NG1 (Black, New) - $150 
T-6 (L, Yellow, New) - $100 

Edit: 
Everything is full pack, please add shipping/fees to listed prices. Trades also welcome (Jackets/tops in M, trousers in S).

13 minutes ago, mistersparkle said:

 

Bump!

https://www.grailed.com/listings/3992315-Acronym-J1A-S

Price is high as is everything on the market these days, but you'll probably be hard pressed to find another (in good condition). 

May be willing to trade a pair of P23A-DS in small (not for sale) for P24A-DS in small, PM me

On 8/2/2017 at 8:14 PM, strikethrough said:

I've got a question and I'm hoping someone here might be able to give me some first-hand insight...

Do items need to be size matched to fit together via parseq? My assumption is that they do, but I was just wondering if anyone here has had the opportunity to test this before and what the results were? (ie. size L Augment vest or liner fitted into a size M Proof/Resist parka, jacket, or whatever). I assume if the spacing on the anchor points is different from size to size, then that would pose some challenges.

The reason I'm asking is because I have the purple/black distressed TPX Polyester parka from the most recent season and I'm hoping to pick up an augment vest or liner to complement it in the colder months, and I'm just curious if parseq interoperability is flexible at all from a sizing point-of-view.

Chiming in on this: my size M quilted liner attaches perfectly fine into my size L leather flight jacket at all anchor points (across the collar/upper back, and end of sleeves). I doubt you will have any problems picking up a vest/liner that is +/- one size. 

WTT:

- J53TS-GT, Small
- J39-S, Small (Black)
- J38-GT, Medium 
- J50-S, Medium (Black)
- P16A-S, Small (Black)
- P23TS-S, Small (Black and Raf) 
- DS-HD2, Medium (Black)

All new or like new, full pack except the DS-HD2. Not for sale. 

Looking for:

- GT-J29, Medium 
- DS-J5, Medium (Dust) 
- SS-CP2, Medium
- P24A-DS, Small 
- P17-DS, Small 

Also willing to buy the above. Offering generously, please PM if you have any! 

^ Seems to show up for Canada and Australia as well, in addition to all Asian countries  maybe a glitch?

Almost a full size run of Crimson DAF just went up on End, if anybody still needed a pair:

https://www.endclothing.com/hk/nike-x-acronym-air-force-1-downtown-hi-sp-649941-006.html

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J46U-WS is available at a 17% discount at Peggs & Sons (and free shipping) with code 'BIRTHDAY17'

Only Size L left:
http://www.peggsandson.com/brands/acronym

Edit:
VAT is also deducted for non-EU buyers, act quick!

Black J1TS restocked in Large at Firmament, if anybody missed out on release: 
http://www.firmamentberlin.com/acronym/28829/acronym-j1ts-s-hd-gabardine-tec-sys-interops-jacket.html

On the topic of J61 sizing, have any of you guys that sized TTS found that it tents out oddly in the middle of the back? Any fix for this besides the drawcord? 

I'm in between sizes and went with the larger size for the extra length. I found TTS to be slightly too cropped (hits above mid-thigh) but ymmv. Sizing up worked out well, I found it drapes better and makes for more of a flow-y silhouette. I agree with the above poster that the J61 is quite tight in the shoulders, but I also feel this is the case for many of the more recent models (J1A-GT, J43A-GT, J53TS-GT etc.). 

Overall, the J61 far exceeded expectations and is one of my favorites for the season as well. It packs up very nicely into a WS burrito. 

25 minutes ago, surver said:

anyone know what this is?  saw it on a japanese stockist: JA6B-DSS

Seems like a typo for LA6B-DS

WTB:
- S16-WS Medium
- J57TS-SS Medium
- J25-WS Medium 
- GT-J29 Medium
- J43-K Dust, Medium 
- P20-S Black, Small

IC on items I've outgrown: 
- J1TS-S Black, Small
- J1TS-S Raf, Small
- J1A-GT Small
- GT-J22 Small
- DS-HD2 Black, Medium  

5 minutes ago, grantoska said:

Which model? Trying to find.

https://shop.havenshop.ca/products/comfort-poplin-garment-dyed-zip-cargo-pant-black

4 minutes ago, henrisan said:

FS:

J27GT - M (650€ + shipping) 9/10

3A-MSOL1 - OS (300 + shipping) NEW

ALL ITEMS ARE WITH BAG, DESCRIPTION ETC.

if you are serious interested hit me up and I'll send you pictures

Posting to air a grievance about this seller: 

I PM'd him several months back with direct interest in purchasing several items of his (at his stated asking price). He replied saying that he would send back photos, and that he would be happy to work out a deal. I sent another few PM's over the course of a few weeks asking for updates, to which he finally replied he would send photos again (which he never ended up doing). After that, he has since ignored all of my subsequent inquiries in the past few months. 

@henrisan if you sold the items to someone else, or decided to keep them, at least have the courtesy of replying to your other interested buyers to let them know the situation. 

14 minutes ago, piece keeper said:

Re: pricing, the thought that "price reflects market position, no more no less," is facile.  There's no way any business survives without considering COGS.  I'm not trying to defend a $300+ hike for TS, and I certainly can entertain that at least part of that is because of market position, but for it to be 100% attributed to market position and nothing else is dumb.

9 minutes ago, CARLOOA said:

Oh yes, we're going here again! I love this discussion and the people who will argue that market position is the only determinant for pricing.

Haha I'll bite. I agree with you guys, I probably worded my last post too strongly but you're picking at semantics and missing the point  

I think it's common sense that any business will aim to achieve a certain margin over cost of sales to stay profitable. Just trying to emphasise that the market and brand position that Acronym has achieved for itself plays a big factor in the higher prices this season. It's not just because of extra grids of tech-sys and whatnot. People tend to forget that Acronym is a luxury brand and pricing does work differently in this market space.  

1 hour ago, TechwearEnthusiast said:

Most definitely, its just that I can't really see where all that money went in this case. I've been able to get why most of ACR's stuff is expensive, like their jackets, pants etc. But when you take a pair of pants and strap some webbing on the sides and multiply the price by 1.5 (or just in general taking an existing item, adding something relatively small, and then charging a a hefty price for that small addition)It just seems a little outrageous. I could be dead wrong tho and working with tec sys might require a lot of time or effort to get it done right.

Somebody else has said this before: the price reflects the market position, no more no less. The brand can price its goods higher than before simply due to its market command, especially following the wave of interest it's received lately. This is even before factoring in any real increases in cost (labour, materials, factory overhead, R&D / design work and such).

I can see where you're coming from, but there's no use trying to attribute the price hike to some extra rows of webbing (or in the case of the J47R, the Raccagni zip) and so forth. Also, if you're worried about prices now, just wait until you see next season 

31 minutes ago, Endless said:

I'm sorry if I made it sound like I was making a comparison between the brands, reply was originally 100% off topic as an answer to a previously asked question. 

OT: About the value-thing though, Acronym's current business model is definitively about creating hype and IMO encourages resellng. Sure, maybe the exclusivity was just ment to be  a fun thing from the start but with invite-only subnet access, surprise drops and limited quantities they're activly makigng it harder getting our hands on the product. There's a reason size small ACR  pieces resell for $100s more than other sizes and why they keep selling out instantly.

You shouldn't be so presumptuous, the limited production quantities is not a deliberate business decision to generate hype/exclusivity; Errolson has explicitly said as much several times over the years. Here's an excerpt from an interview from just last April: 

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I think particularly with ACRONYM as a brand, the image it has is a lot bigger than the actual infrastructure that’s behind it. There’s friction in that, because people just think we can do more than we actually can. Because of how little we actually use the existing systems in the industry, we’re somewhat out in the wild. What we learned over the years is that the infrastructure of the company determines the product. Owning our own production facility has advantages and disadvantages — the same thing for your own dyeing facility or your own retail chain for example, which we don’t. All of those things influence how decisions are made and affect the product that gets delivered.

The product that people love and expect from us is intrinsically tied to the way we’ve done it. That type of infrastructure is not something you can grow quickly. If we want to grow, it’s not just a matter of typing in a bigger number on the order sheet. We actually have to think, “Ok, we need to hire an X number of people, we need to buy those machines, where do these machines go? Do we have enough floor space?” ACRONYM is also not the type of product where in the space of a season we can train another factory to produce it. There’s thousands of little tiny details and consequentially thousands ways to fuck it up.

Regarding subnet, here's another quote: 

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"Subnet Mask is our dealer website. It's the tool we made up to address the fact that we didn't have the time or the money to travel to sell the collection." To access Subnet Mask, you need a password granted "by recommendation" from Acronym. Once inside, you can view photos and videos of the new collection. Orders are placed on the website, and cancelled if deposits aren't made promptly. Simple. "That's how we avoided having to deal with all of the traffic control of managing accounts," says Hugh. "We just don't have the time."

29 minutes ago, TEKsevenZERO said:

To sum up, Acronym has, at last, become fashionable, which is nice, then due to the very nature of fashion, it will become un-fasionable, which is nice.

Some of us will still be here when it happens and have a little titter over it all while we wait for tidbits of the next season to appear on instagra(n) !

 

Nicely said!