small questions thread (use before making a new thread!)

[Lloyd]

sunglasses for this summer - are wayfarers still rockable or are they dead?

i'm stuck wondering whether to take the plunge with some new eyewear or stick with raybans again. basically my question is, whats next in the world of sunglasses?

good question...I'd say wayfarers are a classic design and will always be acceptable.

[homme.homme]

no easy sneakers i heard are really cheap quality and they look too much like eras/authentics which i already have i'm looking for something with a smaller toebox and more spacing between the laces

there is some brand called sal23 which do shoes very very similar to cp. started by a skater i.e. sal23 model etnies from the 90's.

i dont know anything else about the brand but i think i saw a thread here about them.

[bronsnine]

sunglasses for this summer - are wayfarers still rockable or are they dead?

i'm stuck wondering whether to take the plunge with some new eyewear or stick with raybans again. basically my question is, whats next in the world of sunglasses?

ray bans are clazzik. always a-ok.

[bronsnine]

where to cop? kthx.

[indesertum]

umm. ok i know this is pretty noob to ask, but is T magazine free? I found their website online, but I can't read it for some reason. Do I have to be signed up for the NY times?

[indesertum]

ok i take that back too. i found a copy in my school library.

[bonejelly]

is there anyone on here from the clothing brigade/brigade shop? they havent been answering my emails.

[dacrow]

I'm having a problem converting sizes.

What would the 40 be like for this?

http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/APRIL+77/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/360697211X/areaid/35/sts/searchResult

I've always been bad with sizes and charts arent helping =/

Thanks.

[JonathanFrom508]

sizing is easy shit use google

http://www.fashion-411.com/Size_Conversions.htm

[dacrow]

edit: problem solved, thanks. But now I have another question on a different note.

I understand that ann d. fits large usually. How does a size small fit? I'm about 6 feet, 140 lbs. What about yohji? I'm talking about long sleeve crews. Couldn't find much from a search on this, since items posted with measurements were mostly jackets and sweaters and pants. Thanks.

[Speak]

Does anyone by chance know any online stores that carry W+H crewnecks? If/so please let me know! Thanks!

[Guest jmatsu]

i really really really want a pair of cassetteplaya blazers. any info would be appreciated.

the release dates are vague. i do not know what level accounts or store will carry them.

how many are gonna be made? i don't know shit.

pls give me all the 411!

[jufros]

sunglasses for this summer - are wayfarers still rockable or are they dead?

i'm stuck wondering whether to take the plunge with some new eyewear or stick with raybans again. basically my question is, whats next in the world of sunglasses?

In LA, at least, wayfarers are fairly ubiquitous but definitely classic. I recently snagged a pair of tortoise shell clubmasters. Definitely a decent alternative to wayfarers.

[chronoaug]

How do Jil Sander and Costume National Homme laceups run sizing wise? Thanks

[Aku]

asdf 123456 edit

[bonejelly]

is there anyone on here from the clothing brigade/brigade shop? they havent been answering my emails.

or know people who work there?

[cbwright]

Okay, maybe somebody can help me out with this one. Does anyone know where (in the UK) I can get some nice slim-fitting t-shirts (that don't hang off you at the back) suitable for my body size? I'm really tall; 6'6" and a 33inch 'real' waist, take a 31 in dior homme jeans. Don't have the cash to go designer, I'm talking like, basic wardrobe staples here.

Gap's stretch tees are OK but still not really long enough (fit is great), Zara's large slim fitting tees are ok but again sometimes not long enough, and seem to like to shrink in the wash a bit too, ugh.

Is there such a thing as a custom-made t-shirt?

[aapoli]

Someone knows where the Attachment store in Tokyo is? And which stores carry Kolor?

[notesee]

Can anybody identify the pants that are pictured with these Y-3 sneakers?

[jufros]

where to cop cheapest white leather purcells in US?

[conan.]

notesee,

here they are,

http://www.oaknyc.com/men/jeans/nudie-black-coat-thin-fin

[indesertum]

what's the difference between taped seams and welded seams (e.g. on idiom)? is one better than the other? thanks.

[larssss]

when a waterproof fabric is stitched it the needle creates holes in the fabric, a piece of tape is then glued behind it. this is seam taping

seam welding is when to peices of fabric are sealed together without stitching, sometimes glue, sometimes through ultrasonic (or something) vibrations, since this method doesn't require a needle, it doesn't need to be seam taped to maintain its waterproof seal.

seam welding is lighter, less bulky and generally more expensive but both get the same result

[dkatz]

Anyone know what the comparable size of Redwing 1914 boots would be to 9 in converse chuck taylors?

[indesertum]

what's 2.5 L gore tex?

[larssss]

"L" means layers. 2.5 L means 2.5 layers.

layer 1: the outer fabric of the coat.

layers 2: the gore-tex membrane

layer 2.5: a coating over the membrane to project your skin from the goretex and the goretex for damage.

they call this 2.5 layers because the coating isn't really a fabric and thefore not really a layer

3L gore has outer fabric (1) then gore(2) then often a tricot mesh(3) all sandwiched into one fabric and is generally more durable

2.5L is thinner, more flexible and lightweight but less durable (sometimes)

for more info

http://www.gore-tex.com/remote/Satellite/content/how-does-it-work

[willy cheesesteak]

wearing white suede bucks in the city during spring/summer, too ostentatious or no?

[seafinch]

has anyone machine washed their b.son fleece hoodie?

It's 100% cotton, but says to dry clean only.

I'm just wondering, because if it's just shrinkage i might not mind...

[zakkaz]

bags- anyone been in any of the apc store this season and seen any leather satchels/messengers for men? if so, what colours and rough sizes and prices?

or- recommend any leather or leather/canvas mix messengers/satchels in brown/tan or black for up to $300

[JonathanFrom508]

white canvas hi tops 350 or under

any suggestions