Cheaper versions of typically expensive items

[Fycus]

supposedly h&m has a cheap lookalike bomber in pleather

[expo3]

asos has some cheap bomber jackets.

[TernLef]

I feel like a lot of people miss the point when they observe luxury goods.

For example...

Common Projects Rec Shoe $380

Vans Ludlow Decon $80

A lot of CP's design philosophy is to produce otherwise 'simple' and 'timeless' pieces using higher quality materials and improved workmanship so as to produce a more satisfying product. Keeping this in mind the price can be justified but ofc. how each person perceives 'worth' is probably signifcantly different to how the next person may perceive it.

Hence; deriving the source of Common Project's inspiration and indulging in that instead sort of destroies the point (in my opinion) but ofc. again everyone have their own opinion on 'worth'.

This can't be said for all 'luxury' labels or designers but is certainly something to keep in mind when handling or speculating similar goods.

[TernLef]

Same. Anyone?

Silent by Damir Doma on Yoox.

I believe they drop for around $70 w/o discounts so just wait for codes or sales season...

Prepare to be dissatisfied if you're comparing to mainline Rick or DD tbh.

[wurm]

just bought a pair of black fingerless gloves, but i kind of want a (melange) grey pair now. would equally consider an arm warmer. doesn't need to be THAT cheap - i'd like something that will hold up well. i just don't want to pay a fuckton for something so simple.

something like these n(n):

or these daniel andresen:

[scud7171]

any cheaper alternatives to rick dunks?

[the breaks]

both diesel and allsaints have pretty much ripped those right off

they're not the type of thing you'll want to compromise on however, because the design is so severe and anything less will just look off

[Denton]

get nike dunks and wear five pairs of socks it'll look perfect

[sunny D]

cheaper version of a well made baggy, interesting black hoody

http://reborn.ws/shop/BorisBidjanSaberi/bsfw12006/

[dontsayaword]

common projects vs converse

am i going too far?

[Dirty Old Man]

common projects vs converse

am i going too far?

yeah you are. But these 185$ sneakers by Erik Shedin are pretty close. I actually prefer them to CPs, the silhouette isn't quite as flat and the design is more minimal.

[Chenal]

Thanks Eloq!

Lad Musician lace up boots, roughly $600:

Dr Martens Drury, $120 USD

These lasts are so similar that I think the former must have been inspired by the latter. Obviously the Docs lack the creeper sole but you could easily have them re-soled and still be paying around a third of the price.

Docs available here, although currently mostly out of stock. Pop over to the UK site for more sizes (although the price is higher there):

http://store.drmarte...drury-boot.aspx

Awesome find

[bryanayrb]

^ no problem dude, let me help you!!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Black-Yellow-Blue-Wing-Tip-Mens-Lace-Up-Platform-Shoes-/180998515577?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var&hash=item2a245a2b79&_uhb=1#ht_6518wt_1139

[mago_san_2d_god]

damn 80 dollars just copped 2 pairs!

[robgotsastaplerr]

damn 80 dollars just copped 2 pairs!

lol

[DJ_Flame]

tbh the leather on the original was almost as shitty as those fakes.

[pita bread]

damn 80 dollars just copped 2 pairs!

are you that waiter at IOTA in ktown?

[okonomi]

Reviving this bad boy

Who else makes tees with this neck style? Not compelled to spend Lad Musician money on basics

[zfish]

Reviving this bad boy

Who else makes tees with this neck style? Not compelled to spend Lad Musician money on basics

 

something like this?

 

 

or try googling U-neck im sure plenty of other stuff will come up

[Egpt]

That is, until you buy a pair of their dressier chukkas and the suede builds up holes in 3 different places within 5 wears of regular light walking with no abrasion contact whatsoever. I don't think i will be supporting CP anymore, buttero makes better looking sneakers with better construction and materials. Dress shoes from them definitely never again.

 

I feel like a lot of people miss the point when they observe luxury goods.

For example...

A lot of CP's design philosophy is to produce otherwise 'simple' and 'timeless' pieces using higher quality materials and improved workmanship so as to produce a more satisfying product. Keeping this in mind the price can be justified but ofc. how each person perceives 'worth' is probably signifcantly different to how the next person may perceive it.
Hence; deriving the source of Common Project's inspiration and indulging in that instead sort of destroies the point (in my opinion) but ofc. again everyone have their own opinion on 'worth'.

This can't be said for all 'luxury' labels or designers but is certainly something to keep in mind when handling or speculating similar goods.

Edited June 29, 2013 by Egpt

[wahwho11]

i forgot who mentioned it, but a bunch of companys use the same sole cp uses. 

[Sean9]

i got a pair of cp chukkas on the cheap not the dressy ones though, the ones with the standard cp sneaker sole.  the suede is really soft and thin.  i've worn them a decent bit without any noticeable wear developing but i could see them being flimsier than expectation and maybe even brands much cheaper.

 

lanvins and some raf also on cp sole that i know of.  i'm sure many more as well.

 

also for the lad tee you could try american apparel loose crew summer crewneck.  but they fit longer and thinner than lad tees.  lad tees fit more cropped in my experience unless you a tiny japanese person.

 

acne tees are dope too but that's like paying the same price as lad only without proxy hassle.

Edited June 29, 2013 by Sean9

[wrong_move]

Fuck it, still not giving up. Another example on the dress shoes end is Meermin. I'm sure many here have seen them elsewhere but they're worth mentioning for those who haven't. These guys do handmade in Italy leather shoes for 150euros (including 20% VAT). The most important thing is that they look beautiful. Nobody else I've seen makes shoes this good for that price.

I'm not willing to fork out on a pair of Church's or less yet John Lobbs only to wear to a job interview and wedding once each per year, but every other cheaper option feels like an aesthetic compromise. Naturally aesthetic quality increases proportionately with quality of construction, but it still doesn't make sense that only extremely expensive brands are making tasteful, proper dress shoes. Once again, these aren't fashion shoes: no biting here. Meermin is just the perfect solution for those who want tasteful dress shoes without spending 1000 pounds.

 

 

Need sizing advice on these from anyone who's bought a pair... I'm looking at getting the longwings (http://www.meermin.es/ficha_articulo.php?id=2342). I usually wear 8D US for dress shoes, should I get a size 6.5 UK or 7 UK? The width on these is EE.

 

Shipping costs the same for 1 or 2 pairs, fffuu I'm tempted to buy 2

[fashionfood]

For long tees with quite nice fit and drape that are dirt cheap, you just cant beat the AA summer shirt
And for those who wanted creepers, check out the nearest COS-store and see if they have any left in the sales-section, they had a really nice-looking pair when I visited some weeks ago for cheap, not as thick sole as the damirs but solid shape and material

[yawdriel]

Miansai (USA) $80



Lthrkrft (Indonesia) $9

[frasier oiseau]

 

Peasant-Status Lanvins

[Egpt]

Those actually look better than current lanvins minus the heel branding.

[babirusa41]

Reviving this thread...

 

Does anyone know where I can find something like this Damir Doma sweater (black, knit, oversized, etc): 

 

 

Thanks 

[oh snap]

muji labo has a pocket sweater similar to patrick ervell's. i bought one a couple months ago for ~$85 and thought it was a decent deal. they are on sale now for $45ish so i bought a couple more. they are wool/cashmere. a bit thin but very soft. i bought large which is like a slim eu50.

[conqueror]

Reviving this bad boy

Who else makes tees with this neck style? Not compelled to spend Lad Musician money on basics

the 'shadow' tee by as colour is pretty similar - $25 or less a pop.