Unknown Non-Japanese Brands

[JDelage]

I have a vest in boiled wool from them. I like it.

[Broark]

Just ordered the tee direct from Arpenteur, cheaper with the shipping fees from France compared to buying it from the shop in NYC.

[JDelage]

On 3/8/2019 at 6:31 PM, julian-wolf said:

Neatooooo

Please do post some photos when they show up—that'll probably be all it takes to convince me

 

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c-s.w5003-18833923522.1.3f864fd0Rh3SSd&id=587104709727

 

Here are the measurements for the size 34. They're a bit big. They've been cold washed; I might try a hot wash + dryer cycle next.

Waist: 36.5, front rise: 14.25, Back rise: 20, Thigh: 13.5, Knee: 10.75.

Edited April 7, 2019 by JDelage

[effdatnoise]

2 hours ago, Broark said:

Figured this was the best place to post since there's no dedicated thread.
Anyone have much experience with Arpenteur? I have one of their Brehat shirts from years ago, but I'm interested in their new collection with CHCM.
Dig this graphic tee but no measurements, might just shoot the shop a message and see if the can provide some.

Edit: The shirt is actually on the Arpenteur webstore with measurements, so never mind. 
 

I have the moleskin petanque pants (https://www.endclothing.com/gb/arpenteur-petanque-pant-arp-ptp-nyms.html) and they are awesome.  elastic waistband.  i really like them as a chino-ish alternative.  that shirt graphic is cool, they seem to have neat prints each season

[Broark]

Got the Arpenteur tee in yesterday, came with a cool print from the CHCM story. Really love the art style.

[istewi]

@Broark The graphic on that tee is amazing. 

[Iron Horse]

Really love French-style comic artists like Herge, and the best comic artist of all time IMO, Moebius.

[JDelage]

Nice t-shirt.

[Spiraltoy]

@istewi

How was the shrinkage on your overcomers? Would you mind giving us a mini review? Going to order from Taobao for the first time soon and I might as well order some jeans when they’re that cheap.

[volvo240thebest]

4 hours ago, Spiraltoy said:

@istewi

How was the shrinkage on your overcomers? Would you mind giving us a mini review? Going to order from Taobao for the first time soon and I might as well order some jeans when they’re that cheap.

Check cdp as well.

[Spiraltoy]

Just now, volvo240thebest said:

Check cdp as well.

Actually just found the overcomer thread whiles Googling for them and saw your post there! Looks interesting and very cheap. Do you have a pair?

[istewi]

@Spiraltoy @volvo240thebest

Heckin' heck I'll post up some thoughts on both. I have the Overcomer 051, the CDP 44xx and 507xx. Once I get to a keyboard.

 

[volvo240thebest]

3 hours ago, Spiraltoy said:

Actually just found the overcomer thread whiles Googling for them and saw your post there! Looks interesting and very cheap. Do you have a pair?

I do not have a pair but I've bought a cdp type 2 jacket as a xmas present for my niece and was very impressed by their quality and denim.

[volvo240thebest]

Almost 100% cheap peasant made in taobao, only the tezomeya tee ruins it.

No brand white watch cap

Bii free flannell

Bob Dong 47 cut jeans

Leafeel socks

Heathen Yuks

[istewi]

Another Taobao extravaganza.

Realthing fleece

Uncle Fu V stitch sweatshirt

CDP 44s

Warriors 

[Guest]

I ordered a pair of Bob Dongs from ebay a few months back. Can I assume they are real (is Bob Dong a brand anyone would fake?) Wearing for the first time today, they seem to be good enough quality.

[sociallyincorrect]

My TaoBao share: Denim Jacket from Labour Union. Have to say, they are very well made!

[lance]

Nice looking jacket! Yes sociallyincorrect, I like the buttons, pleats both front and back and especially the sleeve design.   vv (we need a down arrow)

Edited May 4, 2019 by lance

[sociallyincorrect]

Thanks @lance

It’s sort of look like a Type-1 design but the sleeve design looks so different. Am not sure if this is a 30s Lee-inspired jacket.

[MJF9]

The good lady's Outstanding Co are tough old jeans...

They're now starting to show some lovely shades of blue

[Broark]

Not going to lie, I’m kinda into this Freenote bleached western. Not a brand that’s really done it for me before to be honest.

[mpukas]

@Broark funny you should bring up Freenote, as I've meaning to ask about opinions of some USA brands, including FN. I don't have any first hand experience with any of them, but for some reason FN seams more appealing than some of the others. And for similar unknown reasons, RgT and Tellason are very unappealing to me. Can't really say why... 

[Broark]

Not really unknown, but there's not a thread for PRPS so I'd figure I'd post here.
I came across this pair on Yahoo Auctions that's kind of interesting. Not really on our radar usually but these seem nice.
Limited edition, made in Japan. Not sure if they're worth it or not at $115. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Strange, I could have sworn there is a PRPS thread on here

[Maynard Friedman]

^ Me too and I wouldn't buy those jeans.

[Broark]

I searched for it and didn’t see anything, I thought there was one as well. Although the Sufu search algorithm isn’t always accurate. I’m going to pass on them, just thought I’d share!

[Maynard Friedman]

PRPS thread for you @Broark. Didn't show up via the search function for me either so I searched manually from p12 (as I knew it was old) and found it immediately!

[JDelage]

New indigo cotton sweater from Fleurs de Bagne. I love the fabric, texture, and construction details. The color is deep, but clearly blue (not like a brand new pair of denim). 
 

Edited November 21, 2019 by JDelage

[lance]

Very nice pickup, JDelage! Great detail on the left sleeve.

[JDelage]

HebTroCo is releasing their denim model. Apparently the fabric is woven in England.

I have a pair of pants from them. They make a good quality product.