THIS OR THAT? (Use me for all your Should I Buy...? questions)

[edmond]

And also who makes the best chambray button down work style shirt between all the japanese brands?

[JDelage]

12 hours ago, edmond said:

And also who makes the best chambray button down work style shirt between all the japanese brands?

I have an IH, a (red!) FH, and an SDA, and my fav is the IH. It fits me better than the FH, which has a huge neck opening, and has fewer wacky design element than the SDA. The one I'd most would like to find is the green Freewheelers, but it's unobtainium right now, being several years old.

[Max Power]

Nothing denim related, but I hope to find some Input from you guys. I already got my (navy) wedding suit, will pair it with my oxblood trickers and navy/oxblood suspenders. I have a formal bowtie in red, but need another one for the second Party which can be a bit less formal. I'd apreciate a nod towards my denim or flannel Obsession, so I was looking at a few hill-side bowties. Which one would you think worked best?

The suit (ignore the model please).

 

 

 

[Maynard Friedman]

I like the second one (purple) Max. Make sure you wear a hat like the model's one too! 

[Max Power]

First I'm gonna paint my fingernails.

[volvo240thebest]

bowtie no.3 would be my suggestion. Although remember... the real twat wears a cravat!

[Geeman]

First or last for the less formal part. Second is to close to the colour of the suit to set it apart

[Niro]

If you're after a nod to your flannel obsession then 3rd one 

[mrman]

I wouldn't wear a bowtie with a suit but the colors of the third one would probably complement a navy suit better than the rest.

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 18 May 2017 at 9:19 AM, Max Power said:

Nothing denim related, but I hope to find some Input from you guys. I already got my (navy) wedding suit, will pair it with my oxblood trickers and navy/oxblood suspenders. I have a formal bowtie in red, but need another one for the second Party which can be a bit less formal. I'd apreciate a nod towards my denim or flannel Obsession, so I was looking at a few hill-side bowties. Which one would you think worked best?

The suit (ignore the model please).

 

 

 

Not really helping with choice but...

On the subject of bowties, this essay is essential reading... (text crop pasted in, hopefully text uploaded too)

their origin is as a good luck charm against decapitation by the kings servants / soldier, to become later the aggressive connotation of the maestro...

 

 

tale_of_three_louis.pdf

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 18 May 2017 at 11:16 AM, volvo240thebest said:

bowtie no.3 would be my suggestion. Although remember... the real twat wears a cravat!

oh the much mis-used and maligned cravat

as worn by such a set of swashbucklers can surely beg pardon

 

 

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 18 May 2017 at 9:44 AM, Maynard Friedman said:

I like the second one (purple) Max. Make sure you wear a hat like the model's one too! 

in terms of hat wearing (and the context of the general costume)

there are multiple options

think of the possibilities of a party suit to romp in

 

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 19 May 2017 at 4:32 PM, mrman said:

I wouldn't wear a bowtie with a suit but the colors of the third one would probably complement a navy suit better than the rest.

and personally I would agree

why wear a bowtie as a nod towards denim

when there are such precedents of the total denim suit to redefine the canadian tuxedo

(I believe blue silk is the tie)

ensembles by prada or by oshkosh items c.20s and 30s

I am sure you can guess which is which

[volvo240thebest]

haha ^ excellent musings @bartlebyyphonics

my personaly choice with a navy blue suit - if you wish to not keep it too formal - would be a red and blue silk tricot tie. it'll give to the whole outfit a hint of the "English teacher who possibly smokes pot" look that we all love. Although if you really like a bow tie no. 3 it'll suit the suit better than the others, I concur with @mrman

[tadcaster2014]

do you just think a good pair of selvedge denim would go with a Barbour

Spoiler

 

jacket? 

[Cucoo]

Sure, why wouldn't it?

[Geeman]

Boots, denim, barbour.  A common combination for me. 

[machine-language]

I have a strong urge to get these Rogue Territory Dark Stanton as a gift for a male friend because I like these fade pictures.  but I don't think my friend would want the butt to fit that loose ... is that just this particular model? hmmm

https://www.rogueterritory.com/2014/01/25/dark-stanton-fades-9-months-0-washes/

Edited June 15, 2017 by machine-language

[volvo240thebest]

@machine-language
the dude in the link has no butt, now if your friend has a butt they jeans will certainly fit differently.

Edited June 15, 2017 by volvo240thebest

[machine-language]

54 minutes ago, volvo240thebest said:

@machine-language
the dude in the link has no butt, now if your friend has a butt they jeans will certainly fit differently.

OK thanks

[ColonelAngus]

On 4/23/2017 at 3:14 AM, craneman said:

A late answer but-I'd go IH N-1.  Wet wool will keep you warm in the rain. Wet down-agh. And water resistant is just that, if it rains enough you're gonna get wet. I own down coats & the N-1. Cold & dry down is great- cold and wet wool is better. N-1 should be plenty warn unless you live in Norway.

my response is late too but i'd second the IH N1 because of the alpaca lining. I'm planning on springing for the N1 deck vest sometime soon....it's a beaut.

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 09/06/2017 at 4:38 PM, tadcaster2014 said:

do you just think a good pair of selvedge denim would go with a Barbour

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jacket? 

i have an unhealthy luv 4 barbour. is good made vetements. is the class context that complicates. is proper farmer kit. wax. dry providing. 

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 15/06/2017 at 9:29 PM, machine-language said:

OK thanks

agreed. no butt. strnge pix. but mybee ask yr friend what fitz they liek?

[Maxiyov]

Hi all, I'm looking for my first Japanese jeans, which brand should I buy? I usually wear Nudie.

Thanks.

[Maxiyov]

On ‎4‎/‎14‎/‎2014 at 2:33 AM, beautiful_FrEaK said:

0,5" shrinkage from the raw measurement is a good guideline

I have soaked it for the first time but still found the leg opening is too big, but the waist and thigh is good fitted. Can I just shrink the leg opening?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

You can try to just soak the hem and lower leg region multiple times but don't expect miracles. Better is simply wearing them and you might get used to the different fit 

[greathoudini]

On 28-7-2017 at 6:29 PM, Maxiyov said:

Hi all, I'm looking for my first Japanese jeans, which brand should I buy? I usually wear Nudie.

Thanks.

Depends on what you're looking for in terms of fit and your personal preferences 

[SLAB]

Standard&strange ooe yufukuten saddle pants

Or

Rivet&hide RJB RFR004 relaxed tapered

[Cucoo]

I guess the saddle pants would be a more unique pair - personally I love the front pocket design. 

[mrman]

3 hours ago, SLAB said:

Standard&strange ooe yufukuten saddle pants

Or

Rivet&hide RJB RFR004 relaxed tapered

Why not both? That's what I did