Nom de Guerre F/W 08.09

[FunkyFrenchy]

perhaps only because of the style of photography and modle not the actual piece

yup you're right, bald head, uptight tie, boots, pale skin ----> SS

EDIT : Not that all bald head guys with a tie and boots and pale skin are SS!

[polishmike]

yup you're right, bald head, uptight tie, boots, pale skin ----> SS

EDIT : Not that all bald head guys with a tie and boots and pale skin are SS!

since the model is my good friend i can assure you he's not SS

they gave him that haircut before the shoot but most of the time he shaves his head completely.

[FunkyFrenchy]

yup, you have understood right what i meant.

I was just saying that all the pic and the model, hands besides his back really straight looked like an military guy...

But anyway, NdG is awesome and the outerwear always perfect!

[doctorgnar]

have you not read that their price points are dropping (rather significantly, i guess) starting with their stuff from s/s 08?

Is this true? Doesn't seem significant.

[mellowbonsai]

i was told "significant" by the guys at context

i agree, price drop isnt "significant," but is somewhat closer to "reasonable"

[doctorgnar]

i was told "significant" by the guys at context

i agree, price drop isnt "significant," but is somewhat closer to "reasonable"

Any specific examples of the drop? I haven't been in the store yet, but it looks like sites have the shirts listed at $200 - isn't that about what they've always been?

[mellowbonsai]

off the top of my head, i know their jackets f/w07 retailed around $800+, hoodies, cardis and other sweaters around $400... f/w jackets are admittedly a bit more involved than s/s, but the flight jacket, marine parka, short trench and other outerwear come between $300-$700

i recall the deconstructed cord button downs of f/w07 going for around $300, and printed crewnecks being more than $90

the price of the western button downs are at least comparable to flat head

[sbw4224]

Bad news - A/W 08/09 prices will be higher than ever. I've heard that jackets will be around 900+ and shirts will be close to 300. Apparently the reason is the rising cost of importing goods from Japan.

[docnbhd]

NDG A/W 08-09 pre-order available at blackbird: http://helloblackbird.blogspot.com/2008/07/nom-de-guerre-fw2008-pre-order.html

Go nuts. I think the prices are a little too high for me this season.

[Dead_Wizard]

So much for significant price drops heh.

Shetland material stuff looks aces. Also digging the belt and bag. I'm surprised the non-rubberized cotton stuff is retailing for over 1k though.

*edit

Is the utility shirt the safari looking shirt from the lookbook? In the pic they have it lacks the epaulettes and buttons on the arms.

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Thanks

[Darkeside]

ouch!

you aren't wrong about the pricing.

[ruach]

Is the utility shirt the safari looking shirt from the lookbook? In the pic they have it lacks the epaulettes and buttons on the arms.

They are different shirts.

[sunkenshoes]

I really like those Shetland sweaters and the cardigan. I don't know if I'd like to spend 200 on those though.

[broneck]

good god...400 for a shetland cardigan? this SUCKS. i hope they start to price themselves out of the market to force a drop soon...shit should not be this wild.

[Jpreme87]

Utility overcoat is FIRE!!!

[docnbhd]

Utility overcoat is FIRE!!!

Agreed. That's one piece I don't mind coppin'

[constant struggle]

GOD i want that high neck sweater

but $360 FOR A SWEATER

i dont know if i can force myself to do this

and it doesnt look the same as the lookbook, having a different area around the neck sorta lighter...

i think im actually pissed off

[Dead_Wizard]

Oki Ni's getting there stuff in too

http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/nomdeguerreall

*edit

I actually like that T shirt they have.

[Darkeside]

cheers for the heads up DW,

the uk stores seem to buy quite differently to the US, hadn't seen alot of the stuff they'd bought in the look book.

[efujobu]

jeez..I was really looking forward to getting the high neck sweater and the cardi.

oh well..fuckin too pricey for my economics.

[zakkaz]

so much for 'price drops' LOL and any excuse LOL

Why pay 900$ for an average mid-line brand like ndg,,,,that price can get you 2 apc jackets potentially or a mainline designer jacket.

nice pieces but ridiclous pricing

[ILLuminate]

^couldnt have said it any better. LOVE some of the pieces but theyre definitely not worth it when there are items that are just as good for significantly cheaper

[Ry'on]

word, I checked the fall line at the NDG nyc location today, its nice, great pieces but their button downs are like 235 and sweaters and jackets are definitely too much...i like the stuff tho

[benoliel]

some nice new AW08 bits up at oki - ni...

http://www.oki-ni.com/icat/nomdeguerreall

[eastcoastrider27]

Does anyone happen to know the inseam of NDG jeans?

34" or so?

Edit: I found measurements.

[artificialsky]

so much for 'price drops' LOL and any excuse LOL

Why pay 900$ for an average mid-line brand like ndg,,,,that price can get you 2 apc jackets potentially or a mainline designer jacket.

nice pieces but ridiclous pricing

basically.

NdG's strategy is confusing at best. Quality of the garments has never been mind-blowing and they always seem to follow a great collection with a highly questionable one right afterwards. Beyond that, they're not really setting themselves apart from brands that have considerably similar aesthetics to them like Band of Outsiders, Rag & Bone, Gilded Age, etc.

[robin]

Blackbird got in their first shipment yesterday: http://helloblackbird.blogspot.com/2008/08/nom-de-guerre-fw-2008-t-shirts.html

No NDG-1 glasses yet though.

I really like the bags, but I wish they were available in other fabrics. Rubberized cotton just doesn't fit anywhere into my wardrobe.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

Bad news - A/W 08/09 prices will be higher than ever. I've heard that jackets will be around 900+ and shirts will be close to 300. Apparently the reason is the rising cost of importing goods from Japan.

more like because of the costs of inflationary US monetary policy. so self-centered.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

just in case anyone is contemplating buying ndg; do you really think all good things and clothing was created in the year of 2008?

BUY VINTAGE, MORE STYLE FOR LESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[c.r.e.a.m.]

i got the grey "natural" denim at stels in boston. theyre pretty sweet and the quality is good. the denim is a sick color that ive never seen before. also, if you want your jeans to fit how they fit on the model, youll have to buy like 2 sizes larger. i bought them in the same size i buy my apcs and imps and they fit reaaally tight. ive worn them for a couple days now and managed to stretch them out a lil, but theyll be fine after a week of wear.