australia :: general

[swooc]

you guys know any knit alteration specialist, preferably in sydney?

[Deiv]

While we're sort of on the topic of boots I hear for AW10 Ann has a boot version of the infamous AW08 Hightop as well as some sidezips and back laced if anyone's interested.

[DJI]

got some cheap 'qlo stuff up on the market if any of you small dudes are interested. wanted to give polos a go again to try and fit in with the general engineer casual wear but can't do it so fuck it, gonna rock my mad max leather to work.

[eversuns]

Shiiiit, now I know how you melbourne folk felt. Hail the size of golf balls just started falling in Perth.

Just watched some lady get pelted on the street :S

[florencemachine]

hey guys bit of a silly question...and you would know the answer better than anyone;

what exactly is a factory second? (in terms of clothing)

[kuugaia]

D, what about the VA cordovan boots on Nag Nag? They look to have a slimmish shaft :/

Not sure if you wanted laces though.

Also, where should I stay when I come to Melbourne in a few weeks? Don't want to pay more than $200 per night, but want to be amongst all the good shopping and drinking/eating spots.

I used Quest Serviced Apartments when I went last year with a group of friends. Was great all round apartment wise. The one I stayed at is located on Little Collins Street which is practically close to everything. Went shopping like crazy back then, good times.

http://www.questapartments.com.au/

Yeah eversuns tell me about it. The weather was fuking crazy here today. My girlfriend was forced to stay indoors while at uni cause it was too dangerous to go out.

I'm on the fence about VA boots. Love the toe box shape, but don't hear enough opinions of its quality to pull the trigger.

[eversuns]

Yeah, the library for architecture is fucked apparently (UWA) completely flooded.

At curtin a few windows got smashed and a lot of cars have holes in the windscreens.

One of my friends has so many bruises from the storm.

[kuugaia]

I survived the Great Storm of Perth [22/03/2010]

I went through pictures and saw all of these Audi cars from the dealership smashed. Which made me think about all the car dealerships in Perth. Ouch.

In other news, good basics anybody? Where you get yours from eversuns? Can't seem to find anything good in Perth.

[eversuns]

For basics usually I shop online. There really isn't much to choose from in Perth.

[wept]

whats with all the huge hail. jeez

what 's the australia verdict on mens skirts, particularly the undercover 09 skirt/shorts combo? i just wondered what the general Aussie consensus is?

[jbone]

not my thing wept... wouldnt have the balls to wear it and doesnt fit in with my style anyway

u thinking of copping them?

[btbam]

i like the style but im hanging out for the LUC Skirts coming next season.

Been considering copping one for a while tho

[fenrost]

verdict is.. not for every men.

need the right persona and physique to pull a men-skirt off (with or without pants underneath. IMO.)

[btbam]

wouldnt wear them without pants but i feel i have the height to pull them off over pants.

[fenrost]

m.a+ also got a men-skirt, is it a new trend of 2010? are we gonna see men skirt as well in ccp?

[Ivans On High]

I like man-skirts. I don't think I would ever wear one here in Sydney though, or any Australian city for that matter. I know there are people that say you shouldn't let what other people think or wear determine your style blah blah blah, but we all know if you stepped out in Australia wearing one you would get ripped on.

[kuugaia]

I have to agree with A. I think what adds to this is the youth drinking culture or getting a bit too rowdy once intoxicated. You don't want to stand out or be noticed when there's a group of young drunk guys around in the city.

I don't mind the RO skirt attached with pant combo. I realize that it just looks like a lot of my layering shirts. Wouldn't buy it though.

[wept]

thanks for all your opinions. my way of thinking is i like them on paper but think it would be hard to pull off. on the other hand i like the Undercover one as it can be worn as shorts as the skirt can be detached. for this fact alone i like the idea as you can tone it down and not wear the skirt part.

i would never wear a skirt on its own (without shorts or pants underneith thought) and like Ivan states, most, if not all Aussies would rip on someone wearing one.

[btbam]

Let them rip, wear what you love and dont dress down for peasants.

In other news. Augusta is about to hit.

In more news, anyone interested in collateral might want to get an order in asap as we are doing a few pieces on order right now Including for a couple people in here.

[Ivans On High]

Come on Augusta. Can't wait for that shit. Eta?

[btbam]

Simone has said they will be ready for shipping within the next two weeks.

[fenrost]

hey joe, get on msn. haha.. some question

[swooc]

i wore an ann d wrap a few times last winter and the amount of weird looks i got...

[lick]

re: chainstitching, right hand distribution in adelaide do it (although only for the last month or so) and to my knowledge are the only store in australia/nz that offers it. if you buy denim in store hemming is free, but if you're interstate it might be worth calling and seeing if he'll do it for a small charge or something.

I dunno if they take interstate chain-stitching orders. Ask Andy. They're online now.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adelaide-Australia/Rhd-Store/139165398328

www.righthanddistribution.com

[Deiv]

Man skirts, not for everyone and definately not for me but if you think you can pull them off then rock 'em.

Mihara drop soon Joe?

[DJI]

In more news, anyone interested in collateral might want to get an order in asap as we are doing a few pieces on order right now Including for a couple people in here.

any word on whether Albert can rustle up some cows for me Joe?

[fenrost]

well, i am definitely looking forward some luc from nvrend seriously cant wait.

and i recently got a luc scarf, handspun tassel silk irregular yarns. love em

knits are really the best thing for winter.

[jbone]

Let them rip, wear what you love and dont dress down for peasants.[/quote]

got a laugh outta that one Joe

Simone has said they will be ready for shipping within the next two weeks.

:eek: already! man i wasn't expecting them so soon thats great news

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[jbone]

any word on whether Albert can rustle up some cows for me Joe?

what were u looking to get made up D?

[DJI]

what were u looking to get made up D?

fingerless gloves