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I felt that in my bones. I like streetsyle and streetwear, but I wouldn't have much opportunities to wear it as I'm in an office environment most of the time. Suffice to say my lifestyle dictates a considerable portion of my wardrobe. Yet I'm over here copping more jeans and sneakers than I really need. shrug

It's all about the pics, baby. Gotta get them likes. I don't feed into it, thankfully.

True, but imo one shouldn't "call out" the person in a social setting with others are around unless they initiated. I saw some dude with the Sean Wotherspoon's. I pointed at them and was like "ayyyy nice" as we walked past each other at a Five Guys ha. I don't see it as bad as stolen valor though. >Swiss made I haven't looked into the minimum requirements for a watch/movement to be classified as Swiss made, but it definitely has gotten more lax imo. This was supposed to be two separate thoughts. The latter is in reference to authentic/retail designer sneakers.

I think it was to be expected--just like H&M and Zara. It's bound to happen. Void the Brand be taking "inspo" from Rick, Guidi, BBS, etc too. I suppose you, as the taste maker, have to keep doing what you can do to still make a profit when there's cheap alternatives.

Your post about the watches is actually perfect re: homage. From there, a replica would be a literally a fake Rolex. On the subject of replica watches, I was not aware how much they can run. Jfc. Don't think I can ever afford a JLC perpetual calendar with moonphase, let along justify it (given my income bracket), but I can settle for a Raymond Weil.

Loaded question lmao. Personally, I feel context is key on this topic. I can see where you're going with that, however, "homage" can be considered grey area and to not get shut down. For example, I was on a rep site that pays this "homage" to a designer label but also making the prospective buyer aware of the source of material etc. and letting them know you're not getting the actual brand etc.

Those NASCAR jackets are the shit. isn't that Sean guy an anti-vaxxer? Anyway, I liked his work at LV but did he get tap the collab market at the perfect time or what. Personally, I feel collaborations don't have as much allure as it used to. Then again, fashion designers take inspo from art from dead and living artists. I guess I'm just burnt out from all these collabs in the past decade. I read Kim always stays busy as that's his thing; hence why he took over Karl Lagerfeld's position at Fendi. I got upset when he was knocking on why being idle is boring etc. then I realized that's his opinion and he's not actually targeting anyone. I've always enjoyed monogram'd stuff in general, but now that it's (still) popping off, I don't like how these damn vintage items price be spiked. I got into this snobby designer shit because it had not loud logo, but it has come full circle. What drew me to Dior were because of the darts on the rear pockets. While the jeans continue to have those darts, I don't like that there's a leather tag where the belt loop is. I liked some of his collabs with that Japanese robot designer, but I feel Kris Van Assche's collab with Toru Kamei was better. But from a selling standpoint, KJ's was more marketable imo and not some Rick Owens shit lmao. I don't see myself getting anything from KJ-era anymore (MIJ 17.5 black selvedge raws I eventually sold among other items) although I'll continue to wear the following:

Here's another spot to get soles: https://bkshoesupply.myshopify.com/products/margom-outsoles

@ndv Balmain was milking that market for a hot minute. If I wasn't so short, I'd have a pair. Biker jeans in general are cool though. Are those SB's? Are they fantasy piece or produced a while ago? PM

Rule: Do NOT post links to rep sites no matter how reputable they are. Don't forget what kind of forum you're on! Other than that, let's talk. I don't know my shit, but it'll be fun. When is something considered archival? when it's at least ten years old? While Dior Homme is now Dior Man while Kim Jones is in charge, I'll refer to it as DH as I'm not tryna slide in your DM. I don't like what KJ is doing but he definitely made DH more mainstream and raking in the dough. I got into designer stuff because minimal branding. Now it's (still) logomania. Fuck all that. People hating on Hedi Slimane. Y'all are just...lmao? Replicas are fine. While build construction is there, don't put so much belief into quality. More random thoughts in a bit.

@mr.yuck all these acronyms are a whirlwind bro. Mij=made in japan? ✅ Bonus: MII = Italy, MIF = France Ds= dead stock ✅ Dh= Dior Homme Pre kj=pre kim jong 🤡 Close, actually, pre-Kim Jones. Currently the HNIC at Dior Man now. Just most people know it's "Dior Homme, not Dior Homey" SLP: Saint Laurent Paris D01 = Slim D02 = Skinny D03 = Straight Thanks, bro. Was just talking to him and he sounds like it will! @glorydaysI found a pair of MIJ's that are closely similar to the 3Sixteen Shadow Selvedge that look to be DS. Just confirmed the season they're from so birdman.gif. White weft but the warp was dipped blue then black. My office chair is going to look sick hahahah Also,

Got me a second-hand Yohji tee and longsleeve tee. This'll be interesting.

Yeah, and their soles are vulcanized too. Good looks on that Jason guy. I just undid the laces of my Kris Van Assche Surgery and the suede be a bit dirty. Idfk how to clean suede so imma have to hit him up. I soaked my laces in baking soda x hydrogen peroxide x detergent overnight and then mfers are Anglo as fuuuuu. Probably going to sell off some of my Ultraboosts to make way for some Rafs and DH shoes soon. Old pic but whatever. If you're as particular as I am, yes, it takes half an hour to lace them. And yes, the laces are tall, if not taller, than me. Lmao.

I've been in a different dimension this past week and a half or whatever. Went on an insane (bad) shopping spree and more shit I'm going to cop primarily from Japan. Found a pair of MIJ SLP D01 black raws from fucking 2013 that's essentially deadstock. I'm so over the fucking moon, bitch I ain't coming back. I have my eyes on a pair of 2013 D02's that look to be near DS but I think imma go the Celine route. The measurements on the replica Celine's in my size are straight NT cuts and fuck all that. Found and instacopped a pair of DS resin-coated DH that got me touching myself as well (had a pair but sold it once I found these). I plan to mail them out to get some heavy work done once I figure out which jeans I want the measurements to mirror. Found and copped a pair of raw MIJ DH pre-KJ. Probably the last pair currently that I can find online when searching the reference number. They're 100% cotton and the same model I have albeit probably from the final season based on the features. Called the boutique in Beverly Hills and their system sounded like it was about to fucking crash when the SA had to switch to the legacy system to look up the ancient ass reference number. Called the outlet then the flagship store in Manhattan only to be routed to fucking customer service in France????!! At any rate, she said she'll try to search for it but it was discontinued in 2016. Also have my eye on some pre-distressed SLP's atm. Fuck. My girl flying in for a month in two weeks. I ain't sending shit from the warehouse in Japan until she leaves LMAO. Oh yeah, copped some pre-distressed DH denim as well. I want to say all this was triggered because a dude who copped a pair of jeans from me literally wants 90% of my jeans. I'm hoping he fits them all although there is are some that I'll be sad to let go, but when you lose weight, It's time to accept it and let them go and start over. And tbh, I was going to go back to some raw selvedge local brand shit until I came across the MIJ DH's. The past two weeks have been a whirlwind.

Golden Goose would like a word hahaha. I can see why there's a market on distressed shoes though. I find some shoes look better when they're worn in, like my white low tops. Shitty part is finding a sole that can be replaced. That's where your boy @glorydayscame in and out me on to the dude that has Margom soles. I'm going to reach out to the dude to see if he has any soles that'd fit my white sneakers. I find it so damn wasteful to trash a pair of nicely worn shoes.

Golden Goose would like a word hahaha. I can see why there's a market on distressed shoes though. I find some shoes look better when they're worn in, like my white low tops. Shitty part is finding a sole that can be replaced. That's where your boy @glorydayscame in and out me on to the dude that has Margom soles. I'm going to reach out to the dude to see if he has any soles that'd fit my white sneakers. I find it so damn wasteful to trash a pair of nicely worn shoes.

Golden Goose would like a word hahaha. I can see why there's a market on distressed shoes though. I find some shoes look better when they're worn in, like my white low tops. Shitty part is finding a sole that can be replaced. That's where your boy @glorydayscame in and out me on to the dude that has Margom soles. I'm going to reach out to the dude to see if he has any soles that'd fit my white sneakers. I find it so damn wasteful to trash a pair of nicely worn shoes.

Hahaha I saved a few bottles of liquor to help with this stuff. Other items had some weight so as long as the jeans remain submerged.

This morning. Wasn't gross as I wore it maybe less than five times

Oh damn, @mr.yuck. Hopefully this pair will be 👌🏼

Godspeed , brother

@mr.yuckyeesh took you long enough haha Soaking two non raw pairs overnight. Will snap a pic tomorrow hehe. They're not dirty but whatever.

@glorydayswym by samples are cheaper? They took you up with swatches? I recall seeing a brand in Cali years ago that make bespoke denim like 3x1. Wonder if it's the same company!

I was wondering why the pic errored out. Site upgrades. What cw do you have?

Didn't know what to expect when I unboxed. Colors and stitching blew me away with the sole only slightly yellowing for being nine years old. I am officially back in the hightop game.