/fa/ - Fashion

ok, if nobody is going to start, i might as well

here pictured is the merino wool sweater, which was a key piece in KVA's fw/14 runway show

very nice construction, material feels luxurious and warm

i bought mine more oversized, so it looks chunkier on me, but this can be combined with a button up very easily, like in pic related

Prorsum tumbled leather double breasted biker jacket by Christopher Bailey in around F/W 2012 - not featured on the runway though, which is odd.

This may be my favorite leather of all time. I'm not as big of a fan of the extremely cropped proportions, especially right around the waist where it is extremely tight, but it works very well in the few fits I've seen it with. I will be putting $1,300 down for one when I get to NYC over Spring Break.

>>9546575
this looks really nice
anyone know what the quality is like on prosum?

Just bought this Yohji jacket from Grailed, hope it arrives soon. Some guy was wearing one the same or v similar in WAYWT the other day and it looked great.

This cloak thing from Dior Homme AW12. The shape and proportions on this are really crazy, and the bird motif always reminded me on the YSL dove which I really like. Never seen it up for sale online though.

>>9546575
why would you ever drop 1300 on something youre not completely in love with

good thread

>>9548807
the concept is sound
also i's about fashion in a board full of hair generals

only problem is, nobody's contributing

>>9547874
just bought a y's for men jacket in the same cut but in a knit wool, really warm and substantial

>>9548807
Great post, cuck

Got a pair of IS heavy tweed curved pants from AW11. Very nice, substantial and thick, good texture, construction is top notch.

One gripe tho the previous owner smoked. The thing has got that dank ass smell. Input on how to get rid of it?

Tag says do not wash over 40 degrees and dont handwash. Iffy about dry cleaning because last time i did that for a coat it smelled like industrial grade cleaning products. Fuck that.

>>9549025

Dry clean
Febreeze / aromatic spray
Air out
???
profit

>>9549025
if you hang it outside for 2 days, all odors are going to go away

origami pants by The Viridi Anne
the ruching creates interesting stacks and elongates the legs

>>9549096
I really regret not picking up some of these; or either the paper or titanium-coated pants Devoa have done.
Do you own a pair of these?

>>9549100
I do not. They're a marginal grail for me. Not at the top of my list, but if I ever came across a pair in my size I'd probably cop. They'd have to be in grey though.

one of my favorite pieces

Helmut Lang elongated mohair sweater with slashed sleeves
A/W 1993

The deconstructed style later came to define Lang's work and slashed sleeves were a common feature of his womenswear. This is one of the earlier examples I've seen.

It's a perfect blend of luxury and sexy street that Helmut was so good at. His designs ooze sex appeal while remaining modest.

This piece hints at nudity with the see through material and elbow cutouts, but the cut of the garment is modest. It's versatile depending on how you style it. If you're bold you can wear it with nothing under it at which point you're not hiding much or you can style it with a tank or another shirt.

It's made from mohair, which is traditionally a luxury material. He's turned that luxury on end as a hip clubber type garment.

It's minimalistic shape and subtle details like the cross darts and cutouts foreshadow his later work.

another favorite
CDG circle jacket
not sure what season

So many of Rei's designs astound me. The stuff she's was doing thirty years ago was groundbreaking then, yet it still feels fresh. She was on that distressed look train before anyone else had bought a ticket.

The fact that this jacket is a circle when laid flat and still looks awesome when fitted on a human torso is so nutso. It's got a fantastic layered look that holds its shape in the substantial fabric. The raw hem is edgy and masculine, but the curve of the hem is feminine. The high asymmetric neck predicts the look later championed by Rick Owens in his leathers.

>>9549191

Uniqlo ocbd is my dream piece.

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>>9549191
You have good taste. Teach me, anon-sempai

>>9549194
I remember this. Didn't knoch take that photo?

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>>9549208

>>9549195
funny humor dot com

How can I incorporate a blazer into everyday fits if I dont dress prep/dadcore? I want to be like pic related but Im not Japanese.

>>9549208
>>9549212
Hey, thanks! Never seen more than the one photo I posted.

>>9549197
Glad you're into it. I'm about to go to bed. I'll post one for the road and then more tomorrow if the thread is still up. I hope it is, because this is one of the better threads I've seen here in a long time.

cdg ''88 , the picture tells it all

i'm going to go to the comme des garçon store today

will post some pics of the more interesting pieces displayed there

-op

>>9549191
on the body it reminds me of the junya watanabe pvc buttoned rider

>>9549233
if there is anything from the current collection you guys want detail pics of, just say the word

>>9549221
Yohji Yamamoto sweater
A/W 1992

This is the only photo I've seen of the garment. I think the fact that I can fall in love with a piece from a single photo says a lot.

The sweater is substantial and the wide ribbing gives it a chunky feel, but the vertical ribbing elongates the shape, slimming it into a form fitting garment. The elongation is carried on through the oversized sleeves. The extended side/back piece echoes the sleeves and drapes across the ass, accentuating the feminine curves.

Horizontal ribbing contrasts with the vertical and leads the eye across to the extended back area. The horizontal ribbing also creates interesting lines that follow the curve of the hips in the same way that the extended piece follows the butt.

If anyone has other views of this piece please post them!

>>9549247
of course there is not that many people into fashion on /fa/ anymore

but thank you for trying to bring attention to quality pieces

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>>9549216
I'm assuming you're White? If you wore that outfit you'd look like one of those autistic guys who constantly hangs around at record stores. If you wore it with shoes / loafers and trousers in a casual manner you'd look prep or dadcore. Nobody does prep as well as tall white guys so if you fit that description go for that, you'll thank me later.

>>9549169
>It's
>It's
>It's
holy fuck learn english lol, you sound like a absolute retard

>>9547874
hope you enjoy man! :-)

tracking should be in your email in 30 mins

raf ss03

>>9549258
Fuck this is great

>>9549530
>It's a perfect blend
>It is a perfect blend

No problem there.

>It's minimalistic shape

The only spot where it didn't make sense afaik

Christian dada ss14

>>9549530
nitpicking
get out of here
the only people who obsess over this kind of mistake are "nerd" autists on the internet

also
a good tumblr for archival helmut lang, comme des garçon, raf simons and several other distinguished designers

the collectioneuse on tumblr
also links the posts to the corresponding auction on ebay

Anrealage (fw14 i think)

Dressedundressed

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>>9549545

op here
please comment on the pieces, don't just post the pictures
the point is to spread knowlege :))

>>9549567
Cant day much about CD as i've yet to actually handle his stuff. Aesthetically overall i can dig what he does, sort of out there with punk-rockish influences but much more restrained and refined

Anrealage seems to focus more on womens and some unisex looking things afaik. Fell in love with one of their sweaters. Was a basic white sweat with red orange sand dune print/block of color on the bottom half, but something about that worked out really really well.

Dressedundressed i kinda see in a similar vein to CD, they churn out bombers in similar silhouettes every season. Almost always puffy/oversized and relaxed on the arms with a cropped height, which is refreshing from all the "slim bombers" people went for in the past year. Again afaik some of their bombers are unisex with slight changes in details like straps, hidden hood, and additional pockets

yohji fabrics.

y's for men wool

>>9546384
http://coital.tumblr.com/
mother's tumblr has great pics on individual pics

http://coital.tumblr.com/post/108859968317/issey-miyake-men-parachute-cargo-ma-1-bomber
pic related Issey Miyake Men MA-1

>>9549903
pieces*

>>9549903

>>9549903
That's a cool piece. I've got this weird Issey bomber you might like as well.

>>9549951
This is dope

Simple, yet never seen sold anywhere.

>>9550336
prob didn't get piked up by many buyers

the only one is prob a sample

How do you judge shoes? What do you look for?

>e.g. how do you know the leather is of good quality?

>>9550336
Holy shit, Oskar Schlemmer grind

bought 2day

love the stiff fabric

>>9550336
I think it was meant for the Japanese market. I saw one on y!jp not too long ago.

>>9549225
neat

>>9549225
love early cdg
...and middle cdg
...and later cdg
...and current cdg

>>9549544
hahahahaha I wondered if you'd see that. Thanks!

>>9550336
There was one on y!jp a while back, very small size though if I recall correctly

>>9549216
Honestly the guy in pic related in the blazer looks bad. It's just not as visible because of the good photo and faint colors

>>9546384
Congratulations OP you're taking /fa/ on a new level. I like this kind of threads.

I still like this Japanese Mail jacket but never made it to search for one. Was very hyped here during lunacore-century. Actually interested of getting me one. Anybody saw one recently?

>>9547874
damn you, i wanted that, post it in a waywt when you get it bruv

>>9550654
They are custom made by herrurst.tumblr.com he currently does not sell one you have to contact him if you want one

>>9550654
Knoch is the creator of this one, I think he made one for him and put other 2 on sale. Don't think you will get one unless you contact him on his tumblr herrurst or some shit

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>>9550729

>>9550719
he sold like 8 of them

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>>9550718
>>9550719
Thank you

>>9550724
>>9550729
What are these?

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>>9550754

>>9550757

>>9550749
beautiful, if only i could find one to cop...

>>9550757
Yo u buy this? I contemplated buying it at one point

>>9547874
You'll love it
>>9549225
Looks great too
>>9549258
Love yy
>>9550729
Saw a while back, wasn't that Bernard?


Pic related. That rare ads an d jacket

>>9549903
10/10 do want

>>9550754
Do these actually hit the stores?
I never see them on grailed or ebay, do I need to go to yahoo auctions jp?

>>9550816
i've seen one before on grailed
just wait for your big day =)

Good thread!

>>9550735
I think I have you added on FB.

>>9550861
I know that's a dude but holy fuck he's pretty

>>9550744
>raf by raf
No thanks

this classic raf hoodie,
great musical reference as well as being a beautiful colour and fit that would work with most outfits, could be worked into so many grungy or clean fits depending on the day, and also i would sleep in it every day

>>9550770

Acronym ss-cp2, I just love its sillouette
My current grail, there's someone selling one for 800$ on grailed but that's just far too much for me atm
Are there any designers out there that make anything similar to this?

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>>9551034

>>9551044

does anybody know anything about these jackets? does anybody own one or see them pop up on y!jp/rakuten/sufu?
obviously undercover fw08 but i havent been able to get much other information on them

About a week ago on Grailed, there was a really nice item called 'Creep Hunting Jacket' for something like $50. I would have purchased it but it was the wrong size for me. It had a suede-like ochre chest, with green and blue tartan checked arms. Does anyone have a picture of it? I can't find one.

>>9551018
>great musical reference

1/?

>>9551056

>>9551059
2/?

Haider Ackermann 14 Velour Crew Neck. Looks fucking amazing, really fucking clean and loving the color. Not loving the $700 price on it though.

>>9551063
3/?

>>9551073
4/?

>>9551079
you are doing gods work this is a great thread unf really shows up rafs current fall from grace tho

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>>9551091

>>9551100

>>9551086
✌

>>9551111

>>9551091
Where can I cop junya x porter x goldwin pieces?

>>9550946
Yea, I wonder what happened to beautiful stranger

>>9551057
http://www.grailed.com/listings/62374-creep-creep-hunting-shirt

great thread, OP and everyone. rare to see this stuff here nowadays.

Thanks for posting these great pictures guys, but I'm really interested in hearing your opinions on the pieces instead of just seeing them and I think OP had that in mind for the thread.

I think it's valuable to have an exchange of ideas along with the images. It's awesome to hear someone else's take on a piece. It opens up new perspectives and helps develop your critical eye.

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>>9550351
Corrected grain has a distinct shine/graining vs full grain
Just get a hold of h&m, zara, and similar mall brand clothes to get a feel what CG looks like. FG has more distinct textures (not to be confused with pebble grain which can be embossed)

Stitching and welt. Still learning myself but have a look at the soles, sole thickness, etc

>>9551685
I should clarify i tend to find thin plastic soles usually means a cemented/glued on shoe. Has some pros construction wise but i just dont like em. So are fake welts on the top sole, usually fused with the sole and plastic

De Rien oxblood mud silk jacket
S/S 2013

This one is gorgeous, rare, and expensive, but with good reason. Mud silk is a thousands of years old Chinese technique in which the silk is actually rubbed with or buried under iron rich mud. The fabric is smooth and silky and the naturally achieved patterning is ridiculously cool. True handmade luxury.

The dark burgundy with almost black lapels along with the extended length give it an old fashioned feel like an edwardian smoking jacket. The slim sleeves, single button, and weathered pattern update the piece with an edgy modern look.

If you're interested, you can read more about mud silk here:
>http://spadesandsilk.com/big-ideas/mud-silk/

Issey Miyake green wool jacket with steel rings
season unknown, but I'd guess it's from the '80's

This is, at its core, a very simple piece. There are no pockets and no embellishments besides the rings. The details of the cut and hardware are what make it special to me.

The cut is to the point, almost severe in it's taper from the oversized shoulders to the abdomen. It reminds me of an old school teacher's shirt or a cinched military jacket.

Both the cut and the rings draw from corsets. The rings echo the eyelets for corset strings and the ability to clip the rear rings makes the garment function in a similar manner.

The cropped length, extended tails, heavy taper, and wide lapels reference old fashioned mens morning coats. The cropped length, substantial metal rings, and single button gives a modern look for the increasingly independent woman.

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>>9551738
that is amazing, i could see this working with a number of different styles. amazing workmanship too

>>9551804
i whish more women dressed in wide lapels and more masculine clothing
correct me if i'm completely wrong, but wasn't coco chanel the pioneer in this field?

>>9551631
thanks
i thought it sold but i mustve just removed it from fr

>>9551820
Yeah, to an extent. She pioneered a more casual look for women that forewent the corset and relaxed the silhouette. I'd say YSL had the biggest influence on masculine styles for women with his iconic suit Le Smoking suit from 1966. The idea of a fitted suit with pants for women was daring and empowering for women of the time.

>>9549247
yes please

An actual decent thread in a long time. Thanks OP and everyone!

>>9549096
this sounds like a poem lol

>>9552039
You are beginning to understand the craft, grasshopper.

but yeah, that's kinda cool
it was unintentional

Look up the Japanese poet Bashō for more beautiful verses. I particularly enjoy the collection The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Penguin press did a really nice edition.

bump

>>9550724
what is this? please

>>9550747
>>9553207
Komakino MA-1
A/W12

>>9553207
komakino

>>9547874
>mfw you fall for one of dave's rakuten flips

You do realize that you bought it from the guy wearing it in the waywt pic and he probably bought it for 40 usd top kek

>>9551018
Is that cloak thing a part of the jacket? Also saw that rectangle necklace on jauce the other day, was thinking about copping

>>9553288
Lol that's the dude who bought a fuckton of Yohji and when everyone told him he wasn't pulling it off he decided to buy a lot of Helmut. I admire Helmut Lang so much and I'm scared of this dude ruining awesome pieces with his shitty fits.

>>9553299
Nah, it's two separate pieces.

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>>9551079
holy fuck these are so dope, what happened raf?

>>9553313
That's not Raf.
First one is Undercover.
I think the second one is DIY.

>>9553304
Oh ok, wasn't sure because that's the only image I've ever seen of it

Really wanted this bomber a few years back.

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>>9553313
>What happened raf?
>Not even raf
Retard..

>>9553288
it's a nice piece, don't just shit on him for nothing

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>>9553407
>>9553411
counterfeit trash

spence clothing has a bunch of women's rick owens at huge discount (this shirt is less than $50) but I have no idea how women's sizes work - i'm an M and this is available in 46 and 48 - any chance of either fitting?

>>9553552
wrong thread retard

one of the few readable threads on /fa/ doesnt need you shitting it up with mundane questions

These drkshdw cargo pants are made from a stiff nylon/cotton blend that has a dull sheen to it. There are 7 pockets. 2 in the back, A double layered pocket on each side at the front and a zip pocket on the back of the waist sash which which is fixed in place with velcro.

Really exemplifies rick's style with the drop crotch and diagonal line created by the sash.

unfortunately a lot of rick's pants are really uncomfortable to wear because of the extreme dropcrotch (he needs to shift it up above the knee fucking goddamnit rick).

>>9549679
Ahouls i be hesitant to buy Ys? I've heard that the quality is poor. I just bought a pair of yohji pants and I'm in love. So comfy.

>>9550757
yohji tunic/labcoat will be my next outerwear cop. I need to prepare myself tho. Maybe next winter.


>>9549225
jesus that is beautiful. Do you have any info on that? What it would be called etc.

My grail right now is this Junya fucking knit that Mother was selling a while ago.

It's beautiful

>>9553781
Also requesting full length pic of this one. I can't find the one I thought I had saved

>>9549913
Im in love with this, any idea what they go for assuming I could even find one?

>>9553786
nvm found one

>>9550351
The best shoes (not slp) will have a 'repaired seam' on the bottom.

I really like this thread so I feel like contributing.


>Burberry Prorsum fall 2014
The fit altogether is one of my favourites and actually something that could be worn in every day life without people looking strange at you (geo baskets, etc., no offense /fa/).
The reason I enjoy it so much must be due to colour contrasts. The scarf stands out while the rest of the fit is rather neutral.
So since this thread is about a specific clothing rather than a fit, then I guess this post is more relevant for the scarf rather than the rest of the fit.

>>9553826
>people wont look strange at you wearing all black with a neon orange and dark blue floral scarf worn gaily

pshhhhh nothin' personal kid

>>9553814
Actually a good shoe won't break before you buy it and won't need to be repaired

>>9553837
if that worries you, you shouldn't be here anyways

>>9553826
i have always liked the concept of introducing one colourful element into an otherwise bland outfit
but it is not as subtle as you seem to think
remember, even the people on a fashion board dress in mostly monochrome and uninteresting fits

you would stand out, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing

I'll bite. Here's the reason i'm currently broke but holy shit was it worth it, construction is as good as i'd hoped, totally fulfilled my burning desire for a simple but unique navy coat

>>9551031
No one makes acronym like acronym do man, cheap alternatives can only end up dissapointing, especially if you're in any way interested in the trchnology involved

I think I am looking at these for over a year now. Another anon said the quality is probably shit and I realy can't drop 180€ on these. Oh well
Maybe someeone might like them

Dior homme ss15
i feel like i'm going to die if i don't get at least one of these pieces

the denim jacket is insane
is anyone informed about the current production quality of dior homme?
did kris butcher it or is it still high?

I'd post in a fuccboi general but I figure you guys here would understand better

I've got a dilemma /fa/, copped a pair of long curved pants but i might have copped the wrong size, i.e sized one up. Waist is ok, sort of puffy maybe on the hips but the main thing is the hem is waaaaay too long. I get that its meant to stack and all but how its bunching on my legs look ridiculously bulky. How bad of an idea it is to hem them with a tailor at an angle?

The last thing I wanna do is ruin the balance. Its either i try to make it work or sell it and find a replacement if i'm lucky (old season stuff)

This coat by Acne studio. I struggle to find a good jacket that actually fits me, granted that they are either too small or too professional looking. This one, with the deeper opening and the laidback look is perfect at least for my taste, because it gives this dressed up/laidback vibe without being too dressy !

>>9554034
And by the way, if someone knows something similar please let me know !

>>9553992
still high of course

>>9554033
well, the hem is supposed to be super long, but since they are too wide, the stacking is off
if you find a tailor you trust, he can make them slimmer, which would solve the problem of weird stacking

now i don't know if you have acces to a tailor who could alter curved seams, so your best bet might be reselling them

>>9554056
Yeah thats what i thought. Also i've got tiny calves anyway...

Thanks for the input

>>9553849
it just means they cut a line where the stitching goes and then close it up to hide the stitch

>>9553952
They're not bad quality per se, there are just some limitations of the material. Tyvek is a really noisy fabric so the coat will be loud to move around in. Additionally, the lettering is 'designed' to wear off over time.

>>9553992
He's one of the major designers preserving quality. I read an excellent interview with him in Surface magazine where he talks about his ida of what luxury should mean and high quality is at the top of the list.