Small questions thread

[Hon]

Most of the time I inquire to a seller about Ann Demeulemeester they (and myself) are unable to identify the season. Obviously, I have come across a few pre-2012 items but not many whatsoever. Was just wondering perhaps if there was something like Endyma for Ann D..

[Faust]

Hey everybody,
Anybody have any idea where I can find some Archival Ann D? This could obviously be in the “help finding” forum but I’m not looking for anything in particular, just pre-2012 Ann D when she was at her house wholeheartedly. I’ve scoured eBay for months, and being a tad unfamiliar with Archival Ann is a shame for me because a lot of eBay listings have vague descriptions lacking the information I need to date the piece, which means surely i’ve missed some gems from Ann herself. Thanks all.

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[rider]

Hey everybody,
Anybody have any idea where I can find some Archival Ann D? This could obviously be in the “help finding” forum but I’m not looking for anything in particular, just pre-2012 Ann D when she was at her house wholeheartedly. I’ve scoured eBay for months, and being a tad unfamiliar with Archival Ann is a shame for me because a lot of eBay listings have vague descriptions lacking the information I need to date the piece, which means surely i’ve missed some gems from Ann herself. Thanks all.

Keep an eye out on TheRealReal. I've picked up quite a bit of older season Ann, Rick and even quite a few gems from CdG and Undercover. If you know what to look for, and you have good timing this site will make you very happy.

[Hon]

Noted rider, thank you. A while ago when I was heavily into Raf, I thoroughly perused archives of his work, found my favorites, and began to wait to see if one was ever listed for sale. Using Ann’s book, I could identify my favorite pieces from her runway looks. Ultimately the question is this: If I can find some of my favorite Raf pieces for sale over the years, is it worth identifying my all time Ann D grails in hopes one will get listed? I was ultimately focused on Raf’s work from 2000-2006; however, for Ann my main focus is 1990s to around 2005. This is a much larger time gap for Ann’s work, meaning it most likely will be more difficult to truly see some collector’s items. Obviously I have some pieces of Ann’s in my head but like my tenure researching Raf, I want to be completely immersed in her work, seeing all of it. To continue, my concerns with this matter are getting attached to an ancient Ann piece and it never even coming up for sale again, that’s all. Would love to hear from any OG members, especially female Ann D enthusiasts, how has it been collecting vintage Ann D over the years?

[Williebabzan]

Sizing on Haider Ackermann slim fiting trousers? I am a tall skinny guy (187 cm, ~70 kg). And I don't know whether I am a Medium or a Small.

[Hon]

Pants to go with black CCP boots? I just bought a pair of Julius cargo pants as an experiment; however, I’m feeling a change still. Considering Deepti, CCP, Ann D, and also just a bland pair of black pants.

[bootsndpants]

julius cargo pants w/tornados? if thats the case i'd skip that. Zam Barett or any maker who makes J jeans/pants can work. Attachment, Ziggy Chen, Taich, BBS, RO all come to mind.

[tstormk]

hello everyone, i am looking to buy my first pair of guidi 988 boots and i’m in doubt in regards to sizing. i’m a size 43 (feet being 27.5cm long) and i have found two options - one size 44 and one 43.

the insole on the size 43 is 27.5cm and the insole on the 44 is 28cm. i have read that 988’s are supposed to fit very tight at first and then stretch to fit the wearer’s feet, but i’m unsure how tight they should be. does anyone have any advice in regards to which boot i should buy? thanks!

[stagename]

hello everyone, i am looking to buy my first pair of guidi 988 boots and i’m in doubt in regards to sizing. i’m a size 43 (feet being 27.5cm long) and i have found two options - one size 44 and one 43.

the insole on the size 43 is 27.5cm and the insole on the 44 is 28cm. i have read that 988’s are supposed to fit very tight at first and then stretch to fit the wearer’s feet, but i’m unsure how tight they should be. does anyone have any advice in regards to which boot i should buy? thanks!

Sizing up 1 is usually the recommended advice. My 988 are 45, I'm a 44 and they fit just right.

[nvsnli]

hello everyone, i am looking to buy my first pair of guidi 988 boots and i’m in doubt in regards to sizing. i’m a size 43 (feet being 27.5cm long) and i have found two options - one size 44 and one 43.

the insole on the size 43 is 27.5cm and the insole on the 44 is 28cm. i have read that 988’s are supposed to fit very tight at first and then stretch to fit the wearer’s feet, but i’m unsure how tight they should be. does anyone have any advice in regards to which boot i should buy? thanks!

Mine are 44 and i have to wear insoles, i wear usually US 10.5 from Nike.
Hope that helps.

[tstormk]

thanks for the answers, stagename and nvsnli. when you initially got your boot, how much room in the toebox would you say you had? how much did the boots stretch, and how long did it take?

[RK1]

Wasn't there once a thread with old iconic fits from renowned members of the board?

I am searching for those pictures, hoping to use them as inspirations for someone I know who is struggling with herself at the moment (that's a long story and also private at that, but just wanted to give a vague reasoning)

[croatoan]

Wasn't there once a thread with old iconic fits from renowned members of the board?

I am searching for those pictures, hoping to use them as inspirations for someone I know who is struggling with herself at the moment (that's a long story and also private at that, but just wanted to give a vague reasoning)

Assuming you mean this thread? http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...5-Hall-of-Fame

Though a lot of image links are broken at this point.

[RK1]

Assuming you mean this thread? http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...5-Hall-of-Fame

Though a lot of image links are broken at this point.

I did, yes. Thank you very much.

[keipo]

Hey all. This may seem stupid to a few of you, but how do you wash your expensive tees/shirts/sweaters etc? Is it safe to throw in the laundry machine or should I only hand wash? (E.g. regular DRKSHDW tees and stuff)
Been slowly building a better wardrobe and hand washed everything, but would like some more input.