Small questions thread

[MoFiya]

^ thanks! Not the right choice because of durability or comfort? From your response, I assume rather comfort? I am not too much into the good years honestly because of the wider shaft vs. the prosthetic boots. And I prefer boots over derbies any day (:

However, it seems rather hard to get those anyway since most stores only have kangaroo or not my size in stock.

[haydn]

Does anyone have any idea what this Rick Owens leather square would be?

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/accessories/scarves-and-shawls/rick-owens-daniel-square-scarf

Doubtful it's a scarf (as they suggest). Interested as I loved that collection (and my name is on the tag).

[Campe92]

Maybe it's a stupid question, but someone knows why the works of some designers like Deepti or Maurizio Altieri, have no pictures on shops website, or quite often you can purchase their works only at the physical store? Who decide this kind of things? the store? the designer? both? why?

[Jeroenr]

Maybe it's a stupid question, but someone knows why the works of some designers like Deepti or Maurizio Altieri, have no pictures on shops website, or quite often you can purchase their works only at the physical store? Who decide this kind of things? the store? the designer? both? why?

I think its the designer making that decision.

This is from an interview with Darklands:

The Internet changed everything, particularly in retail. What is the dichotomy of in-store versus online? Now that you carry brands that are in-store only, how is that dynamic changing?

In the beginning, two-thirds of Darklands sales were online, but that is definitely not the case anymore. Since coming to this space 6 years ago, our in-store business has strongly increased every year. Now, yes, we are starting to sell brands that do not allow online sales, something that was for me, unimaginable, a few years ago. I think there seems to be a push back against online selling from some of the more independent minded designers and I understand their reasoning for this and in many ways, agree with their thinking.

Source: https://www.grailed.com/drycleanonly/darklands

There you see that certain brands dont allow internet sales.

[Faust]

Maybe it's a stupid question, but someone knows why the works of some designers like Deepti or Maurizio Altieri, have no pictures on shops website, or quite often you can purchase their works only at the physical store? Who decide this kind of things? the store? the designer? both? why?

The designers. Believe me, stores don't like it. Why limit your ways of selling? I understand the desire on the part of the designers for their clothes to be experienced. On the flip side, you can say this is simply self-important bullshit and I myself have limited bandwidth for this. The crux of the matter I suppose is trying to maintain some kind of authenticity when it comes to connecting the product to the buyer. But there really is no way of telling whether it's a real fan of the brand buying online or just a hypebeast. In any case - there are ways around it. I am sure if you phone it in or ask by email, stores will be happy to oblige.

[Lohikaarme]

Anyone tried Label Under Construction's military comforter cover fabric? 51% linen, 49% cotton. How's the weight/feel/etc?

[TheInformalGenius]

Maybe it's a stupid question, but someone knows why the works of some designers like Deepti or Maurizio Altieri, have no pictures on shops website, or quite often you can purchase their works only at the physical store? Who decide this kind of things? the store? the designer? both? why?

I received a newsletter from DLB stating that Deepti will be available for online purchase for the first time ever. It makes me wonder if the ultra exclusive brands are becoming less pretentious due to lack of sales. I've always had and understanding of why brands require a stockist not to list prices but, not allowing pictures of the product to be displayed is just plain foolish.

[STEALTH]

Maybe it's a stupid question, but someone knows why the works of some designers like Deepti or Maurizio Altieri, have no pictures on shops website, or quite often you can purchase their works only at the physical store? Who decide this kind of things? the store? the designer? both? why?

Just my ¥50 but I think it used to be about protecting the designs and designers from getting ripped off by other brands before the collection was released.
Of course, these days, when all the Brands just mostly do cheap photocopies of the same 4 - 5 visionaries from back in the day it's much less of an issue.
However over here in Japan all the Brands are still pretty uptight about showing pictures early. What makes it more ironic is that the bigger the thief the more they think people are ripping them off. It's actually quite comical ! No names mentioned of course ; )

[TriggerDiscipline]

Just my ¥50 but I think it used to be about protecting the designs and designers from getting ripped off by other brands before the collection was released.
Of course, these days, when all the Brands just mostly do cheap photocopies of the same 4 - 5 visionaries from back in the day it's much less of an issue.
However over here in Japan all the Brands are still pretty uptight about showing pictures early. What makes it more ironic is that the bigger the thief the more they think people are ripping them off. It's actually quite comical ! No names mentioned of course ; )

lmao tell that to ID Heart that does early preorder and shows everything.

[STEALTH]

lmao tell that to ID Heart that does early preorder and shows everything.

Tell them what ?

[Lohikaarme]

Anyone successfully treat (condition/dye/etc) Guidi's cordovan cont and then bring back the nap with a suede brush?

[Nickefuge]

Oh man, a nap is what I need right now.

[Lohikaarme]

Recs for laceup boots that are 10"+? Looking for ones without zippers. So far my shortlist includes M.A+ (unconfirmed), Layer-0 (somewhat limited?), Guidi (791/991), C-Diem 7-holes, A1923. Am I missing anyone obvious?

[Faust]

Recs for laceup boots that are 10"+? Looking for ones without zippers. So far my shortlist includes M.A+ (unconfirmed), Layer-0 (somewhat limited?), Guidi (791/991), C-Diem 7-holes, A1923. Am I missing anyone obvious?

I'll sell you my Individual Sentiments laceups - they are quite perfect.

[ElPopoto]

Could someone direct me to information regarding vibram? I honestly couldn't find any. I purchased a Guidi 788z pair and I'd like to get them vibrammed to make the soles last longer. Do I just purchase one off vibram.com and get my cobbler to attach it? How does it exactly fit the soles?