Small questions thread

[theetruscan]

Most of anns garments fits 1 or 2 sizes larger than the tagged size. XXS=44 XS=46 S=48 and so on.
Personally i dont like that piece at all, but i despise cuffs (i can live with sleeve cuffs but on waist and neck? no, do not want) and "hidden button" closure in general.

Be careful about this advice if you're broad-shouldered or long armed. While ann shirts in M or L fit me through the body, most are narrow/just right in the shoulders in an XL. I'm broad shouldered, but no football player. Also, her tops have surprisingly short sleeves.

[quiet noise]

theetruscan: Well put. it seems almost as if ann designed her clothes with stocky men with short arms and narrow shoulders in mind.


Oh, While we are at it, have any of you guys from NyC actually bought anything from the J Peterman catalouge?

[bluespring]

I had a question about Number (N)ine jeans. Is there a way to distinguish which cut is which. I was told that there are different cuts -slim straight, tapered, and super skinny- but I am not sure how to tell a tapered cut from a super skinny cut.

The tapered cut got more leg room in the thighs. Super skinny would be really slim/skinny all the way down. I remember they had like lil notes how their jeans fit on the jeans racked in the NYC N(N) store.

[cabl3]

Gonna be in Austin this weekend..I know its far fetched but any good shops there? I doubt I'd be able to find anything like Ann D or RO there, though I'd still like some recommendations.

[mike]

what is the difference between the LP leather and the LR leather?

[Faust]

theetruscan: Well put. it seems almost as if ann designed her clothes with stocky men with short arms and narrow shoulders in mind.


Oh, While we are at it, have any of you guys from NyC actually bought anything from the J Peterman catalouge?

What are you talking about? Ann's arms are always long. And the clothes are only oversized by Hedi Slimane standards. Keep in mind that Ann is about layering, so there is room for that. Anyway, S fits a 48 spot on - which is exactly how most designer clothes fit before the waif era.

[theetruscan]

What are you talking about? Ann's arms are always long. And the clothes are only oversized by Hedi Slimane standards. Keep in mind that Ann is about layering, so there is room for that. Anyway, S fits a 48 spot on - which is exactly how most designer clothes fit before the waif era.

I maintain that the arms on her shirts are short. Not incredibly so, but definitely a fair bit shorter than most brands. I have trouble with it. I think the bodies are really oversized by most standards, with the shoulders and necks keeping the size appropriate. I can't comfortably button a medium in any other designer (barring, of course, some american manufacturers making for an XL = 54/56).

[comedyzen]

Style definitions

So I know what Goth Ninja is. But what is:

Neu-Rave
Rugged Streetwear
Anything else?

I heard the above before and couldn't quite grasp it.

[beardown]

So I know what Goth Ninja is. But what is:

Neu-Rave
Rugged Streetwear
Anything else?

I heard the above before and couldn't quite grasp it.

That's easy.
Neu-Rave is like oversized neoprene bear arms in florescent colors.

Rugged Streetwear is when you wear Ed Hardy with Timberland Boots. It's kind of a hybrid/specialized look. Fairly popular with mountain bikers and triathletes.

Anything else? I think that covers them both for the most part.

[comedyzen]

Aaahhh...thanks. These were some styles I heard about while i was in Japan. All three are quite popular. Still not sure what you meant by neu-wave...Dresscamp?

[beardown]

I think this piece really dictates the neu-rave style the most...try to picture it in a bright teal or a deep yellow:



OK,
I have to be honest here. I don't really know what neu-rave or rugged streetwear are. I was just joking. I wouldn't worry too much about the flavor of the month in fashion. Likely they are just as ridiculous as what I suggested. Possibly worse. Those neoprene bear arms are HOT.

[lowrey]

"rugged streetwear", never heard but sounds pretty hilarious

nu rave, think streetwear + 80's gym gear + neon colours + crack

[Ivans On High]

If I purchase something from the comfort of my arm-chair here in Australia from a European webstore, or brick-and-mortar store which offers internation orders, is the VAT to be discounted from the price?

[theaddict]

If the shop offers it, yes...if not, no. If you refer to darklands, no...

[Chant]

what is the difference between the LP leather and the LR leather?

LP = calf
LR = lamb

But the real question is : which one is the best ?