Small questions thread

[kunk75]

jil sander tailor made can be had for @1k

Looking for another suit... for interview purposes.

Are the margiela line 14 suits pretty solid? Looking for something slightly slim but not too severe as to raise eyebrows. Also, they fit true to size if I'm a true 50?

Certainly open to other recommendations as well. Also looking to spend around $1k (or less if possible)!

Thanks guys!

[taylen]

After saw a few beautiful PH blazers, please show me where can i buy it online? proxy? and stupid question from a new member that is how much it will cost for? Thanks in advance!

[seatbelts]

Hey all, first posts here. After lurking for a while, I finally sold half my current wardrobe and just bulked up on standard basics, denim, a hoodie or two, and a belt. However, my footwear is severely lacking. I have zero (!!) leather boots of any kind, although I do have an RO sneaker. I wasn't looking to drop 800$+ on my first MA+/Julius/Gucci etc. and I stumbled across these:

http://www.oaknyc.com/men/shop-by-style/shoes/black-yorke-combat-boot.html?enlarged

http://www.ssense.com/men/product/h_by_hudson/buckley_boots/31371

http://www.ssense.com/men/product/rokin/roy_boots/31203

Are any of them passable for a decent entry level boot to wear with dark indigo/black denim/trousers? I'm still getting a very rudimentary feel for materials, aesthetics etc., so bear with me here.

[TheNotoriousT]

I think i created this bag in my head between these 2 which both now ring a bell,thanks

This one? Pics are Klangspiels who sold this beauty a couple of months ago. Have never seen it before or after that.

[Matis]

First i think it would be good to buy another RO sneaker.

A friend, or should i say a classmate actually owns a pair of H.by Hudson, they still hold up pretty good, but they look eurotrashy imo. I dont know the other brand you posted, if you plan on spending 300$ on those you should rather invest in some better boots.

[seatbelts]

I like the Rokin boots, and with the more subtle design than the two others it might be a good thing considering you have no other boots. More versatile for most people I would imagine. For what it's worth Rokin is pretty well-made for the price.

First i think it would be good to buy another RO sneaker.

A friend, or should i say a classmate actually owns a pair of H.by Hudson, they still hold up pretty good, but they look eurotrashy imo. I dont know the other brand you posted, if you plan on spending 300$ on those you should rather invest in some better boots.

I appreciate the honest advice. I think I want to expand my materials before I buy another RO sneaker, no matter how sexy they are . I like the Rokin and the laceless ones I posted, I feel the "eurotrash" factored is tonedowned. I really don't know brands that well, for 300-400$ what should I go looking at on what sites?

[Dawn]

/\ if you're looking for a pair of boots and are on a spending limit, you should consider brands like NDC, Buttero, and Fiorentini+Baker to name a few...

[seatbelts]

/\ if you're looking for a pair of boots and are on a spending limit, you should consider brands like NDC, Buttero, and Fiorentini+Baker to name a few...

Did I do better? About 150$ more expensive though, than the H by Hudsons.

http://www.shopstyle.com/product/fiorentinibaker-barneys-new-york-boots-fiorentini-baker-745-workboot/41834912

http://www.shopstyle.com/product/fiorentinibaker-stylebop-boots-black-corded-suede-half-boots/149296858

http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?cod10=44245931&tp=11227&tskay=3FD17CD7

[Raw]

I like the second pair of Fiorentini+Baker you posted.

[seatbelts]

I like the second pair of Fiorentini+Baker you posted.

Yeah, I'm coppin' them now.

[diorowen]

small question here :)
in regards of quality, which one is better, rick owens leather jacket or Julius_7 leather jacket?
since I personally never handle one of the rick owens's..
opinion anyone?
special question for kunk75 :p, what makes you like rick owens leather jacket so much?( its ok if you dont want to answer, or maybe its private answer) haha.
thanks guys!

[mononon]

rick owens leather - pros and cons of oiled calf vs lamb? which is more at retail as well?

[Geezor]

rick owens leather - pros and cons of oiled calf vs lamb? which is more at retail as well?

From my experience , calf versions are usually in fall/winter collections as they are warmer (and usually heavier). There are pretty few versions of lamb leather jackets (washed , hammered e.t.c.) , from which some are pretty warm and some are lighter and they are mostly used in ss collections.

About pricing , i don't think there is a rule about that , depends on the jacket and the lamb version. But i would risk saying calf is usually most expensive.

[mononon]

^thanks! generally speaking, which leather is more dull / less shiny?

[nictan]

kopped this from the Guidi thread.

anyone knows the difference between donkey and baby calf? in terms of texture, stiffness, thickness etc etc etc.

MIGHT look into custom ordering. considering between the two as i guess the rest will either be too soft or too stiff. and these two are probably the more popular ones i see around, must definitely be a reason behind it.

^From what Marco at PNP explained the order is from softest to most stiff:

Kangaroo
Soft Horse
Baby Calf
Donkey
Horse

If anyone has info regarding where the sheep, stag and goat leathers should be placed -please chime in