Small questions thread

[Rosenrot]

Does anyone know how to go about obtaining Margiela's couture pieces? I'm interested in this particular biker jacket from the Fall 2011 Couture collection. I'm aware that it'll cost a bomb but I was wondering if anyone has purchased/enquired about it before I contact the company.

Cheers

[swami]

Would someone care to comment on the new version of the Rick Owens long sleeve unstable tees?
The Girocollo ones , was curious if they stretch out like crazy like the original ones did , the fabric seems a lot more stretchy and dense than it used to be. The cuff seems to be updated too so it retains its elasticity...

[Phantom]

sizing changes with every season and cut. i wear a small in everything and take a julius 1 in pants and a 1 or 2 in tops depending on the cut and the season. usually a 2 = 46-48. what are you looking for the sizing on specifically?

Im a actually after a leather from the FW10 goth_ik. the rider version.
Im useally a 48/50. so thats why im asking if I have any chance squeezing into an size 2 in that current season.

[syed]

cdg homme deux is their formal/tailored line...which imo is worth looking at...in the last few seasons they've started using some really nice fabrics, and experimenting with less formal cuts...some pieces reminded me a little of PH.

I really like Homme Deux, I think the balance between conservative tailoring and Comme fun is just right (well ok, I think it could be a touch more fun, but I guess that's not really the point of the line). And yeah the fabrics and construction have looked beautiful the past two seasons that I've seen.

[eleven crows]

julius sizing or japanese sizing in general. Does a size 2 mean a S/46?

as a rule of thumb: yes. sometimes a 2 may be a bit smaller than a regular 46. this is more applicable to older season stuff, like '06 and back.

[Shucks]

this might be a long shot, but anyone here with connections at ivan grundahl (denmark)? need a hook up with mktg man. or similar. if u do, pm please. thx.

[cowsareforeating]

How would you guys feel about an SZ "missed connections" thread

as in


"saw dude wearing _____ at _____"

and also this:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

If it was you who recently purchased a pair of Augusta oiled horse Boots on eBay in size 12, please hit me with a PM. I have a proposition for you. Not sure where else to post this, so I'm throwing down here.

[mrburgess]

Los Angeles tailor

Does anyone have a recommendation for a tailor in L.A.? The tailor/alterations thread seems dead.

[Faye]

Ok guys, I really need some advice here.
I absolutely love this julius SS11 cowl neck, but I just can’t get rid of the feeling that it’s too long for my body height. That’s why I’m thinking about shortening it a bit.
I paid a high price and any alteration will minimize the re-sale value considerably, in case that I should decide to part with it some day. Also, I’m afraid that it might ruin the whole jacket.
On the other hand, I think that I would get much more wear out of it, it it was a bit shorter.

I took some photos to show the difference. The first 3 show the normal length.
On the last 3 I took the hem in around 2“ to show how it would look shortened.

Please let me know about your opinions.


Normal length:



Shortened length:

[zamb]

P,

the shorter length is far better
but I can tell you that it will take a lot of work to shorten the Jacket as the Zipper will have to be removed to shorten the length............if you can find a good alterations specialist to do and you really want the piece then by all means go ahead........

[lowrey]

agreed with zamb on both the fitment and the alteration

[diorowen]

I'm quite sure Julius_7 will reissue the cowl neck leather in shorter lenght though. sooner or later. :D
but anyway, it is much better with shorter lenght.
just find a specialist to do it coz as zamb said, its quite much work.
and take a note on the waist. since you're shorten the lenght the waist opening might change as well.

[Faye]

Thanks a lot for your opinions. Will follow your advice. :)

@diorowen good point about hem width. Will consider that.

[kunk75]

anyone know what shoe size an undercover xl is equivalent to?

[Phantom]

Faye: how tall are you, and what size do you got?