Small questions thread

[Rei]

can someone identify which season this VA piece came from? looks like ss weight. i can find similar pieces from ss11 but nothing with snap closures which makes me think it might be a bit further back in the va catalog.

I have this, it's ss11.

[messenoire]

thanks! i know va does a few unisex pieces but it's from yoox and they're stupid when it comes to whats what as far as gender. rei do you have any fit pics or opinions on it?

[Rei]

thanks! i know va does a few unisex pieces but it's from yoox and they're stupid when it comes to whats what as far as gender. rei do you have any fit pics or opinions on it?

Don't have a lot of fit pics but here's one with it, tho not my brightest moment:



It's pretty plain and the long slim shape makes it quite unisex imo. I hardly ever wear it fully closed like that, usually open or only partly closed due to the simplicity of it. Dunno if that's of any help :p

[jskidder1]

Need some input on Guidi leathers. Looking at reverse pig and baby calf. Can anyone advise which is more durable and less prone to stretching? Thanks!

[MechaStreisand]

Need some input on Guidi leathers. Looking at reverse pig and baby calf. Can anyone advise which is more durable and less prone to stretching? Thanks!

I recently purchased a pair of Guidi 995's in baby calf, so I may be of help. I've only worn them around the house so far, and they seem to have stretched already with about four wears. I don't know if this info is worth anything, but on my right boot, my foot slightly hung over the insole, but after the most recent wear it stopped happening.

It is worth noting that this is my only experience with Guidi leather, and you could probably get better advice from somebody with more experience with Guidi and multiple leather types.

If it helps, I'm a U.S. 10 and purchased a size 44. At first they were slightly difficult to put on, but it has become easier with each wear.

[magic]

Label under construction.

[josecc]

Label under construction.

Again LUC sold at a good price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAPANESE-BLACK-ZIPPED-CARDIGAN-SIZE-L-USED-SLIGHTLY-BOBBLY-FREE-UK-POST-/380481107121?pt=UK_Men_s_Jumpers_Cardigans&hash=item589670f4b1

[lowrey]

strange seller.. item is not japanese nor zipped

I bought an L'maltieri shirt from him, he seemed to be aware it was a rare item but I kind of got the vibe that he wasn't exactly aware of what he was selling.

[MikeN]

and you're gonna die when you find out who got it...

[MikeN]

I'll trade it to you for 3 Linea scraps and David Choi's phone number.

[MikeN]

I mean there's little I wouldn't do for those scraps...

[cjbreed]

any recommendations for a good place to send clothing to be professionally dyed? i have a garment i am thinking of dyeing....

[MikeN]

Colibri in NYC definitely.

[KingJulien]

Any chance someone could link me the thread about throwing leathers in the washing machine? Search fail on my part, I can't find it. I have a rick (pilot) jacket that's a full size too big; I think throwing it in the wash is going to be a bad idea but I at least wanted to look into it.

edit: nevermind found it: http://www.stylezeitgeist.com/forums...ad.php?t=11700

[yipjam]

I think as long as your washing machine is reasonably gentle the leather should turn out okay.