I've been keeping my eye on BBS leathers for a while and they've been getting better every season. The tailoring and overall quality (treatment and leather itself) has gone a long way since the very first collection. But it seems like their prices have been progressing as rapidly as well, as I've seen some jackets retail near the 5k/6k mark. So what I'm getting at is has their leather quality increased to such an extent that they are on par with other leather jacket designers in their price bracket (CCP, M.A+)?
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yes, in my personal opinion. I own the current season leather, and I can say that the quality is not any worse than CCP. if we compare the same leather of course.
but its all depends on how do you define quality.still trapped in my juvenile state
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I cant really tell about substantiality, but since some season ago BBS leather also come with overlock stitch, moreover the pattern use for the leather jacket construction is also special, I'm not sure what does it called, semi raglan?, which I think play part in substantiality in overall. BBS treatment is indeed top tier. I read how he does the waxed pressed treatment, acid treatment, etc. Really interesting for me. Although I dont really like all the result, but I really appreciate his vision.
On another note,
Can anyone tell me what type of guidi is this, and the color code?
Really love the color :) but not my size :(
I've seen 4 holes as derbies, but never seen 4 holes as ankle boots before. Also if anyone know where to get this in size 43-44 let me know. Thxstill trapped in my juvenile state
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Originally posted by diorowen View PostI cant really tell about substantiality, but since some season ago BBS leather also come with overlock stitch, moreover the pattern use for the leather jacket construction is also special, I'm not sure what does it called, semi raglan?, which I think play part in substantiality in overall. BBS treatment is indeed top tier. I read how he does the waxed pressed treatment, acid treatment, etc. Really interesting for me. Although I dont really like all the result, but I really appreciate his vision.
On another note,
Can anyone tell me what type of guidi is this, and the color code?
Really love the color :) but not my size :(
I've seen 4 holes as derbies, but never seen 4 holes as ankle boots before. Also if anyone know where to get this in size 43-44 let me know. Thx
Running that through a translator didn't yield any info, except the term "TUSCANY PROJECT", or something like that. The page also refers to them as "GUIDI ( ITALY ) WASHED COWHIDE TOSCANA BOOTS"I want to do product, I am a product person, not just clothing but water bottle design - Kanye West
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thanks almond.
I guess the term Tuscany is the Guidi itself is made in Tuscany.
but looking at the date of the post its quite old already, 08-09.
and as seller said, its totally sold out.
maybe its time to move on ~_~still trapped in my juvenile state
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Originally posted by jaythejet View PostI guess I meant in terms of how substantial it is and the treatment that goes into the leather. Looking at jackets like this make me feel like it's entered the top tier in terms of quality
http://shop.hlorenzo.com/products/me.../j2_f-236_army
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Originally posted by upsilonkng View PostI think it's certainly priced like top tier stuff, never had a bbs leather but some of his most interesting ideas yield the worst results, like the example u gave. not sure what he did to it but it definitely is not something I would ever consider buying. I would like a bbs leather one day but black and rad is good enough, don't want acid or translucent or whatever the hell this one is.
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Last edited by palgrave; 10-11-2013, 04:19 PM.
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Originally posted by xeraphim View Postlooking around for long shirts, any suggestions? already had a look at current season ann/comme/yohji.
MBD"To articulate what is past does not mean to recognize 'how it really was.'
It means to take control of a memory, as it flashes in a moment of danger."
-Walter Benjamin. Thesis VI, Theses on the Philosophy of History
My rarities and quotidian garments for sale thread. My tumblr and eBay page.
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Originally posted by Bson View PostJust as I suspected! All that I have tried so far I would've needed to get altered– not that it's stopping me, though it would be nice to have some that have their own inherent cut.
Although I see you can get that from Julius-- thank you for the recommendation! A quick search and I've found a few amazing pairs. Maybe I'll wait until sales though.. (this boy would've had to save up for 4k+)
And yes you girls are overflowing with options for leather leggings/pants/cropped/et al.... I'm a bit jelly
I just noticed that I didn't post the M.A+ leathers in the garment archive, so I did. But here are some fit pics of them on me and on a smaller fellow (can't remember if I'm wearing the 40 or the 42 -- I would prefer 36 or 38 here, but they're fine and so comfortable...)
Mine aren't for sale, but perhaps the person to whom I sold my other pair will out themselves if his are...
Good luck,
MBD"To articulate what is past does not mean to recognize 'how it really was.'
It means to take control of a memory, as it flashes in a moment of danger."
-Walter Benjamin. Thesis VI, Theses on the Philosophy of History
My rarities and quotidian garments for sale thread. My tumblr and eBay page.
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I'm looking for some Ann Demeulemeester Mens retailers that have online stores and ship internationally. I know about most of the big ones in US and Uk. I am looking for ones I may have missed, especially in asia, and europe... smaller stores such as:
Darklands, Why-Lip, Railso, Shopnumber4, etc.
Sorry if this info is, or should have been posted elsewhere. Thanks in advance for any tips!
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MBD, thank you for such a sweet, thoughtful reply! Those are definitely an incredible fit, even the more 'relaxed' on you, still. The sizing on your friend (I'm assuming friend LOL!) is just what I'm going for. I definitely know what I'm on the hunt for, now... Have a great weekend!
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Originally posted by stemcell View PostI'm looking for some Ann Demeulemeester Mens retailers that have online stores and ship internationally. I know about most of the big ones in US and Uk. I am looking for ones I may have missed, especially in asia, and europe... smaller stores such as:
Darklands, Why-Lip, Railso, Shopnumber4, etc.
Sorry if this info is, or should have been posted elsewhere. Thanks in advance for any tips!
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Originally posted by Bson View PostIf you are looking for a particular runway item, I would call one of the flagships directly. Otherwise, I'm not sure why you would need to look up every store in the world that carries Ann! I've had great experience with the SAs in Antwerp. Amazing people
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