Small questions thread

[LOVE]

Just wanted to put in a quick plug for "city boxers" (www.cityboxers.com). A little while ago I asked if anyone has recommendations for a good source for boxer shorts and underwear. I found City Boxers on my own, and though their logo and website design are throwbacks to the 90s-era sitcom aesthetic, they offer a range of fully customizable boxer short options, made in Bangor, Maine from domestic fabrics, pretty much capping at $30 a pair. Its probably three to four times what I'm used to paying for boxer shorts but I just got my first pair in black satin and I want to burn every pair of the uniqlo shorts I currently wear, they feel like garbage now that I've seen the light. If you have the same trouble I do finding a nice pair in simple neutral colors, try these guys, since I'd like them to remain in business for the next time I order.

[tonecrush]

Does anyone have a contact for Guyi Consignment?

[neostrifeX]

Anyone know the best way to purchase Deepti short of traveling to the actual physical store location that sells the brand? I've heard it's in store only so chances are I'm probably out of luck, but no harm asking I suppose.

[Lohikaarme]

Anyone know the best way to purchase Deepti short of traveling to the actual physical store location that sells the brand? I've heard it's in store only so chances are I'm probably out of luck, but no harm asking I suppose.

Find a stockist and call them to order since that's "offline;" pretty sure someone said they did before.

[ADreamofBlue]

Just wanted to put in a quick plug for "city boxers" (www.cityboxers.com). A little while ago I asked if anyone has recommendations for a good source for boxer shorts and underwear. I found City Boxers on my own, and though their logo and website design are throwbacks to the 90s-era sitcom aesthetic, they offer a range of fully customizable boxer short options, made in Bangor, Maine from domestic fabrics, pretty much capping at $30 a pair. Its probably three to four times what I'm used to paying for boxer shorts but I just got my first pair in black satin and I want to burn every pair of the uniqlo shorts I currently wear, they feel like garbage now that I've seen the light. If you have the same trouble I do finding a nice pair in simple neutral colors, try these guys, since I'd like them to remain in business for the next time I order.

Definitely intrigued. Do they make boxer briefs?

[LOVE]

I think it's just boxer shorts there, though it seems like there's a lot more options around for those that prefer boxer briefs,(American Apparel only makes boxer briefs for example) which I'm not a fan of personally. I usually have the most success with this stuff just googling "made in USA" or "union made _____"

[Nomadic Planet]

BBS hoodie fabric composition

Hi there SZ
I have a BBS hoodie from AW12 in a mix of wool and cotton (I think it's a "cement spray" model, really thick, super large hood that works as a cowl neck, with two extra long cords) but the tag has erased with time, so impossible to read any info (composition, care instructions etc).

I was wondering if anyone knows the exact composition of the fabric?
I recall it being something like 65% cotton / 45% wool , but it might be the other way around....

anyone can help me finding that info? I really would like to know if it's more wool or more cotton.

thanks!

[cloakroom]

Adam Ries says 65% cotton / 45% wool is wrong.

[Nomadic Planet]

Adam Ries says 65% cotton / 45% wool is wrong.

hahaha got me there.... I even had to look up who Adam Ries was

OK I'm def not a math guy.

the fabric mix should be something along the lines of 60-40 then ... or 65-35 ?

def no 50-50.... but again I might me wrong...

[Tiranis]

Definitely intrigued. Do they make boxer briefs?

If you're looking for good boxer briefs with no/minimal branding that are made from organic materials in more humane ways, here are some options:

The White Briefs
Merz B. Schwanen
Hemen Biarritz

For boxers, Hamilton and Hare are pricey but have a really high quality product.

In terms of made in USA, I know there's Special Delivery out of NYC although I have no personal experience.

[ADreamofBlue]

If you're looking for good boxer briefs with no/minimal branding that are made from organic materials in more humane ways, here are some options:

The White Briefs
Merz B. Schwanen
Hemen Biarritz

For boxers, Hamilton and Hare are pricey but have a really high quality product.

In terms of made in USA, I know there's Special Delivery out of NYC although I have no personal experience.

Thank you for passing these along. I'll definitely keep these in mind.

[timm3h]

This is from a while back, but the local tailor where I live is a really old-world kind of guy... brusque and grumpy and all that. When I was having my Junya trousers altered by him, he repeatedly commented how they were "really nice pants" and asked me a bunch of questions on where I got them, if I intended to wear them to work (?), etc. Also repeatedly commented on how nice they were when I was picking them up from him. This isn't the first time I've had alterations done by him and he's generally not a talkative guy... I was wondering what factors (construction, material, etc.) might stand out to someone like this?

[Faust]

Well, Junya is an engineer par excellence. Few designers rival his construction methods. I am surprised and not surprised at your tailor's reaction. It takes a certain flexibility of mind on the part of these geezers to realize that nontraditional construction methods <> bad construction methods.

[timm3h]

^ Is there anywhere you'd recommend where I can learn more about said construction methods? He noted that the outseam construction was special and didn't want to alter from there, but I'm looking at it now and I can't discern what makes it so unique. I'm a huge nerd for details, but overall I feel like I'm not fully appreciating the thought that goes into a lot of the things I wear.

[Faust]

^ Is there anywhere you'd recommend where I can learn more about said construction methods? He noted that the outseam construction was special and didn't want to alter from there, but I'm looking at it now and I can't discern what makes it so unique. I'm a huge nerd for details, but overall I feel like I'm not fully appreciating the thought that goes into a lot of the things I wear.

Well, I don't invert every seam I see, haha. I was thinking in terms of how he uses patchwork, paneling, mixes materials, makes 3D garments, reversible garments that are completely different on the two sides, etc. All of these are complicated construction methods.