random fashion thoughts

[Arkady]

That was extremely demystifying, thanks man.

[Law]

Wasn't there some uproar few years ago because Abercrombie and Fitch were burning unsold garments, as opposed to giving them to the homeless.

[jimmycs]

Wasn't there some uproar few years ago because Abercrombie and Fitch were burning unsold garments, as opposed to giving them to the homeless.

That sounds crazy, yet from the maker's standpoint, it makes sense.

[Nickefuge]

Wasn't there some uproar few years ago because Abercrombie and Fitch were burning unsold garments, as opposed to giving them to the homeless.

Gee, Quinn – they’re homeless, but they´re not desperate.

[TriggerDiscipline]

That was extremely demystifying, thanks man.

any time.

[blackdeath]

while looking for another copy of the book my dear bomb for a friend i was astonished to figure out what the book is going for! it makes me thankful for this community in particular keeping on the up and up on things pertaining to our universe.

[Faust]

while looking for another copy of the book my dear bomb for a friend i was astonished to figure out what the book is going for! it makes me thankful for this community in particular keeping on the up and up on things pertaining to our universe.

Yes, it's kind of nuts, and one of those rare times I completely missed the plot.

[ProfMonnitoff]

Gave mine away after reading it because I don't like having too much stuff around the house, would ask for it back if it wasn't such a rude thing to do.

I'm confused as to why the price is so high now though. As much as I love Yohji, it's not a particularly good/insightful book.

[Faust]

I also don't understand it, Prof.

[DudleyGray]

I still can't wrap my head around fall/winter pieces that don't have sleeves. Do I need hairier arms or something?

[blackdeath]

I still can't wrap my head around fall/winter pieces that don't have sleeves. Do I need hairier arms or something?

i get it for layering under outwear with tight sleeves. trying to stuff a sweater into the arms rick leather can leave you looking like you're wearing a fancy snowsuit. its just a shame these pieces are made functionally to be worn with other pieces and not by themselves.

[SafetyKat]

the more common thing is for brands to showcase their collections in Paris as showrooms or in fashion shows and then have the stores order what they want and the producers only have to make what is order essentially taking no risk

I agree, its the most common because it's the most logical from an efficiency point of view. I can also see why this method might be a substantial contributor for an over-saturated market. Finishing my first internship for a luxury designer really opened my eyes as to how many truly ambitious concepts are shot down before the sample even reaches production due to the constraints buyers have playing it safe.


Law I mean, if you're running low on fuel forging for Lord Sauron's army you might as well throw in your factory runoff too.

[Faust]

I still can't wrap my head around fall/winter pieces that don't have sleeves. Do I need hairier arms or something?

I, too, have always had a hard time with this. I can see it making more sense for athletic gear where you need free movement of your arms and are doing cardio so your body temperature is elevated enough to keep the cold away. The only sleeveless piece I have is the BBS vest, because it is just too badass not to own, but I have to be quite careful styling it.

[Faust]

I agree, its the most common because it's the most logical from an efficiency point of view. I can also see why this method might be a substantial contributor for an over-saturated market. Finishing my first internship for a luxury designer really opened my eyes as to how many truly ambitious concepts are shot down before the sample even reaches production due to the constraints buyers have playing it safe.

Yep, American retailers are especially to blame. Of course, in the end, it's the American consumer that's to blame.

[zamb]

Yep, American retailers are especially to blame. Of course, in the end, it's the American consumer that's to blame.

well, Yes and no.
I an vouch for the fact that there is a huge base of consumers who are into edgy out there fashion that is not served buy American stores.