EPTI don't know what kind of wardrobe you have, and even though I personally think the Icarus' look really awesome you need to have a certain style (I would say streetwear/baggy) for it to work out and look good. My final note would be that if you can't get them on sale or at a reasonable price used a bit (they're actually much more nice when they have been used - especially the white ones, they look really awesome after some use), you might want to look out for something cheaper and more wearable as there are a lot of those out there too.
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kuriz
Denmark141 Posts
I don't know what kind of wardrobe you have, and even though I personally think the Icarus' look really awesome you need to have a certain style (I would say streetwear/baggy) for it to work out and look good. My final note would be that if you can't get them on sale or at a reasonable price used a bit (they're actually much more nice when they have been used - especially the white ones, they look really awesome after some use), you might want to look out for something cheaper and more wearable as there are a lot of those out there too. | ||
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lightrise
United States1355 Posts
On September 16 2013 03:36 Najda wrote: I can second the sperrys, I have a pair on just the basic tan ones and have gotten some compliments on them. I can halfheartedly reccoment j.crew chinos, they fit pretty well except a bit wide in the thighs. I haven't tried any from the gap as Juliette suggests but I'd recommen trying a few different brands on if you've never bought chinos before. I've also heard good things about Experess's photographer chino pants, but I have yet to see them in person. Which j.crew pants/chinos do you like best? I was thinking about checking out some pants from there for the upcoming fall. I have pretty big thighs so I was excited about your post. :D thanks. I also wear sperrys with certain outfits as well, they go with a decent amount of different outfits. | ||
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sc2holar
Sweden1637 Posts
Grey Bison leather Poell Tornadoes from 2010, mint condition. 950 bucks. a fucking steal, especially considering the current dollar-kronor ratio | ||
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Juliette
United States6003 Posts
vans, chucks, nike pegasus/roshes... | ||
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andyrau
13015 Posts
On September 16 2013 22:46 sc2holar wrote: http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3319/ccpgreybison.jpg Grey Bison leather Poell Tornadoes from 2010, mint condition. 950 bucks. a fucking steal, especially considering the current dollar-kronor ratio It's so hard to find an aftermarket pair in kangaroo in size 7.5/ccp 6ish, especially cause they run one size even smaller in roo than normal. | ||
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sereniity
Sweden1159 Posts
On September 16 2013 11:01 andyrau wrote: these are Individual Sentiments 7hole high boots they are also ~$1900 edit: found the link - http://patronofthenew.us/products/individual-sentiments-02-shoe-05-boot-02-tall-7-hole-boot Pants are either devoa or julius twist seam jeans. well i guess that's that | ||
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sc2holar
Sweden1637 Posts
On September 16 2013 11:01 andyrau wrote: these are Individual Sentiments 7hole high boots they are also ~$1900 edit: found the link - http://patronofthenew.us/products/individual-sentiments-02-shoe-05-boot-02-tall-7-hole-boot Pants are either devoa or julius twist seam jeans. Funny how these are identical, and i mean almost copies of my 7hole carpe diems. looks like its basicly the same leather aswell, the only difference are those two nails on the heels. but the soles look the same. Its a great boot design but very impractical. Its a huge pain to take such high boots on/off, and here in sweden we dont wear shoes indoors :/ makes it rather impractical to have to spend 5 minutes getting your shoes on or off everytime you enter/exit a flat. | ||
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Najda
United States3765 Posts
On September 16 2013 20:59 lightrise wrote: Which j.crew pants/chinos do you like best? I was thinking about checking out some pants from there for the upcoming fall. I have pretty big thighs so I was excited about your post. :D thanks. I also wear sperrys with certain outfits as well, they go with a decent amount of different outfits. Pretty sure I have the broken in chino urban slim fit, but I can't be 100% sure; I bought it in the store 1-2 months ago and I can't find any tag indicating the type on it. 30/30 is the size I'm wearing if that is relevant to you. | ||
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andyrau
13015 Posts
On September 17 2013 02:00 sc2holar wrote: Funny how these are identical, and i mean almost copies of my 7hole carpe diems. looks like its basicly the same leather aswell, the only difference are those two nails on the heels. but the soles look the same. Its a great boot design but very impractical. Its a huge pain to take such high boots on/off, and here in sweden we dont wear shoes indoors :/ makes it rather impractical to have to spend 5 minutes getting your shoes on or off everytime you enter/exit a flat. The toe shape is extremely similar but the heel is completely different. It's also slimmer from the top down compared to cdiems, and I believe the shaft is quite a bit slimmer as well. It's not surprising that it draws inspirations from carpe because yoko ito was the patternmaker for maurizio, but I have to say the design is distinctively IS even though it's a derivative of a classic boot shape that carpe popularized. I also agree that zip & laceup combinations are the best iterations of boots but it's hard to find a designer willing to sacrifice the side profile of a boot simply to make it more convenient for people to take off. | ||
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Juliette
United States6003 Posts
i think all i want for fall is more interesting light outerwear .-. also what is up with koreans and HBA/pyrex | ||
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Blurio
Germany288 Posts
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Juliette
United States6003 Posts
post some pics im getting kinda annoyed with ruining a nice fit with a cheap hoodie bc its cold enough to warrant one and all the outerwear i have doesn't fit the weather too well. it's fucking hoodie weather and im not wearing a knit or a windbreaker .-. i guess i could use my tl hoodie but ITS NOT GREYSCALE #edgy | ||
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sc2holar
Sweden1637 Posts
On September 17 2013 02:07 andyrau wrote: The toe shape is extremely similar but the heel is completely different. It's also slimmer from the top down compared to cdiems, and I believe the shaft is quite a bit slimmer as well. It's not surprising that it draws inspirations from carpe because yoko ito was the patternmaker for maurizio, but I have to say the design is distinctively IS even though it's a derivative of a classic boot shape that carpe popularized. I also agree that zip & laceup combinations are the best iterations of boots but it's hard to find a designer willing to sacrifice the side profile of a boot simply to make it more convenient for people to take off. everything you say is of course true. if you want amazing boots with lace+side zip id say go for Ann D. her Triple-lace boots are fucking sacred, but i will never find a pair of the male version unless she makes a re-issue: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/hprCg.jpg) | ||
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Blurio
Germany288 Posts
On September 17 2013 02:30 Juliette wrote: you can only ask for so much with $40 jeans :p. post some pics im getting kinda annoyed with ruining a nice fit with a cheap hoodie bc its cold enough to warrant one and all the outerwear i have doesn't fit the weather too well. it's fucking hoodie weather and im not wearing a knit or a windbreaker .-. i guess i could use my tl hoodie but ITS NOT GREYSCALE #edgy They're 120$ in Germany. But most jeans are that, even ones produced here. Gonna make some pics tomorrow, it's too dark now. | ||
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kuriz
Denmark141 Posts
On September 17 2013 03:37 sc2holar wrote: everything you say is of course true. if you want amazing boots with lace+side zip id say go for Ann D. her Triple-lace boots are fucking sacred, but i will never find a pair of the male version unless she makes a re-issue: I bought a pair of Ann Vitellos from re.porter that have both laces on the behind and zippers - yet I have a hard time getting the laces to be tight and use zippers and still don't really get how to work it, but that's another story. First I was a bit afraid they were hard to incorporate into my BBS wardrobe but damn man these are the most amazing pair I have ever owned or even tried on. They're so comfortable and is everything in a boot that I want and they fit so well into my wardrobe. Also so many people have commented on them, best buy in a long time so yea you're right, Anns are very nice! | ||
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sc2holar
Sweden1637 Posts
On September 17 2013 05:49 kuriz wrote: I bought a pair of Ann Vitellos from re.porter that have both laces on the behind and zippers - yet I have a hard time getting the laces to be tight and use zippers and still don't really get how to work it, but that's another story. First I was a bit afraid they were hard to incorporate into my BBS wardrobe but damn man these are the most amazing pair I have ever owned or even tried on. They're so comfortable and is everything in a boot that I want and they fit so well into my wardrobe. Also so many people have commented on them, best buy in a long time so yea you're right, Anns are very nice! I own a pair of Vitellos aswell and they are my go to lace boots. they have actually grown into somewhat of a cornerstone of my wardrobe, whenever i am shopping for pants i always bring them with me to see how they work togheter. They need a heel-job for the winter though. speaking of pants, i am looking for a pair of fairly narrow but straight leg dress pants/trousers in a fitting material for winter. that looks good tucked into a pair of boots. BBS/MA+ would be ideal but i cant find a webshop that carries these brands within the EU and im not going to travel to berlin just to go to darklands. any help would be appreciated. | ||
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andyrau
13015 Posts
On September 17 2013 05:49 kuriz wrote: I bought a pair of Ann Vitellos from re.porter that have both laces on the behind and zippers - yet I have a hard time getting the laces to be tight and use zippers and still don't really get how to work it, but that's another story. First I was a bit afraid they were hard to incorporate into my BBS wardrobe but damn man these are the most amazing pair I have ever owned or even tried on. They're so comfortable and is everything in a boot that I want and they fit so well into my wardrobe. Also so many people have commented on them, best buy in a long time so yea you're right, Anns are very nice! vitello means simply calf in italian, so realistically they're not called ann vitellos I must admit I've only seen the backlaced boots, I haven't seen one with the combination sidezip+backlace. On September 17 2013 06:09 sc2holar wrote: speaking of pants, i am looking for a pair of fairly narrow but straight leg dress pants/trousers in a fitting material for winter. that looks good tucked into a pair of boots. BBS/MA+ would be ideal but i cant find a webshop that carries these brands within the EU and im not going to travel to berlin just to go to darklands. any help would be appreciated. vertice london - your best option imo http://www.verticelondon.com/designer/boris_bidjan_saberi/?apparel=menswear http://www.verticelondon.com/designer/ma/?apparel=menswear hlorenzo - located in LA but they ship worldwide free for orders $500+ http://shop.hlorenzo.com/products/vendor/mens/m_a http://shop.hlorenzo.com/products/vendor/mens/boris_bidjan_saberi atlier ny - accepts intl orders http://ateliernewyork.com/designers/m-a/ http://ateliernewyork.com/designers/boris-bidjan-saberi/ black celebration - no bbs/ma+ but ships to eu for 15eur, has other shit if you're interested antonioli.eu - has bbs|11 archivesf - has a nice selection as well but you're going to have to ask about int'l shipping. they're very helpful and responsive though. | ||
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Bigtony
United States1606 Posts
As for chinos: Bonobos.com Great fit. Good price. Best customer service. Tons of colors if you want a diversion from the sea of business khakiusual. Regular fit of you have a big butt or monster thighs, slim fit otherwise. I have a pair in light blue and love wearing them. | ||
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sc2holar
Sweden1637 Posts
On September 17 2013 07:54 andyrau wrote: vitello means simply calf in italian, so realistically they're not called ann vitellos I must admit I've only seen the backlaced boots, I haven't seen one with the combination sidezip+backlace. vertice london - your best option imo http://www.verticelondon.com/designer/boris_bidjan_saberi/?apparel=menswear http://www.verticelondon.com/designer/ma/?apparel=menswear hlorenzo - located in LA but they ship worldwide free for orders $500+ http://shop.hlorenzo.com/products/vendor/mens/m_a http://shop.hlorenzo.com/products/vendor/mens/boris_bidjan_saberi atlier ny - accepts intl orders http://ateliernewyork.com/designers/m-a/ http://ateliernewyork.com/designers/boris-bidjan-saberi/ black celebration - no bbs/ma+ but ships to eu for 15eur, has other shit if you're interested antonioli.eu - has bbs|11 archivesf - has a nice selection as well but you're going to have to ask about int'l shipping. they're very helpful and responsive though. I own these: ![[image loading]](http://re-porter.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/back_lace_side_zip_wedge_sole_boot.jpg) the zippers are kinda muted and fairly narrow, not like ricks giant YKK zippers he puts on his boots. The problem with ordering from outside EU isnt shipping costs, its that you have to pay 25% extra in customs :/ but thanks for vertice | ||
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kuriz
Denmark141 Posts
sc2holar: yes that is the exact same pair I have that I bought off of re.porter. Should I, before snow and winter approaches give them a heel job already even though I just bought them? I haven't been much into boots before so I'm not sure how that whole "heel world" works. Andyrau gives the links I would have given you too. I have yet to visit Darklands myself but my impression is that the store is absolutely amazing and I would love to go and experience it one day myself. Went to Atelier and RO flagship store last year when I visited NYC and that was incredible to see so many lovely brands hanging side by side (damn did I shop myself poor on that trip ^^). | ||
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