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I TOO, AM LOOKING FOR A BLACK FISHTAIL/PARKA.
Ideals:
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This isn't really a parka
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That's like a rain coat, need something at least down-filled. I can do grey or black, maybe white, but nothing else. This is the acne montreal, double layered, looks warm as fuck, etc
http://www.vooberlin.com/acne-montreal-parka-black
Can't find much else, norse doesn't have any good ones, didn't check our legacy.
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1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
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interesting, not sure about warmth though, but I trust scandinavian brands
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thanks i was not aware of columbia or uniqlo until you pointed them out, feel free to post more recommendations.
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Actually, many high fashion brands do, in fact, put out great parkas that are also extremely practical even in -30C weather. But be sure to keep telling me how brands like Columbia and The North Face jackets are great for insulation while high fashion brands don't function as well even at a higher price point!
Even Uniqlo down-filled jackets are great! Although it's been a complaint that they're actually 100% trash due to the tiny amount of down filling in them and mixed with a large amount of non-down materials, I've heard some good anecdotal evidence about them so they must be terrific for the freezing Canadian weather.
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If you want something down-filled/super warm, look at stuff like canada goose/PJs/moncler, etc. Unfortunately, weight and bulk correlate to warmth, so you won't find many fashion parkas in this area
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who makes gradient/dip dye knits? i know raf and geller do.
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maybe you're referring to dip dye pullovers, don't think anybody does that for knits
a lot of brands do something similar now. both h&m and zara have a variation and I'm pretty sure I've seen a COS version as well.
in regards to warm clothing, if you're truly looking for an overcoat to stay warm, your best bet is to look into outdoor gear brands.
of course there's always a tradeoff between form and function. while a few of the more expensive brands actually make clothing suitable for -0 weather, their price point is pretty astronomical compared to alternatives from say, outdoor-wear manufacturers like REI or Northface, that do the same job but look far less ideal.
its hard to get the best of both worlds, but I think layering is your best option in this case.
I'm personally not a fan of uniqlo's uld. its light and airy, somewhat warm, surprisingly thin, but the down they use in it is pretty garbage. I bought one of their vests and I could sometimes feel shafts of the feathers (meaning at least some of the lining isn't actually down), and the fowl (yes fowl) smell is pretty apparent, especially when you're wearing it around under a coat/jacket all day.
maybe I'm just sensitive, but definitely try it on for yourself to see if these issues bother you as much as it did me.
also I hate to sound condescending but lol @ acne and our legacy being considered high fashion
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On October 12 2014 05:42 Juliette wrote:
who makes gradient/dip dye knits? i know raf and geller do.
I saw some by acne and ikks.
And yeah, as Andy said, COS have some regularly.
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That's gotta come off as a weird question, but do you sometimes feel the need to "not be so fashionable"? I don't consider myself fashionable (I would say I'm a beginner and I have much to learn and experiment), but one thing I do know is that I put into my clothes at least ten times the effort my coworkers do (easily: I work in science academia/public research). It must be weird for them to see me with like 3-4 different pairs of shoes a week while most wear walking/climbing shoes like these with worn up jeans and advertising/souvenir/free t-shirts. It can come off as condescending but I'm not at all judging people from their clothes (as I myself didn't care at all for a long part of my life), instead I worry that maybe I'm not fitting the "dress code", or lack thereof. I've had compliments about my clothes, which is nice, but also perplexed looks :D. I doubt that my coworkers care much, but maybe I can give off some kind of superficial and distracted feel? (Like: "that guy has the time to think about how he looks, he must not do much research...")
So now I pretty much use the most casual fits I can muster and try to limit shoe switching a bit. I think it really has to do with the frequency at which I change clothes, rather than the quality or look of it (people may not notice that, but they sure can notice that I can wear 3 differents coats in 3 consecutive days ;D)
Have you thought about something like this before?
Edit: Actually, I just thought that maybe the problem really is the rate at which I change clothes. Do you find wearing something different each day weird? I don't change within the same day of course.
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my friends make fun of the fact they don't see me ever wearing the same pair of shoes (which isn't true; i only have 15 pairs). otherwise it's usually too hot here to dress too fashionably since it's impossible to wear layers. no one's gonna notice my ocbd's are from gitman or my pants are nudie jeans so i don't really have this problem of feeling like i'm being too fashionable.
at most i sometimes feel a bit embarrassed when people ask about the watch i'm wearing and how much it costs. most people find spending $2k or $5k on a watch ridiculous or extravagant.
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@ZenithM
As long as you're dressing appropriately for the workplace, you're fine. People tend not to have negative thoughts towards well dressed people unless they're from a particularly poorly dressed clique such as these guys.
For example I would only wear an oxford collar if I was going to a nice restaurant or bar. To not look ridiculous compared to my social group I tend to stick to things like plimsols/chinos/t-shirts/whatever jacket or sweater.
I don't know what it's like working in science research, but I'm sure that as long as you're not being any dressier than the reddit MFA uniform you're over thinking things.
There is at least one guy in each of my classes that dresses up like he's going to attend a board meeting while being in his mid twenties. They look great, sure, but they look completely out of place in a computer lab surrounded by nerds.
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On October 12 2014 12:02 lichter wrote:
at most i sometimes feel a bit embarrassed when people ask about the watch i'm wearing and how much it costs. most people find spending $2k or $5k on a watch ridiculous or extravagant.
i get compliments on my $20 timex weekender lol. The shocked looks when the find out its only a timex.
@zenith, just don't out do your coworkers too much and change your outfits slowly so it doesn't look like you went on a shopping spree every day after work. I know how you feel though, I can't go wearing my AE strands or tucking my shirt in without someone making a comment asking if I'm going out for an interview or if i have a date. Tough life in engineering R&D.
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i can see it being a speed of rotation thing. what kind of lab is it (read: im looking into grad school and pmuch the same thing). at the same time though, unless your circle is kinda tight, most people dont hardcore pay attention to the breadth of your wardrobe unless its literally something new every day (or you wear stuff that makes you look out of place).
i think my group of friends has accepted that i "dress up" sometimes, but at the same time sometimes wearing clothes is hard when sweatpants are right there so i'm not particularly feeling that problem right now.
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On October 12 2014 03:43 zulu_nation8 wrote:
thanks i was not aware of columbia or uniqlo until you pointed them out, feel free to post more recommendations.
Just google outdoor clothing. Though really how cold it gets is a major factor on what kind of coat you should be getting.
On October 12 2014 05:34 Pulselol wrote:
Actually, many high fashion brands do, in fact, put out great parkas that are also extremely practical even in -30C weather. But be sure to keep telling me how brands like Columbia and The North Face jackets are great for insulation while high fashion brands don't function as well even at a higher price point!
Even Uniqlo down-filled jackets are great! Although it's been a complaint that they're actually 100% trash due to the tiny amount of down filling in them and mixed with a large amount of non-down materials, I've heard some good anecdotal evidence about them so they must be terrific for the freezing Canadian weather.
Are you for real? High fashion brands aren't more expenive because they function better in old temperatres, they are more expenive because well, it's fashion.
On October 12 2014 08:01 ZenithM wrote:That's gotta come off as a weird question, but do you sometimes feel the need to "not be so fashionable"? I don't consider myself fashionable (I would say I'm a beginner and I have much to learn and experiment), but one thing I do know is that I put into my clothes at least ten times the effort my coworkers do (easily: I work in science academia/public research). It must be weird for them to see me with like 3-4 different pairs of shoes a week while most wear walking/climbing shoes like these with worn up jeans and advertising/souvenir/free t-shirts. It can come off as condescending but I'm not at all judging people from their clothes (as I myself didn't care at all for a long part of my life), instead I worry that maybe I'm not fitting the "dress code", or lack thereof. I've had compliments about my clothes, which is nice, but also perplexed looks :D. I doubt that my coworkers care much, but maybe I can give off some kind of superficial and distracted feel? (Like: "that guy has the time to think about how he looks, he must not do much research...") So now I pretty much use the most casual fits I can muster and try to limit shoe switching a bit. I think it really has to do with the frequency at which I change clothes, rather than the quality or look of it (people may not notice that, but they sure can notice that I can wear 3 differents coats in 3 consecutive days ;D) Have you thought about something like this before? Edit: Actually, I just thought that maybe the problem really is the rate at which I change clothes. Do you find wearing something different each day weird? I don't change within the same day of course. Your work colleagues wear clothing they can comfortably move around in, so they are well balanced people, and are all individuals with their own lives and worries. They wouldn't give flying fuck what you wear unless you literally look like a circus clown or something.
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