joker said: I used to be addicted to Raw/Japanese denim. I started out with a pair of APC New Standards but then I kept moving on to other brands/cuts. Like I went from not caring if the jeans were sanforized to them having to all be unsanforized. My weight always fluctuates during the year so I would end up getting more and more jeans to replace old ones. I still wear my raw jeans here and there but it ended up becoming too expensive of a hobby. Plus all of my outfits looked the same everyday since I always wore raw jeans. I ended up selling most of them. Here are some of the jeans I owned before. APC New Standard and New Cure Skull 5010XX 6X6 Samurai S710XX The Flat Head SE05BSP 3SIXTEEN Slim Tapered Pure Blue Japan Jeans XX-013 Jcrew 484 nekkid & Famous Weird guy Unbranded Slim tapered and Skinny jeans

nice a.ssortment. I agree with you that all outfits start to become the same with raws. While dark denim is great and versatile, I can see it being boring when it's all you wear. I see why you had to switch gears.

The Originator said: Whats some good IGs for style ideas?

@aleksmusika
@iswhat
@highfashionmen
@dapperetiquette
@suited_man
@suitupweird

MACADEMICS said:

I love their suits. Maybe one day I'll be able to actually afford one lol

joker said: I love their suits. Maybe one day I'll be able to actually afford one lol

Props bro. I'm sure you could put together an outfit inspired by their collection. You ever cuff your pants/suit trousers? I'm gonna buy a 3 piece black suit in the next month and will be getting it tailored but considering whether to cuff or not?

My girl got me this topcoat and blazer for xmas. I dont own any coats besides like a plain peacoat. Living in FL you dont this type of sh*t but I think Im gonna start rocking them with my fits.


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MACADEMICS said: Props bro. I'm sure you could put together an outfit inspired by their collection. You ever cuff your pants/suit trousers? I'm gonna buy a 3 piece black suit in the next month and will be getting it tailored but considering whether to cuff or not?

Cuffing could mean two different things. I figure youre talking about getting a tailoring to sew a cuff on your dress pants. The other cuffing I was thinking you meant was like rolling up your pants like people do in the summer. I dont have any dress pants cuffed by a tailor but I like the look.

MACADEMICS said:

Good looks fellas
@ @joker

joker said: The other cuffing I was thinking you meant was like rolling up your pants like people do in the summer.

Bang that's it, I see all the people at work have it and it looks dope so I was wondering whether you have done it on your pants. May get it done on my next suit.

That topcoat is quite nice, is it wool? Maybe look into getting a Trenchcoat - Burberry ideally but they mad expensive. If you in sunny FL then what shades you rocking with your outfits? I got my eyes on some aviators by Cutler and Gross (all 100% hand made in Italy, some with Carl Zeiss lenses and you can customise your lenses), really like these three.


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May get some Persol 714's and try to find an optician who can customise the colour of my lenses

MACADEMICS said: Bang that's it, I see all the people at work have it and it looks dope so I was wondering whether you have done it on your pants. May get it done on my next suit. That topcoat is quite nice, is it wool? Maybe look into getting a Trenchcoat - Burberry ideally but they mad expensive. If you in sunny FL then what shades you rocking with your outfits? I got my eyes on some aviators by Cutler and Gross (all 100% hand made in Italy, some with Carl Zeiss lenses and you can customise your lenses), really like these three. [pic - click to view] [pic - click to view] [pic - click to view] May get some Persol 714's and try to find an optician who can customise the colour of my lenses

What do you think of the rayban clubmaster joints? I just got them with the with the gold trimming. Def goes well with a number of looks

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$400 for an Umbrella?

MACADEMICS said: Bang that's it, I see all the people at work have it and it looks dope so I was wondering whether you have done it on your pants. May get it done on my next suit. That topcoat is quite nice, is it wool? Maybe look into getting a Trenchcoat - Burberry ideally but they mad expensive. If you in sunny FL then what shades you rocking with your outfits? I got my eyes on some aviators by Cutler and Gross (all 100% hand made in Italy, some with Carl Zeiss lenses and you can customise your lenses), really like these three. [pic - click to view] [pic - click to view] [pic - click to view] May get some Persol 714's and try to find an optician who can customise the colour of my lenses

Coat is wool/cashmere. I actually would prefer all wool cause it would be thicker and feel like it would last a while. This feels thing like it'll fall apart in a few years. Cutler and Gross makes some dope sunglasses. I really Persols too. Persols def go well with the whole dapper/dressed up loook. I broke a pair of expensive sunglasses a few years back which totally fu*ked my head up. Now I try to stay under $150/175 a pair which really limits my options. I buy inexpensive sunglasses from warbyparker.com, retrosuperfuture.com, raybans, etc. I prob should suck it up and invest in another pair of higher end shades though.

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damn lol

dopemental said: Just wanted to add some helpful items to the thread. Shirt stays. These basically keep your shirts tucked in perfectly. Yes, there's the old school suspender looking ones, but they ruin your shirts after awhile.

we have to wear them in the military..sh*t hurt like a bi*ch after wearing them all damn day on duty but they make your shirts look like a great fit.

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The Originator said: What do you think of the rayban clubmaster joints? I just got them with the with the gold trimming. Def goes well with a number of looks

Clubmaster's work well as long as the sunglasses suit your face shape first, make sure you always buy the correct size second. Any sunglasses that have a thick top bar or fuller frame generally work well with a smart look. Look into Carrera's also (Champion Range are dope), if you can pull them off I think they are probably the most versatile sunglasses and they are very reasonably priced also. The only thing I don't like about the Rayban sunglasses is the fact that the branding is so obvious on the lenses, would be nice if they etched the Rayban logo to be a bit more discreet like most other brands do. I think Aviators are the the nicest style of glasses, but are the hardest style to pull off with a smarter look. They have to be both the right size and MUST colour co-ordinate with your whole outfit otherwise they dont look good at all.

I need these vintage Bugatti frames

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MACADEMICS said: Clubmaster's work well as long as the sunglasses suit your face shape first, make sure you always buy the correct size second. Any sunglasses that have a thick top bar or fuller frame generally work well with a smart look. Look into Carrera's also (Champion Range are dope), if you can pull them off I think they are probably the most versatile sunglasses and they are very reasonably priced also. The only thing I don't like about the Rayban sunglasses is the fact that the branding is so obvious on the lenses, would be nice if they etched the Rayban logo to be a bit more discreet like most other brands do. I think Aviators are the the nicest style of glasses, but are the hardest style to pull off with a smarter look. They have to be both the right size and MUST colour co-ordinate with your whole outfit otherwise they dont look good at all. I need these vintage Bugatti frames [pic - click to view]

Aviators are probably my fav style. Those Bugatti frame's details are crazy. How much you think you gon get those for?

I see the lenses are blue... You gon have to be real particular with what you rock those with lol

Wifey and I on NYE


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Any way to clean stains off ties, or does it mean I need to just get a new one?

MACADEMICS said: Any way to clean stains off ties, or does it mean I need to just get a new one?

Whatever you do dont bring it to the dry cleaner.....they ironed my tie flat as a pancake last time :nasmad:

Or just tell them NOT to iron it

dnycem said: Whatever you do dont bring it to the dry cleaner.....they ironed my tie flat as a pancake last time :nasmad: Or just tell them NOT to iron it

Yeah think I will just replace them, wanna start moving to patterned ties. I have a lot of solid colour satin ties but change that to patterned or solid textured ties.

MACADEMICS said: Any way to clean stains off ties, or does it mean I need to just get a new one?

ADVANAGE 20x Cleaner will clean anything without damaging it. That coupled with a hand held steamer and you're good to go.



If the tie isn't expensive then i'd just get another one though.