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Talk:Boots

2018-05-06T16:07:31Z

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vibram is a brand, not a style of sole. for the sake of correctness, if you're talking about the vibram christy, call it vibram christy

Talk:Stores In Australia

2018-05-06T16:07:22Z

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what about Dejour jeans Melbourne? Affordable jeans (around fifty bucks) and each one includes tailoring in the price.

Talk:Shoes

2018-05-06T16:07:22Z

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Was trying to do something similar with the pictures, but couldn't get the template to work.

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Excuse me? When did Quoddy become a maker of "dress shoes"? When did Danner start making "dress boots"?

Talk:Pyrex

2018-05-06T16:07:21Z

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Pyrex breaks glass yo. Shit just crumble.

Talk:Stores In Brazil

2018-05-06T16:07:21Z

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== Bikini jeans ==

According to the following video, one can buy a mix of lowleg jeans and a bikini in Brazil. It is kind of a joke. Should that fact and stores that sell them be put in this article? Here is the video that I got clickbaited into:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2wKiwxpAuiU - 13:20

Captcha: Beach STOP --[[User:Leedus McClein|Leedus McClein]] ([[User talk:Leedus McClein|talk]]) 22:50, 13 March 2018 (EDT)

Talk:Rick Owens

2018-05-06T16:07:20Z

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'''Both of those pictures are not accurate representations of his work, change pics plz'''
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you do it I don't have any

Talk:Silhouette

2018-05-06T16:07:20Z

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Red wing's toeboxes ARE large, but the comparison photos exaggerate the difference in proportions by comparing the two pairs of boots ftom different angles. A proper profile shot of red wings would show that the difference is real but not as extreme.

Talk:Colour Theory

2018-05-06T16:07:19Z

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Talk:Outerwear

2018-05-06T16:07:18Z

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For the most part, fleece jackets and vests should be avoided as they are overdone, unstylish, and usually just bought because they are a cheaper alternative. Also try to avoid jackets that are over-designed -- excess of zippers, buttons, or straps; epaulets (unless it's army surplus); several pockets which would likely go unused; unnecessary belt straps; and very flashy designs in bright colors. The style of jacket/coat which you may find yourself using is usually heavily influenced by the style you are attempting to use (e.g., you will not see a man interested in menswear wearing an oversized orange parka). As a general rule of thumb, until you know what you're doing, try to keep outerwear darker than the tops layered beneath.

When it comes to brands, don't be shy to only go for what you can afford as outerwear can easily end up being one of the most expensive pieces in an outfit. Even though you'll find several anons who detest the name, The North Face isn't an entirely bad place to start off with outerwear, so long as you don't mind the obnoxious branding and avoid the over-designed jackets. To find the best, though, you may have to search if you aren't satisfied with the brands in [[Brand Reviews]] as most people on /fa/ aren't too knowledgeable on the subject of who makes quality outerwear and what an appropriate price is.

Leather jackets are fine just make sure they aren't complex and that it goes well with the weather and your outfit.

Talk:Stores In The United States

2018-05-06T16:07:17Z

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Talk:Styles

2018-05-06T16:07:13Z

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Not sure why the "avant garde" section was changed the way it was. The term "goth ninja" has to be in that section. That's what it's known as and referred to as on /fa/. Leaving it out makes the section less informative without any real reason. Also removed "anything goes". Anything can't go. It's not a coherent style if anything goes.

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''Discuss the involvement of these "styles" on the page here. Should they be on the page, or alternatively, should we add them to [[Trends]]?''

I'm for trends, personally, or 'Upcoming Styles'.

==Lunarcore==
a style created by poet and pushed by timber. Lunarcore incorporates the stylings of retrofuturism into everyday fits, with references to vintage cosmonaut suits and the implied utility of pockets flaps and zippers. Helmut Lang (Hermit Lounge - joke by ph) was the first lunarcore retrofuture avant-garde designer by creating Chinese flight underwear and playing with the implied utility of zippers and nylon cords to make a refrence to the Chinese pilots of WWII. Helmut Lang was influenced by rick owens and yohji yamammoto. The primary colors used in the newly developed lunarcore style are safety orange, metallic silver and off white to give a vintage retrofuture vibe. The typical lunarcore silhouette is baggy (influenced by yohji yamamoto)to imply utility needed by the retrofuture cosmonaut.

==Tumblrcore==
'''Examples of Brands: Most Big Cartel brands, most clothes from Urban Outfitters'''

[[File:Tumblr m899fnAf7U1r9pmtao1 1280.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]

Tumblrcore is a strange thing to describe. For the most part, females are generally more tumblrcore. This style incorporates a sort of twee/teen style while attempting as well to give it some sort of unique edge to it. Whether that edge be heavy makeup, overdone/dyed hair, Dr. Martens, studded pieces, loud patterns, and many different accessories usually associated with a separate style. A staple is usually the "Galaxy Leggings" which have seemingly overnight become a trend, thick framed or "hipster" glasses, hair dyed in an unnatural color, semi-gaudy shoes, and even excessive jewelry. When attempting this style it should be known that it is very flexible just like the streetwear style is, so it can be a very easy "beginner style" for those who aren't sure about some of the more radical and money consuming styles such as gothninja.

Men's tumblrcore consists widely of bigcartel stores. Usually on tee shirts or snapbacks, screenprinting is done with loud prints or pieces of artwork, or it may be fully blown edgy phrases in white on black.

http://theratedcompany.bigcartel.com/

http://andclothing.bigcartel.com/

Two examples of popular bigcartel stores, showcasing different styles and loud prints typically seen.

Talk:Introduction

2018-05-06T16:07:13Z

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Whoever edited the style section: Good job.
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This looks like a messy wall of text. Divide it into sections based on what each bit is trying to express, I think. Having random phrases in bold and allcaps looks obnoxious and lame, also. there are other ways to emphasize individual ideas.

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tl;dr - Anon

I really thought that this wiki needed some posting guidelines. Remember, this is a board sticky, not just an info wiki. Added the following to the intro page, though I thought it might do better with it's own page in the navigation bar, for more visibility. Of course this is just my take. Everything is up for discussion. Not everyone will follow these, but I really think that if we go these guidelines out there /fa/ would become a much better place.

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Telling new posters to post in the WAYWT threads is not a good idea. They're getting criticism, which is good. But we're forgetting a few things:

- First, the WAYWT crowd is only one fraction of the board, and the criticism you will receive is not representative of all users. Posting there for criticism will end up pushing your taste in the direction of being similar to the others who post in WAYWT threads.

- Harsh criticism tends to push people new to fashion in the direction of being as safe as possible and being afraid of bold or divisive pieces. Being exposed to negativity early-on can slow the development of their own sense of style.

- Posts in the WAYWT threads reflect on the board. Example: people go to MFA, see bad fits, and then determine that MFA is unfashionable. People will do the same with /fa/ when they see all the newcomers posting basic fits. This can be a deterrent to new posters as well, because they see the WAYWT and then think it's the wrong board to ask for advice.

- Once they're in the thread, and they post their fit, what are they going to do while they wait for responses? They're going to comment on other people's fits. Herding the newcomers into the WAYWT threads could create a low-experience board subculture where people with no knowledge give advice to other people with no knowledge. That is NOT what we want happening.

What we need to encourage for newcomers is to be transparent at all times, and accept that it is always the case that the opinion you start with in fashion will not be the opinion you end with. It's a learning experience for every person who gets into it. Don't make defiant purchases ("they all hate it, but I love it, so fuck them!") and don't give people feedback until you are more qualified to do so.

Talk:Red Wing Shoes

2018-05-06T16:07:06Z

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Removed "[[Tripfags and Namefags that like Red Wing Shoes]]" because that shit is gay.

Talk:Sneakers

2018-05-06T16:07:06Z

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just going to dump these here for now

Canvas Sneakers
Converse, Jack Purcell, Pro Keds, Keds, Vans, Sperry, Tretorn, Superga, PF Flyers, Seavees.

Leather and Suede Sneakers
New Balance, Nike, Adidas, Puma, Vans Vault, Common Projects, Seavees, Buttero, Svensson, Maison Martin Margiela

Talk:List of Brands

2018-05-06T16:07:05Z

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If anyone knows how to format this like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s_in_film#List_of_films
it would look a lot better. I'm not familiar with templates and couldn't get it to work. I was also trying to orientate the table of contents so it displays horizontally.

Unless the creator of this wiki adds some of the classes and etc. that wikipedia has, we just don't have the tools to do that. What we can do right now on this sticky is extremely limited.

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Should this page include stores like Urban Outfitters which carry a wide range of clothing labels of which none are seen anywhere else?

Talk:Why You Should Never Buy Cheap Shoes

2018-05-06T16:07:04Z

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Could we consider merging this into an already-existing page? "Common Style Mistakes" is a suitable location for it and it can maintain all of the information in it.

*I think common style mistakes should direct to here. This is a pretty complex subject and will need a lot of space to flesh out. Adding it to an already-large article will bloat that article too much. A short summary of the point with a link to full article would be a better option for the Common Style Mistakes article.

Dead external link "how-to-buy-a-pair-of-ass-kicking-boots-part-one", archived version at [http://web.archive.org/web/20130628024909/http://www.articlesofworth.com/2012/12/how-to-buy-a-pair-of-ass-kicking-boots-part-one/ web.archive.org]

Talk:Rancourt and Company

2018-05-06T16:06:57Z

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Talk:Supreme

2018-05-06T16:06:49Z

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Wasn't Supreme a well-known brand before tyler?
*Yeah, it may have been given a boost in the mainstream from them though. I certainly wouldn't say ofwgkta popularized them, so we may be able to make the article more correct by leaving it to the reader's imagination to decide how big a boost tyler gave. someone should also add a section to this article about fakes, which afaik sounds like it can be a concern

Talk:Stores

2018-05-06T16:06:44Z

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What's the purpose of distinguishing between designer and "artisanal." Just seems like some goofninja wankery

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End clothing is the same price tier as urban outfitters? are you joking?

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should organize this by city

--To the above point, no that would make shit too complicated and cluttered.

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can we have a section for Europe?

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Shouldn't thrift stores be separated by country too? I don't think any of the ones listed are even multi-national.
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What happened to the international shipping category ?

Yohji Yamamoto

2018-05-06T16:05:43Z

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==About==
Japanese fashion designer who currently has a collaboration with Adidas called "Y-3"
====From Wikipedia====
Yohji Yamamoto is an influential Japanese fashion designer based in Tokyo and Paris. Considered a master tailor alongside those such as Madeleine Vionnet, he is known for his avant-garde tailoring featuring Japanese design aesthetics.
====Links====
*http://www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp/en/

*http://www.y-3.com/US/

Stores In The Netherlands

2018-05-06T16:05:34Z

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Stores In Norway

2018-05-06T16:05:30Z

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Stores In France

2018-05-06T16:05:25Z

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Stores In Canada

2018-05-06T16:05:18Z

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== Store Tiers ==

'''Shit-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.

'''Medium-tier:''' Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.

'''High-tier:''' High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.

'''Artisanal-tier:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (example: a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisianal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisianal'.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
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! Name !! Tier !! Gender !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website !! Location
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|Dutil || {{High}} ||Unisex ||They pretty much only sell high-grade raw denim. || http://www.dutildenim.com/‎ || Toronto, Vancouver
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|Foosh || {{Medium}} || Unisex || Streetwear store with a pretty good selection of lesser-known streetwear brands. || http://www.foosh.ca || Edmonton
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|Gravitypope || {{Medium}} || Unisex || All locations are shoe stores but most also have clothing sections as well. Main focus is the huge range of mid to mid-high price point shoes but the clothing isn't half bad. Nothing too crazy or avant-garde but a lot of really solid wearable brands. || http://www.gravitypope.com/ || Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver
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|Haven || {{High}} || Men || Canada's definitive streetwear store with 3 locations across the country. Insane selection of Japanese streetwear and at this point easily one of the best stores outside Japan for this sort of thing. || http://havenshop.ca/ || Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver
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|Holt Renfrew || {{High}} || Unisex || Canada's definitive high end department store, selling brands not found in brick and mortar stores anywhere else. Selection is entirely based on location with places like Calgary and Winnipeg being quite scarce and stores like Toronto and particularly Montreal having rather solid offerings. Very womenswear orientated but it never hurts to pass through either the mens section or the fragrance area. || http://www.holtrenfrew.com/ || Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg
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|Jonathan+Olivia || Uncategorized || || ||http://www.jonathanandolivia.com/ || Toronto
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|Lost & Found || Uncategorized || || heritage stuff. || http://www.shoplostfound.com || Toronto
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|Michel Brisson || {{High}} || || || http://www.michelbrisson.com/ || Montreal
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|Nomad || {{High}} || Men || Solid streetwear store with a slightly lower price point and slightly more wearable selection than Haven. || http://www.nomadshop.net/ || Toronto
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|Off the Hook || Uncategorized || || Streetwear. || http://othshop.ca/ || Montreal
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|Reborn || {{HighDesigner}} || Unisex || Very cool avant-garde orientated boutique, awesome end of season sales and a constantly rotating roster of designers. || http://www.reborn.ws || Montreal
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|Roden Gray || {{High}} || || || www.rodengray.com/‎ || Vancouver
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| [[SSENSE]] || {{High}} || Unisex || Massive online fashion store with a tiny retail space in Montreal. Call ahead if you're visiting the physical store and want to check out something from the site, very little is actually housed in the retail space but they're very cool about bringing stuff in. Style wise they run the gamut for designer goods, everything from APC to Rick Owens. Their end of season sales often discount most garments at 50 or 70% off. || http://ssense.com/ || Montreal
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|Sydney's || {{High}} || Men || A curated selection from the eponymous owner ends up with a slew of brands like Jil Sander, M.A+, and United Stock Dry Goods all under one roof. Hard to place style wise but the focus is likely on anything that's very well made with somewhat of a slant toward darker aesthetics. || http://shopsydneys.com/ || Toronto
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| Tate+Yoko || Uncategorized || || A good place to buy buy high-end raws and various other clothes. || http://tateandyoko.com/ || Montreal
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|TNT || {{High}} || Unisex || Should somewhat be filed under womenswear as that's what 3 out of 4 locations are. Nice range of designer stuff such as Yohji, Comme, Margiela, etc. solid end of season sales || http://tntfashion.ca/ || Montreal, Toronto
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|Boutique U&I || Uncategorized || || || http://www.boutiqueuandi.com/ || Montreal
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|Savoie Fils || Uncategorized || || || http://www.savoiefils.com/ || Montreal
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|Les Étoffes || Uncategorized || || || http://www.lesetoffes.com/ || Montreal
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|Simons || {{Low}} || Unisex || Great variety of both essentials and fashion for many styles, ranging from slightly overpriced mall-tier to fairly priced entry designer stuff. || http://www.simons.ca/ || Edmonton, Calgary, Laval, Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Toronto
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|Denis Gagnon || Uncategorized || || || http://denisgagnon.ca/ || Montreal
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|Thomas Bálint || {{Medium}} || Men || Local designer who also runs his own store. Dark and avant-garde aesthetic. Occasionally stocks womenswear pieces. || http://www.thomasbalint.com/ || Toronto
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|Serpentine || {{High}} || Men || Toronto (and possibly Canada's?) definitive "gothninja" store. Not much else to say, everything is black, everything is expensive. You love it or hate it. || http://www.theserpentine.net/ || Toronto
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|Stussy || {{Medium}} || Unisex || The original streetwear brand and still at it. Worth checking out for the store design alone, always very cool and forward. The Deluxe line is also really solid for higher end streetwear basics. || http://www.stussy.com/ || Toronto, Vancouver
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|Fashionably Yours || Uncategorized || Unisex || Most likely Toronto's best consignment store, mostly womenswear but there's a couple solid and well curated racks of menswear too. Seen stuff like Robert Geller and Nom de Guerre for under $50 || http://www.fashionablyyours.com/ || Toronto
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|Off The Cuff || {{Medium}} || Men || Worth checking out as it's Toronto's largest menswear consignment shop but the prices can often be somewhat inflated. A lot of solid vintage designer stuff and also newer offerings from mid to high price point brands. Not particularly avant-garde or edgy but that might not be what you're looking for anyway. || http://www.offthecuff.ca/ || Toronto
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|Renaissance Man || Uncategorized || Men || Tiny (like closet sized) consignment shop off Yonge but quite well curated. Very conservative style wise, don't waste your time combing the racks for designer tags but do check it out if you need some more classic menswear pieces. || http://renaissancemantoronto.blogspot.ca/ || Toronto
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|Luna + Hill || Uncategorized || Unisex || || http://www.lunaandhill.com/ || Saskatoon
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|The Future of Frances Watson || Uncategorized || || Carries Unbranded jeans. Don't say anything homophobic in here.|| http://thefutureoffranceswatson.blogspot.ca/ || Toronto
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|The Gap || Mall Tier || || || http://www.gapcanada.ca/ || Anywhere
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|Old Navy || Shit Tier || || || http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/ || Anywhere
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|Rowan Sky || Uncategorized || || || http://rowansky.com/ || Vancouver
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|Still Life || Uncategorized || Unisex || || http://stilllifeboutique.com/ || Vancouver
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|119 Corbo || {{High}} || Women || Very cool and high end stuff like Ann Demeulemeester, Céline, Rick Owens, Alexander McQueen etc. great location right off Bloor and a short walk from TNT || http://119corbo.com/ || Toronto
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|The Room @ The Bay || {{High}} || Women || Designer / Avant-Garde shop-in-shop currently at 2 Bay locations (soon to be 3 with Montreal). Very cool selection of stuff like Comme and Margiela. A must see at the end of the season, everything gets discounted very hard as most Canadians just don't seem to get it yet. || http://www2.thebay.com/theroom/ || Toronto, Vancouver
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|Four Horsemen || {{High}} || || || http://fourhorsemen.ca || Victoria
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|Army & Navy || Shit Tier || Unisex || 'Canada's Original Discount Store' sells cheap-as-shit workwear and basics, but they're better than grocery store clothes in a pinch and they're authentic. || https://www.armyandnavy.ca || Vancouver, Langley, Edmonton, Calgary
|}

Stores In Australia

2018-05-06T16:05:08Z

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~Before you idiots come and shit up this page by putting bullshit like Politix in Medium can you just fuck right off every time i fix this shit some idiot comes and fucks it all up again FUCK~
== Store Tiers ==

'''Shit-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.

'''Medium-tier:''' Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.

'''High-tier:''' High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.

'''Artisanal-tier:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (example: a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisianal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisianal'.

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
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! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
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| Above the Clouds || {{Low}} || Some decent streetwear pieces. Stuff that is harder to find can be found here. || https://www.abovethecloudsstore.com/
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| Alpha60 || {{Low}} || Limited Range, some nice knits. || http://www.alpha60.com.au
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| Uniqlo || {{Low}} || Above-average quality basics, recommended for entry level. || http://www.uniqlo.com/
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| ZOOLOGIE! || {{Medium}} || Interesting streetwear pieces || http://www.zoologie.com.au/
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| Sneakerboy || {{Medium}} || High end sneakers, Raf, SLP, CPs and a few lower end models || http://www.sneakerboy.com/
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| Bassike || {{Medium}} || Tons of basics. || http://www.bassike.com/default.aspx
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| Universal || {{Mall-Tier}} || Cheap deals, similar to General Pants || http://www.universalstore.com/
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| Somewhere || {{Low}} || Alternative/tumblrcore pieces || http://someplace.com.au/index.php
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| Politix || {{Mall-Tier}} || Overpriced for what they offer - over-designed menswear at best, completely gaudy/tacky at worst || http://www.politix.com.au/
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| Matches || {{High}} || High end menswear, solid range || http://www.matchesfashion.com/
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| Prime || {{Medium}} || Some nice street/dress wear, sells Levi's. || http://primeonline.myshopify.com/
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| I Love Ugly || {{Low}} || Like a better Industrie || http://www.iloveugly.net/
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| Doodleme || {{Low}} || Relatively new, but their t shirts are great for tall/fit builds and good quality || http://doodleme.com.au/
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| Assin || {{HighDesigner}} || From Ann D to Dior Homme || http://www.assin.com.au/
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| Claude Maus || {{High}} || Lots of black || http://www.claudemaus.com.au/
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| Dilettante || {{HighDesigner}} || (Perth) High fashun shit. Stocks a tonne of next level brands for both guys and girls. Henrik Vibskov, Marsell, Gareth Pugh, Vivienne Westwood Man, Helmut Lang, Peachoo + Krejberg, A.F.Vandevorst and Y's by Yohji to name a few. || http://www.dilettante.net/
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| Zekka || {{HighDesigner}} || (Perth) Dark high fashun shit. The works. m.a.+, InAisce, Devoa, Julius, LUC, Ann D and so on. || http://zekka.com/
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| The Annex || {{Medium}} || (Sydney) Classic boutique clothing, designer styles.|| http://www.theannex.com.au/‎
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| Apartment || {{Medium}} || Mostly leans towards the jap-streetwear look but also has some brands that aren't as commonly found. || http://aptmnt.myshopify.com/
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| Asos || {{Mall-Tier}} || For the home brand quality can be variable, although as the price entails it usually isn't the best. The site also offers items from higher-tier brands. Frequent sales. || http://www.asos.com/
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| Black Milk || {{Mall-Tier}} || For all your galaxy leggings needs! || http://blackmilkclothing.com
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| Capsule || {{Medium}} || Sells a pretty solid range of streetwear, quality brands. || http://www.capsulestore.com.au/
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| Connor || {{shit}} || Similar to YD except worse, tries to do menswear, but often poorly fitted and terrible build quality. Every man and his dog shops there though, avoid at all costs. || http://www.connor.com.au/
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| Cotton On || {{Shit}} || Dirt cheap basics (<$10); great sales. It can be hard to find good fits here, but the upside is that you won't have wasted a lot of money if you decide you don't like something. || http://www.cottonon.com.au/
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| Country Road || {{Mall-Tier}} || Very similar to Industrie, some nice "dressy" clothing. Definitely higher end of Mall Tier || http://www.countryroad.com.au/
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| Comeback Kid || {{Medium}} || Reasonable range of streetwear, some vintage clothing as well. || http://shop.comebackkid.com.au/
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| Culture Kings || {{Mall-Tier}} || Decent quality streetwear options, plenty of imported stuff thats tricky to get in Australia. || http://www.culturekings.com.au/
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| Customer Store || {{High}} || Stuff like Songs For The Mute, Pageant || http://www.frombritten.com.au/
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| Dirtbox || {{Medium}} || Good quality streetwear and casual, lots of brands that's tricky to get in Australia. Stocks Acne , Norse Projects , Lyle and Scott etc. || http://www.dirtbox.com.au/
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| Factorie || {{shit}} || Trend hopping store that stocks a very limited range of poor quality garments. The only items worth your time here are the cheap slate colour t shirts. || http://www.factorie.com.au/
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| Fallow || {{High}} || Online store, stocks some dark stuff like Silent Damir Doma and Obscur, as well as Australian brands like Song for the Mute. || http://www.fallow.com.au/
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| FAT || {{Medium}} || Some solid streetwear pieces, nice button ups as well. || http://www.fatstores.com.au/
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| Foot-Locker || {{shit}} || Good if you need shoes for sports, but for things like air jordans/adidas originals you'll find much better prices elsewhere. || http://www.footlocker.com.au/?
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| For-Tomorrow || {{High}} || Great resource for Australian brands, from Andrew McDomble Shoemaker to Song for the Mute. Even has some BBS on the way || http://www.f-t.com.au
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| General Pants Co. || {{Mall-Tier}} || A mixed bag of trendy/streetwear, you will have to dig a bit to find something good. || http://www.generalpants.com.au/
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| Glue || {{Mall-Tier}} || Not as good as General Pants, but if you dig you can find some cool streetwear gear. Very "mainstream" if you will. || http://www.gluestore.com.au/?
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| HypeDC || {{Mall-Tier}} || Not bad for sneakers, they sell limited run shoes that may be hard to find elsewhere. Stock Vans, Supra, Adidas, etc. Can be a bit pricey. || http://www.hypedc.com/
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| Surfstitch || {{Mall-Tier}} || Like ASOS but a bit better, quality comes down to what brand you buy. Look out for sales. || http://www.surfstitch.com/
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| The Iconic || {{Low}} || Pretty huge range with decent quality, ships around the country. || http://www.theiconic.com.au/
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| Incu || {{Medium}} || Nice range, stocks quality denim as well as some more exclusive brands. Well above mall-tier. || http://www.incuclothing.com/
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| Industrie || {{Mall-Tier}} || Pretty good basics/chinos/knits, probably the best mall tier store that's near you. Recommend shopping at the outlet Industrie stores as the prices are approximately 2/3 of the flagship stores. || http://industrie.com.au/
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| J.Crew || {{Mall-Tier}} || Decent prices and stock. A nice range of shoes. Shipping is usually free. Note : Is a US store that charges 50% or more markups if you are on the AU site, generally not worth buying after the AU specific markup. || http://www.jcrew.com.au/
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| JayJays || {{shit}} || Your one stop shop for all your le funny meme shirts. If you shop here, you should put a cable tie around your neck and pull tight. Exceptionally poor production quality; you're lucky for a tee to last a season. || http://www.jayjays.com.au/
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| Kmart || {{shit}} || Only for underwear/socks. || http://www.kmart.com.au/
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| Kaeho (CLOSED) || {{Low}} || Some nice stuff at decent prices. Often stocks brands that are usually hard to find. Decent sales and good return policies. || http://kaeho.com.au/
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| Maple || {{Low}} || Although the prices are slightly high, some very good clothes and shoes can be found here. There are also regular sales which are worth looking out for. || http://www.maplestore.com.au/
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| Marcs || {{Low}} || Some decent menswear, good for business etc. || http://www.marcs.com.au/Marcs-home.html
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| Myer/David Jones || {{Mall-Tier}} || Some nice dressy gear if you're willing to search, make sure the fit is good. David Jones is far better than Myer, which is mostly mall tier crap nowadays || http://www.myer.com.au/
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| Nana Judy || {{Low}} || Plenty of denim, some alright shirts too. || http://www.nanajudyfriends.com
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| Neuw || {{Medium}} || Decent denim selection. || http://shop.neuwdenim.com/Default.aspx
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| Nike Store || {{Mall-Tier}} || Pretty standard, handy shoes for streetwear fits. || http://www.nikestore.com.au/
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| Nique || {{Medium}} || Good quality streetwear clothing. || http://www.nique.com.au/Default.aspx?page=StoreHome
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| Oxford || {{Mall-Tier}} || Some decent things in here. Unfortunately, the store focuses more on business wear now rather then smart casual. Chinos are of good quality and some decent knits to be found as well. Every now and then there is a 50% off everything sale that is definitely worth a look. || http://www.oxfordshop.com.au/
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| Roger David/RDX || {{Mall-Tier}} || Although loved by some, the truth is, Roger David is overpriced for what they offer. Selling poorly constructed outerwear and with a limited range, you are better off looking in Industrie. RD may have some alright basics every now and then such as chinos and t-shirts and their knits may be decent, but the rest is RDX crap that is not worth your money. || http://www.rogerdavid.com.au/
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| Salvos/Vinnies || Uncategorized || Thrift shopping is pretty common in Australia, great for the tumblrcore look. Alter clothing to fit.|| N/A
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| Saxony || {{Medium}} || Limited range, avant-garde style, decent quality. || http://www.saxony.com.au/
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| Someday Store || {{Medium}} || Decent range, mid to high quality streetwear such as Norse Projects, Visvim, APC, Diemme ect. || http://www.someday-store.com/
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| Supply Store || {{Medium}} || Plenty of streetwear, can be very pricey though. || http://www.supplystore.com.au/
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| Surf Shops || {{shit}} || Clothes might be alright but you'll be paying out the ass for something you can get elsewhere without a tacky logo on it. || Various
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| Topman || {{Mall-Tier}} || Huge range, UK based and ships to Aus free. || http://www.topman.com/
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| Tarocash || {{shit}} || Pretty much identical to Connor, stay away. || http://www.tarocash.com.au/
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| Up There || {{Medium}} || Tons of streetwear, good selection of shoes and hats. || http://www.uptherestore.com/
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| Vanishing Elephant || {{Medium}} || Mostly menswear, nice shirts. || http://www.vanishingelephant.com/
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| Witchery || {{Low}} || Mostly business/prep clothing, has brogues and other #menswear accesories. || http://www.witchery.com.au/
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| YD || {{Shit}} || Pretty low quality but useful if you are looking for small sizes. || http://www.yd.com.au/
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| Zanerobe || {{Mall-Tier}} || Average quality. Basic. || http://www.zanerobe.com/
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| Ascolour || {{Low}} || Arguably the best source for basics in Australia, be sure to hit up "the deal". || http://ascolour.com.au/
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'''Cities'''

This section is for the common styles found in major cities or regions, also city specific boutiques that don't have an online store, or a weak one. Feel free to include suburbs within the cities.

'''Sydney'''
To many fucking Arabs who clog up the fashion scene with shit. In desperate need of a good cleansing.

'''Perth'''
Cashed up bogans. Expect chinos, surfing and skate brand hoodies and tees, as well as General Pants-core paired with Vans or sneakers.

'''Melbourne'''
To other Aussies, Melbourne is known for the way we pronounce the word helicopter, the Eureka tower and an apparently hipster dress sense. Melbourne is one of the only cities in Australia that can actually be called a city, and as such fashion is varied, with menswear, streetwear and business casual all being popular.

'''Brisbane'''
Described as a large country town, majority of its population dress accordingly. Owner of the menswear boutique, Apartment, has noted that a huge majority of the stores customers are asian, take that as you will. Hot all the time.

'''Gold Coast'''
Tourists everywhere in Surfers/Broadbeach and other denser areas, mostly Asian ones. The stock local dress code is a low armhole singlet showing off too much chest and side torso, shorts and thongs.

'''Newcastle'''
For the most part, young uni students here lean towards the tumblrcore or at least somewhat alternative spectrum of fashion. On campus you'll see the stock standard tan or burgundy chinos, vans, a black/white shirt, and a five panel or snapback. Streetwear isn't seen too much, and everybody else dress very bogan.

Quotes and Noteworthy Posts

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''•Fashion is the context that we live in, the trends that cycle in and out. It is the industry, the magazines, and the advertisements that form the dominant paradigm. Style is what we choose to do with it.'' -- '''Monica Miller'''

''•Just as we have our own personal flourishes when we speak, we convey personality, emotion, and back story through our fashion choices. But while we use language as a way to express our inner thoughts and feelings, we also use it to make ourselves legible to other people. If clothing is a language, it must have a vocabulary and a grammar like other languages.'' -- '''Alison Lurie'''

''•I don’t really believe in trends, personally, because people decide what the trend is. One year ago, it was all about fluorescent things and I don’t know anyone around me who dressed in fluo, so it doesn’t really mean anything. I do think movement and evolution are important, but nobody should force himself to follow a trend because there’s nothing more important than honesty and style. Sometimes when I’m thinking about trend, I forget the idea of style, and for me the main thing is the style. If you really focus on trends, it means you can be someone in winter and be someone else in summer.'' -- '''Guillaume Henry'''

'''How would you relate the concept of “fashion” to one of “style”?'''

''•Fashion and style as they relate to an individual is pretty clear: fashion even if one were to argue that it can originate through the vision of an individual, the designer…like Dior’s “New Look”…is essentially a collective phenomenon. To participate fully in fashion one must accede to the prevailing trends which are the consequence of a critical mass of consumers. Of course there is always the possibility of editing and modifying the menu of fashion options to one’s personal taste, but to be fashionable is in the end to participate in a consensus. Style for the individual on the other hand is necessarily a series of subjective preferences and decisions that can range from a complete concession to la mode or a move toward an individual expression that, in its extreme, ignores or even rejects prevailing fashions. Many people who are known for their “style” seem to have mediated fashionable convention and its rules with distinctive personal taste and idiosyncrasy. The pitfall of too individuated an identity, of course, is eccentricity which can be amusing. However, “amusing” isn’t, when applied to issues of dress, generally in the same sentence as “alluring” or “elegant.”'' -- '''Harold Koda'''

'''What does fashion have to do with intellectuality?'''

''•If I were seeking out great fashion icons, it wouldn’t be my first impulse to search the rosters of Nobel laureates or members of the Academie Francaise. On the other hand, an examination of the lives of the greatest women of style generally reveals individuals of some cultural sophistication. I can’t think of anyone who is known for her stylishness to be stupid or purely instinctive. The memorable women of fashion have to be intelligent enough to understand the rules and codes, often nuanced, implicit in fashion, and how far they can go in testing the limits and boundaries of those accepted standards. I love the fact that when someone is perfectly put together they are said to look “smart.” That’s as intellectual as fashion has to be.'' -- '''Harold Koda'''

'''At what point does fashion become more than clothes to a person?'''

''•I think it happens in a different place for different people. I’ve always been very introspective so perhaps I was set up for this mindset ahead of time, I don’t know.''

''But I do know that at some point I stopped thinking about fashion as a way to define myself for others and more as a natural function of how I relate to the world.''

''It went from being focused around acquisition and self-definition through object fetish to a means by which to reconcile my personal philosophies with the often disparate world around me.''

''For example, huge hoods. They’re a tool. They offer me privacy and warmth in an often cold city where I’m surrounded by cameras and without personal space. Some people like the way they look - I know I do - but I value them more on account of how they make living in a cold, crowded surveillance society a little bit more palatable.''

''Before I reached that tipping point, I think I would not have been as influenced by real world need as I am today.''

''I think I also became VERY aware that fashion draws its influences from far more places than just other fashion. I see in certain pieces the relaxed urbanity of a wealthy city, or a light fog rising off of a lake with the smell of pine and earth underneath it all.''

''In the world fashion thread the other day I had an interesting discussion about this with timber and TurnLeft. How do things like environment and the sound of our language affect the way we design and implement our styles? It’s a hard thing to pin down exactly, but I can look at the patterns of an Inca ritual mask and see the curves of jungle rivers, the lush green canopy overhead. I can see those influences in the works of yesteryear and I can see them today.''

''In summary, the tipping point was when I truly began to understand fashion as a language borne out of both self-expression and need.''

''Besides, let’s be honest - is just laying down cash on one piece after another without pondering the why and how really enough? Don’t you want to know why?'' -- '''Poet'''

''•Clothes are codes that are rapidly decoded by the human brain in the first seconds of meeting someone. These codes hold information about cultural preferences, background, consumption habits and tastes; all of which is very important for group creation and hierarchy in complex, modern, western societies. I, like everyone else, am trying to impress the group of people I consider and want to be a part of; professionally, socially, culturally, sexually etc. If you are not able to play this very important and simple game, you are going to have a difficult time; presentation is important, it encodes a lot of the things by which you will be catalogued for posterity. Before you say you just pick up whatever is laying around and that you don’t care, you need to know that what was lying around was picked for you and the “not caring” is part of your choices and coding, and people will measure and judge you accordingly. Image is not all, but it has a very important and deep effect in the subconsciousness of individuals and the culture that comprises them'' - '''Anonymous'''

'''Why is being fashionable and caring about how you look considered a homosexual activity?'''

''•Calling you a faggot is just a cheap way for the intimidated less-thans to quell the cognitive dissonance they’re feeling. They might feel they’ll never dress on your level, but that’s okay, because you love the cock. It’s just a way for them to terminate their own analytic process, which if left unchecked would leave them with a rather unpleasant awareness of their own status.'' -- '''Poet'''

'''In regards to a comment about high priced clothing and the absurdities of spending more than $15 on a shirt...'''

A Honda Civic will get you from point A to point B, Happily and [arguably] safely. Why is it, then, that a market exists for luxury cars?

For the price of one steak dinner at Brooklyn's Peter Luger Steakhouse, I can eat breakfast, lunch AND dinner at McDonald's for 2 weeks!
Why is the latter an absolutely disgusting but genuinely preferable option for some people?

Quality costs money. Craftsmanship costs money. It's going to keep costing money, and then it's going to become this vastly overvalued niche product, because things like innovation and build quality wither in the face of corporate megaliths that can get a copied design from sketch to store in as little as two weeks vis a vis seamless logistics & vast armies of Bangladeshi slaves.

At the end of the day, those $15 shirts and the business model that supports them are what's making the good shit increasingly unaffordable. -- '''Poet'''

''•The coolest thing is when you don’t care about being cool anymore. Indifference is the greatest aphrodisiac - that’s what really sums up style for me.'' -- '''Rick Owens'''

''•Working out is modern couture.No outfit is going to make you look or feel as good as having a fit body. Buy less clothing and go to the gym instead.'' -- '''Rick Owens'''

''•I’m more interested in impressing people whose taste i admire if anything, and to wear things that i feel comfortable in and is an extension of myself.'' -- '''Anonymous'''

''•Fashion should be symbiotic expression of what you are rather than a mask. When you do not have balance between who you are and what you wear, your presence creates a dissonance and people turn from you.'' - '''Alesha (StyleZeitgeist)'''

"Money is money playa" '''Matt Helders'''

"tfw no gf" '''average guy on /fa/'''

Outerwear

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==Wool Coats and Jackets==

[[File:topcoat.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Single breasted donegal over coat.]]
====Over Coat====

A heavy coat that is worn over a suit or a jacket; generally extends down past the knee. Traditionally made of fabrics as thick as 30 oz or more per yard. Different types include the polo coat, the covert coat, the Ulster, and the Chesterfield. They can seem antiquated, especially if they're too long.

[[File:topcoat1.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Club Monaco camel top coat.]]
====Top Coat====

Essentially a lightweight over coat that ends at or above the knee. These are still fairly popular and can be found from a variety of retailers.

[[File:duffle.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Gloverall Duffel Coat.]]
====Duffle Coat====

Named after the Belgian clothmaking town of Duffel, its personal use by a British Field Marshal led to its UK nickname, the "Monty coat." Made of a heavy woolen fabric, it features toggle closures made out of wood, horn, or plastic, a large hood, a square shoulder yoke, large front pockets, and traditionally a tartan lining. This jacket trended heavily in the fall/winter season of 2012 and might be popular in 2013 as well.

[[File:peacoat.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Schott NYC pea coat.]]
====Pea Coat====

Worn by sailors for centuries, the pea coat features a large lapel, a double breasted front, a double row of buttons, vertical slash pockets, and a thick woolen fabric. Very popular a few years ago. /fa/ tricked a lot of people into buying them by claiming they were "timeless."

[[File:letterman1.jpg|thumb|200px|left|]]
====Letterman====
Lettermans, baseball, or varsity jackets are pretty easy to find and have been mildly popular over the past few years. Typically features a bomber style, ending at the waist, with ribbed sleeves, collar and hem, vertical or slanted pockets, a wool body, and leather sometimes raglan sleeves.

==Cotton==

[[File:field jacket.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Designer Milan Vukmirovic wearing a field jacket.]]
====Field Jackets====

A broad range of jackets with a similar design and aesthetic, these are generically called fatigue, field, mechanic, or utility jackets. Typically made with cotton fabrics and feature four front pockets, a small collar, and occasionally a hood and epaulets. These have maintained their popularity over the years.

[[File:m51m65.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Vintage and new versions of the M-51 and M-65.]]
====Military Field Jackets====

The M51 and M65, introduced in 1951 and 1965 respectively, are specific types of field jackets originally issued by the United States military. The most notable difference between the two is that the hood of the m-65 folds up and zips into the collar.

[[File:Waxedjacket.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Barbour X To Ki To Beacon Heritage Sports Jacket.]]
====Waxed Cotton====
More common in the UK, waxed cotton jackets were used by sailors, farmers, hunters, and motorcyclists. Waterproof and breathable, these can come in any variety of styles, but typically feature two or more patch pockets and extend past the waist.

[[File:Trenchcoat.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Burberry trench coat.]]
====Mac====
Originally designed as a rubberised raincoat, the mac has become a generic term for a coat in this particular design--similar to a topcoat, but often made with cotton fabrics and often with a smaller collar and/or lapel. The Mackintosh brand is currently owned by a Japanese company.

[[File:chore.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Vintage denim chore coat.]]
====Chore====
A very simple jacket, traditionally worn by laborers and made of denim or canvas, the chore coat features a small collar and 2-4 open patch pockets. Pointer Brand is well known for their chore jackets, and Schott NYC and Apolis make nice wool versions.

[[File:harrington.jpg|thumb|200px|left|.]]
====Harrington====
Originally designed by Baracuta and dubbed the "G9," this jacket was popularized in the late 1950s in part by Ryan O'Neal, whose character Rodney Harrington inspired the nickname. Waist length, made of cotton, coated or waxed cotton, or synthetic fabrics, a tartan lining, and a unique tab collar. This jacket had a bit of a comeback a few years ago and is versatile enough to fit in mod and skinhead as well as in prep outfits.

[[File:denimjacket.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Levis denim jacket.]]

====Denim====

A jacket made of denim. Layer it under a coat to be certified #menswear.

==Synthetics==
[[File:quiltedjacket.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Joules Foxton quilted jacket.]]
====Quilted Jackets====
Originally [http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/quilted-jackets-guide-buy-history/ invented by Steve Guylas in 1965], the quilted jacket was used for hunting, equestrianism, and other sports. Typically features a corduroy collar, a single breasted front with snap button closures, and patch pockets. Cheaper models will use nylon or polyester shells, but more expensive ones may use polyamide. Barbour is well known for their quilted jackets, but their models tend to be boxy. Some of the nicer versions come from companies not dedicated to the heritage of the boxy original, like Burberry Prosum or Ralph Lauren.

[[File:puffer.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Bottega Veneta quilted down and the Eddie Bauer Skyliner.]]
====Quilted Down Jacket aka The Puffer Jacket====
The quilted down jacket was introduced in [http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2012/10/dropping-knowledge-the-puffer-jacket.html 1936 by Eddie Bauer] as a light weight and water resistant alternative to wool jackets that he dubbed the Skyliner. The quilting served a functional purpose: to keep the down in place. Nowadays down jackets can be found everywhere, and Uniqlo is well known for their line of cheap quilted downs. They're extremely versatile and "easy to wear."

[[File:gilet.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Canada Goose Gilet.]]
====Gilet====
A vest. Can be quilted or down filled or otherwise.

[[File:parka.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Gant Parka.]]
====Parka====
Has maintained its popularity over the years, the parka is a casual jacket with similarities to the field jacket, but is typically longer and more likely to use synthetic fabrics. There are lighter models for fall as well as insulated ones for the winter.

[[File:bomberjacket.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Stevenson MA-1 Spring Tencel Jacket.]]

====Bomber or Flight Jacket====
Originally designed for pilots, the flight jacket went from heavy leather models to light, synthetic shelled models with ribbed collars and hems. Pretty popular in authentic and more modern styles, and a good option for shorter men.

[[File:rainjacket.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Supreme fishtail rain jacket.]]
====Rain Jacket====
Typically styled like a parka, rain jackets are a good alternative to an umbrella. Better versions afford some breathability

[[File:windbreaker.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Gant nylon hoodie.]]
====Wind Breaker====
A lightweight jacket typically cinched at the sleeves, waist length or longer, with a zippered front. A very basic jacket, it's nice to keep a packable wind and water resistant jacket on hand in case of bad weather.

Norse Projects

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Danish streetwear brand that takes inspiration from medieval Scandinavian garb. Their aesthetic is somewhat nerdy/youthful. Rain jackets are great.

Jil Sander

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Heidemarie Jiline 'Jil' Sander (German pronunciation: [dʒɪl ˈzandər]) (born 27 November 1943) is a minimalist German fashion designer and the founder of the Jil Sander fashion house.
Sander's trademark look, a contemporary, somewhat odd, New Look – originally intended for women conquering executive positions in the 1980s – was that of a precisely cut pantsuit, a slim blouse and a form-fitting coat made of luxurious fabrics in plain grey, beige, blue, black or white. She was listed as one of the fifty best-dressed over 50s by the Guardian in March 2013. [1]
Jil Sander enjoyed almost cult-like followings for her fashions that could all be easily coordinated and have always ranged in the top price segment. Sander has been described as the Queen of Less.[2]
Sander's eponymous fashion label still exists today but has been carried on without her involvement since 2004. In early 2009, Sander, after years of absence from the world of fashion, announced the creation of her own fashion consultancy, and her employment by Uniqlo of Japan.
In February 2012, Jil Sander returned to her eponymous brand.

Fuccboi

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Face Shape

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You've probably heard reference to face shape in discussions concerning choice of glasses, hair cuts, and/or beard styles. Below is a brief description of the different face shapes and a guide to determining your shape.

== The Many Shapes of Faces ==

=== Diamond ===
<ul>
<li>Your face is slightly longer than wide

<li>Your jaw-line is long and pointed

<li>Your cheekbones are the widest part of your face. They are often high and pointed

<li>Your forehead and jaw-line are tapered

<li>Your eyes, nose and mouth are well balanced vertically
</ul>
=== Heart/Inverted Triangle ===
<ul>
<li>Your face is slightly longer than wide

<li>Your jaw-line is long and pointed

<li>The sides of your face taper from your forehead to your jaw

<li>Your forehead is the widest part of your face, or the same width as your cheekbones

<li>Your jaw is the narrowest part of your face

</ul>
Note: heart and inverted triangle only differ by the presence of a widow's peak on the former.
=== Oblong ===

=== Oval ===
<ul>
<li>Your face is slightly longer than wide

<li>Your jaw-line is slightly rounded

<li>The outline of your face is an inverted egg-shape -- your face is widest at the cheekbones. Your forehead is fairly broad (broader than you jaw)

<li>Your face can be divided into 3 equal horizontal sections between the hairline, eyebrows, end of nose and chin

<li>Your eyes are evenly spaced, with one eye width distance between them

<li>Your face has no extreme characteristics. For example you do not have very small or very large eyes, mouth or nose.
</ul>
=== Round ===
<ul>
<li>Your face is almost as wide as it is long

<li>Your jaw-line is round and full

<li>Your cheekbones are the widest part of your face and round

<li>Your hairline is most probably round
</ul>
=== Square ===
<ul>
<li>Your face is almost as wide as it is long

<li>Your jaw is broad and your jaw-line is square

<li>The sides of your face are straight -- your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are the same width

<li>Your hairline is most probably straight
</ul>
=== Triangle ===
<ul>
<li>Your face is slightly longer than wide

<li>Your jaw is broad

<li>The side of your face tapers from your jaw to your forehead

<li>Your jaw is the widest part of your face and your forehead is narrow
</ul>
== So What's My Face Shape? ==

Use the following infographic to determine your shape.

[[File:TBDfaceshapes1.jpg]]

Brand Reviews

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== Acne ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Alexander Wang ==
Currently designed by Alexander Wang
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
=== T by Alexander Wang ===

== Ann Demeulemeester ==
Currently designed by Ann Demeulemeester
==== Resources ====
*[http://www.shopfashiondesigner.com/ann-demeulemeester/shoes.html An (incomplete) database of footwear.]<br />
*[http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/ADEMEULE/seasons/ High quality photos of past collections.]<br />
*[http://stylezeitgeist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2883 Stylezeitgeist archive and discussion thread.]
==== Reviews ====

== A.P.C ==
Currently designed by Jean Touitou
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Jeans offer excellent fits and fast fading, if that's what you're into, but construction is relatively poor compared to brands at a similar price such as Naked & Famous, and in the last few years production has been outsourced to Macau. Size down 1-2 sizes depending on the fit you want; they stretch a crazy amount.

High quality basics too, but can be a bit on the pricey side.

== Augusta (A1923) ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Balenciaga ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Boris Bidjan Saberi ==
Currently designed by Boris Bidjan Saberi
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Butterflysoulfire ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Carpe Diem ==
Defunct brand, too next level to live. Carpe Diem transcended mere mortal constraints by avoiding typical designs and fashion completely. They would never advertise and refuse editorials, allowing the clothes to speak for themselves. And speak they do, with an understated luxury and quality that lead to quite a large cult following. The collection consisted of four main lines: Carpe Diem (footwear and leather pieces), L'Maltieri (knitwear), Sartoria (made-to-measure) and Linea (mostly jackets, trousers and t-shirts). Founded by Maurizio Altieri along with Sara Lanzi, Luca Laurini and the dude who does A1923, they broke up to pursue solo endeavours: m.a+, Sara Lanzi, Label Under Construction and A1923 (Augusta) respectively, so it's quite rare and hard to find these days except through collectors and occasional archives online.

==== Resources ====
http://www.layerslondon.com/menswear/carpe_diem/

==== Reviews ====

== Carol Christian Poell ==

==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Comme des Garcons ==

==== Resources ====

==== Reviews ====

== Damir Doma ==
Currently designed by Damir Doma
==== Resources ====
*http://www.damirdoma.com/en - Official website, including a complete archive of past collections.
==== Reviews ====
Very nice. One of the more entry level high fashion brands along with rick owens and raf simons
=== SILENT ===

== Diet Butcher Slim Skin ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Dior Homme ==
Currently designed by Kris Van Assche
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Engineered Garments ==
Designed by Daiki Suzuki, a Japanese dude living in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. Americana with a twist.
==== Resources ====
"With Engineered Garments, I don’t have a theme for each season. Instead, the basic idea is to have normal, regular clothes with an interesting perspective. For example, I like to focus on opposites—like I’ll use something that makes you think of hot weather for the cold seasons or I’ll focus on dark colors but throw in some white or I’ll let something look like it’s bad quality when it’s actually really good. I like the idea of Engineered Garments being made up of lots of different influences and ideas and lots of little details. And instead of coming together to form one particular theme, there’s always a certain sense of disintegration, of disparateness. That’s where the real beauty lies—in the lack of completion or lack of wholeness despite all the elements involved. And really, all of the elements are personal to me, so maybe it can be hard for other people to understand. It’s all part of my own unique world.

That said, I want people to have fun when they’re wearing Engineered Garments. I want them to take part in this world I’ve created. I think with most fashion brands, you pay a lot of money and then you have this ready-made outfit and it’ll definitely look good because it’s expensive and well made. But with Engineered Garments, I don’t want the clothes to look perfect immediately. I think people should have to put some work into it. I think it should only look really good if the clothes match your taste, and you bring something of yourself to it. I think of Engineered Garments as clothing for people who are really into clothing." - Daiki Suzuki[http://www.oipolloi.com/engineered-garments-homemade-in-hells-kitchen]
==== Reviews ====

== Fabio Quaranta ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Givenchy ==
Currently designed by Ricardo Tisci. Frequently gaudy, much beloved of rappers.
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Guidi ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Helmut Lang ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== In Aisce ==
Began in 2009, designed by Jona. Just Jona. He was born on a farm below the Rocky Mountains and has traveled around the globe, taking odd fashion jobs in a range of places, from Japan to Indonesia to Taiwan. "In Aisce" means "in vain" in Gaelic, which embodies Jona's brand philosophy--"I think that no matter what we do, if we don't do it right, it's "in vain"—fashion, especially." Influences come from many aspects of his life: music, architecture, nature, with many of his pieces channeling a nomadic, tribal theme, contrasting sharply with the geometric edges used in more recent collections. Textures also play a big part in his work, as they allow irregularity within the confines of the planned and confined space of clothing.

==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Incarnation ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Individual Sentiments ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Jil Sander ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Julius ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
=== _7 ===
mainline
=== MA_ ===
collaboration with MA+ (m. a cross)

== Kris Van Assche ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Levi's ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Classic jeans.
==== Levi's Vintage Clothing ====

== Lumen et Umbra ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Paul Harnden ==
Sews like a drunken monkey, but he's no ape. Designed by its notoriously private namesake, the brand produces consistent, anti-seasonal designs, made in small mills around England. The clothes are inspired by turn-of-the-century agrarian uniforms, with his coats being the most prominent and recognizable pieces, notable for their utilitarian design and full bodied fit. It's hard to put your finger on what exactly makes Paul Harnden so memorable--is it the meticulously sewn and designed buttons, the loose but restricting cropped pants or the crumpled but sophisticated textures? One thing's for sure: Once you've seen Paul Harnden, you'll recognize him anywhere.
==== Resources ====
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== Marc Jacobs ==

==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
=== Marc by Marc Jacobs(secondary line) ===

== marvielab ==
==== Resources ====
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== Maison Martin Margiela ==
Currently designed by the MMM design team
==== Resources ====
~conceptual fashion~
==== Reviews ====
Very nice shoes. Best known for their GAT inspired trainers.

== m.a+ ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Naked and Famous ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Excellent pants for the price and a must cop. Jeans are [[vanity]] size. The general rule of thumb is to size down 2 for Weird Guys and 1 for Skinny Guys (due to inevitable stretching).

If it's your first time, go for the Weird Guy fit in 1 size smaller than your normal waist (i.e. if you buy 30x32, get a 29). They might be a bit tough to button up at first, but they'll stretch into the perfect size. Weird Guys are the most universally flattering, and fit more body types than Skinny Guys. DO NOT buy slim guys, they're straight cut and usually look stupid.

== Obscur ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Peter Wu ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Raf Simons ==
Currently designed by Raf Simons
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Up there with Rick Owens for popularity on /fa/. His earlier collections were rife with references to youth, teenage angst, violence. His newer collections have a more modern, futuristic, tailored approach.

=== Raf by Raf Simons ===

== Rick Owens ==
Currently designed by Rick Owens
==== Resources ====
*http://www.style.com/fashionshows/designerdirectory/ROWENS/seasons/ - HQ archive of all past RO shows.
*http://www.shopfashiondesigner.com/rick-owens/shoes.html - An (incomplete) database of footwear.
*Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZviPuZAzxU F/W 2012/13 Womens Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4Sqt2Bmag '''IMA READ'''] by Zebra Katz ft. Njena Reddd Foxxx
*Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd07AUHkFQ4 F/W 2013/14 Menswear Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdwhhhM-iQU '''T-E-L-E-G-R-A-M-M'''] by Byetone
*Music from Rick Owens' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN0Kdq0dJ-U S/S 2013 Womens Collection]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diKvhW8L8h4 '''HOW DO YOU FEEL'''] by Matthew Stone ft. [[Michele Lamy]]

==== Reviews ====
ITS FUCKING RICK OWENS

=== DRKSHDW ===
=== SLAB (OWNESLAB) ===

== Ring ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Saint Laurent Paris ==
Hedi Slimane is the creative director
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Songs for the Mute ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Sruli Recht ==
Currently designed by Sruli Recht
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Expensive as shit. Very weird. Still cool

== The Viridi Anne ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Thamanyah ==
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Thom Browne ==
Currently designed by Thom Browne. Kickstarted the cropped trouser/very slim fit suit trend. Signature is red/white/blue stripes, can be found on shirt plackets, shoe pull tabs, and the like.
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Undercover ==
Currently designed by Jun Takahashi
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Some great streetstyle stuff

== Visvim ==
Currently designed by Hiroki Nakamura
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
Visvim transcends fashion, it's a lifestyle brand. Hiroki's lifestyle.
But in all honesty, it's heritage outdoorswear with a strong influence from Techwear, japanese outdoorswear/workwear influenced streetwear like white mountaineering and engineered garments, heritage menswear and heritage workwear, and a large amount of influence from various cultures, in particular native american indian and japanese culture.

Grails for many. Fuckexpensive, but nice.

== Y Project ==
By Yohan Serfaty
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====

== Yohji Yamamoto ==
Currently designed by Yohji Yamamoto
==== Resources ====
==== Reviews ====
=== Yohji Yamamoto Homme Plus ===
mainline, Y's was an old diffusion yet priced at mostly the same pricepoint.
=== Y-3 ===
y-3 is not inherently a YY product, it is an addidas produced, designed product with input by yohji.

=== Lima feu ===
Yohji's fashion designer daughter.
real name is limi yamamoto, She took a new name after stumbling upon the word "feu" in a French dictionary.

Her latest collection had a few looks that paid homage to Christian Dior Couture, and the label's decision to take on Raf Simons after a year or so of having the atelier head the label. (previous designer John Galliano was let go after going on an anti-semetic rant in a bar in paris after a showing during fashion week, freedom of speech is not included in the French constitution, his rant was against the law. the label had let him go shortly after)

Joe Galliano- fictional "brother of john Galliano" skit on Conan Obrien's talk show

'''Did someone write this drunk?'''

Acne

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[[File:ACNE logo.jpg|200px|thumb]]
Acne is a Swedish clothing brand selling high quality knits, denim, and footwear. Acne Studios, a part of the ACNE collective (Ambition to Create Novel Expression), was founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson. The story goes that he created one-hundred pairs of raw denim with red stitching to give away to his friends and family. The reception was positive so he began to create clothing on a larger scale.

Acne Studios utilizes a fairly minimalist approach towards design. The brand tends to stay away from using their logo in excess; instead opting for simpler tags and packets. The idea behind the designs is to create a simple, almost apathetic look, while still being refined.

There are currently 21 Acne Studio stores in different countries around the world.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==

Viewed as basic, but generally well liked. The denim is especially noteworthy.

== User Reviews and Notes ==
[[File:AcneStore.jpg|250px|thumb|Acne concession in Harrods.]]

''Pending''

''-SWR''

== Links ==
[http://www.acnestudios.com/ Site]

[http://www.acnestudios.com/stores-list Find a Store]

Why You Should Never Buy Cheap Shoes

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This page is about only men's shoes.

This page is under construction. For now, please just don't do it. Check back later and this page will be full of convincing stuff.

== How cheap is "cheap"? ==
There isn't an absolute value, because cheap is relative to what you're looking for in a shoe. As an example of that, a good boat shoe is not as expensive as a good brogue, generally. Moreover, not every brand above any value I could set would necessarily be a great value, or even an acceptable shoe. But generally speaking you should never spend less than $100 on a pair of shoes. There may be rare exceptions to this, but in some styles there certainly aren't. A pair of oxford shoes should generally be much more than that.

== Why do shoes matter? ==
[[Why Shoes Matter]]

== Durability ==
For some styles of shoes, the more expensive shoes are going to last longer. If you are debating inexpensive boots against [[Red Wing]] boots, the latter could quite possibly turn out to be a better financial choice by lasting much longer due to better construction. This is also very true in oxford shoes, where full grain leather will last a lot longer than most shoes made with corrected grain, and a good welt will give the shoes a longer lifespan.

== Styling ==

=== Low-end Sneakers: an exception? ===
For some people, certain inexpensive canvas and leather sneakers may be appropriate. Buyers should be careful when choosing a pair and play it relatively safe with colors and materials, depending on age.

While these brands are considered okay by many, the durability of their shoes is generally not very good, though some people prefer the appearance of a torn and weathered canvas sneaker.

There are some people who do not think any of these are acceptable choices of shoes. Keep in mind that, especially at a lower price point, it's hard to please everybody.

=== Converse ===
[[Converse]] is an American sneaker company that formerly made its shoes in the United States but moved its production overseas in the early 2000s to reduce costs and avoid bankruptcy. Their iconic canvas sneakers are instantly recognizable for most normal people. While these will not help you stand out, they may help you pass inspection.

John Varvatos Converse is slightly more expensive than standard converse and comes in a variety of more distressed-looking styles. Some people argue that these look better.

Comme Des Garcon PLAY Converse run around $110 US and are frequently discussed on many fashion forums, these would be seen as acceptable to most as well

=== Vans ===
[[Vans]], like Converse, has its roots in US production, but cut costs by moving production elsewhere in the late nineties. Their shoes are frequently associated with skater culture. Opinions about Vans are mixed. Some maintain that it is a good basic sneaker, and some dismiss it entirely as bro-tier.

Vans has a few different lines of shoes of varying quality and price.

"If u really tight, then u gotta get Vans." - Lil B, 2005

=== External Links ===
[https://web.archive.org/web/20130628024909/http://www.articlesofworth.com/2012/12/how-to-buy-a-pair-of-ass-kicking-boots-part-one/ How to buy a pair of kicking ass shoes, part one]

Supreme

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[[File:Tumblr_mdcwtq7B101qcw7gbo1_500.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Supreme 5-panel being worn by Confirmed Retard: Tyler, the Creator.]]

Supreme is a streetwear clothing brand that was founded as a skate shop in 1994 in New York City by James Jebbia. The brand is now world-renowned and received a large increase in popularity in the early 2010s from being prominently worn by members of the popular rap collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.supremenewyork.com/ Official Website]

Stores In The United States

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== Store Tiers ==

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Only purchase for basics such as t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Generally should be avoided, but recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' A bit more pricey compared to fast fashion brands. Some under this catagory could also fit themselves into fast fashion, but their reputation has served them to be less diaposable.

'''Medium-tier:'''The start to entry level designer pieces. Clothes are made of a higher quality with an idea in mind, however still caters to a general audience.

'''Haute couture:''' High end fashion created from expensive fabric and sewn together with incredible attention to detail. These brands build to create a story and send a message, thus their clothes are created for a certain body build in mind.

'''Artisanal:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (e.g., a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisanal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisanal'.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
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! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
|-
| [[4.0]] || {{HighDesigner}} || Sells designer clothing by Carol Christian Poell, Sruli Recht, Rick Owens, and more. || http://www.darklandsberlin.com/
|-
| [[Acne]] || {{High}} || Designer clothes from Sweden. || http://acnestudios.com/
|-
| Archival Clothing || {{Medium}} || Great outdoorsy backpacks, and some other vintage-inspired clothing. || http://store.archivalclothing.com/
|-
| Atelier New York || {{High}} || "Goth-ninja" stuff. Everything is black, grey, or white. || http://www.ateliernewyork.com/
|-
| Barneys New York || {{High}} || From high "goof" to Hamptons prep, anything that's expensive will be on here. || http://www.barneys.com/
|-
| Bergdorf Goodman || {{High}} || Similar to Neiman Marcus but with even more expensive labels. || http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/
|-
| Blue in Green || {{High}} || Mainly sells raw denim. || http://www.blueingreensoho.com/
|-
| Blue Owl Workshop || {{Medium}} || Mostly sells raw denim on the cheaper side; known for having a great Momotaro stock || http://www.blueowl.us/
|-
| Epaulet New York || {{High}} || Straight-up classic menswear, focusing on a high quality of construction. Has lots of exclusive Carmina models. || http://www.epauletnewyork.com/
|-
| farfetch || {{High}} || Boutique shopping aggregator. || http://farfetch.com/
|-
| JCPenney || {{Mall-Tier}} || Good place to cop Levi's jeans if you cannot find an outlet. St. Johns Bay brand is pretty decent. Otherwise shit quality and full of soccer moms. || http://www.jcpenney.com/
|-
| Karmaloop || {{Low}} || Has sales literally almost every day. Can sometimes find entry-level designer brands (e.g. Naked and Famous) at deep discount. || http://www.karmaloop.com/
|-
| Kith || {{Medium}} || Offers custom and limited edition colorways and material choices on well known shoe brands. Marked up accordingly. || http://shop.kithnyc.com/
|-
| Kohl's || {{Mall-Tier}} || Mostly bad quality and fit, never buy the full-priced stuff. But has huge sales and clearance deals all the time, usually something okay can be found for dirt cheap. Apt. 9 brand is decent. || http://www.kohls.com/
|-
| Leffot || {{High}} || Retailer of high-end shoes, from Edward Green to Viberg. || http://www.leffot.com/
|-
| Macy's || {{Mall-Tier}} || Purveyor of various dad/mom/grandma-core clothing and other bland or otherwise bottom-of-the-barrel designer brands. Generally pretty cheap - occasionally they have something worth buying. || http://www.macys.com/
|-
| Mr. Porter || {{High}} || The male version of Net-a-Porter. Designer clothing from Givenchy, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Loro Piana, etc. || http://mrporter.com/
|-
| Nordstrom || {{Medium}} || Carries various upscale brands, you can find anything from Varvatos to Ferragamo to Prada here. More menswear/prep orientated than similar stores. Great if you need a suit and pair of oxfords. || http://nordstrom.com/
|-
| Revolve Clothing || {{Medium}} || Revolve Clothing offers 20% off on first purchases if you email them with your order number. || http://www.revolveclothing.com/
|-
| [[SSENSE]] || {{High}} || Designer clothes. Beware imposter stores from China with identical websites. || http://www.ssense.com/
|-
| Self Edge || {{High}} || One of the first stores to help establish the high end denim scene, SE shines at doing collabs with various brands. || http://www.selfedge.com/
|-
| Tres Bien || {{High}} || Mostly streetwear, but they also have a pretty good formalwear selection. Probably the cheapest shop you will find for designer stuff, some nice discount codes from time to time || http://shop.tres-bien.com/
|-
| Unionmade || {{High}} || One of the best shops out there for mid- to high-tier menswear. Does collaborations with Alden fairly often. || http://www.unionmadegoods.com/
|-
|}

Stores In Spain

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SSENSE

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SSENSE is a Canadian clothing store located in Montreal, QC. SSENSE carries both men's and women's clothing. Their models always pose in a very rigid and emotionless manner. The distinct placement of the arms and hands laid flat on the their sides has become famously associated with the store.

== Style ==
SSENSE carries a lot of popular 'fashion' brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Paul Smith, Rick Owens, and Givenchy. They also tend to carry 'distressed' brands like H by Hudson, ndc made by hand, John Varvatos, and Diesel. They deal a lot in loud pieces, with brands like CDG Play, Dsquared2, and Billionaire Boys Club, as well as more colorful than usual styles from brands like Quoddy. The style is over the top, all over the place, and often fearlessly tacky.

=== The black guy ===
One of SSENSE's male models is a beautiful black man with godly cheekbones.
He is called '''Adonis Bosso.
'''

== Prices ==
SSENSE carries brands that range from affordable (Levi's, Dr. Martens) to very expensive (Rick Owens, Thom Browne), with most brands falling somewhere in between. SSENSE carries many designer diffusion lines, including DRKSHDW, Comme Des Garcons Play, and SILENT by Damir Doma.

SSENSE has higher than usual prices for many products, though Canadian buyers may still feel that their prices are in-line with what they might expect to pay on duties and shipping from the US.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.ssense.com SSENSE]

Nike

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==Nike==
A US based sportswear company. Generally a staple in many outfits as their clothes can adhere to a wide range of styles such as: tech wear, street wear, etc.
https://www.nike.com

Levi's

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[[File:levis1.jpg|thumb|200px|Levi's logo.]]

Founded in 1853, Levi Strauss & Co. is a San Francisco based clothing company known primarily for their denim jeans. The company patented the use of copper reinforcing rivets in 1873, which helped to prevent tears at stress points like pocket corners and at the base of a button fly. The two horse logo was meant to showcase this design and the strength of the jeans, especially in lieu of a patent on the technique, which passed into the public domain in 1890. Soon after, the company assigned the lot number "501" to one of its preexisting pants, which would become its best selling jean.

For over a century Levi's made selvedge jeans in styles that adopted contemporary trends. Even the fit of the 501 was modified, its 1954 incarnation featuring a uniquely tapered leg.

However, in response to competition from cheaper imported goods in the 1990s, Levi's began aggressively outsourcing its clothing production and closed domestic factories. By 1985, according to Miles Johnson, design director of Levi's Vintage Clothing, selvage denim ceased to be standard in Levi's jeans. "When using cheaper alternatives, they could make four legs worth from one piece of fabric versus two. The fascination with [and reintroduction of] selvage didn't start until more recently." By 2003, the company had closed the last of its two remaining factories in the United States.

While Levi's still enjoys success as a jeans manufacturer and a favorable perception due to its heritage, any animosity on /fa/ towards the company's jeans stems from this outsourcing which signaled a marked decline in fabric and construction quality. This applies most directly to Levi's Mainline clothing and lower branches of production. Levi's Made and Crafted and Levi's Vintage Clothing operate in a higher price bracket and still offer clothing of considerable merit.

Levi's products are available worldwide and it's company divided into three geographic divisions: Levi Strauss Americas (LSA), based in the San Francisco headquarters; Levi Strauss Europe, Middle East and Africa (LSEMA), based in Brussels; and Asia Pacific Division (APD), based in Singapore. The company also owns the Dockers brand, which it launched in 1986.

==Branches of Production/Lines==

[[File:1954 501.jpg|thumb|300px|The 1954 501. A reproduction by Levis Vintage Clothing.]]
Levis produces clothing at different price points to accommodate different consumers. Made & Crafted, Vintage, and some of the higher end Mainline jeans are really the only "properly" good jeans Levi's produces.

'''[http://www.levistrausssignature.com/ Levi's Signature]''': Produced for discount retailers: Walmart, in the U.S. and Canada, and Kmart, Shopko, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Hamrick’s and Meijer in the U.S. all priced at under $25; straight line on pocket rather than the Arcuate.

'''[http://www.target.com/c/denizen-brand-shop/-/N-5n5qe dENiZEN]''': Exclusively for Target. Retails at $29.99 or less. Honestly worse than Signature. If you're going to get jeans at Target you're better off getting Mossimo.

'''Levi's Made for Outlet''': Carried at outlets and lower end retailers like Kohl's. Quality is generally poor, but noticeably better than Denizen or Signature.

'''Levi's Mainline''': "Normal" Levi's, carried at Levi's mainline stores and mid level retailers like Macy's. Denim, seaming, and dyes are okay, not good. What you'd expect at this price range.

'''[http://www.levismadeandcrafted.com/ Levi's Made and Crafted]''': Bridge line of sorts, carried at major mainline stores and certain major retailers like Neiman Marcus. Quality is good. See [http://levismadeandcrafted.com/shops.html where to shop]

'''[http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/ Levi's Vintage Clothing]''': High end reproduction of vintage garments and new garments inspired by vintage pieces. Also reproduces specific historical jeans. Very good quality, carried at only a few flagships (Union Square in SF, Beverly Hills, and Times Square) and high end department stores like Barney's, Saks, etc. See [http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/shops.html Where to Shop]. Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWWohIXOCo see their promotional video for Mr Porter.]

==Fit Styles==

====Levi's Mainline and Outlet====

'''Warning''': The pictures on Levi's main site are notorious for misrepresenting how the jeans actually fit. Generally recommended fits include the 511, 510, 514, and 501, and less commonly the 513 and 508. Avoid bootcuts and "relaxed" fits.

'''510 Skinny Fit''' - Mid rise (10"), 13.5” leg opening. Skinniest fit, slim through seat and thigh, all the way down to ankle. Only for those with slim legs and thighs.

'''511 Slim Fit''' - Low rise (9"), 14.5” leg opening. slim through thigh with a slightly tapered leg. The most commonly recommended cut of Levis.

'''513 Slim Straight''' - Mid rise (10.5"), 15" leg opening. Slim leg, slimmer than 514 with a higher rise.

'''508 Regular Taper''' (formerly 521) Mid rise (11.5"), 14"opening. Slim fit, tapered leg, more room in the seat than the 513. Recommended by /fit/ fags who have THIGHS BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD

'''514 Straight Fit''' - Mid Rise (10"), 17” leg opening. Close through the seat and thigh with straight leg.

'''501 Original'''; High Rise (11"), 17" leg opening Straight leg, slimmer through seat and thigh than the 505. Also available in unsanforized Shrink-to-Fit versions and high quality vintage replicas from Levi's Vintage Clothing. A good choice for men with larger thighs.

'''520 Extreme Taper''' ''They seem to have stopped making this fit.''

'''517 Boot Cut''' - High rise (11.5"), 18.25” leg opening. Slim fit, boot cut leg.

'''505 Regular Fit''' - High rise (11"), 16.5" opening. Relaxed seat and thigh, straight leg.

'''527 Slim Boot Cut '''- Mid rise (10"), 18.25” leg opening. Regular seat and thigh, bootcut leg.

'''550 Relaxed Fit''' - High rise (11"), 16.5” leg opening. Relaxed seat and thigh, slightly tapered leg.

'''559 Relaxed Straight''' - Mid Rise (10"), 18” leg opening. Relaxed seat and thigh.

'''560 Comfort Fit''' - High Rise (11"), 16” leg opening. Loose overall fit and loose seat and thigh. Tapered leg.

'''562 Loose Tapered '''- High Rise (11"), 16 1/2" leg opening. Relaxed through the seat and thigh, slightly tapered leg.

'''569 Loose Straight''' - High rise, 18.5” leg opening. Loose seat and thigh. Straight leg.

''The 510, 511, 514, 501, 505, 559, and 569 are mainline, online, and outlet. 550, 560, and 527 are outlet and online. 508, 513, and 517 are mainline/online only although a handful of the top selling outlets receive them.''

''Courtesy for some of this information goes to Levi's fag who posted on /fa/ a while ago:''
[[File:1351467817500.png|200px|thumb|left|]]

==== Levi's Made & Crafted====

'''Needle''': Skinny; narrow jean with a skinny fit, regular rise, skinny leg and a zip fly.

'''Tack''': Slim straight; a slim, zipper fly jean based on a classic Levi’s fit from the 1960s

'''Ruler''': Straight leg fit.

'''Tailor''': Tapered, high rise jean with a rounded top block. It tapers from the knee down to the ankle.

'''Shuttle''': Loose Tapered; high rise easy fitting jean that is comfortable through the hips but tapers from the inseam to the ankle for a clean, slim and fitted silhouette.

'''Cutter''': Relaxed; high rise jean that has a straight leg and is relaxed through the thigh.

====Links====
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Strauss_%26_Co. Wikipedia Article]

[http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/timeline.html#timeline_501 The Evolution of the 501]

[http://www.levistrauss.com/sites/default/files/librarydocument/2010/4/history_of_levis_501_jeans.pdf Company Timeline]

[http://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/18/world/made-usa-hard-labor-pacific-island-special-report-saipan-sweatshops-are-no.html Made in the U.S.A.? -- Hard Labor on a Pacific Island/A special report.; Saipan Sweatshops Are No American Dream]

[http://www.cio.com/article/print/31948 CIO article on Levi's creation of budget lines]

[http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2012/04/chats-with-kick-ass-menswear-guys-miles-johnson-of-levis-xx.html Interview with Miles Johnson] design director at Levi's Vintage Clothing and Levi's Made & Crafted

[http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0926-03.htm Levi's to Close Last U.S. Plants]

Handsewn shoes

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[[File:Tumblr_mcjmlsLFir1qat6doo1_1280.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A handsewn made by the American company Yuketen.]]
[[File:8001-06.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Rancourt & Co. tassel loafer which is also a handsewn.]]
'''Handsewn''' is a word used to denote a variety of moccasin shoes that are sewn by hand, and which are a typically American combination of European and Native American styles. Maine has a relatively large handsewn shoe industry.

Handsewn shoes are made of leather or suede (or, in the case of some really terrible designs, denim) and feature moccasin stitching.

A few r/goodyearwelt posters did some investigation to answer the question of "who makes what" in the US shoe scene. Their conclusion was that "the Maine handsewing industry in particular is a giant incestuous cesspool of contracts and collaborations and more." That thread can be found [http://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/1uw3qs/american_handsewns_who_makes_them_and_where/ here].

== Notable Manufacturers ==
Notable brands that offer handsewn shoes include:

*[[Rancourt & Co.]]
*[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
*[[Yuketen]]
*[[Quoddy]]
*[[New England Outerwear]]
*[[Russell Moccasin]]
*[[Eastland Made in Maine]]

Fabrixquare

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Below are quotes taken from /fa/ regarding Fabrixquare:

"The problem is that the look fabrixquare imitates is heavily dependent upon quality of materials and workmanship. This cannot be done on the cheap. Design is only one leg of the table." -- Poet

"the measurements they post of the garments really say it all" -- twerk it

"I bought a wide variety of fabrixquare stuff just to see if the internet was right, as some of their items look less suspect than yesstyle etc. My reviews of their shirts is that they are complete shit, very clingy/stretchy and tight on the arms and the materials feel very thin, I guess not terrible if you just need something as a layer but they feel cheap as hell. Their track pants are godawful. If you have any sort of leg definition or are a non-manlnet they will look dumb as hell. I don't know why people seem to recommend their sweats as "pretty good" or "budget ninja", they are terrible. $16 wasn't a lot to lose, but there's no way in hell I'm wearing them. Their sweats/terry cloth shorts seem ok to me, the elastic cuff is a bit weird but they look aight imo and summer is summer. They have a tall hoodie that is very basic, not super soft material but it's functional. I would rec the hoodie, I would maybe rec the shorts, I would NOT rec the shirts or pants." -- Anon

"You will get what you pay for. Cheap basics for layering, but some of the tees are beginning to separate at the seams. Avoid pants. srs. They use some sort of Korean magic that makes them look good, but in reality they're like straight cut (not phat stax like the pix) and fit shit." -- Anon

"The shirts are aight, but don't bother with the pants. Couple people posted fits with them and they looked like ass" -- Anon

"They're really made for a tiny Asian frame. If you have a tiny Asian frame, then good for you. The material, cuts, and stitching are all pretty bad though. Probably not significantly worse than what you're used to, but bad nonetheless. I've bought a couple things from them and I swore I never would again. With everything it's either the material or construction that just ruins it. They still look alright and seem to hold up well enough, but looking at them up close or feeling them is just disappointing. Still so tempted to buy the Prada creeper knockoffs. I love the design, but I can't afford the originals. Too bad the knockoffs just look like shit compared to the real deal, even in the product pictures." -- Anon

"I bought a pair of pants and a shirt off Fabrixquare a few months ago. They took nearly two months to ship my order to the US. The clothes seem to be made well enough considering what I paid for them, but I'm a 6'5" and despite ordering the biggest sizes they had, the pants are floods if I wear any shoes besides combat boots and the short is a little tight around the armpits. I'd probably buy from them again if they had a piece I really liked, but keep in mind you're getting what you pay for. If it's a $30 piece that would cost upwards of $100 from a legit designer, it's not going to be comparable to the real deal and will probably have a shorter lifespan if you don't take care of it." -- Anon

Eastland Boot Company

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[[File:ebc.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Typical Eastland Boot Company product.]]
Eastland Boot Company makes [[Why You Should Never Buy Cheap Shoes|low-quality handsewn-style shoes]]. Their products are [[made in China]].

== Eastland Made in Maine ==
[[File:berwick_usa.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Eastland Made in Maine X Mark McNairy Berwick USA boot.]]
Eastland Made in Maine is the heritage line of Eastland shoes which is actually made by [[Rancourt & Co.]] in the United States. Eastland Made in Maine is more expensive and much higher quality than typical Eastland shoes. Eastland Made in Maine can be found across a large variety of stockists and frequently appears on [[Gilt]].

Eastland Made in Maine has done collaboration boots with [[Mark McNairy]].

== External Links ==
* [http://www.eastlandshoe.com/ Official Website]

Denim 101

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===Selvedge and Raw===
[[File:Selvedge2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[http://toddshelton.com/blog/jeans/selvage-denim Inseam on selvedge and nonselvedge jeans from Todd Shelton.]]]
[[File:Selvedge1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|[http://toddshelton.com/blog/jeans/selvage-denim Selvedge and non selvedge denim.]]]
[[File:Selvedge3.jpg|thumb|300px|right|]]
[[File:Selvedge4.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Natural fading on a pair of Iron Hearts.]]
The two are often confused or conflated for one another, but "raw" and "selvedge" are two fundamentally different properties of denim (and, more broadly, of fabric). "Selvedge" refers to the ''type of fabric'' that the jeans are made with, whereas "raw" denotes the ''unwashed state'' of the jeans (that is, the jeans haven't been washed after the color treatment process during production). The telltale sign of jeans made with selvedge denim is the so-called "selvedge line" or white taping that runs down the outseam on the inside of a pair of jeans (see pic on right). Raw jeans, on the other hand, can be identified by their uniform, dark indigo color and the stiffness of their fabric.

Raw jeans don't have to be selvedge and selvedge jeans don't have to be raw. Furthermore, neither of these qualities necessarily denotes the quality of the denim. What, then, is the connection between the two and why are they important?

First, let's talk a little more about what selvedge means.

Selvage denim (or Selvedge, Self-edge) is a type of denim made on an old style shuttle loom which creates the unique edge that is typically used on the outseam of jeans. The result is a clean edge where the denim fabric is stitched together that can't be frayed like non-selvage jeans.

The shuttle looms which make selvage denim are smaller and produce a fabric which is narrower than modern, wide projectile looms. Furthermore, the process tends to produce a tighter weave, requiring more material to produce an equivalent yardage. While this makes for a more appealing fabric, it costs more to produce, which is why many denim manufacturers switched to wider projectile looms in the mid to late 1900s.

Nowadays, most jeans are made using fabric produced on wide projectile looms. These looms produce more fabric more quickly and use less cotton per square yard. The fabric doesn't "complete" the way that selvedge fabric does, and thus the outseam needs to be sewn to prevent fraying.

The renewed popularity or raw, selvege denim stemmed from a heritage movement that sought to make jeans with the tools and with the same level of quality that denim lovers expected for decades before modern manufacturing caused a shift to cheap, foreign made denim. As a result, selvedge and raw became standards for high end denim and companies trying to create an authentic product that respected the history of the garment.

Companies have tried to cash in on this trend by producing inexpensive versions of raw or selvedge jeans (most notably Converse and Uniqlo) with mixed results. While being raw and selvedge imparts unique properties to a pair of jeans, the heritage movement has always been about quality, something cheap alternatives simply don't supply.

Likewise, a washed, nonselvedge pair of jeans can be just as good and just as well made as any pair of selvedge or raw jeans. "Selvedge" and "raw" are properties that have become correlated with quality denim, but aren't necessary to it.

====Why Buy Raw?====
Simple. Buy an unwashed pair of denim and as you wear them more and more you watch the denim progress. Usually with denim like 7 for All Mankind and Rock and Republic, the denim goes through series of washing process to give it a worn look. Raw denim is unwashed before being sold. With wear, the denim loosens and fades which will form to your body. With every wear, creases will form and eventually indigo rubs off. The color will fade creating patterns. This is typical in higher stress areas such as whiskers (upper thigh creases), honeycombs (behind the knee creases), and down the thigh to the knee. You are creating what is seen on a typical wash on many designer jeans (since many washes try to mimic a natural fade).

====Sizing====
There's a lot of confusion about sizing for raw denim. You might have heard to size up, size down, and/or to buy tts. In general you're going to be sizing down. The exception to this is unsanforized denim (scroll down for more information on sanforized jeans). Unless otherwise specified, jeans will be made with sanforized denim. The question, then, is how much to size down?

The first step in selecting a waist size is to actually (and this will help with buying any other pants) measure your waist. Just get a bit of string and wrap it around your waist where you expect the waist of the jeans to rest. Don't pull it tight, though. Lay out the string and measure the length that corresponds to your waist. Don't be surprised if the measurement is 2-4 inches more than what you normally wear. In the US, a 3" vanity size "buffer" isn't unusual.

It's important to know your actual waist size because the size listed on the tag could be off by anywhere between a half inch to several inches. Most serious jean retailers will list the tag size as well as the actual measured waist of a pair of jeans. Take, for example, these [http://www.selfedge.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82&products_id=437 3sixteens]. A 30" waist is actually 31 inches, which is a mild deviation, especially compared to a company like APC, which is known for vanity sizing. Selfedge also notes how long it'll take for the waist to stretch and about how much it will stretch, which is a nice addition.

So, now that you know your waist size, you can narrow in on the size you want. Some people like to buy true to size--whatever is closest to their actual measurements--while others like to size down (usually between 1-3 sizes) to take into account how much the jeans are liable to stretch over time. How much you size down depends on the particular jean (some brands tend to stretch more than others) and how you'd like the jean to end up fitting (skinny, slim, or otherwise). There's no standard measure so you have to do your own research.

====Sanforization====
Sanforization is a process of shrinking and fixing a woven cloth in both length and width before being made into a garment and has no effect on the color or quality of the finished product. When denim is sanforized it's "preshrunk".

Sanforized raw jeans will still shrink in warm water (particularly after being stretched through wear), but far less so than unsanforized denim. '''Most denim nowadays is sanforized''' so when you finally wash your jeans they shouldn’t shrink that much. Some Japanese denim manufactures like Flat Head and Iron Heart, however, specialize in unsanforized jeans, and Levi's 501 STF (Shrink-to-Fit™) jeans are unsanforized as well. '''Unsanforized denim should generally be soaked before wearing''', that way you won't have uneven fades when you eventually wash them, and so you don't look like an idiot wearing oversized jeans.

Unsanforized jeans (unlike their sanforized raw counterparts) are often purchased true to size in the waist or larger to account for this shrinkage. It's a personal choice, but I've found tts to work fine for both sanforized and unsanforized jeans.

The [http://thighsbiggerthanyourhead.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-to-shrink-to-fit-stf-your-levis.html basic method] for shrinking unsanforized jeans is to submerge in hot water inside out for an hour or two and then hang dry. Some methods say to wear the jeans in the tub (not inside out in this case) to allow them to mold to your body, and yet others say to wear the jeans as they dry to encourage them to conform to your body.

====Indigo Staining====

Under certain conditions, raw jeans can transfer indigo dye onto other clothes and upholstery. Different jeans will bleed to different extents but generally speaking, rough or repeated physical contact with light colored items, or contact with wet or damp light colored items will encourage color transfer. Be careful wearing whites and light colored shoes (canvas and even suede) with raw jeans. Cuffing can reduce the chance of color bleeding onto your shoes, though. I've even heard of people taping the inside of their pants to prevent staining, but this is a pretty extreme measure. Wet items will pick up indigo very easily, however. I once rinsed a white shirt to remove a stain only to have it stained blue where it came in contact with my jeans. Needless to say, wear something else if there's rain in the forecast.

Altogether, staining isn't a tremendous concern, but is something to be aware of. If it does concern you that much, consider soaking your raw jeans before wearing them. An initial soak will remove some of the excess dye and starch left over from the production process and shouldn't affect fading much later on.

If you do stain your clothing with indigo, try using saddle soap or Fels-Naptha (which I've personally had success with) to wash it out. And, as with any stain, work quickly if possible, and don't allow the stain to dry and set in.

====Washing & Soaking====

The rule of thumb (if you're looking for pronounced or high contrast fading) is to wait at least 6 months to wash raw jeans. This is just a guideline, though. If you sit around in your raws all day posting on /fa/, it'll take longer to get fades than someone who's moving about a lot. Your best option is pay attention to how the jeans are fading by themselves. With wear you'll notice highlights around creases or stress points. When you start to see noticeable fading along the whiskers (creases around the crotch) and honeycombs (creases behind the knee), it might be time to wash your jeans.

The basic method of washing them is rather simple: fill a tub with room temperature water, add in a color safe detergent like Woolite Black, turn the jeans inside out, lay them flat in the tub, gently submerge for 1-2 hours, rinse with cold water, and then hang dry.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lduOjXxjQeU] [http://www.rawrdenim.com/2012/09/the-samurai-jeans-co-guide-to-washing-raw-jeans/] [http://www.norsestore.com/blog/106-norse-projects-raw-denim-washing-guide] [http://www.raleighworkshop.com/index.php?/contact/contact/]

If you don't care about fades or dye loss, you should still line dry and wash with care. Dryers can cause unfavorable shrinkage and change the look of the fabric.

If your jeans start to stink from excessive wear, Febreeze and an extended line dry can help. One thing that doesn't work: the infamous freezer method. Freezing your jeans might seem to get rid of the smell temporarily, but it'll be back (and pretty quickly).

====Hemming====

Raw denim usually comes with very long inseams. If they're longer than you want, you can simply have them hemmed (this will cost anywhere between $5-25 depending on the tailor and the type of hem). Remember that even if your jeans are sanforized you might still see some shrinkage when you wash (in some cases up to 2" in length). Some people recommend waiting until after the first wash to hem their jeans, but honestly you can just have them hemmed and leave yourself a little wiggle room (say, take the seam down to a 32" if what you really want is a 30"). Washing in cold water and line drying will further reduce the chances of unwanted shrinkage.

Some people like the extra inseam, though, to cuff or create mad stacks. Ultimately it's personal preference.

==A List of Recommended Brands==

====Under $100====

*H&M*
*GAP*
*Uniqlo*
*Levis*
*Cheap Monday*
*Unbranded $78+, Made in Macau of Japanese denim
*J.Crew* $96+
*Bluer $98+ check out their Home Try-On option, Made in the USA
*Gustin $99, Made in SF, USA of Japanese denim

(*Generally not raw or selvedge)
====$100-200====

*Williamsburg Garment Company $105+, Made in the USA and imported styles, Japanese denim
*April 77 $130+
*United Dry Stock Goods $135+ Made in USA of Japanese denim
*Naked and Famous $135+ ; Made in Canada, Japanese denim (Gilt often sells them for $89)
*Left Field NYC $175+ ; Made in the USA, Cone Mills denim
*Nudie $179+ made in Italy, denim from Italy, Japan, and Turkey
*APC $185+ Made in Macau, Japanese denim
*BLK DNM $190+

====$200-300====

*Edwin $200+ Made in Japan, Japanese denim
*ACNE $200+ Made in Turkey, Italy, Albania
*Rogue Territory $210+; Made in the USA; Nihon Menpu Mills denim, Cone Mills denim
*3sixteen $215+ made in USA, Kuroki Mills denim, Japanese Denim
*Tellason $220+ made in USA, Cone Mills denim
*Levi's Vintage Clothing $250+ (for 501xx) Cone Mills denim, Made in USA
*Pure Blue Japan $275 Made in Japan, Japanese denim

====$300&UP====

*Momotaro $315+ Made in Japan, Japanese denim
*Roy $335+ Made in USA, Cone Mills denim
*Samurai $345+ Japanese denim, Made in Japan
*Iron Heart $360+ Made in Japan, Japanese denim
*Flat Head $335 Made in Japan, Japanese denim
*Dior $390+
*Saint Laurent $400+

==Resources and Retailers:==

'''Info'''

[http://toddshelton.com/blog/jeans/selvage-denim What is Selvedge Denim?] a visual run down of selvedge and how it differs from non selvedge.

[http://www.rawrdenim.com/ Rawr Denim], a great resource. Check out their "fade friday."

[http://www.rawrdenim.com/2011/09/the-essential-raw-denim-breakdown-our-100th-article/ Rawr Denim 101]

[http://www.rawrdenim.com/2012/08/raw-denim-myths-the-truth-about-selvedge-denim/ Raw Denim Myths]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvymUM8a-NU Selvedge Myth Busting]. Take this info with a grain of salt.

[http://chanarchive.org/4chan/fa/5002/denim-guide Archived Denim Guide]

[http://www.denimology.com/ Denimology]

[http://scout.rawrdenim.com/ Scout] Rawr Denim's "Scout" service. Useful for finding specific kinds of denim and exact measurements.

'''Shops'''

[http://blueingreensoho.com/ Blue in Green]

[http://blueowl.us/ BlueOwl]

[http://www.selfedge.com/ Selfedge]

[http://tateandyoko.com/ Tate + Yoko ] (Canada)

[http://www.superdenim.co.uk/ Superdenim] (UK)

Boots

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Boots are often less versatile than sneakers, but are just as vital to a wardrobe. Two pairs, one black & one brown, is a good start. Beeswax [[Clarks]] Desert Boots, while overplayed, can be a great casual boot. Decent brands include: Wolverine, [[Red Wing]], and Doc Martens. Some of these brands, particularly Doc Martens, have seen reduced quality in recent years as they have moved production to China and Thailand as an attempt to cut costs. The company Solovair is a great alternative to Doc Martens because it uses the same equipment, employees and leather that Doc Martens used before outsourcing their jobs. They look identical and fit similarly.

ADD MORE STUFF ABOUT BOOTS

==STYLES==

===Work Boot===
Work boots are the descendants or direct copies of the 20th century models. Any actual work boots that blue collars use today are not considered fashionable. But if you work in hospitality you might want a pair, you can stand in them all day comfortably and they'll protect your feet from anything dangerous.

'''Most popular
'''
* Timberland (6in Basic)
* Red Wing Heritage (Iron Ranger, Beckman)
* Viberg (lots of custom models)
* Caterpillar (Orson)
* Chippewa
* Japanese ones (Real McCoy, etc.)
* Oak Street Bootmakers (Trench boot, the Hunt boots kinda-ish)

A couple of words about Redwing Heritage line. They cost about 250-350 $ and you get very durable boots for that price. Iron Ranger and Beckman both use last №8, so they're quite long, you can size down if you have narrow-medium feet. But if you have a wide feet, say 3E, so don't buy them, the construction of boot won't let you happily walk on this planet anymore. Iron Ranger don't favor the people with high arches, so keep that in mind. Also they don't have any heel support whatsoever, shaft of the boot goes straight from the outsole, it can make your heel slip. A cork sole do not absorb shock that well so it's hard on your joints and very slippery on ice and snow. Overall, those are boots that can take a beating, just apply some dubbin or sno-seal on them and they will serve you for a long time, ugly and heavy. But for that money you better buy some Visvim Patrician, heh.

===Hiking Boot===
These are not modern hiking boots by Mammut or whatever. These look more like old hiking boots which is to say, no synthetics other than the sole.

* Viberg 66
* Danner Mountain Light

===Chukka===
Go back to r/mfa. Ok if you insist, these will go with fucking ANYTHING, they are like the GATs of boots.

* Clarks Desert Boots
* Pretty much every other brand listed here makes a pair so check them I guess.

===Chelsea===

===Dress===
This is a big category, and risks looking dad-core, but it can kinda be done.

* Alden
* Allen Edmonds
* Carmina
* Crockett and Jones

==Boot features==
The sole is probably the most important part of a boot. Materials are:

Leather: dress and fashion boots; good all-around but terrible in rain/snow/ice. Lightest weight.
Crepe: same pros/cons as leather, but more casual, arguably more comfortable.
Cork: like rubber; hard-wearing and decent traction, but rarely lugged.
Rubber/Vibram: most work boots, many fashion boots. Probably the standard material. Heaviest.

And forms include:

Flat: leather, crepe, and many cork-soled boots have flat soles. Traction depends on material.
Wedge/marshmallow: good insulation, decent traction. Polarizing look--personally I like them a lot.
Lugged/commando: best for harsh weather. Don't go overboard on lug size; a little goes a long way.
Dainite: a type of lugged sole often found on dress boots.

Lacing: almost all boots are open-vamp, Derby-style, but a few (particularly dress boots) are closed-vamp Oxford-style. Some are no-vamp, eg. Chelsea- or Cowboy-style.

Height: the lowest boots are probably Chukkas, but most have a 4-6" shaft height and are called ankle- or mid-height. Some are 8" or more and you should probably avoid them.

Toe box: Plain-toe or cap-toe boots are the most versatile. Wingtip-toe boots are somewhat dressy, and moc-toe boots are much more casual.

Stores In The United Kingdom

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== Store Tiers ==

'''Shit-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier. Tumblr-core usually fits around here.

'''Medium-tier:''' Some entry level designer pieces, and at this point the clothes are very "nice". Quality menswear/streetwear often fits in this category. Fit and build quality are high.

'''High-tier:''' High fashion, designer pieces. Top tier menswear as well as some light gothninja pieces can be found here.

'''Artisanal-tier:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (example: a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisianal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisianal'.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
|-
! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
|-
| American Apparel || {{Mall-Tier}} || Has basic t-shirts in a variety of cuts. Tees fit well even for slimmer people. || http://www.americanapparel.net/
|-
| All Saints || {{Medium}} || Decent construction but sub-par materials for the price, they often try to sneak cheap fabrics into the mix. Good for edgier clothing on a budget, but advised to buy only on sale, avoid their jackets unless at a steep discount - the jeans and t-shirts are arguably their best products. || http://www.allsaints.co.uk/
|-
| ASOS || {{Mall-Tier}} || Online. For the home brand quality can be variable, although as the price entails it usually isn't the best. The site also offers items from higher-tier brands. Frequent sales. || http://www.asos.co.uk/
|-
| Atoo || {{Medium}} || Online, Birmingham, good sales, average selection, mostly heritage. || http://www.atoo.co.uk/
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| Albam || {{Medium}} || Online, London. Pretty minimal stuff, is slightly heritage-influenced. || http://www.albamclothing.com/
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| Ben Sherman || {{Low}} || Menswear. Nothing special, excellent for good quality basics. || http://www.bensherman.com/
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| The Bureau || {{High}} || Online, Belfast. Stocks a wide range of designer brands, including some that are fairly difficult to acquire in the UK, including visvim, Ten C, and Needles. || https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/
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| Cos || {{Low}} || Online, London. Owned by H&M, but better materials and a more mature aesthetic. More designer influence - best for its particular minimal, Jil Sander-influenced look in its price range. || http://www.cosstores.com/
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| Dogfish || {{Medium}} || Online, Cambridge, Norwich (also incorporates Sevenwolves in Cambridge and Norwich). || http://www.dogfishmen.co.uk/
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| End Clothing || {{Medium}} || Online, Newcastle. Wide range of brands stocked, including some Japanese streetwear brands - WTAPS, Neighborhood. Good sales, also has a horrific "Monday Blues" competition on facebook, post an outfit, win a £50 voucher. Everyone in it always looks terrible though. || http://www.endclothing.co.uk/
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| Esprit || {{Medium}} || Basically a more interesting version of The Gap for the UK and Europe. Decent quality but a little overpriced, fortunately they have frequent sales. Nicely fitting shirts and chinos, plus good basics for women, but some designs are ugly/branded. Approach with some discretion. The field jackets are particularly nice when they have them. || http://www.esprit.co.uk/
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| Farfetch || {{High}} || Online, sourced from boutiques around the globe. || http://www.farfetch.com/
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| Flatspot || {{Low}} || Streetwear. Seasonal sales are good. || http://www.flatspot.com/
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| FUSShop || {{High}} || Online. Streetwear - Norse Projects, Carhartt WIP, Edwin, New Balance etc || http://fusshop.co.uk/
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| Goodhood Store || {{Medium}} || Online, London. Recently opened a homeware store too, has a cool range of brands. || http://goodhoodstore.com/
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| H & M || {{Mall-Tier}} || Its not the worst for the price. Some stuff looks good. || http://www.hm.com/gb/
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| The Great Divide || {{Medium}} || Online. Fairly small range, but has good sales and frequent discount codes. || http://thegreat-divide.com/
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| Hackett || {{Medium}} || Menswear. Good quality and plenty of variety. Large selection of shirts. || http://www.hackett.com/
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| Harrods || {{High}} || Very renowned retailer. Mostly high end clothing. || http://www.harrods.com/
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| Kafka || {{Medium}} || Online, Aberdeen. Similar range of brands as End Clothing, but more focus on heritage type clothing rather than streetwear. || http://www.kafka.co.uk/
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| Liberty || {{High}} || Large selection of high and middle range brands. From MMM to A.P.C to Alexander McQueen. Highly recommend going to the actual store in London, very helpful staff. || http://www.liberty.co.uk/
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| Mr. Porter || {{High}} || The male version of Net-a-Porter. Designer clothing from Givenchy, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Loro Piana, etc. || http://mrporter.com/
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| Mandon || {{Medium}} || Contains a number of relatively small menswear brands. Good if you can catch a sale. || http://www.themandonstore.com/
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| Massimo Dutti || {{Low}} || Very good for putting together simple traditional menswear on a budget. || http://www.massimodutti.com/
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| Next || {{Mall-Tier}} || For cheap clothes the construction is decent. Occasionally have nice items but do not spend too much here. While some times they make alright looking trendy clothes they aren't the most 'hip' brand. Chinos/Jeans fit like shit. || http://www.next.co.uk/
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| Oi Polloi || {{Medium}} || Online, Manchester. Originally focused on the 'casuals', has now developed and become one of the premier menswear stores in the North. || http://www.oipolloi.com/
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| Oki-Ni || {{High}} || Online, High-Med menswear. Good sales. Has own collabs with designers such as Damir Doma, Addidas || http://www.oki-ni.com
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| Pull and Bear || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to H&M, good for copping basics. || http://www.pullandbear.com/
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| Ralph Lauren || {{Low}} || Overpriced for the quality, has some decent pieces but are often ruined by rampant branding. || http://www.ralphlauren.com/
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| Reiss || {{Medium}} || Mostly menswear. Quite similar to Ted Baker. || http://www.reiss.com/
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| River Island || {{Mall-Tier}} || Extremely similar to TOPMAN; but with slightly better durability. Very good for basic tees. || http://riverisland.co.uk
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| Selfridges || {{High}} || Very similar to Harrods. Mostly stocks high end pieces but also sells mid range items as well. || http://www.selfridges.com/
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| Serge DeNimes || {{Medium}} || Typical streetwear/tumblrcore store. Pretty cool designs. Owner is Oliver Proudlock from UK show Made In Chelsea. || http://sergedenimes.com/
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| Stuarts London || {{Medium}} || Mostly stock medium tier but also sell low tier. Huge number of brands ranging from Armani Jeans and Barbour to New Balance and Red Wing. || http://www.stuartslondon.com/
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| Ted Baker || {{Medium}} || Menswear and womenswear. Mostly known for large variety of high quality shirts and dresses. The polos are nice but the quality may be dubious at times. || http://www.tedbaker.com/
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| Topman || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to ASOS it tends to be hit and miss, however they do have a good returns policy and if you avoid the typical 'lad' items (usually t-shirts with pop culture references) it should be decent. Their Stretch skinny jeans and chinos stretch out quite a bit. Suits and blazers are great looking especially considering the price || http://www.topman.co.uk/
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| Uniqlo || {{Low}} || Online, London, possibly other cities too? Great for the price, but don't buy your whole wardrobe here or you'll look boring as fuck. Has detailed measurements for all it items online. || http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/
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| Urban Outfitters || {{Low}} || Decent clothes, a little more on the expensive side of fast fashion. Use discretion - some pieces are wildly overpriced for the quality. || http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/
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| Zara || {{Mall-Tier}} || Notorious fast-fashion retailer. Jumps aboard every trend's bandwagon and mass produces their own knock-off versions. Poor quality clothing for cheap. Generally very slim-fitting. Not awful if used sparingly. || http://www.zara.com/
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| Yoox || {{Medium}} || Sales website. Stocks huge amount brands at large discounts. Usually items from old collections or unsold stock. If you have the time to trawl through the pages, sweet bargains can be found. || http://yoox.com/
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| Primark || {{Shit}} || Everything is made of sub-par materials by highly-controversial sweatshops abroad. Pretty much everybody shops here. Whatever they sell will be in fashion but will fall apart within two weeks. Only buy from here if you're going to a festival or something. || http://www.primark.com

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