Graphic Tees - Topic of the day 7/13/24
What do you think of graphic tees? Where do you get yours? How do you style them? What makes a good or bad graphic? What are your personal favorites?
A Cowboy Without a Cowboy Hat? - Topic of the day 7/12/24
Can you be a cowboy without wearing a cowboy hat? Or dress in ivy without a navy blazer? Or dress in streetwear without sneakers? How can you convey a particular aesthetic without the "traditional" items associated with it?
MFAD Universe - Topic of the day 7/11/24
What kind of shared brands, media, memes and niche references does this community have?
Anti Inspo - Topic of the day 7/10/24
Let's take a break from posting great inspo for a sec. What is the worst fit you've ever seen? What makes it so bad? Is there a way to improve it? If you post anyone here I will ban you.
The Capsule Wardrobe - Topic of the day 7/9/24
It seems lately everyone has a capsule wardrobe how-to but: what even is a capsule wardrobe? What benefits or drawbacks exist with organizing your clothes in this way? Is there an "ideal" capsule wardrobe to you, and if so, what specific number of items or types of items are part of it? Or is this mostly hype?
The Art of the Deal - Topic of the day 7/8/24
How do you approach negotiations on ebay/grailed/depop? Are you a 'buy it now' guy or will you bully a seller into accepting your lowball. What negotiation tips and tricks do you have for those of us who have never done this before?
Versatility - Topic of the day 7/7/24
How do you evaluate whether or not a garment will be versatile? How much value do you place on versatility? What is the least versatile piece you own?
Brand Spotlight: Lemaire - Topic of the day 7/6/24
Helmed by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, the LEMAIRE brand offers a timeless Parisian style that is cosmopolitan, sophisticated and rich in influences.
Highlighting Highlights (June 2024) - Topic of the day 7/5/24
We've highlighted https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1258452265535017035 but how do you feel about #waywt-highlights - positive, negative, it's complicated? Is it worth keeping around? Is there anything that can be improved about it?
Top of WAYWT: June 2024 - Topic of the day 7/4/24
Here it is wow the best fits of June. Let's talk about them. Let's talk about who was slept on. Let's talk about what the meta is for Summer 24.
Brand Spotlight: Nepenthes - Topic of the day 7/3/24
"Nepenthes was conceived in 1988 on the grounds of sourcing something that wasn’t readily available in Japan. Founded by Keizo Shimizu, the brand started out in a small space in a lesser known area in Tokyo. By the time the physical store was opened Daiki Suzuki had joined the company. What started out with a devout focus on made in USA products turned into a re-thought way of collaborating with lesser known brands and expanded into creating their own brands."
Brand Spotlight: Nanamica - Topic of the day 7/2/24
"Taking “UTILITY” and “SPORTS” as key words, nanamica mixes fashion and functionality at a high level to offer “standard wear for the current age” with neutral design that transcends the boundaries of genre, age, or gender. Keeping distance from passing trends, we make high quality items that can remain a part of people’s lives for a long time. The brand name means “house of the seven seas,” and the relaxing image of the ocean is something that we always cherish."
Cultural Capital - Topic of the day 7/1/24
In sociology, cultural capital is the accumulation of knowledge, behaviors, and skills that a person can tap into to demonstrate one's cultural competence and social status. How does fashion exemplify this?
Item Spotlight: Swimwear - Topic of the day 6/30/24
Whether in your backyard, an amusement park or in the great outdoors for many swimming is on the docket. What are you currently wearing into (or alongside) the water? What features do you like in your swimwear? Do you wear swimwear in any other contexts? And are Patagonia Baggies really the "do everything short"?
Brand Spotlight: Universal Works - Topic of the day 6/29/24
"Universal Works was inspired by David’s formative years growing up in a provincial Midlands' town in the seventies, part of a working-class family that loved to dress well, seeing his Dad and Uncles in their workwear and also when dressing for the weekend. "
Brand Spotlight: Paraboot - Topic of the day 6/27/24
"Rugged and stylish, Paraboots were born when the company’s founder discovered boots and latex during a trip to America and decided to combine the best elements of each upon his return to France. Over 100 years later, Paraboots are still handmade in France using old school constructions and rubber soles, a true rarity in the footwear business. Over 150 manual operations are required to bring each new pair into the world. That’s a lot of love for one pair of boots. "
Earned Valor - Topic of the day 6/26/24
Do you have any clothes that you actually wear as they were intended to be worn? Fishing in a fishing vest, flying in a flight suit, a third thing.
Paris Mens Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 - Topic of the day 6/25/24
What designers had your favorite shows or favorite looks? What motifs or trends do you see coming from these shows? Is there anything you're inspired to adapt in your own fits?
Ongoing Inspiration Album: Streetwear - Topic of the day 6/24/24
We want to bring back curated inspiration albums and we want you to help, please post your favorite streetwear inspiration whether new or old. We will collect all the images from these threads into style specific or even item specific albums on the substack! These topics will reoccur every few months so don’t forget to save inspo for us in between. Thank you!
