Reasonably Large Octopus
Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Reasonably Large Octopus on 10/1/2023 in #fashion-discussion
Wardrobe size. Is that too little or too much?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Reasonably Large Octopus on 10/1/2023 in #brands
Brunello Cucinelli
Let's discuss the currently hyped "quiet luxury" brand.
Pros:
1. They offer some of the finest materials available; their Double Cashmere is exceptional.
2. Their designs are more unique compared to direct competitors like Loro Piana and Svevo.
3. I must highlight their winter clothing and sneakers, which are likely among the best in the world for their style.
4. They have numerous capsule collections. In fact, the entire brand feels like one cohesive capsule. This allows for the creation of numerous outfits using BC pieces, ensuring a fresh look each time.
Cons:
1. While their cotton is incredibly comfortable to touch and wear, it doesn’t tend to last very long.
2. Everything comes with a hefty price tag.
3. Not necessarily a direct negative, but due to the types of materials and often light color patterns, items can become dirty quickly and frequently need high-quality dry cleaning.
4. Some may find their collection monotonous, and basic items like plain t-shirts might not stand out compared to those from premium brands.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Reasonably Large Octopus on 9/28/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Flashy leather jackets
Hey guys, I am looking for some brand or even tailor that makes cool, flashy leather goods. Think of somewhere inbetween Plein and Affliction, may be some more complex designs of Aeronautica Militare or Tom Ford.
The brand should be luxury or at least top tier premium.
I plan to mix those jackets with the likes of Plein and Dolce & Gabbana. What I have seen in local boutiques is closer to grunge style or overly biker-ish.
#leather #jacket
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Reasonably Large Octopus on 9/28/2023 in #brands
Philipp Plein
PP became one of my favourite casual go-to brands recently, so I decided to ask what you think of it.
To me, the pros are:
- Stunning designs which really stand out from a distance as well, not only up close;
- Great quality leather goods and accessories (especially zippers), and very nice shoes.
- Many styles are in "the spirit of time".
Cons:
- Overly expensive, new releases are often way more costly than what LV, Zilli, Kiton and other top brands make.
- Mediocre quality for T-shirts, and rhinestones tend to fall off even if dry cleaned/washed correctly.
- PP designs needs balancing elements from other brands, much like Gucci does. There is no really such thing as a PP capsule in most cases.
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