Yay or Nay? (November 2003 - June 2009) - Page 201

purechris · 16-10-2005

I can't decide. I like them, but don't wear brown often.........

Estella* · 16-10-2005

i'd yay

travis_nw8 · 16-10-2005

^yay on the shoes (btw they look familiar- what make are they?)

baklanyc · 16-10-2005

Purechris, I'd pass. The last is weirdly wide. You might consider the Margiela slip ons that are done in a similar round toe but with just the distressed tan color - much more versatile (you could wear them more with black and denim without skewing brown), and maybe longer lasting than the brogue details, which are so on trend now they're definitely on their last legs.

purechris · 16-10-2005

thanks Bakla......where can I find the Margiela ones?.........I'm needing the round toe....I wore a pointy D&G shoe the other day and it just looked wrong

travis--they're Dries van Noten

maraschin0 · 16-10-2005

purechris: I don't like them either,, =( So i'd say nay

baklanyc · 16-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by purechris

thanks Bakla......where can I find the Margiela ones?.........I'm needing the round toe....I wore a pointy D&G shoe the other day and it just looked wrong

travis--they're Dries van Noten

Jeffrey has them, but they're pricey - $745. And yes, pointy toes have been wearing out their welcome with me for about a year now - if you have them, wear them out but don't buy any new ones. Even the gold, pressed-snake Helmuts I bought I only bought because they were the only metallics for men of that sort at the time, but I didn't care for the beak toes. Longer lasts like those of N.D.C. are better in that they're still a longer silhouette but with a more rounded toe, which is definitely where men's shoes are going. Women's shoes are already there, and just about ready to supplant the points entirely in a few seasons, IMHO.

If you go to Barneys, they have N.D.C. in the Coop now, as well as another brand I'm getting into, Jean Michel Cazabat (whose metallic python brogues I ordered because they're a rounder last!). N.D.C.'s own lasts are getting rounder for Fall as well.

faust · 16-10-2005

Chris, Nay, for two reasons - aesthetical and practical.

1) They look USED. Now, I don't mind when you beat up a pair of shoes on your own, OR if they look like they have been beat up on purpose, sort of like CDiem ones. These just look like they came out of a dumpster, even though I know they are not (btw, knowing Margiela, I wouldn't be surprised if his version did come out of a dumpster, supplemented with a page-long postmodern ironic explanation as to why you should fork out $750 for them).

2) Look at the sole - it looks like it provides no support whatsoever. Considering that you walk half an hour to work and back and spend most of your day on your feet, these will kill you.

Caffeine · 16-10-2005

I had a great shopping trip in NYC and I've got the following pictures. What do you think?

The order is: Yohji Yamamoto coat worn in trench style. Is it too overwhelming?
Yohji Yamamoto coat (the same coat) worn in the way shown on runway. That piece was in a different store and it felt a lot bigger than the first one. It's bizarre...
Balenciaga military style coat. That one was one size bigger, I believe. Do I look like a Yohji person or a Balenciaga person???
Junya short jacket. It felt so different wearing it because the weight/gravity was special.

What do you guys think? as far as I know, that Balenciaga coat is not available anywhere in my size (36). People really buy expensive pieces at full price nowadays

mb117 · 16-10-2005

^ GREAT CHOICES!!!

I like the Yohji how it is worn in the second pic.
The balenciaga is FANTASTIC...my favorite...
The Junya is great as well...

My favorite is balenciaga...

...and I love the Marc by Marc skirt

purexelegance · 16-10-2005

i absolutely adore the last 2 pics...

you should get it. it's the junya right?

haoshcn · 16-10-2005

The Junya jacket looks the best on you. If I were you, I would definitely get it. It also goes well with your hairstyle.

The Balenciaga looks OK, but to be honest, I really can't tell it's a Balenciaga just by looking at the pictures.

I don't like the Yohji one, it does overwhelm you, particularly when you expose the back side design. I think you need to be taller to carry it well. And you hairstyle doesn't go well with it either.

EdK · 16-10-2005

I saw her in both the Balenciaga and Yohji and I really couldn't decide. Her physique goes well with the Balenciaga style coats. But the Yohji one is so uber cool. She would be perfect in a 36 for the Balenciaga but its strage that the buyers only bought a size 38 for all the stores. =/

meowmix · 16-10-2005

love it all! but to narrow it down... love the yohji and junya on you... the balenciaga looks too severe. the shapes of the yohji and junya suit you and your style... and you can play with it, mix and match more...

EdK · 16-10-2005

I agree that the Balenciaga would be hard to play around with, cuz its covering up everything and youll look the same everyday. But dang that yohji coat is sweet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by meowmix

love it all! but to narrow it down... love the yohji and junya on you... the balenciaga looks too severe. the shapes of the yohji and junya suit you and your style... and you can play with it, mix and match more...

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purechris no photos, no photos Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 2,887	I can't decide. I like them, but don't wear brown often......... __________________ happiness is the fat girl dancing in the corner

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Estella* a dim capacity for wings Design Team Leader Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: la rue Gender: femme Posts: 7,651	i'd yay __________________ mode schoepfung estella mare

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purechris no photos, no photos Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 2,887	thanks Bakla......where can I find the Margiela ones?.........I'm needing the round toe....I wore a pointy D&G shoe the other day and it just looked wrong travis--they're Dries van Noten __________________ happiness is the fat girl dancing in the corner

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purexelegance trendsetter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: in my head Gender: femme Posts: 941	i absolutely adore the last 2 pics... you should get it. it's the junya right? __________________ now that i can see you, i don't think you're worth a second glance.

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travis_nw8 mmmmmm...fashion.... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: anywhere but nw8... Gender: homme Posts: 2,521	^yay on the shoes (btw they look familiar- what make are they?)

16-10-2005	3004
baklanyc Yes, please Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 1,144	Purechris, I'd pass. The last is weirdly wide. You might consider the Margiela slip ons that are done in a similar round toe but with just the distressed tan color - much more versatile (you could wear them more with black and denim without skewing brown), and maybe longer lasting than the brogue details, which are so on trend now they're definitely on their last legs.

16-10-2005	3006
maraschin0 trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 1,064	purechris: I don't like them either,, =( So i'd say nay

16-10-2005	3008
faust V.I.P. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 10,312	Chris, Nay, for two reasons - aesthetical and practical. 1) They look USED. Now, I don't mind when you beat up a pair of shoes on your own, OR if they look like they have been beat up on purpose, sort of like CDiem ones. These just look like they came out of a dumpster, even though I know they are not (btw, knowing Margiela, I wouldn't be surprised if his version did come out of a dumpster, supplemented with a page-long postmodern ironic explanation as to why you should fork out $750 for them). 2) Look at the sole - it looks like it provides no support whatsoever. Considering that you walk half an hour to work and back and spend most of your day on your feet, these will kill you.

16-10-2005	3010
mb117 trendsetter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, NY Gender: homme Posts: 735	^ GREAT CHOICES!!! I like the Yohji how it is worn in the second pic. The balenciaga is FANTASTIC...my favorite... The Junya is great as well... My favorite is balenciaga... ...and I love the Marc by Marc skirt

16-10-2005	3012
haoshcn front row Join Date: Jul 2005 Gender: homme Posts: 420	The Junya jacket looks the best on you. If I were you, I would definitely get it. It also goes well with your hairstyle. The Balenciaga looks OK, but to be honest, I really can't tell it's a Balenciaga just by looking at the pictures. I don't like the Yohji one, it does overwhelm you, particularly when you expose the back side design. I think you need to be taller to carry it well. And you hairstyle doesn't go well with it either.

16-10-2005	3013
EdK trendsetter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY Gender: homme Posts: 1,146	I saw her in both the Balenciaga and Yohji and I really couldn't decide. Her physique goes well with the Balenciaga style coats. But the Yohji one is so uber cool. She would be perfect in a 36 for the Balenciaga but its strage that the buyers only bought a size 38 for all the stores. =/

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meowmix V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: usa/france Gender: femme Posts: 5,066	love it all! but to narrow it down... love the yohji and junya on you... the balenciaga looks too severe. the shapes of the yohji and junya suit you and your style... and you can play with it, mix and match more...

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