r/ThrowingFits

Just got this shirt in and damn it's pretty rough. The pattern matching, detailing and stitching is very poor. I used a comparable summer flannel by Proper Cloth to show the difference.

I know pattern matching is not really something you see on work clothes so I wont complain about it, but then at least make it sturdy. The side seam is just single stitched. Even my dress shirts have a double stitched seam and all my quality work shirts are usually tripple stiched. Absolutely poor workmanship for 165. I dont know how this brand still has a reputation.

Neighborhood, Ven Space, Evan Kinori, Glasswing, Reliquiary, Chcm, Nitty Gritty, Opia

Who did I miss?

S/o @rfkenmore

I did some calculations everything thing on here I own this fit currently when I say the Abercrombie athletic skinnies white denim has stayed white and the lamb skin moto jacket is leaps and bounds ahead of everything else out And irl I have a curved hem Henley same moose placement etc from 2021 with the relaxed fit this fit btw I got for 76% off Msrp for everything 5.5k did it for $1184

This is something I’ve been thinking about recently, primarily because of comments that I’ve read online. The post is not meant to offend or be edgy, but rather to spark discussion. This is a repost from my sub /r/threadtalks where we already have an extensive discussion going but I decided to edit the pics slightly to be a bit more neutral (not as aggressive lighting for the picture of Efe, and a less objectively handsome dude than the damn director of Beams for the 2nd pic… fair critiques).

It seems that there is this strange self-flagellation amongst Caucasians when it comes to style. As far as I can tell, it’s a recent trend, but I may be mistaken. I’ve read many times (and heard in person) that white people think they can’t pull off certain looks because of their race. They utilize comments such as “finance bro” and “pasty” as if their inherent skin color somehow forbids them from being rakish. Yet, people of other races wearing clothes are more often seen as stylish (even, ironically, very traditional Anglo-American clothes such as my above examples)

I’m wondering if this is something inherent, a cultural thing, a confidence thing, a historical thing or something else? Is it false humility or ironism? If you were a white guy with some unique features (like the first dude with that voluptuous head of hair), does it counteract the perceived lack of charisma or whatever it is you need pull something off? I tried to find examples of people of color and Caucasians wearing very similar fits to be as objective as possible. Do you perceive one or the other to be more stylish? If so, why is that?

Genuinely curious where this comes from and would love to hear your thoughts.

Thoughts on the transformation? What would you have done differently?

Obsessed with these black derbies from Herill’s lookbook. They’re smooth, polished, with a sole that reads more refined than rugged. I’ve seen similar ones from Tricker’s, Allen Edmonds, Our Legacy, etc., but none quite fit the bill. Does anyone know where I could find derbies like this (or this exact model)? Does anyone else have black derbies they’re obsessing about?

Of course this isn’t a universal truth but I think in general if you care about your personal style, as you age, it will improve, not degrade (though your body will).

I know I’m not the only one who at random moments gets concerned with my style becoming washed as I age. But upon seeing images of stylish older gentleman, it reminds me that it doesn’t have to be that way.

Through giving less fucks, following your own intuition, and taking less influence from social media, you can naturally develop a very tasteful, unique and mature sense of style.

All of these gentleman are incredibly stylish (had to throw in Jackson Heights super unc as well for a throwback), and imo, surpass younger folk in terms of relative swag.

So if any of you were concerned about losing your sauce as you age, don’t be. You’ll be just fine, but only if you aren’t so concerned about trends and allowing the internet to dress you. It’s fine to be trend aware and throw in a subtle nod here and there, but in general, you won’t age as gracefully unless you follow your own style compass.

Interestingly, I think half these dudes are just wearing pieces they’ve owned for decades and also aren’t thinking as hard as the younger folks when putting shit on. Sprezza whatever. I can’t prove this definitively but it’s the general impression I have for why they look better. Anyways, thanks for looking. Curious to hear your thoughts as always.

Ps: I’m back on my inspo album bs and just dropped one on my subreddit /r/ThreadTalks if you are interested.