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God, Grant Me The Serenity Distressed Bleach Vintage Flannel Shirt

This God, Grant Me the Serenity distressed bleached vintage flannel shirt exudes effortless cool and laid-back style. Made from soft, worn-in cotton, it features a unique bleached pattern that adds character and charm. The classic plaid design combines earthy tones with hints of brighter hues, creating a perfect blend of vintage appeal and contemporary edge. This distressed finish adds a touch of character, making each piece one-of-a-kind. With its classic plaid pattern and relaxed fit, this flannel is perfect for layering or wearing on its own.

No two shirts will ever be exactly alike so please aware and embrace the differences. All shirts are carefully curated, hand-dyed, and re-purposed so that each shirt is going to be different from the next in terms of color and plaid print.

SIZING: These shirts vary, many are unisex and come in men's sizing. They can be worn by both men & women. Ordering your normal t-shirt size is recommended for a regular fit. Going 1 size up works well for a baggy/oversized fit.

FABRIC: All these shirts are made of cotton or a cotton/poly blend. Measurements and thickness vary slightly by brand.

COLORS: Each flannel is unique, and no two shirts are going to look exactly alike. Colors are sent at random. Because the colors often change throughout the bleaching process, I cannot take specific color requests for these shirts.

Care instructions: Turn item inside out, machine wash cold, no bleach, no softener. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Air dry is recommended.

Due to different picture lighting settings the actual color might vary a bit from the pictures.

Current Turnaround Time due to upcoming Holidays - 1-5 Business Days. While we always use priority shipping options, once shipped we cannot guarantee delivery due to the backlog current being experienced USPS/UPS/FedEx. If you have a strict deadline, please message me when ordering so that I can note any rush requests. Ownership of packages turned over to USPS transfers to the Buyer. We are not responsible for lost, held, damaged packages or delayed packages, once your package(s) leaves our Shop it is completely out of our control. Thank you for understanding!

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Percy Jackson Characters + Styles of Dress

Percy- Alternative + Skater He looks like a skater boy and dresses like one, too. He wears a lot of Thrasher shirts, checkered Vans, chains, beanies, ripped jeans, long socks, light studs, baggy shirts, jeans that are usually black or dark blue, and jackets that are usually leather or denim. His main colors are black and blue accented with gray and white. He accessories perfectly and lightly and always has that one thing that tips his outfit off a bit but otherwise he dresses pretty well and only dresses for himself (and almost never combs his hair). He has a lot of pins and sewed stickers on his jackets and usually has his skateboard with a bunch of spray-painted designs on the back with him. He sometimes wears ripped tank tops and/or jeans and flannel shirts and his favorite article of clothing is a black beanie Grover bought him.

Annabeth- Nerdy Academia + Comfy Half the time she wears skinny jeans, cardigans, scarves, long-sleeved shirts, button-up shirts, baggy pants, and the occasional skirt and the other half of the time she wears oversized hoodies, sweatpants, sweaters, and baggy shirts. She owns a hundred different belts, mostly wears short boots, and likes to accessorize with small gold jewelry and always has some sort of brown purse with her to hold her books and blueprints. She usually looks like the human personification of the coffee shop aesthetic and her main colors are brown, white, and cream with dark yellow and black accents. Her favorite article of clothing is a dark orange dress shirt that goes with anything. 

Jason-  Prep + Plain He wears the epitome of the Dad™ outfits- polo shirts, jeans, t-shirts, belts, sneakers, khakis, knee-shorts, sandals, and striped or button-up shirts. He sometimes wears suspenders and looks super nerdy in them but otherwise has a very plain and simple style. He likes to look presentable but doesn’t care that much about fashion. He’ll wear the occasional denim jacket, hoodie, and combat boots and the only accessory he has ever worn was a watch until Reyna bought him a gold chain necklace he always wears but tucks into all his shirts. His main colors are white, purple, and blue with light gray accents. His favorite article of clothing is a white polo shirt from his favorite shop at New Rome.

Piper- Casual + Simple She wears basic, everyday clothes most people own like sweaters, denim and snowboarding jackets, sneakers, hiking boots, t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, and skinny jeans (ripped and not). She likes to keep it plain and simple- just like Jason- and rarely accessories, usually just going for whatever’s comfiest. She doesn’t really care about fashion but will occasionally wear a cardigan, small accessory like a bracelet or necklace, or hoodie that most likely belongs to Jason. Her main colors are green and blue with orange and white accents. Her favorite article of clothing is the white snowboarding jacket her mom returned to her after claiming her at Camp Half-Blood.

Frank- Cozy + Athletic He loves comfy, warm clothes. His wardrobe mostly consists of large hoodies, sweats, cuffed jeans, baggy t-shirts, zip-up sweaters, and sneakers but also often wears athletic clothes like Nike tank tops, workout shorts, gym shoes, and athletic tops. Other than that he wears the typical Camp Jupiter outfit and his main colors are blue, purple, and white with accents of red and brown. He also likes wearing clothes with Canadian-flag prints on them. His favorite article of clothing is a large, dark gray Adidas hoodie that mysteriously goes missing every few days (ahemHazelahem).

Hazel- Old-Fashioned + Cottagecore Her style is the cutest. Sometimes she wears vintage clothing from the early 1900′s as that’s what she’s most used to, so she sometimes wears cute vintage dresses, gloves, and pearl jewelry, but she mostly wears flowy dresses, riding boots, skirts, comfy shirts, jeans, baggy sweaters, and overalls and overall shorts and usually accessories with her own jewelry, cute pins, and flowers, especially flower crowns (courtesy of her step-mother Proserpina). She loves floral-print, often steals hoodies and t-shirts five times too big for her from Frank, likes wearing sparkly makeup (usually in gold), and her main colors are white, cream, and light brown with pink and light green accents. Her favorite article of clothing is a pearl necklace similar to one her mother used to wear. 

Leo- Work + Eccentric He has two very different styles. He usually wears clothes that are best suited for his work like plain tops, cargo pants to carry all his tools, army jackets, tool belts, khakis, jeans, and Timberland boots, but whenever he’s out in the mortal world or not working, his style completely changes. He wears bright, flashy colors that don’t go together, random prints (especially floral and cheetah-print), and accessories with different jewelry, mostly bracelets. He owns a lot of silly and graphic tees and has a bunch of fandom merch. His colors for his work clothes are brown, white, and green and his colors for his everyday clothes are every color imaginable. His favorite article of clothing is a yellow t-shirt with a Pikachu face on it, which he bought cause he always used to watch Pokémon with his mom.

Reyna- Androgynous/Butch/Tomboyish + Low-Key Punk Her style screams badass. She wears a bunch of unisex and tomboy clothes like button-up jean shirts, baggy and button-up shirts in general, flannel shirts, jeans, sneakers, beanies, hoodies, and sometimes polo shirts and suspenders but also wears punk-ish clothes like denim or leather jackets, studs, fingerless leather gloves, ripped jeans, combat boots, and punk accessories (courtesy of Thalia), and she looks awesome in a suit. Sometimes she wears binds and mostly accessories with pins and earrings but is comfortable with any style of clothing and it honestly ranges day-to-day, and sometimes when she’s feeling nostalgic she’ll do her hair and makeup really well like she used to at Circe’s Island. She cares about her appearance and every outfit is always on-point and perfect, even if she didn’t try that hard and some colors don’t match with the others. Her main colors are purple, brown, and gold with white, red, and black accents. Her favorite article of clothing is a button-up jean shirt she bought while out with Nico. 

Nico- Emo/Grunge + Girly His style is unique, but not as eccentric as Leo’s. A lot of the time he wears the basic black skull t-shirt, black leather or aviator jacket, black jeans, chains, combat boots, and light accessories with a few studs, but he mixes it up quite often. He also frequently wears grunge-like clothes like faded clothes, floral-print, plaid shirts, baggy sweaters, cardigans, beanies, distressed jeans, denim jackets, and parkas, but- with the help from his Big Sister™ Reyna and feminine queen Drew Tanaka- he experiments with transvestism and loves wearing crop-tops, skirts, flowy dresses, cute tops, and light makeup, usually eyeliner and blush. His colors range from main black with gray and white accents to main brown, blue, and black with green and silver accents to main pink and black with white and light brown accents. He also loves stealing clothes from Reyna cause they’re so big and comfy. He has two favorite articles of clothing- the silver skull ring from Bianca and a black denim jacket with a white skull stitch on the right lapel from Reyna.

Thalia- Punk + Goth She wears mostly punk clothes- ripped-up jackets, studs, chains, band pins, ripped jeans, leather jackets, chain jewelry, and graphic or band tees- but sometimes will go full goth when she feels like it and will wear all-black outfits, black combat boots with a bunch of belts on them, heavy jewelry, studs, and baggy or lacy clothes. She’ll usually just wear black eyeliner but will go all-out with awesome black eyeshadow, black lipstick, and small black designs near her eyelids (courtesy of makeup-professional Reyna). She also wears gold and silver accessories and owns a bunch of lightning-bolt clothes (courtesy of her frenemy Percy). She only wears Hunter of Artemis-style clothes like silvery parkas, gray camo pants, and gray hunting boots when out hunting with the other Hunters but always wears her silver lieutenant circlet. Her main colors are black with white, dark blue, silver, and sometimes gold accents. Her favorite article of clothing is the black leather jacket Luke gave to her before she got turned into a tree.

Rachel- Artsy + Cute She wears clothes that are the epitome of the Artsy Friend™. She usually wears oversized and baggy shirts, jeans with poked holes in them, casual shoes (mostly colorful Converse), overalls and overall shorts, bright-colored and/or striped tees and sweaters, mom jeans, beanies, and jumpers. She carries a palette and a few paintbrushes around with her everywhere in a kanken and always has doodles and paint splatters on her clothes, hands, and arms and sometimes chalk beneath her usually-painted fingernails. Sometimes she practices her art in makeup-form and does amazing detailed eyeshadow or scarily realistic drawings on her arms and legs. She also loves wearing bandanas, sandals, hair pins, scrunchies, and gold accessories. She wears pretty much every color but mostly red, orange, and yellow with green, blue, and purple accents and likes wearing rainbow clothes as well. Her favorite article of clothing is a bright yellow jumper Percy bought her for her birthday. 

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Lifestyle

Critical thinking lectures:

How has lifestyle, industrial & social changes impacted fashion & textiles?

In today’s lecture we gained understanding of what has influenced and impacted fashion and textiles in the past, in order to predict what will happen to the fashion and textiles industries in the future.

We started by exploring historical aspects that have driven these changes, to start to interpret the significance that these influential factors will play on the future of the fashion & textile industries.

We watched a video on YouTube called “100 years of fashion: women” Published on 3 jun 2015. Were we discussed as a group what drives these changes.

The growth of the fashion industry, caused by the industrial revolution (1870-1900s) enabled the suffragettes to use fashion as a form of branding to help promote their cause.

“They are, of course, only following in the honourable tradition set over a century ago by the suffragettes, who harnessed fashion, and the meaning of colour, as methods of communication in the early days of photography. In 1908 Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence devised the scheme of purple for dignity, white for purity and green for hope - branding for the cause, which triggered Liberty and Selfridges to start selling ranges of tricolour ribbon, underwear, bags and soap. Christina Broom…documented marches of thousands of suffragists and suffragettes wearing white dresses designed to prove to the country the dignity of their cause.”

The Guardian Cally Blackman 8.10.15 How the Suffragettes used fashion to further the cause. 

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/oct/08/suffragette-style-movement-embraced-fashion-branding

1940’s

Utility Clothing Scheme: aimed to save fabric by using economical designs, eliminating laborious technical details and limiting the choice of fabrics - all to save costs.

BBC News 5.3.2015 How did WW2 change the way people dressed?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31719704

1942

“Make Do and Mend was a pamphlet issued by the British Ministry of Information in the midst of WWII. It was intended to provide housewives with useful tips on how to be both frugal and stylish in times of harsh rationing. With its thrifty design ideas and advice on reusing old clothing, the pamphlet was an indispensable guide for households. Readers were advised to create pretty ‘decorative patches’ to cover holes in warm garments; unpick old jumpers to re-knit chic alternatives; turn men’s clothes into women’s; as well as darn, alter and protect against the ‘moth menace’. 

Manage with and repair the possessions one already has rather than buying replacements. "the austerity of the war years taught her to make do and mend" British Library, Learning resources https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item106365.html

Examples of “make do and mend” women’s suit made out of a man’s pin stripe suit, a child’s cloak made from an old blanket.

BBC News 5.3.2015 How did WW2 change the way people dressed? Fashion on the Ration is at the Imperial War Museum, London, until 31 August 2015.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-31719704

The “New Look” exploded in Paris in 1947 (in contrast to the utilitarian approach adopted in the war) lead by the pioneering designer Christian Dior, who empowered women through fashion. 

“Throughout the war, cloth and labour shortages had limited the amount of fabric and trimming that could be used… jackets had been masculine, shoulders square and skirts short and straight… belts, seams, collars and trouser turn-ups had to conform to certain restrictions …” Yet, only two years after the end of the war, here were ankle-length skirts whose hems measured up to 40 metres in circumference. Here was a fashion that emphasised femininity, with rounded shoulders, waists nipped in tight, and hips and busts exaggerated by bodices and padding. 

The New Looks striking stylistic legacy lived on well into the 1960s.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/the-look-that-shocked-the-world-1278048.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/events/how-haute-couture-rescued-war-torn-paris/

”Women, with their sure instincts, realized that my intention was to make not just more beautiful but also happier,” said Dior: A businessman as well as a poet, he made fashion responsible for expressing society's desires, and  showed it how to communicate…” ref book Dior

My weakness ... is architecture. I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body.

http://www.catwalkyourself.com/fashion-history/1950s-1960s/

Assouline publishing 2004 Dior Marie - France Pochna

Working in groups based on the following decades: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. In our group we researched fashion in the 2000s. We made a mind map that considered the above influencing factors that have impacted on the fashion designers from this decade. We recorded the effect of these causes and how they have driven the design, materials and production at this time. 

2000s Fashion:

Casual clothing and leisurewear were big trends in the early 2000s, a casual look for women would have been, crop tops, hoodies, low-rise flared jeans, cargo pants, daisy dukes, jean skirts, off the shoulder tops, ribbed sweaters, with platform sandals, ugg boots, or sneakers. 

After researching I found technology and Y2K bug (problem in the coding of computerized systems that was projected to create havoc in computers and computer networks around the world at the beginning of the year 2000) had a huge impact on fashion in the early 2000s. The colour palette was full of shiny black tones and reflective metallics. The Y2K trend was worn on a daily but mainly reserved for going out. Popular outfits for women included mesh or handkerchief tops, box-pleated or leather skirts, shiny pants, and sparkly shoes. Britney Spears was a trendsetter for this type of style. For men, Y2K looks involved leather jackets, a statement dress shirt, and chunky shoes. 

Mid 2000s fashion - Fashion started to take cues from 1960s bohemian looks. Yoga pants, low-rise jeans, cowl-neck shirts, peasant tops, capri pants, cropped jackets, and dresses over jeans was a popular outfit choice for women. These outfits were paired with accessories, such as, chunky belts, aviator sunglasses, jelly bracelets, ties worn around the neck or as belts, ballet flats, and platform boots. The 1960s revival looks were also popular with men. Including light wash bootcut jeans, cargo shorts, classic rock t-shirt, fitted cowboy shirts, henleys, polos with popped collars, and seersucker suits. 

Late 2000s fashion - For women, crop tops were replaced with camisoles and miniskirts, bubble skirt, and sweater dresses. There was also a 1980s and 1990s revival of neon colours, animal prints, geometric shapes, light denim jeggings, and ripped acid washed jeans that were worn with gladiator sandals, ballet flats, and headbands. The oversized look became popular, but it was more subtle than the traditional 80s fit. Men’s late 2000s fashion was a mix of 1950s and 1980s throwbacks, with letterman and black leather jackets, overcoats, slim cut jeans, Ed Hardy t-shirts, flannel shirts, and V-neck sweaters. Paired with dad hats, wayfarers or aviators, motorcycle boots, converse, vans, or sneakers. 

Hip-Hop had a influence on the 2000s fashion, many rappers influenced fashion with their own clothing lines. Including Jay-Z, Diddy, Nelly, and 50 Cent. Many looks included baggy jeans, tall t-shirts, sports jerseys, velour suits, bubble jackets, and puffer vests paired with headbands, sweatshirts, Timberland boots, and sneakers like Adidas Superstars or Nike Air Force 1s. 

Streetwear is brand focused casual clothing, like jeans, tees, and sneakers. In the late 2000s popular streetwear styles included distressed skinny jeans, loose fitting tops, loose or fitted tracksuits, track pants, hoodies, graphic t-shirts, vintage thrift shop tees, and Tommy Hilfiger and U.S. Polo Assn brands. Sneakers were an important part of the style, retro Nike Air Jordans and Adidas Yeezys. 

Emo fashion became popular in the mid 2000s and took cues from goth and punk styles. Outfits were often all or mainly black with skinny jeans, band t-shirts, studded belts, and checkered vans. Every emo look was completed with the right hairstyle, choppy cuts with long side-swept bangs dyed black, platinum blonde, or a bright colour. 

Athleisure Wear - If you wanted to be comfortable yet fashionable in the early 2000s the velor tracksuits was the go to. Britney Spears, Beyonce and Eminem to Diddy were on on the tracksuit craze. They were brightly coloured and emblazoned with rhinestone logos and phrases. It was also in to mix track pants with dress clothing and design shoes to elevate the look. 

The Beatles were one of the most influential bands in history, taking their fans on a journey of fashion styles through the decades from rock to teddy boys to hippie years.

(1962-1964) - (1964-1966)

Did technology play a part in influencing this style?

During this lecture we watched a video called The Beatles Yellow Submarine. 

Exaggerated shoulder pads epitomises the Power Dressing of the 1980’s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOlwwoZLoKE&feature=youtu.be

In the 1980s Power Dressing in the UK grew from a new money focused generation, in London, creating a bee style. This look was patented by shows such as Dynasty and Dallas, where actors such as Joan Collins and Linda Evans dressed as female power dresses. Shoulder-pads and sharply tailored suits ruled and has been continued to be used by women today to signify power.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/features/what-is-power-dressing-1807353.html

THATCHER USED FASHION AS A POLITICAL TOOL

“With ‘power dressing’ she could tap into the image of a career woman but her reputation as a fierce leader then drove her to wear clothes that might ‘soften’ her image, which was why she wore pussy bow blouses. A symbol of the past reflecting a more conservative femininity, the pussy bow blouse clashed with the aggressive power suits. “This was the paradox of the Thatcher image: at once she sought to embody conservative values while also seeking to assert her right to power as a woman. Dr Tyan”

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/margaret-thatcher-clothes-dress-suits-power-dressing-fashion-impact-women-victoria-and-albert-museum-a7480026.html

Margaret Thatcher: Fashion as a Political Tool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qynZ0NEHH4M&feature=youtu.be

How did Margaret Thatcher change Britain: 

Privatisation 

London became a leading financial capital 

Open all hours 

The decline of the north 

Lessened role of trade unions 

Northern Ireland peace process 

Education reforms – league tables 

Home ownership 

Power dressing

Prestige for armed forces (Falklands)

Transformed Labour party 

Julian Coman Sun 14 Apr 2013 10.00 BST https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/apr/14/margaret-thatcher-20-changes-britain 

My own research on Margaret Thatcher -

When looking at pictures of Margaret Thatcher, after the election in 1979, a well-dressed woman with her individual style is clearly shown. She began to create her image and appearance as an example of how women in power should dress. Thatcher was a confident and stern business woman however there was a clear contrast to the feminine clothing she wore. She used her clothing and style as an act of self - definition that disguised herself from others showing her individual identity as Prime Minister. Thatcher styled herself appropriately for political occasions, the most occuring colour Thatcher wore was royal blue. With her power suits and the legendary pussybow blouses, that made her a fashion icon, she was known for her haircut, her pearls, and her handbag. Her hairstyle was one of the famous features of Margaret Thatcher, as straight and precise as the lady herself. 

One great example on how her style, outfits and political power were set together was before she became Prime Minister. Thatcher wore hats because not only they suited her well but were symbols of her status and class. As the leader of a major political party, her hats seemed to be a political problem. It was a problem because middle class people with conventional attitudes were prejudiced towards her. This was not the picture of a leader the party wanted to draw. Consequently, after her election to British Prime Minister she only wore hats for State ceremonies and foreign tours but not on polictail occasions anymore.  

The Fashion World Supports Pussy Riot 

Fashion empowered to dictate and influence world events and social changes 

17th April 2015 Jamie Waters Fashion’s most iconic political statements; The fashion world supports pussy riot & we’d rather go naked than wear fur.

https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/24414/1/fashion-s-most-iconic-political-statements 

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/clothing-fashion-protest

In pairs with reference to the timeline identify another advancement in technology that has impacted on social events, which in turn has driven a change in the fashion industry? 

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Brand Report

In groups we researched information about the brand Lazy Oaf, we created a detailed report which covers each of the 8 elements that make a band pitch. These elements include: Vision & purpose, brand identity, customer, price, product, place, promotion and  packaging. In our group we decided to each choose an element to research and talk about, I picked promotion. 

Lazy Oaf’s Brand Identity is definitely something I would take away and incorporate into our brand. We want to create personal products that our customers love and respect. Minimize environmental hazards through being sustainable but with fair prices. We also discussed as a group giving back to charities with a percentage of money we make as a brand. 

This group task gave us practice with working together, assigning roles and discussing information online. We decided to split the work fairly so that everyone had an equal amount of work to research and present. As we had to present this group task to our peers it helped us practice for when we present our brand. 

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This holiday season, the hottest place to shop in Los Angeles won’t be on shoppers’ paradise Rodeo Drive, but in a warehouse in the city’s grubby garment district. That’s where A Current Affair, one of the world’s hottest vintage marketplaces, will be on December 7.

High-end vintage fashion is having an unprecedented moment, and A Current Affair’s founder Richard Wainwright – resolutely shy in his thick-rimmed glasses, patterned button-down shirt and jeans – is right in the middle of it.

Wainwright has the perfect pedigree for vintage – he has degrees in fashion marketing and merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and in history of art from the University of California, Berkeley.

“Vintage has always played a role in my life,” says Wainwright. “I started collecting at an early age. Back then, we didn’t really have ‘

fast fashion

’ so combining items found at thrift stores and yard sales was both a creative outlet and a practical way to afford clothing [that] my parents wouldn’t otherwise buy me.”

Shoppers trying on items at A Current Affair.

When Wainwright started A Current Affair nine years ago, the event had only 17 exhibitors.

“Today, we are now a community of over 200 sellers popping up in Los Angeles, Brooklyn and the San Francisco Bay Area seven times a year, in addition to trunk shows … and we did an event at [department store] Isetan in Tokyo this autumn. There is nowhere else to shop that compares to A Current Affair,” Wainwright says proudly, describing the marketplace’s clothes as “the best vintage on the planet”.

A vintage look at A Current Affair.

Liz Baca, with her fiancé Michael D’Andrade, is the owner of The Goods, an appointment-only showroom of designer vintage clothes in Los Angeles, and a vendor at A Current Affair.

“The vintage marketplace has exploded,” says Baca. “When I began, people didn’t really understand what I did. Today, everyone sells vintage clothing. It’s become mainstream.”

The world of high-end vintage is not what you get at your local second-hand shop. Instead of costume jewellery, old flannels and luggage from the 1960s, it’s more 19th-century lace gowns, 1920s cocktail dresses adorned with hand-sewn bead work and feathers, and chunky solid gold jewellery from the decadent ’80s.

Band shirts can still be found at A Current Affair, but they might set you back several hundred US dollars.

A vintage fur coat at A Current Affair.

A vintage dress at A Current Affair.The appeal of vintage is wide and varied, and pieces are often one of a kind. The chances of you showing up to a party where someone is wearing the same pencil skirt from the 1940s as you are is almost non-existent. And, because of their age, vintage pieces have a story to tell.

Yes, designer threads tell the world that you have plenty of money, but vintage clothes have history – and the romance of a new couture ball gown pales in comparison to that of a century-old silk.

Anyone who isn’t wearing vintage has a one-dimensional view of fashion, and it reads as flat and boring in today’s over-saturated visual environmentA Current Affair’s founder Richard Wainwright

Common criticisms of vintage clothes – that they show wear and tear or look worn – are seen as something to be proud of by many clothes lovers. The patina of an already cherished garment is something that no amount of chemical treatment or factory distressing can emulate.

Broader economic trends are also at work. Retail is in trouble, and bricks-and-mortar stores are struggling to stay afloat across the board – some fast-fashion brands, such as Forever 21, have already filed for bankruptcy and closed their stores.

Meanwhile, A Current Affair feels vital and packed with shoppers – including fashion icons like Donald Glover – on the day we visited a pop-up in September.

“It feels as if we are the only type of fashion retail that is booming,” says Wainwright. “Everyone complains that retail is dead but our shows are very much alive.”

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While some of the vendors at A Current Affair have shops, the majority conduct their business online, or through rented by-appointment-only show rooms. Vintage doesn’t require bricks-and-mortar stores to stay afloat. Social media, especially platforms like Instagram, have been a godsend for vintage purveyors. Instagram offers a way for sellers to display their wares to their targeted audiences anywhere in the world without significant overheads.

“Fashionable people have always turned to vintage, but in this age of social media there is added pressure to have things that no one else does or to combine things in unique ways,” says Wainwright. “Anyone who isn’t wearing vintage has a one-dimensional view of fashion, and it reads as flat and boring in today’s over-saturated visual environment. ”

Vintage sunglasses at A Current Affair.

Vintage is also a sustainable option in a time when people are increasingly aware of the environmental impact and human toll of fast fashion. It is essentially recycling, without the buyer having to bear responsibility for its sourcing and manufacture. And, even if the piece you buy is originally from a large fashion house, the money you spend goes to small business retailers, not large corporations.

Until recently, the biggest obstacle to vintage overtaking traditional fashion was the Asian market, where online statistics portal Statista expects fashion sales to hit almost US$362 billion this year.

Historically, vintage, at the risk of generalisation, just didn’t check the boxes that many Asian buyers are looking for in status clothes: big name label recognition, bleeding-edge trendiness and price tags that are as jaw-dropping as they are widely known. In China (the largest market by far) there are legal restrictions around importing second-hand clothes. There are even superstitions against wearing vintage – like the belief that wearing a dead person’s clothes will upset the original owner’s ghost.

How a fast-fashion boycott could help save the world

This is changing fast. Japan has long led the way in Asian interest in vintage, with

Tokyo now a mecca for the most dedicated vintage enthusiasts

. This fervour, however, is global. There are major vintage markets in many Asian metropolises, including Bangkok, Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul, that are often considered just as hip as – or even more hip – than big label stores or glitzy shopping districts.

After English, the most commonly spoken language at the A Current Affair pop-up in Los Angeles in September was Mandarin. A Current Affair also hosted its first Asian pop-up event in Tokyo last month, presenting more than 500 vintage pieces curated for the Japanese market to eager crowds in the city’s Shinjuku neighbourhood.

“I have certainly noticed an interest in vintage clothing spread in the Asian markets,” says Baca. “These days, interest there is just as widespread as other markets. I see it only growing bigger.”

A vintage dress at A Current Affair.

The global shift towards vintage over fast fashion in the last few years has been drastic, and is poised to accelerate further still.

New York University business professor Scott Galloway predicted, as reported in the Australian newspaper Sydney Morning Herald last month, that global second-hand clothes sales will overtake fast fashion within nine years – and the numbers bear this out.

In 2018, according to Statista, the American vintage clothing market was worth US$24 billion, compared to US$35 billion for fast fashion. In nine years, analysts expect the second-hand clothes industry to reach US$64 billion, with fast fashion trailing at US$44 billion.

A vintage fur coat at A Current Affair

“Vintage has gone mainstream, especially with the endorsement of celebrities wearing vintage on the red carpet,” says Eddie Paul Friend of Lust and Fond, a California-based vendor at A Current Affair.

Those celebrities – like Zooey Deschanel, Christina Hendricks and Aya Cash – also show off their latest fashion finds on Instagram, where they are as likely to shout out to their favourite vintage shops as they are to their favourite labels.

Even high-fashion icons like Kate Moss have come out as proud vintage shoppers. October saw the release of Musings on Fashion and Style: Museo de la Moda , a book Moss collaborated on that serves as a paean to her favourite vintage pieces and looks.

“The buyer has changed,” says Baca. “Used clothing has become socially acceptable, so now you see all ages, financial backgrounds and races buying vintage clothes.”

This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as: How vintage is fast becoming A Global trend

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▌real name: Roseann Bethany Maguire ▌single or taken: Single ▌abilities or powers: Can cry on command. Knows all the figures in pi. Vast knowledge of chemistry. Pretty good aim. Relatively fast. Quick thinker. That`s it, really. She doesn`t have any powers, and she`s definitely nothing special. ▌eye colour: Brown ▌hair colour: Brown ▌family members: Taylor Maguire (mother), Robert Thorn (Father), Alice Thorn (Half-sister), Charles Maguire (Half-brother), Sam Maguire (Half-brother), Frankie Maguire (Half-brother), Max Maguire (Half-brother) ▌pets: Oh, no. She can`t be trusted with animals anymore, she`s too busy to look after them. She did have a gold fish when she first moved out of her childhood home, and overfed it so it wouldn`t matter if she forgot to feed it throughout the week because of work. Spoiler alert, it died. ▌something they don’t like: Her brothers (she loves them, but she can`t stand them). Her father (a genuine hate). Not getting any recognition for the sacrifices she`s made. Most of her students. Confined spaces. Milk in her coffee. ▌hobbies/activities: She`s a massive nerd, but when she`s alone, she loves playing Sudoku. Karaoke with her brother Charles (though they both need to be extremely intoxicated). Going out for drinks by herself at five in the afternoon and not returning home until six the next morning. ▌ever hurt anyone before: What sort of question is that? Yes. You grow up in Gotham, you`re bound to get in a fair few fights. ▌ever killed anyone before: She doesn`t know. She hopes not. She`s sure that guy still had a pulse when she left him. ▌animal that represents them: Wolf (according to several spirit animal quizzes, anyway) ▌worst habits: Chain smoker. Caffeine addict. A tendency to hide herself away in her appartment and cut off all forms of human contact. Jumping to conclusions. Acting first, thinking later. ▌sexual orientation: Bisexual, she thinks. She`s only ever had boyfriends before - one boyfriend, actually -, but if she had to give herself a label, Rose feels as though bisexual is the one that fits. ▌thoughts on marriage/kids: Marriage? Yes. With the right person at the right time, definitely. Kids? No. No way. She`s had enough of kids to last her a lifetime. She raised four - her brothers  - while she was still a kid herself. It`s sort of put her off. ▌fears: Claustrophobia (Fear of confined spaces). Aichmophobia (Fear of needles ((Though only those that a doctor would use, she`s fine with tattoo/piercing needles)). Besides those two, she doesn`t have any specific fears, and for her to be afraid of something else, it would depend on the situation. ▌style preferences: Distressed jeans. Plain t-shirts. Boots. Cardigans. Denim. The occasional button-up. Blazers. Sweaters. Monochromatic clothing. Dull colours. Vintage clothing. Flannels. Jersey dresses and stilettos, if she`s going out. Tank tops. Cut-off shorts. ▌someone they love: Does her family count? Because if not, she doesn`t know. Herself, maybe? ▌approach to friendships: She could be on friendly terms with somebody for ages - chats in the street, coffee dates, drinks, helping them with their bags, watching sport with them - and she still wouldn`t call them her friend. Rose needs the other person to confirm that they`re friends, or they`ll forever be "that person she hangs out with". ▌thoughts on pie: It`s just like dry cake. She loves it. ▌favourite drink: If alcoholic, whiskey. If non-alcoholic, coffee. If there`s no coffee, cola. ▌favourite place to spend time at: Dodgy little bars at the weekend. School sports games. Coffee shops. The park. ▌swim in the lake or in the ocean: The ocean. Though she wouldn`t be opposed to a skinny-dip in the lake, either. ▌their type: Anyone who isn`t her ex boyfriend. Somebody she can talk to about anything, without them judging her. Somebody who isn`t afraid to tell her when she`s wrong. Somebody who listens to her and actually hears her. Somebody who`ll bring her out of her comfort zone, but not too much that they change her completely. Looks wouldn`t hurt either, but she`s not too fussy. Her standards are pretty low, she`s just afraid of commitment.  ▌camping or indoors: She tends to stay indoors, but she`s always liked the idea of camping. Nobody would ever go camping with her, though.

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Summer is here and its time to bust out with those shorts.

Shorts are terrific because they are a cool and casual item that’s perfect for the warmer weather. You can pair them with a variety of pieces to create several outfit looks.

If you think shorts are limiting, think again. Here are some of the styles you can be creating.

Professional Looks

Didn’t think you could wear shorts to work? There are ways to look sophisticated, even when shorts are your outfit staple.

Start with a dressier pair of shorts. These are usually pleated, and they can range in length to fall anywhere from just under the buttocks to the knee.

Pair them with a blouse (these can be short sleeved or sleeveless) or a nicely cut tee. A blazer will be a stylish addition if it’s not too much considering the heat.

Finish the look with a pair of slip-ons or sandals and you are ready to close that deal.

Athletic Looks

Athleisurewear can easily transition into summer with yoga shorts or joggers. Pair them with a sports bra or racer back tank and a pair of athletic shoes and hit the gym.

Festival Looks

Shorts are a major part of festival fashion.

Start with a pair of denim cut offs, add a bralette, kimono and a pair of platforms. Accessorize with a sunhat and a pair of retro glasses and head out to Coachella.

Casual

Feel like just being casual? A tank or tee and shorts will make a terrific summer look.

Overall Shorts

Love overalls? The bib top can be combined with shorts, pants or a skirt. To make a complete shorts look, add a sleeveless flannel and some chunky shoes.

As Part of an Outfit

Two-piece outfits are big this year. Look for shorts that come with a matching top or blazer. These take the shorts look up a notch making them perfect for semi- formal occasions.

Romper Looks

Love the look and simplicity of a dress but feel like it’s just too ‘dressy’? Rompers are the perfect alternate.

Like dresses, they are easy to wear since you don’t need to think too much about coordinating pieces. However, the shorts provide a more casual look that’s perfect for various occasions. Just add shoes and accessories and you’re ready to rock.

Boho Chic

Shorts can easily be incorporated into a boho chic look. Combine a beat-up pair of denim shorts with a ruffly blouse to create a terrific vintage appeal.

High Waisted Shorts

There’s no doubt about it, high waisted bottoms are the tops. They can be worn on trousers or shorts.

When wearing high waisted shorts, combine them with a tucked in shirt or use them to meet a short crop top half way. The sexiness of the crop top will complement the sophisticated high waisted look to provide the perfect dichotomy.

Distressed Denim

The grunge look is back…or did it ever go away?

Distressed denim is a terrific grunge look that can be combined with jackets, skirts, jeans and, of course, shorts. You can go full on grunge by combining distressed denim shorts with a ripped-up rock shirt or make the look ironic by combining them with soft looking, tailored blouse.

Boyfriend Shorts

The loose legged look is where it’s at. This fashion statement can be incorporated into longer shorts with a style known as boyfriend shorts.

Just like the jeans, boyfriend shorts are higher in the waist and loose throughout the leg. They can be worn with just about anything a pair of boyfriend jeans can be worn with…which is just about anything!

Shorts are perfect for staying cool in the summer. Now that you know all the ways you can wear them, you can create a variety of outfits that impress. Which are your favorite short outfit looks?

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I kinda wanna talk about aesthetics... cuz ever since you mentioned SKATER BOYS JISUNG + uhhhhh Jeno? Jaemin I think? Tbh I just honed in on skater boy!Jisung AHHHHH!!! I cant stop think about them in all their ear-pierced glory, skinny ripped jeans that are completely falling apart, an assortment of band tees and backwards caps and eyeliner fjdhskkdhhosfifk

So I’m just gonna give all of their “archetypes” and styles in the main highschool au

Mark: skater kid and music kid (he’s the only one who is truly a combo). He normally wears t-shirts, jeans, and a flannel or hoodie (typically wrapped around his waist). His jeans didn’t originally have holes in them but oh well. He got Renjun to paint his guitar and his skateboard with koi fish. He’s pretty chill and will take the rest of the guys to get their tattoos and piercings since they can’t drive yet but doesn’t plan on getting too many. He has one small tattoo near his wrist and piercings in his lobes. He doesn’t plan on getting too many more piercings but maybe another small tattoo.

Renjun: art kid. His normal style is more comfortable that cool. Hoodies and jeans that aren’t extremely tight are his go to. On stage he’ll rock a pair of skinny jeans and some eyeliner but off he’d rather be bare faced and in jeans that don’t cut off circulation. He has the most ear piercings and also a lip ring. His tattoos are all both pretty and meaningful (and most of them he designed himself). Pretty much everything he touches is covered in paint, from his jeans to his shoes the pencil he borrowed from Jeno yesterday. He paints skateboards and guitars for the boys and every time he finished a piece they shower him in praise.

Jeno: Music kid. Honestly I imagine him dressing like he did the boy video 10 (the denim outfit) except with a few more piercings and the clothes a bit more distressed. (I’m also gonna say he has black hair because that’s top tier.) Jeno hasn’t gotten his tattoo yet but he does have a fake nose/lip ring to help him decide if he actually wants to get a nose or lip piercing. Also wants gauges but his parents want him to think that over a bit more. His acoustic has a space scene painted on it and he calls it his prized possession. His stage outfit doesn’t change too much, he just puts on eyeliner really.

Hyuck: skater kid. This boy is the ripped jean king. If he doesn’t buy them pre ripped, his rips them on his own so he can get the tears exactly where he wants them. Owns quite a few flannels (mostly in red but occasionally he’ll bust out the black ones.) He typically dresses in torn up jeans, a band tee (likely from Hot Topic), a too large flannel (unbuttoned but tucked together and in at the front) and the torn up converse or vans that he refuses to part with. Boy also wears eyeliner on a daily basis (even if he didn’t feel like doing any other makeup). He has the “edgiest” tattoo of “fuck” right above his elbow. He’s got quite a few ear piercings and will probably get a younger piercing when Renjun is like out of town (just so he can’t be told that it’s a stupid idea). His skateboard looks like a Jackson Pollock painting and he thinks it’s pretty cool. (Also would this really be Hyuck if he didn’t have bright red hair?) He doesn’t even change to go on stage, he’ll show up in what he went to school in and no one questions it because it matches the rest of their stage outfits anyways.

Jaemin: another skater kid. His style looks like he raided the nearby vintage shop for all their skate clothes and some windbreakers. (I think there’s a photo somewhere on this blog that of one of my outfits that I could see Jaemin wearing.) His jeans are also destroyed but that’s from doing tricks or wiping out on his skateboard instead of being intentional like Hyuck’s. He already has gauges and a tattoo and is considering getting an eyebrow piercing and more tattoos. He has stickers all over his skateboard (some of which are glittery princess ones because the boys bought them as a joke, not realizing that Jaemin actually does put every sticker he comes in contact with on his skateboard). When he’s on stage he typically ditches the jacket and sometimes wears a tank top (he has to move the most and if you’ve ever been to a concert/watched one online, you’ll see that the drummers typically wear the lightest/least amount of clothes).

Chenle: music kid. Tries to dress cool but is honestly just really cute. His jeans are the most intact but he does have a couple pairs that are torn from where Jisung tried to teach him how to skate. He’s stolen a few of Jisung’s flannels and hoodies because “Oversized clothing is in and your clothes are over sized to me, Jisung.” He has a piano which remains unpainted by Renjun but there are sticky notes with Renjun’s doodles on the piano. He’s tied with Mark on the fewest piercings (just lobes) and doesn’t really plan on getting a tattoo unless it truly means a lot to him. He does have the lavender hair he had during We Young (just because I really like that hair.)

Jisung: skater kid. His style is pretty similar to Haechan’s except he skips the makeup and his flannels fit properly. He does occasionally change up the flannel for a hoodie. He’ll occasionally “complain” about his flannels and hoodies ~*mysteriously*~ going missing. He actually has a few pairs of vans that he can swap out instead of depending on one pair that is well past it’s prime. He only has 3 piercings (one in each lobe, and one in the cartilage of his left ear) and is happy with that for now. His skateboard has a dragon painted on it, courtesy of Renjun.

I haven’t actually written much for Chenle and Jisung in the highschool au thing yet (I was stumped on Chenle for a while and ended up just not doing either of them because I’m lazy) but now I have a couple ideas lol

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They Whispered To Her You Cannot Withstand The Storms She Whispered Back I Am the Storm Distressed Flannel

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Since I come visit ‘Forget Me Knot’ blog and get cool outfit ideas from her, I also would like to share my outfit idea with items from sustainable shopping. As a blogger dealing with sustainable fashion, I try my best to use ethical or environmentally friendly brands and to shop secondhand items. Every item in this outfit is ethically made, upcycled, or secondhanded.

WHITE MOCK-NECK LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT ($50)

I got it from Everlane, and this brand is known for transparency and sustainability. It opens all the sources of productions from material to factory to labor. Also, its designs and qualities are made to last longer, so it is more sustainable. The t-shirt is 100% cotton and very soft.

 BLUE PLAID SHIRTS ($54)

I got from Urban Renewal at Urban Outfitters, it’s up-cycled and remade with old waste fabrics. Urban Renewal is a vintage fashion brand that offers an array of up-cycled pieces that are re-imagined, re-working, and re-designed by their magical team. Urban Renewal’s clothes are each updated by hand, making each piece one-of-a-kind, so they are unique and good for environment as well. I like this color and the flannel fabric because it looks so vintage! It falls above the wrist and looks very cute wearing it.

 DARK GREY ANKLE JEANS ($39.99)

It’s from H&M but from its sustainable label, H&M Conscious. The Conscious label products contain at least 50% sustainable materials, such as organic cotton and recycled polyester. It’s very trendy with distressed hems in a straight fit.  

 GREY HERRINGBONE JACKET

I got it at a thrift store in NYC, and it is Ralph Lauren vintage with Woolmark! It was only under $20, but it’s warm, good quality, and so classic that I can match with almost everything. It is not easy and takes time to find something good at thrift stores, but it is really worth doing it because I always end up getting at least one great treasure. And secondhand shopping is sustainable!

 BROWN LOAFER

I like this loafer because it is vintage Bally and timeless design with high quality. Surprisingly, I found this at my local Goodwill store just at $5.99. As I mentioned above, I strongly recommend checking out your local thrift stores if you like treasure hunting and also interested in secondhand shopping.

-Haejin, More Than Style https://haejin.fashion.blog/

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5 - Fashion Trends: 90s Look

The 90s look is officially making a comeback this season, and I’m not surprised. I’ve noticed how much the 90s look is coming back in style all over social media platforms, so I am dedicating this week’s blog on the essential pieces and trends in order to achieve the 90s look.

Fishnets

Though this trend is dialing down, you can still try giving this trend a go. Layering fishnet socks or tights with a pair of distressed mom, boyfriend, or skinny jeans spices up any look. It adds that extra something instead of just wearing a shirt and a pair of jeans. Though they look really cool underneath a good pair of distressed jeans, they are sometimes a pain to put on. But, if you really want to achieve this look, the extra time it takes to put on the tights is worth it. If you don’t have the patience, you can also look into purchasing fishnet socks.

Plaid

Thanks to Cher from Clueless for rocking her iconic look of wearing a yellow plaid two piece, plaid flannels and skirts are back in style. Well, it always has been for her at least. By incorporating a piece of clothing that has the plaid print, it instantly makes your look go back to the past. Something about the look of plaid makes an outfit more vintage and suits the new season well.  

Crop Tops

Crop tops are an essential and basic piece to have in your closet, but this trend has been around longer than you would expect. This clothing piece rose during the 90s and is still around in stores. From Forever 21 to Urban Outfitters, any teen fashion clothing stores probably carry and sell crop tops. If you want to join this trend, it isn’t hard to do because you will have no trouble in finding crop tops that suit your style.

Chokers

This is such a staple accessory that helps add an extra something to someone’s outfit. There are such a wide variety of styles, colors, and designs and finding one that suits your style wouldn’t be as difficult. A few stores that carry a range of different styles are Forever 21, Pacsun, and Urban Outfitters. If you want a choker on the more cheaper side, go to Forever 21. You can never go wrong with their selection.

Overalls

This is one of my favorite 90s trends that is becoming more popular. Overalls may be on the more pricer side, but you can easily go to your local thrift store to pick up a pair. If you do end up finding a pair of overalls at a thrift store, they may even be vintage and give those vibes in order to spice up any outfit. I personally love wearing overalls and think they look good on. They make an outfit ten times cuter instead of wearing a pair of regular jeans.

Baggy Windbreakers

Due to the fact that fall is now here and the weather is starting to cool down, layering a baggy windbreaker is your best bet to achieving the 90s look on a chilly day. An easy 90s outfit is a graphic or band t-shirt, a pair of distressed or mom jeans, and a baggy windbreaker. This look is rising all over the internet and is one of the easier trends to follow on the daily. Windbreakers make a look, look effortless, but also have dimension to your outfit.

Old Skool Vans

If you walk down the halls of your school or even to your local shopping center, you will spot someone wearing Old Skool Vans or even the checkered slip-ons. Either way, these shoes have been in demand ever since back to school season started. There is no surprise why these shoes are such a big hit. They literally go with every single outfit and are comfy, too.

How many of these 90s looks would you give a try? Don’t be afraid to experiment with any of these trends because you never know what piece you’ll like the most. Stay tuned for next week’s blog, where I may write a little on costumes to help prepare for halloween. Bye loves!

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As a little side hobby I decided to start tracking down some of Andrew's wardrobe. For example:

Multi Neon Stripe Skater Shirt by Topman ($44)

I'll be updating this post as I find more and feel free to add any that you know of as well!

 Nalu Hawaiian Shirt by AllSaints ($130)

Leopard Print Short Sleeved Shirt by Topman ($18) [Found by @jimmoriartyisking]

Red Burnout High Roll T-Shirt by Topman ($32)

Haze SS (Short Sleeved) by AllSaints ($115)

Khaki Knitted Polo by Topman ($50)

Zebra Print Short Sleeve Shirt by Topman ($55)

Offshore Short Sleeve Slim Fit Shirt by Allsaints ($130)

Lilac Animal Print Classic Shirt by Topman ($65)

Zipped Leather Jacket With Ribbing by Sandro Paris ($1,010), Kase Striped Long Sleeved Shirt in Green/Black by Reiss [Yes, the same brand Jim Moriarty wore to his trial in The Reichenbach Fall] ($180), Skinny Stretch-Cotton Pants by COS ($115)

Vintage Metallica x Pushead Burning Flower & Skull Shirt by Giant (price varies)

Vintage I Love NY Shirt by no brand (price varies)

Here's the same shirt in an orange version and a red version. The heart on the newer shirts are a lot more symmetrical and skinnier now, whereas the heart on the vintage shirts are a little wider and there's a slight curve inwards towards the bottom right side. Also, there's no restricted symbol on the bottom right of the 'Y' like the newer shirts because the original shirt was made in the late 70s/early 80s and the world hasn't copied this logo a billion times over yet for New York to say anything yet lol

Vintage Statue of Liberty Manhattan Ride Festival Shirt by Hanes (price varies)

(yes Andrew is this much of a hipster)

Navy Danger Skull Spade Shirt by Jacks & Jokers  ($49.50)

Slim Fit Cotton Piqué Polo by Izod Lacoste ($99.50)

I'm 100% sure he's wearing a vintage edition of it, though, because of the wear and tear on his.

Long Live Southbank T-Shirt by LLSB ($20)

Gilley's Club Shirt by ShirtManDude ($16.99)

Heather Grey Reversible Bolt Crew Sweatshirt by AviatorNation ($148)

Also please note your fav is so problematic he bought it in black/charcoal as well and wears it on the reverse side so it looks like he has two entirely different kinds of shirts smh

Hamilton #YayHamlet Sweatshirt by Pro Fangirl Shop ($25)

Vintage Mickey Mouse souvenir sweatshirt by Heng (price varies)

This is my favorite discovery out of all these pieces for two reasons:

1. You see that "Walt Disney Productions" logo at the bottom? That was the official name of what is now known as "The Walt Disney Company" until the mid 80s. So when I say vintage I'm talking authentic old here because that indicates the sweater is at least 30 years old. Plus, they don't produce items with that corporate name on them anymore, so if he ever wears that sweater in front of a hardcore Disney fanatic/historian they might yelp a little bit. Partially because that sweater is considered a collectible, but also because...

2. I'm pretty sure it's been dyed lmao. I don't think he dyed it himself. I think he bought like that from some hipster-thift store-boutique while he was visiting California. Disney wouldn't have released this sweater with Mickey almost entirely washed out like that, especially since it's a souvenir item for the San Francisco area. Even reproductions of vintage shirts don't look like that. It's a little distressed here and there, maybe, but they would have just gone for the full silhouette. Not this mid-way inbetween look. 

So I'm going to assume a box of dye on a heather blue-grey sweater is how you get that color and why Mickey looks like that unless he had one terrible accident in the washer and just decided to rock it that way.

Daydream Sweatshirt - Neon Blue by AviatorNation ($156)

Parkgate 2.0 Cardigan in Hearthstone by Belstaff ($325)

Linen and virgin wool sweater with pocket by Giorgio Armani ($1,395)

Toffee Brown Flannel Skinny Fit Blazer by Topman ($180)

Bright Blue Spray On Suit Jacket by Topman ($240)

Lux Navy Oversized Peak Lapel Coat by Topman ($300)

Premium Brown Herringbone Tailored Coat by Topman ($339)

Brent Regular Fit Reversible Felt Coat by Rag & Bone ($895)

Chicago Blue Orange Label Zip Hoodie by Superdry ($59.50)

Bolt Hoodie - Heather Grey by Aviator Nation ($168) [DID HE EVEN WEAR A SHIRT THAT DAY??]

Black Adidas Originals Superstar Track Top by Adidas ($74.99)

Blue Denim Borg Lined Flight Jacket by Topman ($120)

2012 British Academy Television Awards - Men's Black Signoria Evening Jacket by Gucci ($1,379)

2015 Spectre World Premiere - Modern Fit Virgin Wool Half-canvas Tuxedo by Burberry ($2,295)

2018 Evening Standard Awards  - Classic Tuxedo With Black Grosgrain Tipping In 2ply Fresco by Thom Browne ($3,400)

2019 Evening Standard Awards - Navy Slim-Fit Velvet Tuxedo Jacket by Giorgio Armani ($2,375)

2019 Emmy Awards - Wool and mohair jacket shawl collar by Christian Dior ($2,400) 

2019 Fashion Awards - Virgin wool and silk twill tuxedo with peak lapel jacket by Brunello Cucinelli ($4,795)

2019 "1917" World Premiere - Burgundy Helward Slim-Fit Satin-Trimmed Cotton-Velvet Tuxedo Jacket by Hugo Boss ($695)

2020 Golden Globes - Satin-lapel Soho-fit velvet suit jacket by Paul Smith ($1,395) [For anyone who enjoys a bit of cheeky trivia like I do, Paul Smith was also the designer for Jim Moriarty's tie on the rooftop in The Reichenbach Fall]

2020 Critics' Choice Awards - Formal Double Breasted Wool Jacket in Vermilion by Berluti ($3,050), Marble Printed Silk Shirt in Nero Bordo by Berluti ($1,030), Formal Wool Lined Regular-Fit Pants in Vermilion by Berluti ($1,030)

Air Max 1 "Team Red" in Red Orbit/Green Abyss/White by Nike ($110)

Iron Green & Black Air Max Lunar1 WR by Nike ($145)

Air Max 1 in Grey/Black/Sport Red by Nike ($110)

Meadow '16 in White/Pine Green by Nike ($70)

Air Max 1 Hyperfuse in OG Blue by Nike ($110)

So it was about this point that I realized ya boi wears nothing but Nikes. Every non-dress shoe you see on his feet are Nike, save for his pairs of Converse\Chuck Taylor All Star Low Tops in Navy & Yellow ($55):

who are owned by - you guessed it - Nike. He's been wearing those yellow ones since at least that infamous Cambridge Jones photoshoot, though.

BREAKING NEWS: ANDREW SCOTT DECIDED TO THROW A LITTLE SPICE IN HIS SHOE SELECTION BY PURCHASING A PAIR OF REEBOKS WHO ARE OWNED BY ADIDAS - RIVAL SHOE COMPANY TO NIKE. WHO KNEW HE HAD IT IN HIM??

Club C 85 Estl in Powder Grey/White/Washed Blue/Gum by Reebok ($75)  [Found by @jimmoriartyisking]

Slip-ons in dove grey by Giorgio Armani ($895)

Another Your Fav Is Problematic moment. He wore these Christian Louboutins at the The Vanity Fair x Amazon Studios party on January 4th.....

Greggo Black Leather by Christian Louboutin ($850)

...and then the very next day wore the glossy version of the exact same shoe at the Golden Globes. HE CAN'T BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE, HE JUST CAN'T.

Greggo Black Patent Leather by Christian Louboutin ($850)

Zebra Print Scarf by Scarfand ($9.99)

(I personally think the scarf is by scalamandre, but I can’t confirm so have the cheap alternative until I can)

Classic Silk Chiffon Skull Scarf by Alexander McQueen ($295) Jim rubbed off on him just a teensy bit

LOST AND (ALMOST) FOUND

These are pieces that are pretty close to being found, but I'm missing some piece of information about it so if you know let me know! The problem with a lot of his pieces is that they're either old to the point of vintage or fresh off the rack. So you never have a real time frame of when to look cause he'll wear something from the 80s in 2015, which can be a google search nightmare.

Brand: Hermès Paris Price: ? Style Name: ?

Brand: SuperDry (Osaka 6) Price: ? Style Name: ?

(There’s A LOT of distressed Osaka 6 shirts, but his is super specific cause it was bought like that and has no other defining features other than its vintage feel)

Brand: Henri Lloyd Price: ? Style Name: ?

(the only information I can find is in another language)

Brand: Traditional Craft Ltd. Price: ? Style Name: Limited Edition Emerald Isle?

This is the label, but I can’t find anything more about it outside of ebay listings and what I suspect is the official website pointing you to buy the shirt in stores.

Brand: Azzaro Couture for the pants and jacket, Dzojchen for the shirt Price: ? Style Name: ‘Blush Pink Cracked Sand-Washed Silk’ for the shirt, but I have no clue what the pants and jacket are filed under.

The Azzaro suit doesn't seem to have ever been ready to wear fashion for online purchase, but the Dzojchen shirt I can't find at all despite being a fairly standard shirt for the company.

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eBay Roundup

Ebay is a treasure trove for menswear, but to get to the good stuff, you often have to search for hours. Which is why, twice a week, we do these roundups so our readers don’t have to. For an additional roundup, along with a list of each week’s best sales, subscribe to our Inside Track newsletter.

Tons of great finds in today’s roundup, including an oversized Camoshita Balmacaan coat, which I think would look great with these Heschung Tyrolean shoes (see here for inspiration). I also dig this Ghurka briefcase, sterling silver Navajo belt buckle, and pair of Enzo Bonafe jumper boots. 

To dig up more menswear gems, try using our customized eBay search links. We’ve made them so you can quickly hone-in on high-end suits, good suits, high-quality shirts and fine footwear.

Suits, sport coats, and blazers

Grey double breasted Napolisumisura suit, ~36

Brown checked J. Press sport coat, 38

Brown heathered wool J. Crew sport coat, 38

Andover Shop Russell plaid sport coat, 40

Sid Mashburn navy hopsack sport coat, 41L

Tan linen Sid Mashburn sport coat, 44

Outerwear

Waxed cotton Our Legacy bomber, 36

Vintage King O Fur grizzly moto jacket, XS

Navy Mackintosh raincoat, 38

Navy Wallace & Barnes naval coat, S

RRL brown leather bomber jacket, S

Burgundy Eidos down vest, 38

Tan Eidos bomber jacket, 40

Waxed cotton Our Legacy bomber, 40

Woolrich down parka, M

Camoshita oversized Balmacaan coat, 40

Tan M-43 field jacket, ~M

Red Barbour x To Ki To field coat, M

Olive wool Mackintosh raincoat, 40

Indigo Blue Blue Japan coat, XL (fits like M)

Grey Engineered Garments Bedford jacket, M

Grey textured Our Legacy coat, 42

Barena knitted coat, 42

Brown Wings + Horn field jacket, L

Corduroy Arpenteur work jacket, 42

Vintage UCLA varsity jacket, 44

Vintage checked Fox Knapp coat, XXL

Tan corduroy Invertere field coat, XXXL

Sweaters and knits

Black Our Legacy waffle knit sweater, 36

Tomorrowland cream Aran sweater, XS

Tan Brooks Brothers Shetland sweater, S

Burgundy shawl collar cardigan, 38

Charcoal Andover Shop Nordic cable knit, M

Vintage Letterman hoodie, 42

Tan Andover Shop Shetland sweater, L

Fuzzy charcoal Our Legacy knit, 42

Shirts and pants

1960s short sleeved shirt, M

Vintage red t-shirt, M

Two 1960s camp collar shirts, M

Vintage anchor motif Aloha shirt, 40

Stevenson Overall Co bandana shirt, L

Engineered Garments button-up shirts, L

Bright blue vintage t-shirt, L

Drawstring corduroy Tomorrowland pants, S (should fit like 30)

Casual pants from Todd Synder, EG, and Unis, ~32

Navy Tomorrowland sweatpants, M

Eidos grey flannel trousers, 32

Charcoal Engineered Garments pants, 36

Shoes

United Arrows black penny loafers, 7.5

Loake suede Chelsea boots, 8

John Lobb penny loafers, 8.5

Carmina perf toe boots, 8.5

Viberg service boots, 8.5

Viberg perf toe service boots, 8 (fits like 8.5 or 9)

White Nike sneakers, 9

Edward Green Chelsea boots, 9

The Hill-Side white hi tops, 9.5

Heschung Tyrolean shoes, 9.5 (fits like 10)

Alfred Sargent black cap toe bluchers, 10

Chippewa black engineer boots, 10

Loake tassel loafers, 10

Red Wing steel toe boots, 10.5

Junya Watanabe black Budapesters, 10.5

Chippewa engineer boots, 10.5

Mister Freedom engineer boots, 11

Enzo Bonafe jumper boots, 11

Grenson tan suede longwings, 11

Edward Green suede perf toe dress boots, 11

Margiela white plaster side zip boots, 11

Enzo Bonafe quarter brogues, 11

Vass double monks, 11.5

Vintage black Florsheim shortwings, 11.5

Edward Green black tassel loafers, 11.5

Quoddy penny loafers, 12

Paraboot Chelsea boots, 12

Enzo Bonafe suede chukkas, 13

Meermin suede cap toe oxfords, 13

Ties

Navy striped bow tie

Blue striped E. Tautz tie

Lot of navy Marinella ties

Green striped raw silk Drake's tie

Black Ralph Lauren grenadine tie

Bags, briefcases, and wallets

North Face nylon green carryall bag

Cool Ghurka folio briefcase (pictured above)

Tan canvas Filson briefcases (1, 2)

Filson water resistant backpack (1, 2)

Tusting Clipper bag

Misc.

Ebbets Field Flannels ballcaps, 7 1/8 and 7 1/4

Vintage distressed Oshkosh work jacket, size?

Cool sterling silver Navajo belt buckle

Religious WWII protection pendant

Club Monaco ribbon belt

Brooks Brothers case for contact lenses

Vintage WWII M37 cap

Black onyx ring

Carved dog head paperweight?

Vintage Boston Red Sox jersey, M

Kapital stitched belt, 34

Vintage varsity sweater with "60" applique, 40

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Woodbury Common: Bargain Hunting in the Fashion Afterlife

They come by car and park in color-coded garages set along the perimeter of a cluster-model mall — stores arranged in Stepford neighborhood groupings: Niagara, Hudson Valley, Saratoga. The shops face inward around a series of walkways leading to open-air commons, framed by the pastoral backdrop of low wooded hills.

They come by the millions, from most continents and dozens of countries and on daily buses from Canada or from Port Authority in Manhattan. That is where I set out on the ShortLine, boarding behind a clutch of millennial shoppers whose excitement about the trip ahead was unconstrained.

“We’re going to Woodbury Common!” one announced in a hyperventilated tone you may associate with an 8-year-old headed for Disney World. Settling into seats near the rear of the bus, the small group excitedly shared their retail dreams.

“Can I tell you what I’m looking for in case any of you see it on your travels?” one woman asked. “I’m looking for pearl statement earrings. I need a suede jacket with a fringe, either brown or black. I want a bathing suit slash cover-up for a bachelorette weekend, a tweed jacket I can wear with jeans and a bra.”

How I managed to miss this place, which has been around for nearly 35 years, is anyone’s guess. Let me revise that. I had ardently avoided Woodbury Common because the oxymoron of bargain goods made for premium outlets made me queasy. I was not eager to suck hours out of my life just to browse through fashion missteps, clothes of uncommercial proportions or the mustard yellow sweaters that are a universal emblem of designer fail.

That was then. Now I know better. I know, for instance, that clothes do not go to Woodbury Common to die — not really. Rather, after a period of warehouse retirement, they come here to be gently reborn at one of 250 stores spread across a 912,000-square-foot complex of peak-roofed buildings in a style of architecture somewhere between a Friendly’s and a Sunglass Hut.

It was early on a warm Saturday morning when my bus pulled up to the mall, and the place seemed unsettlingly calm. That would all change by noon, when the lots filled up and the hordes descended, lines forming behind stanchions at Prada and Gucci, and posses of shoppers wheeled around enormous empty suitcases (available at mall kiosks).

Perhaps because there were as many different languages heard on the streets of Woodbury Common that day as at a United Nations conclave, I became preoccupied with the absurdity of squandering a precious day of Big Apple tourism on the hunt for a North Face T-shirt at 50 percent off. Then I fell into the flow.

Because of course I did. Shopping as a form of entertainment is the next frontier. How else can one account for plans announced this spring by the Simon Company Group in Indianapolis, the largest shopping mall owner in the United States, to expand Woodbury Common to the size of a mini-city, adding another 165,000 square feet of retail space, 2,140 parking spaces, two 120-room hotels, a spa, 37,000 feet of restaurant space and a helipad? (At $2,350 for a helicopter ride, you might as well stick to Bergdorf.)

MY FIRST STOP OF THE DAY was at Valentino, where the men’s wear stock seemed scant and I was put off by an encounter with a camo sweater that, although reduced from $1,695 to $699, had a slackened neck and the sad aura of shopworn goods.

I did take note of a fantastically pretty pink wool coat covered all over in appliqué roses. Originally priced at $14,500, it had been reduced to $5,250 and was subject, a salesclerk told me, to a flash sale reduction of 75 percent. Though at $1,576, the coat was a steal, I had to remind myself that I am neither a woman nor a petite.

High-tailing it out of there, I headed for Dior’s brand-new men’s store, as glossy on its opening day as a Madison Avenue boutique. The goods looked duly crisp and fresh, and plenty of black suits with slick details and patent leather shoes with insect embellishments presented themselves.

The designs all bore the distinct imprint of Kris Van Assche, who, as any fashion archaeologist could tell you, exited the label last year to assume the creative helm at Berluti. He was replaced by Kim Jones, who immediately revamped the Dior silhouette. Unless you have a stake in looking ironically dated, it helps to keep up with this level of trivia.

At the Givenchy shop, for instance, the standing racks near the front were hung with an array of oversize shirts and tailored pieces from Clare Waight Keller’s debut men’s wear collection (“Perverse posh” was the phrase she coined for the look), while farther back were the forlorn leftovers from the tenure of her predecessor, Riccardo Tisci (now at Burberry).

Sometimes vintage goods may be exactly what you’re after. I say this because at Saint Laurent, among the ratted-up hoodies suspended from ceiling-mounted chrome racks, I stumbled upon a wear-once black velvet varsity jacket embroidered with beaded butterflies (a hard pass at $6,799, down from $17,000) and a snap-button plaid flannel Western shirt that were clearly designed by Hedi Slimane.

Mr. Slimane has not been at Saint Laurent since 2016, and so much the better by this consumer’s lights because, even on the rare occasion when I buy a designer garment in season, I rest it a while in my closet until the novelty wears off.

The shirt was a find, and also a steal at $169 — especially when, as I did, you rationalize your decision by compulsively checking the comparable ones on Grailed.

AMPED BY THE PURCHASE, I darted into Dolce & Gabbana, and was all but bodily ejected by a force field of vulgarity. I skipped the humongous Nike and Tommy Hilfiger stores that are the real reason many shoppers come here and dipped into Fendi. There I happened upon an overscale checkered woolen trench ($1,999, reduced from $4,000), rendered shiny with waterproof urethane resin. It was a handsome thing though too pervy to consider seriously.

At Gucci I joined a growing mob of shoppers pawing through dense florals and fur-lined Crocs and strenuously distressed jeans with snarling cats embroidered on the backside, and was bemused by the delirious excess of it all.

A spell of mental instability overtook me when I spotted a pair of summer shorts in a riotous Garden of Eden pattern. I got as far as the dressing room before recognizing that well-known pitfall of bargain shopping, deluding yourself into thinking you are somebody else.

I quickly took refuge in Prada, and it was there that I came upon the find of the day. Whatever the gimmickry of any given season, Prada can be relied on for certain constants: stores painted a very Milanese shade of pistachio green, a sales staff crisply uniformed in black and white, and solidly reliable accessories.

And yet it can happen that even small alterations in certain classics spoil them for finicky consumers. Such was the case with a perfect textured leather billfold I bought at Prada a decade ago and, naturally, lost.

In all the years since then, I’ve scoured Prada stores in various cities attempting to find its replacement. And, while there were similar ones, the shape had invariably been modified, the logo added in raised metallic letters. By Goldilocks millimeters, they were too slim or too fat.

How the precise match to my wallet found its way to Central Valley, N.Y., like a lost pooch that fetches up in a distant state, I will likely never know. Yet there on a display shelf was the model I’d been seeking.

Actually, there were three, each priced at $125. Reader, I bought them all.

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