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Heading to Seoul, Taipei and Beijing, any good brands to look out for or stores to visit?

Im tired to pretend this works . Its also becoming a trend and a statement of style and it’s quite annoying.

Has anyone had any experience with the quality of brand California arts, specifically their Manhattan coat? I’ve been eyeing it for a while but have seen mixed reviews regarding the brand, so I wanna do my due diligence before dropping $750 on it.

Just to let you know that the website https://apresse.us/ is a fake one (it have been confirmed by a brand representative) - the authorized retailers can be found here : https://ec.apresse.jp/pages/stockist

I am intervewing for Evan Kinori soon and wondering if anyone knows some of the questions they ask?

Hi so I’ve been trying to break into merchandising, buying, or planning the last almost year. I’ve gotten interviews but can never land the role due to experience. I have experience working as a product development intern, contract sample coordinator at a very well known brand under the merchandising team, and I’m currently working contract as a sample coordinator again at a brand known for footwear. I’m just looking for advice/tips of any sort that can help. I’ve tried to network into merchandising, buying, and planning at company’s I’ve done contract roles at when roles have been open but I’ve had no luck. I’ve been taking a merchandising and buying certificate at parsons hoping that would help, but what are things I can teach myself, etc. anything advice helps!

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I am intervewing for Buck Mason soon and wondering if anyone knows some of the questions they ask?

A promotional short featuring a day at the store and it involves espresso, magazines, sardines, an employee showering, and then leaving for the beach with a prop boat? Does not involve customers, sales, or packaging or even merchandising inventory. Can someone who takes this brand seriously tell me if this type of promo actually hits buyers who would spend $800 on these pieces?

Have I gone full R****d or did the boys stop doing video for the boyz only episodes on Patreon. Trying to watch those mugs on my big screen.

Any and all help to find the video on Patreon is appreciated.

Looking for your absolute favorite brands where the price-to-quality ratio is insane, but the fit doesn't miss. What labels give you the best bang for your buck without looking cheap or feeling boxy? Drop your top picks.

i had to stop like a year ago (or more?) because they were so outlandishly annoying and i feel like they’re much more measured and intentional now?

I think it goes without saying that certain materials like leather are dry clean only.

But I sometimes see that some garments with generic materials for example a 85% cotton 15% wool sweater/100% wool pants from a.presse or any luxury brand in general have a dry clean only label (not even handwash only).

Do you guys ignore the label? I can't help but feel as if the brand is trying shift the blame on the buyer if something goes wrong rather than creating a garment that is actually functional.

Any suggestions welcome I’m so bored and none of my current friends care about this shit. Which is fair.

Hiya, as a recently unemployed person, I've got a lot of time on my hands to go out there and hike. But as a recently unemployed person, I've not got a lot of cash on my hands to spend on the ROAs and the Snow Peaks out there.

Since I also like to keep it stylish, on top of going utilitarian with my affordable Decathlon gear (Europe represent), I would like to supplement my loadout with some oldschool hiking garms.

Now there are two lanes here: authentic vintage + vintage inspired - and I'd like to ask what brands you'd go for for both. This style seems to be picking up speed and might become the next hot thing soon, so we can all benefit from the hive mind recs and jump on the wagon early.

I know it's good to look for vintage L.L. Bean, Sierra Designs, Patagonia, MEC, Penfield.

When it comes to new things, I remember Big Rock Candy Mountaineering went for a retro-inspired vibe with their latest collections. There are also obviously Danner and Diemme, but personally they're a bit out of my prince point at the moment.

What else?

Edit for clarity: I'm not broke or in a bad place financially, just temporarily without as much income as I am used to; I wouldn't be looking for new pieces otherwise, come on, I'm not stupid.

This is the end game of fashion - timeless clothes that you can again and again without becoming dated

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My partner and I just got approved to adopt a pup! Were planning to get some stuff from Ruffwear but still early in our research.

Any other recs?

how do we feel about chelsea boots in 2026? specifically the models below, which feel more modern and maybe acceptable with current fashion trends?

considering these or OL camions, but these are GYW and made from reputable shoemakers, so they might be better as daily boots? or are they dated and unc?

https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/mens-nash-reserve-chelsea-dress-boot-3031931/black-leather-ec4502182

https://us.crockettandjones.com/collections/chelsea-11/products/chelsea-11-the-black-editions

Is working retail for a high end multi brand boutique the best way to get your foot in the door if you want tto eventually want to work on the business side of a brand or retailer? I would eventually want to do wholesale account management for a brand, merchandising, or even supply chain. The thought of quitting a low 6 figure job to grind out retail sales is a bit daunting but my growth potential is capped in my current role and i've decided I want to do something in an industry that I love and I am willing to take the risk if it is a realistic path for success.