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snug? geek boutique?
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I've read this thread and would have to agree with most of the comments being made...ie. Snug has some great designs, but hasn't changed much over the years. I still remember only buying Snug pants when I was partying every weekend cause they were so cool, but these days I don't wear baggy pants to the clubs anymore.
As for Stussy I concur that they have some of the best T-Shirt designs...as do a lot of the other sort of surf/skate/west-coast designers like Billabong, Split & Volcom. Someone did mention that Stussy has some great plaid shirts, if you like those you should check out some Ben Sherman designs...those are nice button up shirts!
But as for me, my favourite article of clothing right now is this zip-up, non-hooded, sweatshirt from Mooks - I think they're from Austrailia, anyways great design!
23 day 'til I leave...
Leo
As for Stussy I concur that they have some of the best T-Shirt designs...as do a lot of the other sort of surf/skate/west-coast designers like Billabong, Split & Volcom. Someone did mention that Stussy has some great plaid shirts, if you like those you should check out some Ben Sherman designs...those are nice button up shirts!
But as for me, my favourite article of clothing right now is this zip-up, non-hooded, sweatshirt from Mooks - I think they're from Austrailia, anyways great design!
23 day 'til I leave...
Leo
i must agree with geek boutique pants and the amazing way they sit on my ass.
I loved so many things by SNUG, but the one & only piece i ever found that actually fit my curves properly were the dark denim girly overalls- which i adore and make me feel xtra saucy everytime i wear them.....but i always got the impression that the girls line was cut like a smaller version of the mens- hi, we have bums ? breasts?
Lilith on Bloor is the best place for sexy, funky, one-of-a-kind, classy, Stylin' women's wear- I always find something i love there! They carry Canadian labels like Lucious, Damsels, and clothes sewn by my friend Dawne, who's also the Asst. manager
+ many more.
I used to have a thing for that DUBBLE stuff.......
haven't seen any around for a long time -damn!
it really felt good on -hope everything is ok-
I loved so many things by SNUG, but the one & only piece i ever found that actually fit my curves properly were the dark denim girly overalls- which i adore and make me feel xtra saucy everytime i wear them.....but i always got the impression that the girls line was cut like a smaller version of the mens- hi, we have bums ? breasts?
Lilith on Bloor is the best place for sexy, funky, one-of-a-kind, classy, Stylin' women's wear- I always find something i love there! They carry Canadian labels like Lucious, Damsels, and clothes sewn by my friend Dawne, who's also the Asst. manager
+ many more.I used to have a thing for that DUBBLE stuff.......
haven't seen any around for a long time -damn!
it really felt good on
-hope everything is ok-cosmiK-Cat
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mmm clothes......
best link online for all this:
www.paperdoll.com- & so much is on sale! yay!
*also www.plastikwrap.com has some neato stuff- which can usually be seen at the Resistor parties-I recentyl spoke with the designer- sweet girl!
Ps- if Disco stu I can most likely fix that elastic for ya-I do alterations in my spare time....
Oh Hey & where exactly is Lilith please?
-J
best link online for all this:
www.paperdoll.com- & so much is on sale! yay!
*also www.plastikwrap.com has some neato stuff- which can usually be seen at the Resistor parties-I recentyl spoke with the designer- sweet girl!
Ps- if Disco stu I can most likely fix that elastic for ya-I do alterations in my spare time....
Oh Hey & where exactly is Lilith please?
-J
cosmiK-Cat
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K- thanx- didn' t think it was way up on bloor....hafta go to Queen
one of these days- haven't been there in the daytime in years..
_j
one of these days- haven't been there in the daytime in years..
_j
Originally posted by Momentum
I used to have a thing for that DUBBLE stuff.......
haven't seen any around for a long time -damn!
it really felt good on
Dubble is NO MO!! Nate packed up and moved out west. He still designs stuff here and there, but he's finito with Dubble.
Solmat
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Snug has been my favourite brand of clothing for almost 7 years so I almost had a heart attack when I saw this thread! I own so many pieces of Snug clothing I could wear it every day for two weeks. Please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to come across as superior for having said this. In fact, it has put a huge hole in my wallet. I cringe every time I find something else I like and look at the price tag.
However, it's like a good drug with me. I am SO addicted to Snug it's ridiculous. I was leaning towards Geek and Fiction for a while. My 2nd fav to Snug is Fiction. Plus, I think guys look the best in either Snug or Fiction. Gotta love the Toronto Street Wear! I'm so glad to hear everything is going fine. Phew. (wipes sweat from brow)
Shawna
However, it's like a good drug with me. I am SO addicted to Snug it's ridiculous. I was leaning towards Geek and Fiction for a while. My 2nd fav to Snug is Fiction. Plus, I think guys look the best in either Snug or Fiction. Gotta love the Toronto Street Wear! I'm so glad to hear everything is going fine. Phew. (wipes sweat from brow)
Shawna
its funny how people rely on labels to give them their OOMPH in the style department. i know so many people who look dashing without spending $100 on a short sleeved shirt JUST CUZ it says snug/ben sherman/whatever. This shit is way overpriced and the quality usually is suspect. Originality and/or uniqueness are the most sexiest thing, as is the ability to come up with something out of nothing. I know many people who are label whores and others think they have style. Bullshit. They dont have style. They merely have their dad's visa and they buy their style. And they look like clones. Just my opinon however. One thing i will add is that snug/tphs/fiction etc are good because they bring Canadian designers to the spotlight and they are Canadian companies which makes me proud. Still way overpriced though. Unless you have hookups. This is wayy too long an answer for what I was going to say. Sorry. End message---
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Ah, the curse of the double edged sword....
For those of you that know anything about clothing, you would know that material costs a fortune....SOOOO if you are a Canadian clothing co., manufacturing in Canada, being "TRUE" to Canada your clothes WILL COST A FORTUNE. If you manufacture overseas (eg. Asia), your manufacturing/labour/material costs will be significantly lower and therefore you can charge a lower price for your line.
BUT, everyone here in Canada just ASSUMES that anything produced overseas (eg. Asia) automatically means sweatshop. I will admit that I used to be one of these individuals...having read all the books, seen the reports, etc. Yes, some companies (eg. NIke, Gap) do exploit labour in these areas, but that does not mean it exists everywhere in these parts. How do I know this? I've seen it with my own eyes. Many families, people, etc in Asia thrive off of this business and are treated extremely well. Yes labour/mfg. costs are significantly less, but what else would you expect from a 2nd/3rd World Country. The cost of living is also much less, so it all works out net, net.
Anyhow, my point is, if you want Canadian made clothes, don't bitch about the price, b/c it's going to be expensive. If you want something at a cheaper price, make it overseas, and don't just ASSUME the company exploits there labour. Do your homework first.
Dan
For those of you that know anything about clothing, you would know that material costs a fortune....SOOOO if you are a Canadian clothing co., manufacturing in Canada, being "TRUE" to Canada your clothes WILL COST A FORTUNE. If you manufacture overseas (eg. Asia), your manufacturing/labour/material costs will be significantly lower and therefore you can charge a lower price for your line.
BUT, everyone here in Canada just ASSUMES that anything produced overseas (eg. Asia) automatically means sweatshop. I will admit that I used to be one of these individuals...having read all the books, seen the reports, etc. Yes, some companies (eg. NIke, Gap) do exploit labour in these areas, but that does not mean it exists everywhere in these parts. How do I know this? I've seen it with my own eyes. Many families, people, etc in Asia thrive off of this business and are treated extremely well. Yes labour/mfg. costs are significantly less, but what else would you expect from a 2nd/3rd World Country. The cost of living is also much less, so it all works out net, net.
Anyhow, my point is, if you want Canadian made clothes, don't bitch about the price, b/c it's going to be expensive. If you want something at a cheaper price, make it overseas, and don't just ASSUME the company exploits there labour. Do your homework first.
Dan
--[Zirca]--
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Originally posted by mcbee
dan YOU know what you are talking about!!
definately agreed with your points above.
thanks
Anyone noticed as of late that fiction's prices have come down and their quality has gone up?
Thats because they're manufacturing overseas, last I heard.
Another line for you clotheshorse ladies to check out if you're all over Canadian streetwear is guido and mary. Their jeans fit like heaven, and let me tell ya, I've seen the entire fall collection and its fucking beautiful, and no pants over $150 I beleive...which considering their denim is imported from brazil and hand treated I think its a steal...hell I've paid $395 for jeans, this is nice, nice stuff, at a very reasonable price and good quality...
Thats because they're manufacturing overseas, last I heard.
Another line for you clotheshorse ladies to check out if you're all over Canadian streetwear is guido and mary. Their jeans fit like heaven, and let me tell ya, I've seen the entire fall collection and its fucking beautiful, and no pants over $150 I beleive...which considering their denim is imported from brazil and hand treated I think its a steal...hell I've paid $395 for jeans, this is nice, nice stuff, at a very reasonable price and good quality...