Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[bigtrg insd]

Need help DB bros,vomit on suede shoes? Had a few too many...They are the lunagrand knock offs from JCP so if it's a total loss no big deal

Guessing that they are most likely done for. You're really only supposed to brush suede. To clean them properly you would need to wet them, but that will change the texture of the suede and they won't be the same after that.

You can try brushing them, sanding them with a fine sand paper, nail file, etc and see what effect it has. Otherwise i'd probably just clean them with soap and water and they'd become beaters. Maybe someone else has some tips I don't know of.

 

[stephenb]

Mine is from express. Got the jacket initially for like $100 and then the pants later for around $35 or so. Honestly, it wasn't worth it. Their producer fit is so damn big. I hate how the jacket fits on my midsection but can't justify altering it and dumping any more money into the suit. All I did was shorten sleeves and hem and taper pants but the seat of the pants is big as well. To all: unless its photographer fit, avoid Express (if you are my build)


Here's today's fit btw:


Here's a little more detail of the La Matera belt on the outfit. Excuse the backshot


And when I came home...these babies were waiting for me.


Had to hit em with a shine doe..

Do you know what last those are made on and how do they fit those are one of my must purchase items...

 

[stephenb]

Guessing that they are most likely done for. You're really only supposed to brush suede. To clean them properly you would need to wet them, but that will change the texture of the suede and they won't be the same after that.

You can try brushing them, sanding them with a fine sand paper, nail file, etc and see what effect it has. Otherwise i'd probably just clean them with soap and water and they'd become beaters. Maybe someone else has some tips I don't know of.

Good looking out,I hate to dump them because they fit so well but for 35$ i'll scoop another pair

 

[stephenb]

lulz. yall know damn well I was just talking about their suits.

I have a JCP OCBD from Nick Wooster's line... fits great. good oxford cloth too. also got seersucker shorts from them.

the shirt was $11 and the shorts were $12

They got some selvedge jeans from the Wooster line on sale for like 30$ thinking about checking those out ...

 

[wj4]

Need help DB bros,vomit on suede shoes? Had a few too many...They are the lunagrand knock offs from JCP so if it's a total loss no big deal

You can try this.

 

[luckyluchiano]

Copped 10 polos and a pair of knock off lunar guards for 148 at jcp

 

[streetballa2311]

Copped 10 polos and a pair of knock off lunar guards for 148 at jcp

Didn't waste no time lol

 

[diewitsjames]

info on the knock off lunargrands

 

[pinoy732]

Mine is from express. Got the jacket initially for like $100 and then the pants later for around $35 or so. Honestly, it wasn't worth it. Their producer fit is so damn big. I hate how the jacket fits on my midsection but can't justify altering it and dumping any more money into the suit. All I did was shorten sleeves and hem and taper pants but the seat of the pants is big as well. To all: unless its photographer fit, avoid Express (if you are my build)


Here's today's fit btw:

Do you know what last those are made on and how do they fit those are one of my must purchase items...

They are made on the 1-511 last. I got a 10D (normally what I order) and honestly, these probably fit the best out of all of my other AE's (I own shoes built on the 2, 8, and 5 last).

Here's a link describing the way different lasts fit:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/AllAboutLastsView?catalogId=40000000001&langId=-1&storeId=1

I definitely plan on buying another pair of Dalton's in the near future. I think I'll bite off Carlin hardcore and scoop the cordovan shell joints too

 

[nako xl]

A Kickstarter project some people I know started that I think you'd all be into

Walk the Globe in ATLAS: a second-skin dress sock that performs so well, you’ll actually want to wear it.

The problem isn’t your feet, it’s what’s on them.

You’ve felt it. The aching, the heat, the sweat… all inside your favorite dress shoes. It’s a pain, an inconvenience, and your dress socks are to blame. Even worse, we’ve accepted it as the cost of looking good and feeling professional.

At Ministry of Supply, we’ve challenged this, engineering a dress sock packed with performance. ATLAS is moisture wicking, designed for comfort, and built to keep you cool and supported all day long.

Sound good? It gets better. You can be among the first to own your very own pair of ATLAS dress socks. Help us bring Atlas to life by backing us and spreading the word about a better way to business wear. We need to raise $30,000 to fund our final prototype and first production run of ATLAS. We can’t do it without you.

Convinced? Good. Unconvinced? Even better. We’ve got tons more info for you- all about the design and technology that went into ATLAS.

MAPPING OUT ATLAS:
When we set out to design the best dress sock available, we started from scratch back in the MoS labs. Great things take time, and we spent our time getting to know your feet… intimately.

Three types of mapping went into the research behind ATLAS:

Strain Analysis

We used strain analysis to map out how your feet move. Your toes, your joints, and your skin all bend, stretch, and adjust to accommodate your movements. Regular socks can’t adjust with you and end up bunching or sagging. A product of Strain Analysis, visualizing in 3D how your skin stretches and adjusts, ATLAS behaves like a second skin: moving with you and maximizing comfort.

Pressure Mapping

Pressure Mapping helped us to visualize how you apply pressure and where you need extra support in your socks. It’s the same type of technology podiatrists use to prescribe custom orthotics, but we used it to make ATLAS the most comfortable socks you’ve ever worn to work.

Thermal Imaging

We’ve used thermal imaging in the design of our shirts to identify “hot spots” and where you need ventilation. Same concept applies here. By combining information we received from pressure mapping and thermal imaging, we were able to create a sock that provides comfort and heat management simultaneously.

SO WHAT ARE THEY MADE OF?

The moisture wicking, heat management, and comfort capabilities of ATLAS are all made possible through its unique combination of fibers, a blend made up of 40% recycled polyester infused with carbonized coffee (more on that below), 40% cotton, and 20% elastane. While the high percentage of elastane is for great shape retention, the cotton-to-polyester ratio optimizes comfort and performance (read: heat and sweat management) in all the right places.

Additionally, the ATLAS fibers are infused with carbonized coffee to eliminate odors. It’s a guaranteed pep in your morning step, minus the risk of a caffeine addiction (although since experiencing its performance in our socks, we’ve been treating our morning cup o’ joe with a little more respect).

Armed with research, materials, and a great design, we set out to find a socially and environmentally responsible manufacturer who values innovation as much as we do at Ministry of Supply. We landed on one of the most advanced textile mills on the planet, who works with brands like Patagonia, to help us make ATLAS a reality. With them, we are able to incorporate robotic knitting (think 3D printing precision and customization, but for knitwear instead of custom action figures) to make the most intricate of designs a reality.

Prototype of the Atlas Dress Sock

Prototype of the Atlas Loafer Sock

WHY KICKSTART ATLAS?

As a small startup brand, we can't afford to buy minimum order quantities (around $30,000 worth of socks) if our customers aren't excited about them.  In fact, we flat-out can't afford that.  We need your help to reach these minimum order quantities, and we need your input on if we should go ahead with production.  We've spent the last 8 months in the labs working on Atlas, but before we make that final commitment and go from prototype to product, we need your backing.

The $30,000 raised will 100% fund production - we'll be able to place the minimum order quantity with our manufacturer and we'll be able to make Atlas a reality.

JOIN US!

We are initially offering ATLAS in black for loafer and dress socks. Choose a backer level on the right side of this page and you’ll be able to specify, by size and type, each pair you want in your custom batch. To highlight the special robotic knitting process used in ATLAS, we are also including our ATMOS tee in many of our rewards. The ATMOS tee uses robotic knitting in its variable knit pattern, giving you ventilation exactly where you need it in an undershirt or in a shirt that stands alone. You choose: Crew or V-neck, white or black, size XS-XL.

Prototype of New Atmos

ATLAS isn’t a reality just yet. We’ve been working hard on our prototypes, but we need your help to make ATLAS officially part of the MoS brand. We’re launching on Kickstarter to find out if ATLAS is something your workday needs, and to see if you are as passionate about your clothing’s performance as we are. Show your support by backing, liking, tweeting... whatever you can to spread the great news that there’s a better way to business wear.

The Ministry of Supply mission is to inspire confidence in every man, through professionally wearable innovation and design. We hope you’ll join us in challenging how fashion and clothing is designed and made. Trust us, it’s going to be a gamechanger.

Stay classified, Kickstarter.
-MoS

MoS Founders

[h3]Risks and challenges Learn about accountability on Kickstarter[/h3]
We learned a lot from our Kickstarter project last year. Surpassing our goal was incredibly validating for our product, and we are still blown away by how amazing the whole Kickstarter experience turned out to be. Even though sending out over 14x the gear we had originally anticipated producing wasn’t something we were entirely prepared for, we emerged from those rough couple of months a better team and a better MoS.

This time around, we know our capacity and are setting limits on the number of backers we can accommodate. We have market-ready prototypes and a manufacturer in place who is ready to scale. Our extensive preparation should allow for a smooth production and fulfillment process, but we also know from past experience that, should they arise, we are ready to tackle any challenges that come our way.
[h3]FAQ[/h3]

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  What should international backers know?
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  When do I pick my sizes and colors?
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  When do I tell you my address? What if I have a change in address?
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  Can I combine backer levels?
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  Will ATLAS fit my feet? What if I order the wrong size?
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  What's in a name? Why ATLAS?

I personally didn't support the project though

Times ($) is hard

 

[1stwitit]

The knockoff lunargrads jcp has are sketchers I believe

 

[luckyluchiano]

info on the knock off lunargrands

Only 40 bucks

 

[typerpinoy]

Stopped by my tailor today to drop off another suit. Saw an abundance of camo pants being worked on lol.

 

[luckyluchiano]

Closer look

 

[typerpinoy]

Doesn't seem to be anything lunargrandish about those at all

 

[pinoy732]

Doesn't seem to be anything lunargrandish about those at all

This.

 

[luckyluchiano]

thus me calling them knock offs. Anything with random colored soles remind me of them. Thats my opinion and I will hold that.

 

[rfx45]

Sorry but not even close. These Skechers are Lunargrand knock offs.

Those are just wingtips with colors soles, which plenty of companies have been making. They aren't LG knock off w/o the Lunar-wannabe sole.

 

[luckyluchiano]

thus me calling them knock offs. Anything with random colored soles remind me of them. Thats my opinion and I will hold that.

brb

 

[blazinrook]

Any store recommendations to buy comfortable casual work shoes?

 

[rfx45]

thus me calling them knock offs. Anything with random colored soles remind me of them. Thats my opinion and I will hold that.

brb

sorry but you're simply wrong.

 

[luckyluchiano]

boy you sound dumb.

In other news.

 

[vc3fan]

Yeah, The Skechers/Mark Nason are really the only knock offs (Coming from someone with both Cole Haans and the brown leather wingtip Skechers that are really not that bad )

 

[luckyluchiano]

Yeah, The Skechers/Mark Nason are really the only knock offs (Coming from someone with both Cole Haans and the brown leather wingtip Skechers that are really not that bad )

the fact is I said anything with colored soles remind me of them, ends the discussion lol

how can you tell me my opinion and emotional feeling towards something is incorrect?

 

[typerpinoy]

Lol at the rfx x slaydrian gif