Marc mndt
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@Marc mndt @dudewuttheheck how do you guys measure your chest? 109cm and 41.5 inches given your fit in 40 and 38 respectively, I highly doubt it…
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@Marc mndt @dudewuttheheck how do you guys measure your chest? 109cm and 41.5 inches given your fit in 40 and 38 respectively, I highly doubt it…
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Thank you for this!! Great info and advice!
That’s why I’m still calculating the numbers and asking around for intel, so it can be as safe as possible. I get it won’t be a hundred percent safe, but I reckon I can get close to it.Keep in mind that isn't a fail safe process.
I bought a Freewheelers SanMateo, on paper all the numbers where perfect, but the pattern just didn't work for me and i couldn't wear the jacket comfortably, i had to sell it.
From the total majority of sellers of jackets and shirts, I cannot get a neck measurement even in words and especially in a photo. Many even sincerely did not understand why I was interested in this. In half the cases when I asked about the mass of clothes, the correspondence with me stopped completelyfind a dealer who will show you photos of a jacket in stock measured the same way you measure for comparison. This way you know 100% what you are buying.
You’re right and I appreciate all the help I’ve gotten from all the knowledgeable members here! It’s truly awesome that a forum like this exist@Kenan You got many good inputs from very knowledgeable people here (one cool part of this forum here). If you still have your doubts carry your „La Brea Project“ to grave. Only way to blow away your doubts is, as mentioned @Carlos840 try them on! If you are not able to do this, it will always an (expensive) game in the end. If you order a size 40“ and for some reason you are not 100% happy with it, you ponder if size 38“ would be the right size or vice versa. Therefore my 2cents… let it be, if you are not be able to try that particular Jacket on. Otherwise it could be it shows up in classified section and belive me a reselling at 40% off of RRP would be a „good“ deal for the new owner but not for you. Therefore clear your mind and forget your „La Brea Project“. Otherwise l wish you good luck!
You know yourself best, if you're satisfied with a jacket that meets your expectations at 80-90%, then you're fine. But if you're looking for the perfect jacket, don't do it without try them on...That’s why I’m still calculating the numbers and asking around for intel, so it can be as safe as possible. I get it won’t be a hundred percent safe, but I reckon I can get close to it.
I agree! I would have been more than happy if I had been able to benefit from this know how +25 years ago. I had to learn a lot the hard way. e.g. Rakuten Ichiba was only available in Japanese back then...You’re right and I appreciate all the help I’ve gotten from all the knowledgeable members here! It’s truly awesome that a forum like this exist
It’s the hunt for the “perfect jacket” which is fun right! Only way for me to try it on would be to fly to Japan. Maybe I should make a trip out of it, but then it would have to wait for a whileYou know yourself best, if you're satisfied with a jacket that meets your expectations at 80-90%, then you're fine. But if you're looking for the perfect jacket, don't do it without try them on...
And you didn’t have chrome to instantly translate the website either! That must have been a challenge! You do have an amazing collection though, so maybe learning the hard way actually helped a bit in the endI agree! I would have been more than happy if I had been able to benefit from this know how +25 years ago. I had to learn a lot the hard way. e.g. Rakuten Ichiba was only available in Japanese back then...
Japan is always worth a trip! Or expense is no object, then do it like in the casino "black or red" - "top or flop"!It’s the hunt for the “perfect jacket” which is fun right! Only way for me to try it on would be to fly to Japan. Maybe I should make a trip out of it, but then it would have to wait for a while
You could also join the next TFL meetupOnly way for me to try it on would be to fly to Japan.
That would be so fun man! Also easier than flying to JapanYou could also join the next TFL meetup
Thank you Sir! For sure, luckily my brother lived in Japan and speak the Language... on the other side the "hard way" means buying/selling >300 pair of "made in japan" Jeans, >150 Leather Jackets from nearly all leading manufacturers today and same number of Boots/Shoes... on the other hand it brings you experience (we'll leave it open whether you're satisfied). In the End I mostly buy local these days: I am fortunate to have vmc and deecestyle in zurich. I can try on many things there and the bottom line is, I don't pay more than if I ordered the goods in Japan.And you didn’t have chrome to instantly translate the website either! That must have been a challenge! You do have an amazing collection though, so maybe learning the hard way actually helped a bit in the end
Lucky you have VMC! Such a great store. Spent 5 hours, scored some TWC and FW garments, and had really good conversation with Freddie and Fabian when I was there last December.For sure, luckily my brother lived in Japan and speak the Language... on the other side the "hard way" means buying/selling >300 pair of "made in japan" Jeans, >150 Leather Jackets from nearly all leading manufacturers today and same number of Boots/Shoes... on the other hand it brings you experience (we'll leave it open whether you're satisfied). In the End I mostly buy local these days: I am fortunate to have vmc and deecestyle in zurich. I can try on many things there and the bottom line is, I don't pay more than if I ordered the goods in Japan.
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You should have all that knowledge from experience written down somewhere. Time to write a book because you are like a amekaji sensei hahaFor sure, luckily my brother lived in Japan and speak the Language... on the other side the "hard way" means buying/selling >300 pair of "made in japan" Jeans, >150 Leather Jackets from nearly all leading manufacturers today and same number of Boots/Shoes... on the other hand it brings you experience (we'll leave it open whether you're satisfied). In the End I mostly buy local these days: I am fortunate to have vmc and deecestyle in zurich. I can try on many things there and the bottom line is, I don't pay more than if I ordered the goods in Japan.
Edit: Sorry for my vaunt
Cool In fact, VMC is the place to be. Fredy is very knowledgeable and one of the longest staff members at VMC although he wasn't working there when I first shopped at VMC in 1989.Lucky you have VMC! Such a great store. Spent 5 hours, scored some TWC and FW garments, and had really good conversation with Freddie and Fabian when I was there last December.
VMC is really a cool store and worth a visit. As I mentioned before, it is a privilege to have a shop like this nearby where you can smell, touch and try on clothes. The range covers the niche of the niche, such as goods from Japan by at last & co, adjustable costume, freewheelers, rmc, warehouse to name just a few. And the bottom line is, the prices, even if they seem expensive, are not more expensive, if I order the goods in Japan and have to pay shipping and customs tax as well.You should have all that knowledge from experience written down somewhere. Time to write a book because you are like a amekaji sensei haha
You are pretty fortunate with those stores. VMC looks like the coolest store ever! Shame they don’t have a web shop honestly.