Comments on: That Autumn Look | Turning Japanese http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:23:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: leeon http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-25547 leeon Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:28:27 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-25547 so good so good

]]> By: Neil Eleven http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-16163 Neil Eleven Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:58:14 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-16163 I'm getting a Parson Rusell terrier puppy in a couple of weeks. This is the gear I'm looking for - ideal for walks in the park and woods. I’m getting a Parson Rusell terrier puppy in a couple of weeks. This is the gear I’m looking for – ideal for walks in the park and woods.

]]> By: eltrain http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-15803 eltrain Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:09:12 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-15803 Love the look. I'm currently working on my "bargain" autumn look. Got the Schott NYC wool M-65 on sale. That is the jewel of my collection right now. Love the look. I’m currently working on my “bargain” autumn look. Got the Schott NYC wool M-65 on sale. That is the jewel of my collection right now.

]]> By: ChessGuy http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-15385 ChessGuy Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:41:51 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-15385 The basic issue is that the typical Japanese consumer will not be satisfied with junk: they want--demand--a reasonable level of quality. So even the stuff sold at 100 yen stores is head and shoulders about the cr@p sold at dollar stores in America--and both of them feature goods made in China! So I buy clothes at Uniqlo and Muji and the like, and they last. They fit well (lucky me) and look good, though there is a tendancy towards two extremes: either the clothes are plain, even dull, or loud, even garish (just take a look at Uniqlo's recent offering in men's pants). There has long been a trend in Japanese culture to copy a foreign widget and improve upon it. In fact, you could call it the Japanese national genius. They're just doing it again, this time with a certain clothing style. The basic issue is that the typical Japanese consumer will not be satisfied with junk: they want–demand–a reasonable level of quality. So even the stuff sold at 100 yen stores is head and shoulders about the cr@p sold at dollar stores in America–and both of them feature goods made in China!

So I buy clothes at Uniqlo and Muji and the like, and they last. They fit well (lucky me) and look good, though there is a tendancy towards two extremes: either the clothes are plain, even dull, or loud, even garish (just take a look at Uniqlo’s recent offering in men’s pants).

There has long been a trend in Japanese culture to copy a foreign widget and improve upon it. In fact, you could call it the Japanese national genius. They’re just doing it again, this time with a certain clothing style.

]]> By: mfj20th http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-15257 mfj20th Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:43:41 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-15257 Another great ACL post...I love that submariners on NATO straps are having a renaissance...I have a vintage james bond sub form the 50's, but for roughing it, I am wearing a more recent model on a shell cordovan NATO strap from Nick Gabarro at gabarrostraps.com Peace, MJ Another great ACL post…I love that submariners on NATO straps are having a renaissance…I have a vintage james bond sub form the 50′s, but for roughing it, I am wearing a more recent model on a shell cordovan NATO strap from Nick Gabarro at gabarrostraps.com
Peace,
MJ

]]> By: Andrey http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-15013 Andrey Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:33:47 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-15013 Japan is miles ahead, period. Where would Red Wings and Alden be, if it weren't for japanese, what jeans we'd wear, if they wouldn't become a japanese fetish, would anyone really care if they selvedge? I visit Tokyo at least once a year and can tell you — it changes you, it changes the way you look at things, it raises bar to a completely new hight. I thought Barney's had a pretty good selection, compare it to Isetan's, like vintage inspired — visit Ragged Museum or Ueno, if you like adventure. Until recently there were at least 4(!) APC stores, how many there are in NY? The choice you have in Tokyo leaves you paralyzed, you almost don't want to buy anymore. There is only one problem — size, especially when it comes to shoes. Submariner? I'm selling mine. Can't stand the fact that you can buy it in any major Tokyo electronics store... Japan is miles ahead, period. Where would Red Wings and Alden be, if it weren’t for japanese, what jeans we’d wear, if they wouldn’t become a japanese fetish, would anyone really care if they selvedge? I visit Tokyo at least once a year and can tell you — it changes you, it changes the way you look at things, it raises bar to a completely new hight. I thought Barney’s had a pretty good selection, compare it to Isetan’s, like vintage inspired — visit Ragged Museum or Ueno, if you like adventure. Until recently there were at least 4(!) APC stores, how many there are in NY? The choice you have in Tokyo leaves you paralyzed, you almost don’t want to buy anymore. There is only one problem — size, especially when it comes to shoes. Submariner? I’m selling mine. Can’t stand the fact that you can buy it in any major Tokyo electronics store…

]]> By: CE http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-15007 CE Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:56:51 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-15007 Portland Outdoor Store is a GREAT place for many reasons, but Danner isn't one of them (they MIGHT carry one style). The Danner factory outlet store is the place to go, for selection and the occasional deal. The last time I visited there was (unfortunately) no white sole boot, but they had the Mountain Light II in brown leather/black sole, which you can also order online: http://www.danner.com/product/outdoor+boots/all+terrain/mountain+light%26trade-+ii+mens-womens+hiking+boots.do Portland Outdoor Store is a GREAT place for many reasons, but Danner isn’t one of them (they MIGHT carry one style). The Danner factory outlet store is the place to go, for selection and the occasional deal. The last time I visited there was (unfortunately) no white sole boot, but they had the Mountain Light II in brown leather/black sole, which you can also order online: http://www.danner.com/product/outdoor+boots/all+terrain/mountain+light%26trade-+ii+mens-womens+hiking+boots.do

]]> By: kyx http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-14972 kyx Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:15:35 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-14972 there is a quirkly Japanese shop owner, who shall remain nameless, in Portland that always comes back from the Danner outlet with stacks of Danner boots... undoubtedly they all end up back in Japan to be re-sold... there is a quirkly Japanese shop owner, who shall remain nameless, in Portland that always comes back from the Danner outlet with stacks of Danner boots… undoubtedly they all end up back in Japan to be re-sold…

]]> By: Justin http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-14940 Justin Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:09:56 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-14940 I lived in Japan for awhile for part of my undergraduate studies and kind of understood pieces like these to be part of Japanese culture where imitation is respectful. The Japanese are obsessed with taking a classic, imitating it and trying to make it better. This carries over into architecture (Tokyo Tower) and food (french baking! done very well in their own style). I agree with Nathaniel Edwards though that this is pretty fringe. You will see lots of people sporting these looks in Daikenyama etc though. Definitely not outside Tokyo though... This makes me miss Japan but not the prices of the garments. I lived in Japan for awhile for part of my undergraduate studies and kind of understood pieces like these to be part of Japanese culture where imitation is respectful. The Japanese are obsessed with taking a classic, imitating it and trying to make it better. This carries over into architecture (Tokyo Tower) and food (french baking! done very well in their own style). I agree with Nathaniel Edwards though that this is pretty fringe. You will see lots of people sporting these looks in Daikenyama etc though. Definitely not outside Tokyo though…

This makes me miss Japan but not the prices of the garments.

]]> By: Markus http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/09/21/that-autumn-look-turning-japanese/#comment-14924 Markus Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:34:09 +0000 http://www.acontinuouslean.com/?p=11744#comment-14924 the cute buttons you selected are from starstyling. they are designers from berlin. the site is here: http://www.starstyling.net/home.html it is worth looking at there prior collections. the cute buttons you selected are from starstyling. they are designers from berlin.
the site is here:
http://www.starstyling.net/home.html
it is worth looking at there prior collections.

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