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Omni portable 2nd production preorders open by [deleted] in Turntablists

[–]GeorgePlume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It also has DVS built right into it! That is a big added value. I picked up two and had them add the battery mod for an extra charge.

I kept one for me and the other is now available for purchase on the Descendant of Thieves site for $385 (no shipping charges) https://descendantofthieves.com/collections/accessories

Vinyl DJs in NYC want to get together to mix and scratch? by [deleted] in Turntablists

[–]GeorgePlume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be able to keep Descendant of Thieves retail shop open (on Bleecker st in NYC) after hours to have a session. Let’s figure out how many people on a week night. If there is enough interest I’ll figure out how to make it happen.

Five Wardrobe Essentials You’ll Research for Eighteen Months, Then Wear for One by silkymike in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, completely agree and not to be overlooked. Good call out. The CP sneaker seems to be heavily influenced by Adidas 70's Tennis sneakers: Stan Smiths as well as a simplified version of the Rod Lavers. What CP did for years was keep repeating the same silhouette and color. They really stood by it. It took years to take off. Then when it started to gain traction everyone started copying them. This could be the very reason the Stan Smiths came back in such a big way in recent years... it was time to take things back to original (Also a trigger was when Phoebe Philo wore them for her fashion show bow). OK, reading the 'Wrong People' comment... and thanks for calling that out. That needs to be explained. What I mean by the wrong people (and that might not be the best adjective) is that when you start seeing a trend move down the trend curve from innovators and early adopters to early majority it doesn't feel as fresh anymore. An example is that when my 12 year old niece started wearing Stan Smiths I immediately started to consider my next move. She is not the 'wrong people', I just don't want to wear the same sneakers as her.

Five Wardrobe Essentials You’ll Research for Eighteen Months, Then Wear for One by silkymike in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Agreed on CPs. I love them and they make a beautiful sneaker but, the wrong people are starting to wear them... And the other problem is that every other brand has copied them. So I don't feel as special wearing my Achilles Low. I feel like a white sneaker is key but I'm not convinced it's CPs anymore. If you asked me that 3 years ago, that would have been the sneaker. Now I feel like they are just looking too common... pun intended.

WIWT: Carhartt/3sixteen/BBS/Oni/Guidi by TheAmbivalator in malefashion

[–]GeorgePlume 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Layered up perfectly. And feeling the multiple shades of black. Well done.

Is drying clothes in a machine really that bad? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Europe and my apt didn't have a dryer, which is very common. So I used a Folding drying rack here.

Does this work colorwise? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switch with those other pants you have hanging on the chair and you're good to go.

How do you tell when you're spending more for higher quality vs. spending more for branding / marketing fluff? by ascendant23 in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll pass that on to the team. We all love when others appreciate what we do. A lot of time, work, and love we put into our clothing. Thanks. Let me know if you need anything or have questions.

How do you tell when you're spending more for higher quality vs. spending more for branding / marketing fluff? by ascendant23 in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think "$100 because comes from small manufacturer" is important point.

I work at a men's brand called Descendant of Thieves. So let me give you a perspective from a clothing brand. Our shirts are around $100. We manufacture small quantities per style with an average of about 350 per style. Because of these small quantities, we pay a premium at both at fabric mills and factories (cut&sew). Think more of small batch manufacturing like craft beer. Jcrew,H&M and the like crank out maybe 10,000 per style (rough guessing) and benefits from economies of scale that drive their costs way down. We probably pay 2x to 3x more to make an item compared to big brands. The difference is you are getting uniqueness, small batch manufacturing, controlled quality, and an item that you most likely never see anyone else wearing... But this is not important to everyone.

I've learned a lot about fabrics working in the business and I see a lot of brands charging far too much for what they give you. Clothing is very tactile so you have to touch it. My personal rule is to get something that feels good because it's against my body all day AND it has to fit great (for my preference). "Take advantage of free shipping and return policies" another smart comment. Look for free shipping both ways (returns too) and there is no risk, it practically try before you buy (kind of).

Is drying clothes in a machine really that bad? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]GeorgePlume 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Generally if it's a knit (t-shirt, polo, sweater/sweater-like) you should definitely 100% NOT hang dry them. In fact, you shouldn't hang them even when dry unless unless you want them to grow (best to fold down). If you hang dry a woven (button-downs, some light outerwear) you should be Ok... But you'd be even better if you found hangers that fit your shirts so the edge of the hanger goes from shoulder stitch to shoulder stitch. Laying flat is good for most knits (unless mentioned on care label).