Post pics of HIGH-END DESIGNER SHOES...(pics)

Originally Posted by lurkin2long

that gucci tattoo collection is corny..............jumping on the train late indeed.

first thought that came to my mind when i first seen the joints was ED HARDY.

"why yall do that Gucci?"

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how can i put this?.....

to remain relevant in the long run, you have to stay relevant in the short run. High end customers want to remain cool and spend good money on a nice productand know that their favorite brand can keep them up to date with fashion trends while providing fashionable everyday stuff.

Yeah, in everyday terms and lingo, Gucci late

I can't even quote Jersey, it's just too long. So I'll just respond to some.

In reference to AF1's, I agree for an all-white shoe AF1 is the most popular out there, but I was talking about shiny white shoes, shiny being the keyword.
When I think of shiny white leather shoes, I think of patent leather and not AF1's at all.

As for the suit with sneakers, sorry my man, but most celebs could barely pull it off and any regular individual just looks foolish doing it unless your in theentertainment industry.
Again, sorry but I just can't see it. Suits with dress shoes all the time, the most casual suits should be worn with are chelsea's or ankle boot.
With a few w\ exceptions of course, like a cotton khaki suit, with a tee or a light button-up with some loafers for a summer or spring wedding.

As for D&G and DSquared, I guess I've just gotten to the classic look lately. (I've been on a leather boot binge)
They are just too out there for me and their color combination on most shoes is reminiscent of Bapes.
I'll stick to the simple, versatile and refined look with neutral colors than shoes that can be worn with only a certain set of clothes.

I just think in some certain points of our style and discussion, we are on the different end of the spectrum.
It seems that even though we want some originality and innovative, I look for the more subtle things while you look for the more out there look.
But then again I do like some monogram stuff (mostly the subtle ones like black on black) while you hate it.
I do agree though, we do go for the brand name in this stuff and the logo at some point in time.
I haven't mentioned this much but I am still there for the quality it gives along with the name.
For example, Common Projects. They make beautiful shoes and sneakers, their quality is great (one of the best) but their shoes are as simple as it can get.
That is where I am in my style now-a-days. I see myself wearing a lot less Jordan's ( I haven't opened my Jordan full closet in months) and more dressshoes and boots with jeans.
When i go casual, I go for my all black A-Cups or my Patent toed Ferragamo sneakers or my Graphite Elan Damier (quality just cannot be said enough about LVstuff).
I'm digressing toward a whole new topic though.

PS: I still think those Gucci prints are too Hawaiian than tattoo print. If it is just for the Spring/Summer season, then it is no big deal and I don'treally think they are biting the Ed Hardy hype as Ed Hardy itself is on the way down. If it shows up in their other seasons collection, then Gucci is in bigtrouble. I have noticed though that Gucci usually only has a few item that look good. I have never really seen a season where I liked the majority of what theycome out with.

were the red joints posted already?

Are there any sale anywhere? NM, Saks, etc

smh at all dudes writing novels just to make a point. Its not that serious, come on now

(and no i didn't read any of the replies)

Originally Posted by Dakingii

smh at all dudes writing novels just to make a point. Its not that serious, come on now

(and no i didn't read any of the replies)

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I knew someone in here is going to come and complain because there hasn't been enough pics in the past couple of pages and that they have to scroll downthrough a wall of text while contributing absolutely nothing to the trhead.
I'd understand if we were arguing, but this is actually a mature discussion.
Maybe if you did read some of it, you would have known and just provide your opinion on it.
Or you could have just clicked the back button up top and let it go.
I'm not mad, I'm just saying this is a discussion board and if that is something you don't want to see, then your in the wrong place.

Originally Posted by Dakingii

smh at all dudes writing novels just to make a point. Its not that serious, come on now

(and no i didn't read any of the replies)

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stop bein lazy

it was rfx and jj. good read

Originally Posted by lurkin2long

Originally Posted by Dakingii

smh at all dudes writing novels just to make a point. Its not that serious, come on now

(and no i didn't read any of the replies)

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stop bein lazy

it was rfx and jj. good read

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no my good friend this is my definition of a good read:

http://niketalk.com/topic/38274?page=1

And i noticed you over the 10,000 post mark, You OD posting now aint you brah

NH

Just a quick Gettyimage search to show how he can still look tough and masculine while wearing stereotypically feminine styled clothing. Something youcan't get from Kanye... as we saw here:

I agree with some of those Jim Jones clothes but that leather jacket with purple LV shimmer scarves looks pretty feminine.
Just because he has a leather jacket on doesn't make it look more manly.
I also think those are bad examples as he is just wearing leather jackets (at least with the pics that are working) with scarves and beanie.
It's a combo that has been used with plenty, it just happen to be more exposed with Jim Jones I guess.

That is also a bad example of Kanye just because of the guys surrounding him.
Kanye has pulled off some decent clothes, but I guess lately, more often than not, it has been too "fashion" forward.

Originally Posted by RFX45

I agree with some of those Jim Jones clothes but that leather jacket with purple LV shimmer scarves looks pretty feminine.
Just because he has a leather jacket on doesn't make it look more manly.
I also think those are bad examples as he is just wearing leather jackets (at least with the pics that are working) with scarves and beanie.
It's a combo that has been used with plenty, it just happen to be more exposed with Jim Jones I guess.

That is also a bad example of Kanye just because of the guys surrounding him.
Kanye has pulled off some decent clothes, but I guess lately, more often than not, it has been too "fashion" forward.

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I am an old man... Bentley is killing the suit... cant do the Jim Jones purple LV... although I like purple alot... lol

Originally Posted by Dakingii

Originally Posted by lurkin2long

Originally Posted by Dakingii

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no my good friend this is my definition of a good read:

http://niketalk.com/topic/38274?page=1http://niketalk.com/topic/38274?page=1

And i noticed you over the 10,000 post mark, You OD posting now aint you brah

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you silly.

yea i try an hold back.....

Jim Jones>Kanye fashion wise

thats just IMO

im not the hypebeast kind of NTr at all so that "combo that has been used plenty" as rfx put it is A okay in my book.

I dunno I mean we're just having a conversation, and regardless if it seems so, I'll be the first to tell you, it's not that serious. Ifthats too much for you oh well, go back to reading about the sexual failures of a bunch of dudes if that interests you more.

I'm kind of past it most of the points at the moment because feel we've both said enough to wrap our heads around the opposing ideologies, I'mjust dancing around details now

RF, as far as the bold look to minor details point you mentioned goes, for me personally I like to be critical of both. If I'm gonna spend cake onsomething, I need both. I like my monogram Gucci athletic jacket because its got the full monogram body and because its got the little details most overlook. I think its crazy that the zipper has a black leather pull with a red/green stripe on the side of the leather. I've neevr seen another brand do that so itadds to it to me. Then if its like a gucci army shirt its got a great cut and material to make it awesome, and thenthe obviously 5mm gucci stripe adds asplash of branding.

I guess the other thing I'll disagree on is, how we view mongramming. you've got me wrong, I love it too because it sends an obvious message and thebrands that do it well make it look great, but to me its always gonna be shameless branding. I guess the way my mind works it I can't call ANYTHING withmonograming or obvious branding (ie: green/red stripe, logo patch, etc) subtle. I know EVERYONE sees it, and everyone who wears it wants them to, so its hardfor to accept that its not a major part of their reason for wearing it. I just won't present it anyway if I'm wearing it, because if it wasnt theresplenty of brands and piece from these brands that do the same stuff without it.

as far as the whole tattoo/hawian thing goes, I'm going off of the style names and descriptions given out by the gucci company on their official webite,andI think that says it all. I think what they tried to do was give it an italian or sicilian tatoo influence if anything. The mermaids and trinacria type styleof sicilian folk art just gives it that flare to me. To then toss that back to what the other dude said, how can we continue running with this idea that thesedesigner brands are SOOO trend setting and so gound breaking f they run directly too tattoo trends (gucci) and streetwear trends (LV) long after they'vecharted? What should we expect in 2011? Gucci and LV flannel collections? Its just more evidence to me that that genre recieves more credit then it deservesand people run with the concept


AF1 stuff- its not JUST the white, its the white paired with all the details I've mentioned that further proves te point

as far as the rest of the footwear stuff goes. I like sneaker looking sneakers and work style boot looking boots. Subtle and classic looking footwearbores me because I HATE formal shoes and all those styles relate back to that. Maybe it plays into why I have no problem doing the sneaker/formalwear thingbecause I work in fashion and entertainment. I never want to have to wear shoes in any setting unless I really REALLY want to like for a wedding or humanitarian award gala or something. I don't do formal office settings where I'm below anyone that their idea of what looks proper has any bearing onme, more often then not dressing MY WAY get me recognized in a good way. I've had owners of multi-million dollar lisciencing company stop meetngs, to takeme aside and ask me what made me want to pair italian jeans with, designer silver chains, rockstar thermals, and japanese vasity jackets. the only othersetting I know are clubs that try to play classy, and I'm usually gonna know who I need to know, or know someone who does so I get in however I want. Ipay attention to brands that try to be more conservative, I just don't have the desire or feel the need to participate beyond nownig them asreferences.

I don't wear Jordans or really nikes at all either. Its usally Vasque boots (what I'll say has long been to Jersey what Wale says nike boots are toDC), then its blk/white chucks, and blk/white shell toes. Those are classic style sneakers to me, and they send that message eevrytime, which is what I want, All other shoes have to be a great style that suits me if they are designer, crazy off the wall dope and wild if they are a regualar brand to even get lookedat, or just be an exact match for the outfits I want em for. Hate A-cups (will never think they don't look like alien shoes) Elans lacked enough classicchuck details and color combos to work for me, and brand like feragamo and bally sneakers tend to be TOO basic to have the stylistic qualities I look forpersonally to significantly different from most regular brands styles to be viewed as TIMELESSLY classic

I mean as far as the femine thing goes, alot of it to me links to being so excited to play by OTHER people rules. kanye and Co spend so much time talkingabout how what they do is classically fashionable and this and that that it just screams of that follower ideology. hip hop culture was basically born out ofrebellion, granted it became pop culture, but much on its own terms, so I dont see the need to be so focsed on someone elses rules when looking at fashio fromthat perspective. Beyond that running around with a crew of modern looking "dandies" kinda continues to push the point. Let's be serious theylook like !++#! eye fr the black guy. Some of its classy, but the way they carry it, just make it look more feminine. Dudes hit it on the head they look likedave chappelles vision of Rick james and co, I really can't see it any other way

I don't see why people who respect kanyes style get offended, are YOU running around win red sports coats and riding gloves? are you runnig around withacrew of dudes carrying colorful briefcases jut for te look in the ame manner women do purses? ya'll cool with dudes wearing tights? why worry, thefeminiscity is not comnig offa the small things of the situation

I saw those LV SS boots today in person. They really are loud. And they will start taking pre-orders on Kanye LVs so. My SA said price will be 600-900. My SAdidn't even know about the pink ones or the purples. Im guessing the boat and those red ones will release first. Also does anyone Gucci store have the blueslip on's yet? Houston Gucci still hasn't gotten them.

I haven't read that Gucci statement. I stand corrected.

And Jersey, that's why you can pull off that look, being in the fashion and entertainment field does help. Plus dressing up isn't really about the bossbecause I dress way better than my colleagues and my employers. It looks like they all buy their suits at the Men's Wearhouse and they just fit horribly.So dressing up nicely isn't synonymous with who you work for, although in some cases it does have to do with where you work. I mean no offense but if youhave to deal with the people I am around in, wearing jeans with a chain and shirt will not get you anywhere. That is why youc an get away with it in theFashion and Entertainment industry where it is more acceptable. But if you go to a meeting wearing those in my field, the investors will walk out on you. So itall depends on the field of work, that's why we are on the different end of the spectrum here. I rather wear some nice brown wingtip shoe (even with jeans)or some monk-strap than sport-oriented sneakers, again, thats just me. I posted these pics in another forum but lately, you'll see me wearing this moreoften, in a casual environment. Probably not NT's style but it couldn't hurt to share.
All Paul Smith:





I do not really see Ferragamo sneakers too basic, they just aren't as innovative and trying to be to out there and I particularly love my pair (bottom leftof the pic).


As for the G. Damier Elan, I think it looks really good. It has enough details that separate it from being just some regular chucks. Like the leather toe,leather backing and the thick midsole look without it really being a midsole. I fidn it weird that you do not like the classic look (overall) yet you look forthe Elan to look more like the Chucks to work for you. As for the colors, LV had to stick to their Damier colors and I really am glad they do not overdo itwith colors like they did with Kanye's line. As for the A-Cups, I just like it. The lines, the mesh positioning, the simple colorways and when I saysimple, I mean one to two colors, tops. I only have the all black, patent all black, black and white and patent balck and white and they are just simple enoughand versatile enough. Although I would love to get it in gray and blue suede as well.

I'm not sure if it is directed to me but I don't really get offended with the Kanye insults. I'll be the first to say if something he wears thatwork, especially that fetish with gloves. Now we'll see plenty of people wearing some driving gloves everywhere now. One of the guys he hangs with had ablog too and pretty much addressed all the hate he was getting and it was just the funniest thing to read. If you read it, you wouldn't believe what thedude was saying.

I love those Damier's.

When do you guys think those Gucci slip on's will go on sale?

Pharrell fashion>>>>jim & kanye fashion

Eh, Pharrel's fashion is 80% promotion. Kanye's is a little more independent. Jim is the only one who seems like he's wearing what he really wantsto wear solely off preference. Not that the other two dress badly, but they're just billboards for whatever they're hands are in.

Originally Posted by dakid23

When do you guys think those Gucci slip on's will go on sale?

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Thats what im waiting for. Will try 2 cop the black, beige n blue when they do.

^^My SA told me a sale coming up in June. Kinda along ways away but we shall see.

Damn June? I guess I'll get one pair at retail and wait to get the other in June.

I got to see if my connects can do something right now.

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Originally Posted by houstonsnk

^^My SA told me a sale coming up in June. Kinda along ways away but we shall see.

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I believe you could buy these at Gucci.com right now, if you don't mind paying retail that is. (in reference to the navy Gucci slip-ons)

Originally Posted by houstonsnk

^^My SA told me a sale coming up in June. Kinda along ways away but we shall see.

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yep..but by that time most of the common sizes will probably be gone as far as the slip ons. The brown one from a few seasons back were gone whenthe sale came around.