Copy Copy Copy Copy - Topic of the day 4/30/25
Yohji Yamamoto posited that the way to find your "self" is by copying others first- do you agree with this? More importantly, do you copy fits from other people/sources? If so, to what extent? How do you deal with any differences that come up?
Drastic changes in style - Topic of the day 4/29/25
Have you ever had a drastic change in style? What advice would you give to those who want to change styles? What was the driving force for your huge change?
Let's Argue: The Devil Wears Prada - Topic of the day 4/28/25
Is it an accurate depiction of the fashion industry? Is the boyfriend the real villain? Did you not watch the movie and want to argue with someone who did? Let's hear it!
Trendiness - Topic of the day 4/27/25
What does it mean to be trendy? Do you consider yourself trendy or timeless? How do you stay on top of trends?
Florals for Spring - Topic of the day 4/26/25
In a groundbreaking development, floral motifs are common in clothing for spring 💐 How do you embrace flowers in your clothes - prints, accessories, physical flowers themselves, something else?
Tank Tops - Topic of the day 4/25/25
As summer comes closer, the days get hotter! And what else is great for hot weather than a tank top. Share with us your favorite tanks and how to style them.
Dressing with your pets! - Topic of the day 4/24/25
Some say that your dog is your best accessory. Do you try to match with your animal bestie? What do you wear when you walk your pets? Do you enjoy dressing up your favorite feline?
How do you separate good advice from bad advice? - Topic of the day 4/23/25
People love giving advice, but sometimes even though it is well meaning, it isn’t actually good advice. How do you choose to listen to some advice vs others? How do you know it’s not the blind leading the blind?
Fabric Weight - Topic of the day 4/22/25
From the lightest silk to the heaviest chain mail, fabric weight is an invisible yet still notable part of clothes and fashion. How does fabric weight impact what you buy and what you wear? Are there any must have (or must skip) fabrics because of their weight? Weigh in here! ⚖️
Product Pictures - Topic of the day 4/21/25
What makes a good clothing product picture - accuracy of the item? Detail pictures? Seeing the clothes on a human? How much does good styling factor? What about art direction (setting, props, etc)? How long before someone dunks on SSENSE?
Personalized Items - Topic of the day 4/20/25
From embroidered totes to monogrammed handkerchiefs (or what is here, to get a better sense, show off your personalized things here! Why get it personalized? 🙂
Brand Spotlight: Willy Chavarria: - Topic of the day 4/19/25
"Centring Latinx influences and gender fluidity in American fashion — recent years have cemented California-hailing ascendant Willy Chavarria as one of the world’s most urgent, coveted design forces. Courted by A-list fans and with social messages more pressing than ever before, 10 years since his eponymous label’s inception, it’s crossing new frontiers on a regular basis." -from Man About Town magazine
Share your thoughts on Willy Chavarria here, from his collabs to his boundary pushing designs to his pushing for inclusivity in fashion....
Selvedge Denim - Topic of the day 4/18/25
The internet seems to have collectively learned about selvedge denim over the past month - what are your thoughts? Is it worth the hype (or cost)? Is it worth storing in your freezer? What are the best (and worst) brands of selvedge?
"One Year, One Outfit" 11 Years Later - Topic of the day 4/17/25
In 2014, a Reddit user garnered much attention for his attempt to wear only ten articles of clothing for the year. The commentary on Reddit at the time is interesting to read, but how do you feel about this ten years after the fact? Is this something you could do for a year in some way? Why or why not?
Animal Print - Topic of the day 4/16/25
Cheetah, leopard, tiger, snakeskin oh my 🤯 Animal prints have been a part of fashion for generations, but how do you feel about them currently? What kinds of prints do you like (or hate)? How much print is too much print? Do you prefer realistic colors or something completely unuusal (pink tiger stripe maybe)?
Removing Intimidation From Fashion - Topic of the day 4/15/25
Sometimes there's an element of intimidation when people discuss clothes - "I wouldn't even know how to look like that", "That couldn't work for me in the real world" etc. What do you think causes this feeling, and how does one deal with it?
Color Blocking - Topic of the day 4/14/25
Whether inspired by Mondrian or not, the act of color blocking has been a part of wearing clothes for ages. How do you feel about color blocking in fits? Are there any colors that work really well (or conversely, really poorly)? What are some good items/fits with good color blocking?
John Mayer-core - Topic of the day 4/13/25
We sometimes hear about how someone or some brand is John Mayer's style. What does this mean to you? His mix of Americana, Native-inspired and Japanese designs have been iconic in the fashion scene since the 2010s. Are brands such as Visvim, Kapital, and Yuketen part of your fashion rotation?
Brand Spotlight: Birkenstocks - Topic of the day 4/12/25
Your favorite crunchy brand’s favorite crunch brand. Birks! They are affordable and comfortable. And super ubiquitous. Named after US states, their Arizona and Boston lines are seen on people all genders and all ages. Are they worth their reputation? Or do you have any alternatives?
Zippers vs Buttons - Topic of the day 4/11/25
There are two camps in the world: zipper people and buttons people. Whether its on your jacket or the fly of your jeans, you have to decide which one you want. Do you think a garment is better quality if there is one over the other? What is currently more stylish?
