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Your Crew - Topic of the day 3/21/25

You and your crew are out in town. What are yall dressed in? Who is part of your crew? Do you try to blend in with the same styles or do you try to all stand out? Would you consider yourself the best dressed out of your friends or is one of your friends A1?
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Details - Topic of the day 3/20/25

There are so many pieces that look so regular from far away but are unique in their details. What are your favorite details? Do you believe in items with interesting details or do you prefer your clothing to be interesting in macro?
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Favorite Fashion Publications - Topic of the day 3/19/25

What are your favorite fashion publications throughout history? Do you have any longform content you like to read? Or books that you think are worth taking time to study?
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The Case For/Against: Black Suits - Topic of the day 3/18/25

Sure, black is modest, arrogant, and many other things according to Yohji Yamamoto, but people have strong opinions about black suits (distinct from tuxedos). What do you think? If you like black suits, why? If not, why not, and is there a better alternative? Is it worth owning one in your opinion, and if so, is it solely for funerals/black tie events or are there other uses where it fits?
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Parental Influence - Topic of the day 3/17/25

Do your parents have the parental drip? What have you learned from your parents on dressing? Are your styles similar? Share with us a fun story or heirloom you have with your family!
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Your Favorite Thing - Topic of the day 3/16/25

Easy question (hopefully): what is your favorite item of clothing and why? Feel free to be as specific as you want, because there's no wrong answers 👍
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Diffusion Brands - Topic of the day 3/15/25

More than likely you have opinions on diffusion lines (CDG PLAY, Fear of God ESSENTIALS, Rick Owens DRKSHDW, Brooks Brothers 346, etc.) so lets hear them. What are the benefits of diffusion lines, or, if none, are they just a way to pad a designer's profits? Are diffusion lines an effective substitute for the mainline brand? What are your favorite/least favorite diffusion brands?
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Bouba or Kiki? - Topic of the day 3/14/25

Would you describe your personal style as "bouba" or "kiki", and why (see photo for reference)? If you answered in a similar thread before, has your style changed since? ps no we're not changing the picture.
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Spring Inspo 2025 - Topic of the day 3/13/25

We tried to warn you yesterday: spring is fast approaching. 🌼 What style, look, or feeling are you trying to emulate this spring? How will this spring be any different from the ones past? What images would best represent your fashion goals this season?
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Winter in Review - Topic of the day 3/12/25

Winter is almost over, yay :letsfuckinggo: / boo :nooooo: - how was dressin' for you over the past few months? Any shifts in your style? If you had any buys, how well (or poorly) did they work out? Are
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Crazy Collabs - Topic of the day 3/11/25

Part of what makes a brand cool is the collaborations. We see some expected ones like supreme and north face but there are also many unexpected ones. What are the wildest ones you’ve seen?
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Minimalism vs Maximalism - Topic of the day 3/10/25

Both minimalism and maximalism are very popular in the cultural zeitgeist these days. Which one are you? What defines minimalism vs maximalism?
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Clothing in video games - Topic of the day 3/9/25

We have so many options these days in video games for what to wear. How do you like to style your character? Do you like to change styles or keep the same one throughout the playthrough. Is your character a reflection of self or a role you want to play?
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Style Spotlight: Heritage - Topic of the day 3/8/25

Buy American! That’s the motto of many heritage brands. The aesthetic dominated in the 2010s and is still worn today by many people. Often characterized as the rugged analog to “timeless” clothing, heritage brands love showing off a classic America.
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Irony in clothing - Topic of the day 3/7/25

People love ironic clothing these days. What makes a good ironic piece vs one that is lame or played out? What are you favorite ironic pieces?

Ethics of Historical Clothing - Topic of the day 3/6/25

With so many different eras of clothing from different regimes, it’s difficult to know what you are allowed to wear. Milsurp from one era may be linked to horrible things, for example. Or a style may be associated with a group that many do not agree with. How do you navigate this narrow boundary?
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Upscaled classics - Topic of the day 3/5/25

Whether it’s Margiela GATS vs reproduction GATS or OrSlow Fatigues vs reproduction fatigues, there are many different higher quality variations of classics. Which ones are worth the price increase and which would you prefer the original?
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What would you wear to awards season? - Topic of the day 3/4/25

Its the middle of awards season! Whether it’s the CMAs, golden globes, or the kids choice awards, celebs dress their best for the silver reel. What would you dress in on the off chance you receive best director, best editing, best writing and best film of the year?
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Limited Editions - Topic of the day 3/3/25

No these are not normal vans. These are the limited edition versions released only in Beijing (notice the extra stripe at the bottom). And I will explain why it’s cooler here:
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Top of WAYWT: February 2025 - Topic of the day 3/2/25

Take a look y'all. Just saying that preemptively in case I forget to open the channel by the time this goes live. https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1345665682179624971
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