Designer Spotlight: Heron Preston - Topic of the day 2/12/25
Perhaps known for his iconic cyrillic logo and colorful heron graphics, Heron Preston Johnson of eponymous label Heron Preston catapulted to the top of the fashion scene with his NASA collaboration in 2017. This collection used an iconic NASA logo as a core theme, expanding on his fascination with mixing and matching recognizable logos. Continuing on an aesthetic popularized by Virgil Abloh’s Off-White and Kanye’s Yeezy, his many tees and hoodie prints have dominated the late 2010s streetwear sc...
Every Day Carry: Phones, Keychains, Wallets and More! - Topic of the day 2/11/25
Everyone has a set of items they carry every day. Probably your phone, wallet and keys. Maybe also a pen, flashlight, or headphones. What do you carry? Note: DO NOT POST IMAGES OF WEAPONS, including guns and knives, and CENSOR YOUR KEYS, to prevent copies being made from the image on this publicly visible Discord.
Appropriation vs Appreciation - Topic of the day 2/10/25
Fashion takes inspiration from and incorporates a wide variety of references and cultures. Is there a place you'd draw the line, where fashion has gone too far? Or is it more complicated than that?
Item Spotlight: Ties - Topic of the day 2/9/25
GQ recently decreed ties are "back" so we might as well get ready. What are your favorite ties (bow, neck, etc) of all price points? What are your favorite fabrics and patterns on a tie? Do you wear ties casually, and if so how? Are there any tie substitutes that can work in their place? Item Spotlight posts are a recurring Topic of the Day replacing the 'MFA Best of Picks (best X for $X)' posts on r/malefashionadvice.
Brand Spotlight: Telfar - Topic of the day 2/8/25
They’re everywhere. They can fit everything. And they come in every different color. The Telfar bag collection, which started with the orignal Shopping Bag, now containing backpacks, duffles, and handbags. Each are a status item themselves, with limited edition drops and the iconic Telfar logo. The affordable luxury brand has been so successful that they’ve expanded into apparel. Watch out for the meteoric rise of its founder and lead designer Telfar Clemens, a Liberian-American activist known f...
The Case For/Against: Loafers - Topic of the day 2/7/25
Perhaps one of the most common shoes encountered on the internet lately, I assume you already have an opinion: Are you pro- or anti- loafer? If so, what is their appeal and if not, what issues do you have, and is there a suitable alternative(s)?
Brand Spotlight: Off-White - Topic of the day 2/6/25
"Established in 2013 by Virgil Abloh, Off-White™ is defining the grey area between black and white as a color. Under the brand name, seasonal collections of men’s and women’s clothing, objects, furniture, and publications are articulating a current cultural vision. Collections are embedded in a recurrent back story with an emphasis on creating garments that have an identity by design. With a clear vision of splicing the reality of how clothes are worn and the artistic expression of high-fashion, Off-White explores concepts in the realm of youth culture in the contemporary context." -from Off-White website, more here
How do you feel about Off-White? If you've never been exposed to it what are your first impressions? How does Off-White compare with other streetwear brands, or other luxury brands? Any standout items/collections?
(sidebar: it's natural to speak of Virgil Abloh within this topic; try to keep your thoughts about him related to Off-White, at least for this TOTD)...
Wearing Clothes Off-Season - Topic of the day 2/5/25
Do you wear so-called "off-season" clothes year round (shorts in winter, coats in summer, etc.)? Why or why not? Does the season impact how a particular item is styled or perceived
Brand Spotlight: Denim Tears - Topic of the day 2/4/25
Founded in 2019 by designer and aesthete Tremaine Emory, each Denim Tears collection tells a story, revealing what the brand’s founder calls the African Diaspora. Showcased through defining collaborations with the likes of Ugg, Stüssy, Champion, Converse, ASICS, and Dior, Denim Tears is a portfolio of Emory’s African American vision. Denim Tears’ approach to heritage and design has earned its place in The Met Costume Institute in New York’s permanent collection. -denimtears.com
Talk all about Denim Tears here - the cotton wreath, their many collabs, your fave/least fave pieces, and the brand in general. If you've never heard of them, check their website for more....
Spotting Fakes - Topic of the day 2/3/25
Oh no, you think the item you purchased might be fake! How can you tell? What do you do to prevent it from happening?
Top of WAYWT: January 2025 - Topic of the day 2/2/25
Hope you're all sticking to your new year's resolutions to be fitted out every single day. These folks sure are: https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1335410682367184968
Selling clothes - Topic of the day 2/1/25
Lets face it. You wanna get rid of your old stuff. How do you like to sell your clothes?
Layering - Topic of the day 1/31/25
An important part of the fashion language is layering. How do you prioritize your layering? Do you enjoy more or fewer layers?
Sport shoes - Topic of the day 1/30/25
Every sport needs specialty shoes. Whether it’s cleats, running shoes, tennis shoes, or basketball shoes, you need to protect your feet. However, some products have transcended their initial purpose and made it into the casual wear lexicon. What do you think of them?
Cold Weather Clothing - Topic of the day 1/29/25
It’s now the middle of winter! What do you wear in the extreme cold? Do you do style or substance? What are your favorite brands? Any materials you like more?
Day to Night - Topic of the day 1/28/25
How do you transition your outfit from day to night - add a jacket? take off a tie? change clothes entirely? Should a fit be able to function all day in your opinion - why or why not?
Favorites Series: Bags - Topic of the day 1/27/25
From sensibly compact to ludicrously capacious, what are your favorite bags and how do you use it? What kind of materials and what features do you like? How much does aesthetics play a role in your choice of bag in a day? (Note: the Favorites Series will be running ~weekly as a new way of doing the "Best X for $X" threads from a few years ago on MFA.)
Milan/Paris Fashion Weeks: Fall/Winter 2025 - Topic of the day 1/26/25
With Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks concluding recently, let's rip the runway. 🚶➡️ Which brands did you like and dislike, and why? What trends did you notice, and how could they apply to your wardrobe?
Pant-Shoe Interaction - Topic of the day 1/25/25
How do you like your pants and shoes to interact - do you like a lot of pooling? A lot of crop? A break in between? How do things like raw hems or rolled cuffs affect things?
Celebrity brands - Topic of the day 1/24/25
What are your favorite celebrity brands? What makes them so good? Do you think it’s cool or not that they get nepo’d into the situation?
