now i remember trying Banana Republic once. i tried on the most likely pair of pants, but it was too baggy. also the cloth was thin. and slightly pricey.
have you tried the bow tie? Find them at an estate sale or something....but if your in the midwest try marshall fields at sale time - they usually have good prices on high end stuff every few months.
There already is a FABA (For Architects by Architects) of sortsâ€â€check out Joe Day's Dayware. From the website: "Dayware is clothing for artists and design professionals; comfortable, sturdy, monochrome."
i used to buy t.shirts in winter sale at Guggen and Moma, but one day i realized ppl took it very seriously if i wear a Frank O. G. t.shirt that costed me 3 bucks.... so now i stick to H&M jeans, cheap n fits me perfect n no one really take them as a political or design-oriented statement
you should see some of my friends react to my archinect "architecture sucks" tee. some of them get quite offended. i do nothing but laugh and say "come on, we all know most architecture does suck."
yeah the t.shirts can b a very strong statement setter...its ridulous how serious some ppl take their message.... why cant we react like that to trhe messages on girls t.shirts...or why they dont react like that in the (in)famous FBI (female body inspector) t.shirt???
"i cant believe how metrosexual architects have become! "
When were we not? We are probably largely responsible for the creation of that term. We need a few highly respected lumberjack looking architects to break this stereotype.
VADO RETRO.... actually TOROLAB|Raul Cardenas (arch/design/art office in TIJUANA/SN DIEGO), have a whole statement and project based on urban phenomena and social impact of the t.shirts and their messages...
i saw torolab speak in mexico city... i dug the homeless pack that folds into a cardboard box-plastic bag that kept you safe while you slept on the mean streets of tijuana.
I like the styles at H&M and Express Men, but I can't seem to find anything at those stores that fits me... Maybe I need to hit the gym.
I really like Kenneth Cole, but that stuff is usually out of my price range... My spiffy interview shoes are Kenneth Cole, though, as well as my belt and other accessories. Sometimes I find good Kenneth Cole stuff on clearance, though.
Filene's Basement has been a steady source of cheap clothing for me, and every so often I come across a good sale at Macy's.
Lately I've discovered Old Navy, and I've been stocking up on some casual clothes there.
My main problem, though, is that I have Fifth Avenue taste and a Canal Street budget.
For me Filene's Basement, H&M, and Express are feast or famine. I usually always end up getting something at J.Crew and Banana Republic. FCUK and Kenneth Cole are great at the end of season sales. Thomas Pink is where I buy my rewards to myself.
i wear cheap tshirts, sandals and $25 jeans to work. i've still never run into any 'dress in all black' architects. then again i've never worked in NY.
LiG like you I find most of the stuff at H&M and Express are for men with narrow shoulders and even narrower waistlines. I did find a great pair of trousers at Express, that I've had for years now despite that they aren't kosher enough to wear out in public
$60k doesn't buy a lot these days if you live in any metropolitian area. Average person I see working around me.
60,000
- 18,000 taxes (30%)
- 18,000 rent/mortgage (1500/mo)
- 6,000 living expenses (500/mo groceries, etc.)
- 6,000 auto (500/mo gasoline, maintenance, insurance, etc)
- 6,000 debt (500/mo student loan, cc debt, car, whatever)
= 6,000 for everything else
I know a lot of people in this situation. None living extravagantly. Sure you can cut here or there, but bottom line is that $60k is not "living well" unless you live in Alabama. At least there you get your fertilizer free.
i obviously save lots of money by avoiding socks and pants. admittedly, i feel somewhat guilty for supporting all these big box retailers...but at least i ride the bus there rather than driving a car.
and that's how you dress like a starchitect while living on an interns wages
hmmm...maybe i could do a series of these with upcoming features like: how to eat like a starchitect while living on an interns wages or how to drink like a starchitect while living on an interns wages or how to holiday like a starchitect while living on an interns wages, etc.
i guess that i should have said that i buy it all online because providing the links obviously isn't obvious enough for a retarded booger eating mental cripple like le bossman. shit man, do i have to draw a picture for you too?
where do (male) architects buy clothes?
what's in it for me? :)
How is it that so many people are so interested in this thread (no pun), whereas the threads I post about architecture just stagnate :(...
now i remember trying Banana Republic once. i tried on the most likely pair of pants, but it was too baggy. also the cloth was thin. and slightly pricey.
as long as somebody sweats for me...i'm down.
i'm sorry, that was terrible, i was only kidding, completely tasteless comment there, how can i live with myself...
i'm going to the GAP to drown my sorrows in some fucking lamb's wool.
Goodwill is another easy score...weekly new goods that are sometimes rare and almost always unique...and your helpiing give people in need a job.
have you tried the bow tie? Find them at an estate sale or something....but if your in the midwest try marshall fields at sale time - they usually have good prices on high end stuff every few months.
suture love those puffy shirts.
architects going to a brandname department store sale on the econd floor.
..and coming down, after the sale. everyone is happy.
There already is a FABA (For Architects by Architects) of sortsâ€â€check out Joe Day's Dayware. From the website: "Dayware is clothing for artists and design professionals; comfortable, sturdy, monochrome."
www.dayware.com
Joe Day teaches at SCI-arc.
hope he doesnt teach fashion design. just by some of those janitor jumpsuits and be done with it.
Or Philippe Starcks Good Goods...
i used to buy t.shirts in winter sale at Guggen and Moma, but one day i realized ppl took it very seriously if i wear a Frank O. G. t.shirt that costed me 3 bucks.... so now i stick to H&M jeans, cheap n fits me perfect n no one really take them as a political or design-oriented statement
you should see some of my friends react to my archinect "architecture sucks" tee. some of them get quite offended. i do nothing but laugh and say "come on, we all know most architecture does suck."
yeah the t.shirts can b a very strong statement setter...its ridulous how serious some ppl take their message.... why cant we react like that to trhe messages on girls t.shirts...or why they dont react like that in the (in)famous FBI (female body inspector) t.shirt???
i wear a robe and keep my pockets full of pens
that's suppose to be funny???
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
i cant believe how metrosexual architects have become!
join the struggle while you may
the revolution is just a t shirt away
"i cant believe how metrosexual architects have become! "
When were we not? We are probably largely responsible for the creation of that term. We need a few highly respected lumberjack looking architects to break this stereotype.
oh and dont forget those silly glasses. shun the technological invention of contact lenses, lets all look sexy. (like our buildings)
VADO RETRO.... actually TOROLAB|Raul Cardenas (arch/design/art office in TIJUANA/SN DIEGO), have a whole statement and project based on urban phenomena and social impact of the t.shirts and their messages...
it is, in fact, the T-SHIRT revolution...
my fave t: "feminist chicks dig me"
i saw torolab speak in mexico city... i dug the homeless pack that folds into a cardboard box-plastic bag that kept you safe while you slept on the mean streets of tijuana.
wednesday is black turtleneck day.
*bump!
I need clothes! Site visits are ruining my clothes - I have to go shopping!!
why don't you get yourself some of those black glasses too. then you can really be part of the herd of sheep.
I like the styles at H&M and Express Men, but I can't seem to find anything at those stores that fits me... Maybe I need to hit the gym.
I really like Kenneth Cole, but that stuff is usually out of my price range... My spiffy interview shoes are Kenneth Cole, though, as well as my belt and other accessories. Sometimes I find good Kenneth Cole stuff on clearance, though.
Filene's Basement has been a steady source of cheap clothing for me, and every so often I come across a good sale at Macy's.
Lately I've discovered Old Navy, and I've been stocking up on some casual clothes there.
My main problem, though, is that I have Fifth Avenue taste and a Canal Street budget.
thrift stores
I hear you LIG.
For me Filene's Basement, H&M, and Express are feast or famine. I usually always end up getting something at J.Crew and Banana Republic. FCUK and Kenneth Cole are great at the end of season sales. Thomas Pink is where I buy my rewards to myself.
i wear cheap tshirts, sandals and $25 jeans to work. i've still never run into any 'dress in all black' architects. then again i've never worked in NY.
I especially love the Concealed Weapons collection.
lib, finally ties i won't be ashamed to wear! thanx! i am getting the weapons collection..gas masks, gas attack.....sweet
LiG like you I find most of the stuff at H&M and Express are for men with narrow shoulders and even narrower waistlines. I did find a great pair of trousers at Express, that I've had for years now despite that they aren't kosher enough to wear out in public
More like ... How do male architects AFFORD clothing.
US median income is $48,201. Median income for architects is $60,300. I don't see the problem here.
My church, the friendly neighborhood outlet mall.
$60k doesn't buy a lot these days if you live in any metropolitian area. Average person I see working around me.
60,000
- 18,000 taxes (30%)
- 18,000 rent/mortgage (1500/mo)
- 6,000 living expenses (500/mo groceries, etc.)
- 6,000 auto (500/mo gasoline, maintenance, insurance, etc)
- 6,000 debt (500/mo student loan, cc debt, car, whatever)
= 6,000 for everything else
I know a lot of people in this situation. None living extravagantly. Sure you can cut here or there, but bottom line is that $60k is not "living well" unless you live in Alabama. At least there you get your fertilizer free.
the sweater: christmas present
the tee underneath: the north face
the vest: given by my office
the jeans: kirkland signature (costco)
the sox: kirkland signature (costco)
the shoes: nike trail runners (my bro in law works at soldier field and gets these things free)
the boxers: old navy
the glasses: versace
ha! good idea:
shoes: aldo
socks: jcrew
pants: macy's
shirt: sears
undershirt: marshall field's (now macy's)
glasses: d.o.c.
who knew i was such a product of the mall?
Wow... I think everything I'm wearing right now is from either Macy's or Old Navy. Except my watch, which is from Diesel.
goodwill
today, at this very minute i'm wearing...
shoes: boat shoes from payless for $39.99
pants: not applicable
underpants: classic briefs from walmart for 3 for $15.34
shirt: fancy stripped mosimo polo from target for $14.99
wristwatch: brown leather strap timex from walgreen's for $49.95
total expense: $130.27
i obviously save lots of money by avoiding socks and pants. admittedly, i feel somewhat guilty for supporting all these big box retailers...but at least i ride the bus there rather than driving a car.
and that's how you dress like a starchitect while living on an interns wages
hmmm...maybe i could do a series of these with upcoming features like: how to eat like a starchitect while living on an interns wages or how to drink like a starchitect while living on an interns wages or how to holiday like a starchitect while living on an interns wages, etc.
puddles your island has a payless, walmart, target, and walgreens?
shoes: Kenneth Cole
socks: Dollar store
pants: Old Navy
shirt: some French designer
undershit: none
glasses: none
watch: none
boxers: old navy
i guess that i should have said that i buy it all online because providing the links obviously isn't obvious enough for a retarded booger eating mental cripple like le bossman. shit man, do i have to draw a picture for you too?
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