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    • michaeljcrM
      michaeljcr
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      I'm with Megatron, I think boots (or shoes to take it one step further) for any season are key to any list. When I was selling outdoor gear, we were told you can always find shelter, hide under a plastic bag, or dry out your clothes, but if your feet aren't happy you aren't going very far today!

      My three main essentials are as follows though:

      Boots/Shoes - Blundstone 550s, my everyday workhorse all around boot or a quality pair of hand made oxfords/derbys.

      Jeans (IH634S) these were my first full on pair of decent jeans. Up until last year I didn't know what I was missing!

      Leather Jacket - I think everyone should have a decent leather jacket (unless morally or philosophically opposed of course!). My current favourite is my Aero Highwayman.

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      • SeulS
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        Leather jacket is something I forgot, but quintessential indeed!..

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        • Megatron1505M
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          I think a leather is important, but not essential if you have a rugged, tough jacket of some other description. I have a vintage 70's, NYPD issue Schott Perfecto 602, which is in absolutely beautiful condition. These days it is only produced for the Japanese market, and retails at 93'000 Yen ( £760 or $1200), and the modern version is inferior to mine as all the hardware is repro, not original, it's an amazing jacket. I would (and do) choose my IHM-01 over it every day of the week.

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          • elclintorE
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            Here's what I can't live without

            IHSH-06
            IHSH-12
            IHSH-16
            IHSH-37

            IH-666S
            OG Roy

            RW-9011

            These pieces will be with me till I die, or become obese.

            Geo

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            • derivative666D
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              ^glad you love those Red Wings. They are great boots.

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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              • elclintorE
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                dude!

                The leather is so soft!  😘 😘 😘

                I gave my Dad my 8111's for Christmas, they were just too small, and they fit him perfectly.

                Geo

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                • derivative666D
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                  Very pleased you are happy with them.

                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                  • Megatron1505M
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                    Only a few months on, and I need a total rethink on this. I am genuinely interested about what everyone else sees as their essential items too, come on guys lets hear it  😉

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      ATM, here is my list. Nothing is set in stone and this certainly is not my essential work clothing list but what is essential to me when I get off. Well actually, the IHB-02 gets worn every day no matter what the hell I am wearing so I guess that would make it the most essential…

                      IH-526J
                      White Tees
                      BR Loopwheeled Crewneck (Soon to be IH)
                      IHB-02
                      IH-634S
                      Uniqlo Heat tech Socks
                      Chucks or J's

                      Edit: No Name M-65 is my absolute favorite Winter item. I payed $60 for it.

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                      • Sugar MountainS
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                        My list isn't that dissimilar to Lando's but then these kind of things are wardrobe staples:

                        Patagonia Torrentshell - keeps me protected from the elements in all but the coldest weather
                        Strike Gold crewneck sweat
                        Iron Heart shirting - currently SH-23, SH-38, and SH-43
                        Plain white or grey Ts
                        IHB-02
                        Beatle Busters (21oz)
                        Uniqlo boxers and melange socks (is everyone else going commando?  😉 )
                        Red Wing 8106

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                        • DougNgD
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                          SEXIH07 indigo
                          Pima cotton tees
                          Red Wing GTs
                          IHB-02
                          Tad gear merino sweater
                          IHSH- Viyella
                          Aero jacket

                          Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

                          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                          • madmondayM
                            madmonday
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                            good thread bump,

                            ihsh 21
                            666

                            in fact i might buy another 21 before they all go the way of the dinosaurs

                            head high, middle finger higher

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                            • ?
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                              My fiance tells me, I look the same every weekend:

                              G9 Harrington
                              IHSW-05/IHS-18
                              any IH or FH tee
                              MF Liberty belt
                              IH-666S
                              chucks
                              …socks, boxers, brain.

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                              • passthestripeP
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                                My mantra for getting ready to go anywhere… jeans, tee and melton. (with pants, socks and boots obvz)

                                Grab my keys, wallet and phone and i'm out the door.

                                So aside from the obvious my navy IHW-01 is the one thing I'd say is essential.

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                                • Megatron1505M
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                                  Taking it in a slightly different direction, this year I have started to think by category. Like the record nerds in High Fidelity, I like to give headings, and categorise under these headings, selecting my favourite, or most necessary, item under each heading. So I end up with…..

                                  Cap - IHWBC
                                  Jacket - IHD-01od
                                  Coat - IHM-01
                                  Smart(ish) Jacket - IHW-01 (grey)
                                  Shirt (very casual) - IHSH-33
                                  Shirt (going out casual) - IHSH-59
                                  Tee's - IHFT-2012 (indigo), IHFT - 2011 (white)
                                  Jeans - IH-634s
                                  Shoes - Whites Oxfords
                                  Boots - Whites SD
                                  Sneakers - Bathing Ape Skull Sta's (Best sneakers ever!!!)
                                  Pants - Batman, Superman, Justice League
                                  Socks - Uniqlo
                                  Pyjamas - Batman, Superman

                                  Leave me with this kit, and I'm good to go anywhere  🙂

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                    @Megatron1505:

                                    Taking it in a slightly different direction
                                    Sneakers - Bathing Ape Skull Sta's (Best sneakers ever!!!)

                                    Hmmm interesting as i do love those and own a pair from the first run, but as good as a pair of SS Vin? I say not.

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                                    • Megatron1505M
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                                      Mine are also OG, and they've been on many many travels and adventures with me through three continents, and have never let me down. I bought them from the old Bape store in Osaka 6 years ago, and I have beat the shit out of them more than any other sneakers I have ever owned, nothing that Nike or Adidas have ever shown me can touch them for pure resilience, they are simply great.

                                      What is an SS Vin?

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        @Megatron1505:

                                        What is an SS Vin?

                                        Vintage SuperStars (Adidas) I assume…

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                                          @Megatron1505:

                                          Mine are also OG, and they've been on many many travels and adventures with me through three continents, and have never let me down. I bought them from the old Bape store in Osaka 6 years ago, and I have beat the shit out of them more than any other sneakers I have ever owned, nothing that Nike or Adidas have ever shown me can touch them for pure resilience, they are simply great.
                                          What is an SS Vin?

                                          So are yours the pair with the huge tab on the side? As mine are not those but the ones without that feature from their first showing.

                                          SS Vin are what the Ape's homage dear sir


                                          Superstar Vintage 🙂

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                                          • Megatron1505M
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                                            Mine are the release after the tabbed version, which I think were a Wtaps collab for the MOUT exhibition in 2005/6. I did have a pair of those, in the demi boot variety, but I sold them long ago. Mine are plain, simple black.

                                            I used to SS many years ago, I just found that the Bapes were better consturcted. That is, however, speaking from my own personal experience, so not necessarily correct. Either way, they're a great looking shoe.

                                            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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