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    What are the essentials

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    • trubyT
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      What is the equivalent to a white T, converse, a pair of IH jeans with good art. In other words what are the basics to buy first?

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      • pechelmanP
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        Nothing is really essential, but their most recognizable motif is probably the rosette. So really anything with that I guess? The model 10, frida ring, or club rings are pretty popular that have this.

        Though on the flip side the model 22 size A, pequeno chains, belt loop buddy, clips, nixon rings, etc are all great. Ultimately, just get whatever you like and don't worry about anything else.

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        • MattM
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          Belt loop buddy.

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          • OaktaviaO
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            @Matt said in What are the essentials:

            Belt loop buddy.

            This one is a great starter for sure.

            IG: electricindigowizard

            "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

            WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
            IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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            • J-IVJ
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              I’d say Ballchain. Opens you up to buying pendants and such. Plus it’s customizable (you can cut the length to your preference)

              I'm as ugly as you

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              • SKTS
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                I refuse to buy a belt loop buddy (even though I want one) because this is a path I cannot go down

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                • jdwaidJ
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                  +1 for the ball chain necklace. Get one long enough (21 to 24") to add a pendant.

                  IG: selvedgelooks

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                  • OaktaviaO
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                    @SKT said in What are the essentials:

                    I refuse to buy a belt loop buddy (even though I want one) because this is a path I cannot go down

                    They used to be <$100 when I bought mine.

                    IG: electricindigowizard

                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                    WTB: IH-526V-XHS - XL/XXL
                    IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                    • S
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                      Belt loop buddy’s are impossible for me to use. Everyone says they’re so easy. NOPE.

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                      • goosehdG
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                        Pick what you like and you’re golden. Follow the masses and you’ll never be happy…just my $.02

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • SourPowerS
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                          I love that Good Art makes so many unique products that fit different use cases for our individual lives. With this being said, essential can be a bit subjective…

                          To me the Model 10 is the pinnacle, as well as the essential piece to own. I wear it every day, and it just nails the perfect blend of form and function. Once I added the Model 10 to my collection I finally felt satisfied.

                          Excess In Moderation

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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            My first piece was the Bottle Bracelet and it was great but I wasnt satisfied until I got something w the rosette.

                            Anything you buy is gonna be great. Go slow and enjoy what you get.

                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                            • Mister_BrueM
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                              I agree that a BLB (or EZ Slider) is a great place to start, especially without having to delve into sizing.

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