Wonder Looper

[CosmoSix5]

@flannel-slut I had a chance at one. Proud of myself for passing. Also mad at myself for passing. .. you know the feeling. $598 for a hoodie is sort of crazy town. There is a small on eBay atm for 100usd more

[68degreesorless]

Their collab t with standard and strange has become one of my favorites. Medium weight and plush with a good taut neck kinda like the warehouse 4601 but better sizing.

[Chibs]

@Brandrea @CosmoSix5 Yea, I got excited about that hoodie after watching their YT video. Once I did the currency conversion I slowly backed away from my computer.

[DeeDee85]

@Chibs me as well… £396 and around £100 in import fees for me. Have to draw the line at 500 quid hoodies. I think

[Jord]

Wait until you guys hear about the Baby cashmere hoodie they're doing for $2700

[Jord]

@DeeDee85 JeanStore had them in the UK, I think they have an XL in stock but it's like £460-470 IIRC

[flannel slut]

@Jord cashmere brings zero temptation. Thank fuck.

[flannel slut]

@68degreesorless I hear ya man… love my WL heavy weight t’s and 876 gsm sweatshirts which is part of what is making it hard for me to shut my brain off on these indigo blanket lined offerings.

[Jord]

@flannel-slut UK JeanStore has some medium crewnecks if it's of any interest... Also 1 XL zip up...

Was tempted myself but they are silly money

[flannel slut]

@Jord much appreciated flagging a medium for me man! However I’m going to pretend I did not see this

[Brandrea]

@Chibs FYI, Gerhard Supply carries WL, and that’s where I had a chance to handle them.

[Chibs]

@Brandrea never heard of them before. I guess it’s your turn to enable

[Brandrea]

@Chibs lol. They’re in the junction on Dundas. Nice store … but no Iron Heart

[DeeDee85]

@Jord Jesus… thank god I’m skint

[DeeDee85]

Is that a joke?!! I really don’t mind paying more for quality products that will last longer but I’m pretty sure my wife would slit my throat (and it would be justified) if I was buying £650 hoodies…

[will6er]

@DeeDee85

Lot of money - I looked into getting the Ts direct from Japan a month back and I think you are stung for 20% Vat on the item incl shipping + the fee from whoever ships it. For the £645 - its £497 from WL in JP. ±600 direct then + a fee to UPS (!).

Mind you its a bargain next to the Fear of God Polyester blend: https://fearofgod.com/en-gb/collections/fearofgod-tops/products/zip-hoodie-fg25fw12-120flc-melange-grey

[americanathreads]

Very specific cottons used in those sweatshirts, and the darker one goes through an additional process to naturally darken the color. Having said that.. I could never justify paying these prices, but their ethos is to make really exceptional pieces, and sometimes the end cost is secondary. Visited them two weeks ago, great people.

[will6er]

@americanathreads I love the brand. The IH of Ts - highly recommended and wearing one now (under the new green IH overshirt).

My point was just that the Jeanstore prices seem high but are seem about right (ish)compared to importing direct from Japan.

Personally I am not paying 600 for a brown sweat (particularly with the IH drops coming up) but I like that they offer this hyper niche stuff for those that want them (Niche heavy X Fox Fibre X Iron Mordant!). I did buy a Fox T and not found it in rotation.

[DeeDee85]

@will6er agreed, I’m glad that it exists and there is obviously a market for it.. but for me personally, if I need a hoodie and have £650 burning a hole in my pocket I’m buying an Iron Heart hoodie with a UHF to wear under it and having some change

[americanathreads]

@will6er agree those Jeanstore prices are tough.