Dudes and their Diors
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I went from not really liking the Rimowa personal clutches to loving them.
Here's my story:
My SA invited me to check out the Arsham pieces two weeks ago and I picked up the transparent Dior Oblique shirt that I have been wanting for ages (didn't expect to see the shirt there). Before leaving, he brought out the Rimowa personal clutches in black and silver. I tried them on and was impressed. I didn't think I would like them. I really liked the black, but as I said earlier in this thread, it would show scratches over time and the contrast between the silver aluminum and the black coating would accentuate any scratches. The silver one was nice but the black one was much nicer in my opinion (I'm a sucker for black). I already have a grey Saddle. The silver Rimowa was too similar in colour, and I have way too many black bags already (wasn't sure if I wanted yet another black bag). I told him I would think about it.
I was thinking a lot about the black one and then I started looking into the blue one. I thought that it looked really nice in pictures where the blue has an icy sheen. It also won't show scratches as easily because the blue was closer in colour to the aluminum metal, and the darker leather straps won't shirt dirt as easily as the lighter leather on the silver one. As well, the colour was appropriate for warmer weather, too. Turns out it was sold out or not even available in a lot of places. I asked my SA and he said that he actually had one that was not displayed that another SA had "hidden" for a customer. I went to see the bag and fell in love. I had one deal-breaking requirement for the bag, which was that if it didn't carry my large sunglasses (which I brought to the store to test), then I wouldn't get it. What's the point of wearing a bag that can't even fit my essentials for summer? Surprisingly, it fit them, and had room for more! It's a lot more roomy than it looks. I was sold!
All of the black ones and silver ones were sold out already, and they received quite a few pieces of each! They have one pink one that was originally reserved for a client that is not on display, and it's their last Rimowa clutch.
With flash to show how the blue colour has a beautiful sheen.
Here's my story:
My SA invited me to check out the Arsham pieces two weeks ago and I picked up the transparent Dior Oblique shirt that I have been wanting for ages (didn't expect to see the shirt there). Before leaving, he brought out the Rimowa personal clutches in black and silver. I tried them on and was impressed. I didn't think I would like them. I really liked the black, but as I said earlier in this thread, it would show scratches over time and the contrast between the silver aluminum and the black coating would accentuate any scratches. The silver one was nice but the black one was much nicer in my opinion (I'm a sucker for black). I already have a grey Saddle. The silver Rimowa was too similar in colour, and I have way too many black bags already (wasn't sure if I wanted yet another black bag). I told him I would think about it.
I was thinking a lot about the black one and then I started looking into the blue one. I thought that it looked really nice in pictures where the blue has an icy sheen. It also won't show scratches as easily because the blue was closer in colour to the aluminum metal, and the darker leather straps won't shirt dirt as easily as the lighter leather on the silver one. As well, the colour was appropriate for warmer weather, too. Turns out it was sold out or not even available in a lot of places. I asked my SA and he said that he actually had one that was not displayed that another SA had "hidden" for a customer. I went to see the bag and fell in love. I had one deal-breaking requirement for the bag, which was that if it didn't carry my large sunglasses (which I brought to the store to test), then I wouldn't get it. What's the point of wearing a bag that can't even fit my essentials for summer? Surprisingly, it fit them, and had room for more! It's a lot more roomy than it looks. I was sold!
All of the black ones and silver ones were sold out already, and they received quite a few pieces of each! They have one pink one that was originally reserved for a client that is not on display, and it's their last Rimowa clutch.
With flash to show how the blue colour has a beautiful sheen.
I saw the silver and blue version in store. I think they are lovely, but I can’t seem to find myself purchasing one. Although my store didn’t have any in stock and if I were to buy one, I would have to wait for awhile since they are backlogged. However, about two weeks ago I looked on Rimowa website and they did have some of the personal ones in stock....
congrats on your purchase. Looking forward to see your modeling pics!
I'm going to sound like a whiner/down-er again but I do wish Dior would do more couture pieces and less streetwear. I'm not a fan of streetwear generally and I do wish at least one or two houses would produce proper couture/tailoring. But everyone from Givenchy to Burberry to even Dior now produces almost exclusively streetwear. It's sad, but I guess more money to fund my watch collection then.
Dior has all the services you're talking about in store, including classic suits. They're just not promoting it a lot. It's on the Dior site too.
If you want anything tailored, you have to go in person anyways.I’m pretty sure if you go to Givenchy in Paris, they have couture level clothes. I’ve seen on Instagram that guys go to givenchy boutique and picked out patterns etc. I’m sure all those bead work blazers runs in tens of thousands. Heck, you can go order the beaded cape that Kim Jones just dropped on his latest runway show for 80,000 usd if I remember correctly.
Thanks! I saw them on the Rimowa online store too. I even went to the Rimowa store on Bloor St to check out if they had any. Surprisingly they didn't, although they had all 3 colours of the Fendi Rimowa two years ago when it was launched.
I didn't like the bag at all until I tried it on. It did nothing for me in all the pictures I saw of it.
Dior has a lot of couture for men. Their new Tailleur Oblique suits are so unique, and really give their tailoring an edge over their competitors. Most men's luxury brands simply make nice basic suits and put their own label on them, but Dior's blends womenswear couture techniques and details into their menswear under Kim Jones' direction.
Their new men's Fall 2020 show is heavy on couture details and tailoring. If I remember correctly, not a single running shoe was spotted on the runway (it was only in their showroom).
I think it’s a really lovely bag. Im never drawn to color, yet I’m immediately attracted to the blue. The cool icy tone is simply exquisite.
Tee buddies!!! Congrats on your purchases. I think the blue one is the prettiest of the lot. I was considering it but I really would have only wanted to buy it if it had the oblique pattern on it like the handheld trunk.
I might consider the small book tote in duty free instead when I travel at the end of May...
I cant wait for these to drop - should be in April. I attended the Miami Dior Men’s Runway last year and viewed these shoes whilst I was there. They are literally made to the standard of their bags! These are made in Italy, with full edging and high end detailing. Even the insole is detailed!! You gotta see it IRL to appreciate the finish! The photos do not do them justice!
Love the Rimowa collab!! Great get with the bag! I just got my cabin bag last week! Love!!
got some other pieces too!
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Thank you very much! I have to tell myself not to get more black bags because I'm most drawn to black. The black Rimowa is exquisite! I still love it even though I won't get it now that I have the blue.
Thankfully this blue colour is so multi-dimensional and compliments the aluminum material. Have you considered getting this bag? I think it is your style. The bag looks really futuristic in my opinion, which is your style.
Yeah I wish they had the Oblique on this clutch version, especially in the degrade version. It would be exquisite! Having the much smaller single logo at the front now makes it more subtle. I love it, but it would've been better with the Oblique.
I don't even know if I'll be able to get my hands on a pair. I heard they were going to be super rare. I guess the scarcity makes the ~$2000USD price tag easier to stomach.
I love your new pieces! That degrade Rimowa cabin suitcase is my favourite one! It's my favourite piece in the whole collection, except I don't travel often (and will probably be too afraid to use it due to scratches) so I will probably never use it if I get it. Does it come with a "onesie" dustbag like on the Fendi Rimowa? My brother has a Fendi Rimowa and he keeps the onesie on to prevent scratches.
Your new shoes are awesome! I want the blue degrade version of the sneaker you got, and the clear boots are awesome!