Dudes and their Diors

[averagejoe]

yes, summer in HK is absolutely horrible. I would only dress like this when there is an occasion. Have you been to HK before?

it is the flagship store in HK. )

Yes, I have been to HK before, although it was many years ago.

I already find the humid days during the summer in Toronto unbearable. Can't imagine living several months like that! I do love HK though.

 

[Yoshi1296]

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all are staying positive and testing negative during these crazy times. I wanted to share a collective haul of vintage Dior pieces I've purchased over the last few weeks. I'm hooked!! Enjoy!

I got these two RTW pieces from a pretty old Dior Line called "Christian Dior Separates" I know nothing at all about these items or the line, but they were so affordable and fit me, so I had to go for them! I wouldn't classify this as RTW per say...but still Dior and still oh so cool. The floral jacket is incredible, feels like linen/cotton mix. The brown top is a jacquard silk with an asymmetric button opening and pussy bow.

The item you all are here for, I'm sure, is my new to me vintage Dior Saddle in black calfskin with silver hardware. The bag is absolutely excellent, almost pristine I'd say. The monogram lining is gorgeous and the bag is built solid. I never handled a saddle bag before but this is SOLID, definitely an incredibly constructed bag. Authenticated by the fantastic @averagejoe !! Thanks Joe!!!!

 

[Yoshi1296]

Heres me trying on the floral jacket and the silk top! I styles the blazer with a Tom Ford for Gucci vibe in mind with no top underneath. A bit snug at the waist but I'm hoping by next summer my workout regimen works lol

The silk top would look better with dress pants I think, but was too lazy to find and change into those.

 

[averagejoe]

Heres me trying on the floral jacket and the silk top! I styles the blazer with a Tom Ford for Gucci vibe in mind with no top underneath. A bit snug at the waist but I'm hoping by next summer my workout regimen works lol

The silk top would look better with dress pants I think, but was too lazy to find and change into those.

I'm surprised the proportions fit you! Wouldn't have been able to tell they were from the women's line.

 

[Yoshi1296]

I'm surprised the proportions fit you! Wouldn't have been able to tell they were from the women's line.

Thanks! I tend to have no issues fitting into women's ready to wear but its mainly because I'm short. Although vintage pieces tend to stretch and fit looser, so it works for me.

The most shocking thing was that I fit into a brand new Vivienne Westwood corset. I was completely surprised but also enamored with it at the same time!

 

[880]

Heres me trying on the floral jacket and the silk top! I styles the blazer with a Tom Ford for Gucci vibe in mind with no top underneath. A bit snug at the waist but I'm hoping by next summer my workout regimen works lol

The silk top would look better with dress pants I think, but was too lazy to find and change into those.

congrats on your vintage finds (I love vintage too) Both color combos are so different and both so flattering on you! I think a mesh tank would also look very polished under the jacket, for a kind of Dior crossed with JPG vintage look. Or some synthetic tank, like older issey miyake. as for the silk top, Issey miyake did this kind of earth tone stripe circa 1991. I remember being in Hong Kong and looking at three or more different issey miyake men’s lines (DH loves issey) all named something different. One was definitely earth tones, bows and waffle textured fabric.

 

[Yoshi1296]

congrats on your vintage finds (I love vintage too) Both color combos are so different and both so flattering on you! I think a mesh tank would also look very polished under the jacket, for a kind of Dior crossed with JPG vintage look. Or some synthetic tank, like older issey miyake. as for the silk top, Issey miyake did this kind of earth tone stripe circa 1991. I remember being in Hong Kong and looking at three or more different issey miyake men’s lines (DH loves issey) all named something different. One was definitely earth tones, bows and waffle textured fabric.

Thank you so much! I was just thinking that a tank would look cool!

I love Issey Miyake. I really would love a piece from that designer soon.

Once thing I noticed when looking at vintage designer goods from 80s-90s is that a lot of them released very similar commercial products, I guess this was their only real way to generate revenue at the time. Hence why Pierre Cardin and JPG licensed their brands to other manufacturers, and why Dior released this "Separates" line.

 

[Hanna Wilson]

My first pair of Dior sunglasses since Kim Jones became the creative director of Dior Men, and since Dior moved their production from Safilo group to Thelios to become more vertically integrated. There is a noticeable difference in the packaging. The case is much nicer than before. It even comes with a detachable Oblique piece which I think is in case someone wants to clip this onto a belt (the patch can have a belt threaded through it).

The arm of the sunglasses really sold me. They are completely horizontal instead of vertical, with a mirrored Dior logo (the mirror effect is not showing on the pictures).

I had to get prescription lenses in them, hence the thicker lenses.
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Beautiful sunglasses! Safilo was manufacturing Dior frames for so long, I had no idea they are being produced by Thelios now. Such an informative post. You are always on top of your game @averagejoe

 

[averagejoe]

Beautiful sunglasses! Safilo was manufacturing Dior frames for so long, I had no idea they are being produced by Thelios now. Such an informative post. You are always on top of your game @averagejoe

Aww thanks! Just a huge Dior Addict, so I love reading updates about the brand.

 

[880]

SA sent this pic of a double breasted coat, fabric covered buttons, for DH : Dior and Peter doig multicolor cotton jacquard 4900 USD

Dior Continues To Explore the Art World With Peter Doig Collaboration

Dior has revealed its latest menswear campaign, featuring photography by Raphael Pavarotti, and a collaboration with British artist Peter Doig.

www.highsnobiety.com

the website also has some amazing peter doig camo overshirts and pants (am happy for all of you but sad there are none for women lol)

and, this is possibly OT, but DH and I were at Leffot in NYC, and it occurred to me that some of the more avant- grade shoes by Corthay or Norman Vilalta would be gorgeous with Dior suiting and jackets ans pants. some of the examples on rhe website are more sartorial, but for example, the Corthay can be customized to almost any color or finish imaginable — including I think one that is almost degrade. . . DH is most comfy in Edward Greene but loves some art finishes on Norman Vilalta

Shoes

Shop shoes from brands like Edward Green, Alden, Corthay, Gaziano & Girling, and more.

leffot.com

and here is a pic i took of one of the shoes that IMO was more fashion (the blue ans balck one seocnd from the top I thought would be fabulous with s9me Dior) JMO though

 

[averagejoe]

SA sent this pic of a coat for DH : Dior and Peter doig multicolor cotton jacquard 4900 USD

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Dior Continues To Explore the Art World With Peter Doig Collaboration

Dior has revealed its latest menswear campaign, featuring photography by Raphael Pavarotti, and a collaboration with British artist Peter Doig.

www.highsnobiety.com

Looks nice! The camouflage pattern somehow looks like clouds in a starry night sky.

 

[880]

My first pair of Dior sunglasses since Kim Jones became the creative director of Dior Men, and since Dior moved their production from Safilo group to Thelios to become more vertically integrated. There is a noticeable difference in the packaging. The case is much nicer than before. It even comes with a detachable Oblique piece which I think is in case someone wants to clip this onto a belt (the patch can have a belt threaded through it).

The arm of the sunglasses really sold me. They are completely horizontal instead of vertical, with a mirrored Dior logo (the mirror effect is not showing on the pictures).

I had to get prescription lenses in them, hence the thicker lenses.
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Congrats! They’re gorgeous! May I ask if the horizontal temples comfortable and easy to fit around your head?

 

[averagejoe]

Congrats! They’re gorgeous! May I ask if the horizontal temples comfortable and easy to fit around your head?

Thanks! Yes, the horizontal temples are comfortable. They don't seem to dig into my head, although it wasn't something I thought about until I got the sunglasses and realized that part of it near my ears touched my head. My worry is actually that the contact point would scratch and the colour would come off over time, although I guess it isn't visible when I wear it.

Just things I didn't think of when I first saw the design and was too excited about it.

 

[880]

Dior Men Fall 2021 Menswear Fashion Show

The complete Dior Men Fall 2021 Menswear fashion show now on Vogue Runway.

www.vogue.com

forgot to say, I love all the coats, and I hope some members here consider them. Wish dior did them for women.

 

[runningthrough]

I love this bag!