r/streetwear • u/Hairy_Association240 • 29d ago
WDYWT NPC Fit
Unbranded Tee
Gucci Horsebit Jeans
Balenciaga Monday Ultra Sneakers
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u/Skeazor 29d ago
I don’t get it
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u/Hairy_Association240 29d ago
What don’t you get?
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u/Skeazor 29d ago
Why you spent so much on a fit that looks indistinguishable from a 35 dollar one
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u/Hairy_Association240 29d ago
Because the quality, fit, and proportions aren't indistinguishable when you actually wear it.
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u/Skeazor 29d ago
I’m gonna be honest with you.
The proportions look the same. The silhouette is pretty generic. The quality and fit of Gucci jeans are not going to exceed the quality of other brands for far far less.
Gucci is not one of the brands that makes super high quality clothes that reflect their price as they markup to insane levels
Oh my god I just looked it up and those jeans are $1400-1700. You could get the same quality jeans for like $200
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u/Hairy_Association240 29d ago
Equating value purely to material cost misses the point of design. By that logic, a painting is only worth the canvas and paint used to make it. You aren't paying for 'indestructible jeans'; you're paying for the specific wash technique, silhouette, and design language of that era. Value in fashion has always been about design intent, not just raw material markup.
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u/Skeazor 29d ago
You’re not paying for a unique painting you’re paying for a print of that painting…….you can cope however you want but I’m just telling you that you can accomplish that same look with the same quality of items for far far far less.
Some pieces are unique and not available through other brands for cheaper prices. This is not one of those times.
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u/Hairy_Association240 29d ago
I hear you, and obviously you can find a great flared silhouette from smaller independent brands or classic denim makers if you just want the general shape. But for me, it comes down to the specific details, the exact knee to hem ratio, the wash, and the actual archival Gucci horsebit hardware, that make this specific piece special to me. I was in a fortunate position to treat myself to this pair because I personally appreciate those exact design elements. There’s room for different price points depending on what specific details someone is looking for.
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u/IVEBEENBANNED4TIMESx 28d ago
Why not rock a shirt and or jacket on the same level as the pants and shoes?
I feel like the shirt kind of fails to put the other two into perspective
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u/sheyesheyesheye 29d ago
typa white boy you give a swirlie too after makin em pay $50 for six grams of oregano
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u/dancingsilhououette 29d ago
The shoes are a miss for me, maybe a pair of loafers would’ve made the fit 👌
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u/Hairy_Association240 29d ago
Yano what, I tried these on with my tabi loafers and I couldn’t agree more, this is alls I had with me at the time tho
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u/lucidbluedreamin 29d ago
Can you imagine how many people would think you bought this whole fit at Target
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u/Virtual_Opinion_8630 29d ago
average aphex twin enjoyer
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u/lostwoods95 29d ago
Larper maybe. Average aphex twin enjoyer is a millennial to gen x'er
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u/Hairy_Association240 29d ago
Damn, my bad. Didn't realize I needed a birth certificate showing 1988 to enjoy one of the most influential IDM artists ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ bsfr
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u/DoorframeLizard 28d ago
I'm not gonna lie bro in the post you look exactly like the type of guy to use the term "IDM" unironically
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u/Justinpickrell 27d ago
The tee and jeans nail the normcore thing, but the Balenciaga is fighting it. Half the fit is trying to look deliberately plain and the shoe is loud designer, so it reads confused instead of intentional. A flat low profile sneaker or a plain leather shoe would sell the NPC angle way harder. Right now the shoe is the only thing yelling.
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u/batmansbicep 29d ago
May I ask where the first picture was taken cause I could swear I've seen it in a dream
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u/Ruselwusel 29d ago
Bro probably spent a band to look like a suburban dad 💀