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Post by Old26 on Dec 20, 2014 21:37:16 GMT -6
It just didn't look like a Trucker when I checked it out. Color was bad, and it didn't look anywhere near as nice as the others they made. I assume that's why it was nuked.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 22:04:12 GMT -6
If there's one thing that unites all Trucker Jackets, for me, it's an aesthetic of "ruggedness." That shade of blue sort of took away from the "rugged" quality that I think makes a Trucker. When I look at a new item I run through all the things I believe I can wear the jacket with, and with that one I couldn't figure out how I would wear it. I agree that your color choices are limited with navy, but I still think it would look sharp with black denim, or even beige chinos. It's like traditional denim truckers - denim on denim looks bad but when paired with other colors it can look good IMO I think that fabric will look better on a city jacket than the trucker..... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 22:10:39 GMT -6
I learn form my last work shirt experience that if the model doesn't look good in it, the shirt will look even worst on me. This shirt doesn't look fit on the model.... and it will look even worst on me for sure.
Btw, if G wants me to wait 3 months for a T-shirt, the fabric needs to be special. It is a bit silly to wait 3 months for some basic T-shirts that may not even fit.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 22:23:50 GMT -6
Btw, if G wants me to wait 3 months for a T-shirt, the fabric needs to be special. It is a bit silly to wait 3 months for some basic T-shirts that may not even fit. These are t-shirts. We all have dozens of t-shirts. This is more about owning a Gustin made t-shirt, rather than replacing all your t-shirts with Gustin made t-shirts. 2-3 month wait time is no big deal since these aren't a big deal like their big ticket items. They are only $13 a shirt. For $13 a shirt, the fabric doesn't need to be special, it just needs to fit. It should be more of an order and forget type of deal, because again, they are only $13 each. With that said, I won't be backing any until the reviews come out. Also, I'll only back if they make it in a v-neck and in multiple colors. |
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Post by efrenlopez on Dec 20, 2014 22:24:16 GMT -6
If there's one thing that unites all Trucker Jackets, for me, it's an aesthetic of "ruggedness." That shade of blue sort of took away from the "rugged" quality that I think makes a Trucker. When I look at a new item I run through all the things I believe I can wear the jacket with, and with that one I couldn't figure out how I would wear it. I agree that your color choices are limited with navy, but I still think it would look sharp with black denim, or even beige chinos. It's like traditional denim truckers - denim on denim looks bad but when paired with other colors it can look good IMO You may be right, but I think part of it might also depend on somebody's skin tone and hair. I'm dark with dark hair and eyes so I feel like wearing beige chinos with a bright blue trucker jacket wouldn't be the best choice. In retrospect it might look good with a white V-Neck, medium to dark gray jeans or chinos, and dark boots. It's all for naught though, since the jacket never funded. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 22:26:21 GMT -6
I actually liked the look of the Navy trucker and considered backing it.  Thought it would go well with certain denims and chinos. |
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Post by efrenlopez on Dec 20, 2014 23:27:09 GMT -6
I actually liked the look of the Navy trucker and considered backing it. Thought it would go well with certain denims and chinos. I don't think that's exactly Navy blue. If it was navy I think it would have funded. For instance I have the Apolis Archive Jacket in Navy and it works with a lot of outfits. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 20, 2014 23:31:20 GMT -6
See that pic there is just an awful look (IMO).
The whole thing is bad.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2014 23:53:19 GMT -6
I actually liked the look of the Navy trucker and considered backing it. Thought it would go well with certain denims and chinos. I don't think that's exactly Navy blue. If it was navy I think it would have funded. For instance I have the Apolis Archive Jacket in Navy and it works with a lot of outfits. True, it's a brighter indigo shade, not navy. But I can see myself rockin this with some of my denims and chinos. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 21, 2014 6:14:13 GMT -6
With T's it comes down to fit. Holding up to wear keeping shape. Not shrinking in the wash. $13 ain't bad at all.
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Post by usctroll on Dec 21, 2014 8:47:36 GMT -6
I learn form my last work shirt experience that if the model doesn't look good in it, the shirt will look even worst on me. This shirt doesn't look fit on the model.... and it will look even worst on me for sure. Btw, if G wants me to wait 3 months for a T-shirt, the fabric needs to be special. It is a bit silly to wait 3 months for some basic T-shirts that may not even fit. Right. These are not special enough to be waiting for months. You could buy Everlane made in the USA for the same price and have them in days. Or you could buy nicer and more expensive shirts and have them in days. This isn't like their denim where you'd be hard pressed to find an equivalent, in stock product for the same price. |
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Post by jamesr on Dec 21, 2014 9:02:09 GMT -6
$13 is likely a good price but it's hard to say until I've seen one in person. Probably worth a spin. I'm tempted by the black one but the wait is a put off when I can get other shirts right away.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 9:35:33 GMT -6
They should have modeled that one with a khaki/Chino pant and some nice boots/shoes of the leather variety. But being in SF, I suppose it appeals to the NW crowd of city-dwelling hipsters - or maybe not.
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Post by marauder on Dec 21, 2014 10:33:59 GMT -6
I think the price point is good for the T's but I don't think they are that special / unique that justifies a 2-3 month wait.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 10:46:38 GMT -6
I think the price point is good for the T's but I don't think they are that special / unique that justifies a 2-3 month wait. Exactly. They look fine, but why? Why would we bother? To have a Gustin tag? Makes no sense. That truly is a fanboy item. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 21, 2014 10:51:51 GMT -6
I learn form my last work shirt experience that if the model doesn't look good in it, the shirt will look even worst on me. This shirt doesn't look fit on the model.... and it will look even worst on me for sure. Btw, if G wants me to wait 3 months for a T-shirt, the fabric needs to be special. It is a bit silly to wait 3 months for some basic T-shirts that may not even fit. Right. These are not special enough to be waiting for months. You could buy Everlane made in the USA for the same price and have them in days. Or you could buy nicer and more expensive shirts and have them in days. This isn't like their denim where you'd be hard pressed to find an equivalent, in stock product for the same price. Exactly. I think G's tee campaign is horrible precisely because there's plenty of other tees out there that can be had right away, including US made organics. I would be surprised if their tees fund because there's nothing remotely unique about them. It feels like the guys at Gustin didn't really think about this one too much and decided to roll the dice |
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Post by Griffin on Dec 21, 2014 10:56:23 GMT -6
I guess Im a fanboy since I backed the doubble white pakage  I actually need some white tees and they arent exactly cheap in Norway if you want better quality then H&M. So if these are good fit then its a great deal for me, even with the shipping. Im thinking that if they get too small then I can just wear them under my LD shirts. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 10:59:35 GMT -6
I guess Im a fanboy since I backed the doubble white pakage I actually need some white tees and they arent exactly cheap in Norway if you want better quality then H&M. So if these are good fit then its a great deal for me, even with the shipping. Im thinking that if they get too small then I can just wear them under my LD shirts. I don't know why you'd bother, Griff. You can get equivalent T's now, and not pay shipping, etc. Makes no sense to me... |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 21, 2014 11:04:30 GMT -6
What is international shipping for the T's that must be a ton just for two shirts.
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Post by Griffin on Dec 21, 2014 11:35:36 GMT -6
A normal no fuss (no real label) tee here cost me $18,5
This is normal ok quality and I really cant go lower before it starts to only hold for a coupple of washes.
I pay $41 in total for 2 Gustin tees. I assume they are better quality then the $18 one. If not, I wont get more.
I do have a coupple of goodwear tees from Aero and they are the best I have ever bought. Thick like you can only dream of, and holds their shape like its magic wash after wash.
They dont work as tees to wear under heavy shirts, and I need more white ones and was actually going to go and get a coupple of these $18 ones but since its now up on Gustin I can just try them out.
Back and forget, like someone said higher up.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 11:46:39 GMT -6
They did think this one through, and it'll be just fine. I don't know why you guys are bashing this so hard. Again, most of the people backing Gustin t-shirts are just backing them to own a Gustin t-shirt. With the variety one can order t-shirts from the internet, and with immediate shipping, if you don't want to wait for a Gustin t-shirt, then don't get one. But it's just the novelty of owning another Gustin made product. Pretty sure no one is looking to replace their entire t-shirt wardrobe with Gustin t-shirts.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 11:48:06 GMT -6
And I don't know why you're defending it so shamelessly. What is it that makes it worth it? Gustin name tags? If LD or anyone else did this I'd say the same thing. Why bother.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 11:49:20 GMT -6
I think the price point is good for the T's but I don't think they are that special / unique that justifies a 2-3 month wait. Exactly. They look fine, but why? Why would we bother? To have a Gustin tag? Makes no sense. That truly is a fanboy item. I don't see anything wrong with that. If you already own a Gustin denim, jacket, chino, bag, wallet, and belt, why not buy a Gustin t-shirt? You can buy all of these things with very little to no wait. But we all waited to own these products. Why not a t-shirt? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 11:50:32 GMT -6
And I don't know why you're defending it so shamelessly. What is it that makes it worth it? Gustin name tags? If LD or anyone else did this I'd say the same thing. Why bother. No one is forcing you to buy one, so why are you bashing it so furiously? Just say "I'm not getting one" and be done with it. Also, I'm very interested in the LD v-neck that DD put up. And we all know that's gonna take a while to produce. To each their own. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 11:58:13 GMT -6
I actually liked the look of the Navy trucker and considered backing it. Thought it would go well with certain denims and chinos. I don't think that's exactly Navy blue. If it was navy I think it would have funded. For instance I have the Apolis Archive Jacket in Navy and it works with a lot of outfits. It is a color between cobalt and navy blue. |
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