Bianca Chandon

[SodaJerk]

Today's drop makes me wonder if we are actually being fucked with.

Understated branding is the epitome of luxury clothing. Would buy everything there.

[S.E.]

looks like the quality of his stuff is slowly getting better and better.  interested to see where it goes

[GAY]

Haha, you had doubt before?

Not necessarily...but...that belt...I'm just...I don't...I can't...um...I....uh...ahem....I just....you see,.......I.....um....*cough*.....*coughcough*....hmmm...well, I....uh....

[Young Satchel]

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Haha, you had doubt before?

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Not necessarily...but...that belt...I'm just...I don't...I can't...um...I....uh...ahem....I just....you see,.......I.....um....*cough*.....*coughcough*....hmmm...well, I....uh....

Yeah. 100%

[Fenzadill]

Today's drop makes me wonder if we are actually being fucked with.

I read this first and went to the website and had a real nice laugh.

[bentmode]

shit striaght out the ll bean catalog. next thing they gon put my initials on em an shit

[SHARPSHOOTER]

Pocket tee is just barely cool. I want more shit with the brand name on it. Fucking amazing brand name, yet doesn't flaunt it everywhere.

[WeirdBeach]

Today's drop makes me wonder if we are actually being fucked with.

i think you're right because i just bought that belt at Rough Trade last week for $60?.i mean?.what?

[BraveUlysses]

Hope the belt sells out so I can lol for a few seconds then continue to live my shit ass life afterwards.

[Fenzadill]

Understated branding is the epitome of luxury clothing.

ughhhh

[Greg Road]

A bit pricey but I'd wear most of what he's putting out - but that's cause I don't want 3/4 of my shirt to made up of my logo or graphic. He knows what he's doing and targeting a specific market.

[fulltechnicalskizzy]

Finally a shirt with one small little circle in the upper right corner!

[The Ghost of Lenny Kirk]

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Today's drop makes me wonder if we are actually being fucked with.

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Understated branding is the epitome of luxury clothing. Would buy everything there.

even the 150 dollar belt?

[Steve]

I guess I'll just never understand this "streewear" thing. $40 for a shirt that costs $1-3? But it comes in heather grey and navy blue, holy shit, never seen that before.

I also think its interesting, that at least in a few pics, he's using the Isle of Man/ Isle of Man TT logo.


If you're not familiar, its a motorcycle race in Europe, where they pretty much shut down an island and use it as a course, and you can expect a few people to die every year. Click the link if you want to see the craziness and people turn themselves into fireballs and bags of meat.

[SodaJerk]

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Today's drop makes me wonder if we are actually being fucked with.

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Understated branding is the epitome of luxury clothing. Would buy everything there.

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even the 150 dollar belt?

The belt, from what I can see is possibly the one thing that I don't think warrants it's price as there seems to be nothing unique about it. Pretty sure I could find a similar or identical  one elsewhere. But you never know, I am a sucker for YOLO purchases.

[Fenzadill]

The belt, from what I can see is possibly the one thing that I don't think warrants it's price as there seems to be nothing unique about it. Pretty sure I could find a similar or identical  one elsewhere. But you never know, I am a sucker for YOLO purchases.

You could probably find a black tee elsewhere too.

[hufs calve muscles]

That belt would be cool to hang yourself with.

[WeirdBeach]

Do you people not realize that the shirts probably fit and feel amazing. I buy blank pocket t's from American Apparel for about $24 and believe me it's worth it. But I don't know...if you're comfortable in thick,ill fitting Pro-Club shirts so be it.

[hufs calve muscles]

Post a fit

[Nanda Zinger]

Do you people not realize that the shirts probably fit and feel amazing. I buy blank pocket t's from American Apparel for about $24 and believe me it's worth it. But I don't know...if you're comfortable in thick,ill fitting Pro-Club shirts so be it.

go to fallas or whatever the local cheap clothes spot is and get a three dollar 50 50 poly cotton shirt. Same shit, fabric n fit.

[SodaJerk]

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The belt, from what I can see is possibly the one thing that I don't think warrants it's price as there seems to be nothing unique about it. Pretty sure I could find a similar or identical  one elsewhere. But you never know, I am a sucker for YOLO purchases.

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You could probably find a black tee elsewhere too.

You won't believe the struggle I have finding comfortable t shirts that fit correctly with minimal to no branding. $40 US still works out cheaper than most options here. Last I checked American Apparel was a similar price here in London and Uniqlo changed their tees and aren't as good anymore.

[Wizard Fight]

I buy blank pocket t's from American Apparel for about $24

That's ridiculous.

[Young Satchel]

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The belt, from what I can see is possibly the one thing that I don't think warrants it's price as there seems to be nothing unique about it. Pretty sure I could find a similar or identical  one elsewhere. But you never know, I am a sucker for YOLO purchases.

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You could probably find a black tee elsewhere too.

[close]

You won't believe the struggle I have finding comfortable t shirts that fit correctly with minimal to no branding. $40 US still works out cheaper than most options here. Last I checked American Apparel was a similar price here in London and Uniqlo changed their tees and aren't as good anymore.

I completely sympathize with that struggle.  And if AO is doing cut-and-sew now I might be interested. But here's the problem: I'm familiar enough with fashion, brand identity, marketing, etc, to understand that people like me--adult skateboarders who are involved in contemporary fashion, design, etc--are definitely a portion of his target market. And yet I look at the last couple drops and think "wow, this stuff fucking sucks", because while using the language of luxury in skateboarding is something new, that in of itself isn't enough to make most of this genuinely interesting. First board, first couple Ts, bowie board homage; all relatively well conceived and well executed. But a lot of this other crap doesn't really amount to much more than the sum of it's references, "obscure" though some may be. Good fashion, art, design, etc tends to function on multiple levels that make it dynamic and fresh. The more he relies on one liners, the flatter the concept as a whole feels and the less I'm interested in his brand.

[SodaJerk]

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The belt, from what I can see is possibly the one thing that I don't think warrants it's price as there seems to be nothing unique about it. Pretty sure I could find a similar or identical  one elsewhere. But you never know, I am a sucker for YOLO purchases.

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You could probably find a black tee elsewhere too.

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You won't believe the struggle I have finding comfortable t shirts that fit correctly with minimal to no branding. $40 US still works out cheaper than most options here. Last I checked American Apparel was a similar price here in London and Uniqlo changed their tees and aren't as good anymore.

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I completely sympathize with that struggle.  And if AO is doing cut-and-sew now I might be interested. But here's the problem: I'm familiar enough with fashion, brand identity, marketing, etc, to understand that people like me--adult skateboarders who are involved in contemporary fashion, design, etc--are definitely a portion of his target market. And yet I look at the last couple drops and think "wow, this stuff fucking sucks", because while using the language of luxury in skateboarding is something new, that in of itself isn't enough to make most of this genuinely interesting. First board, first couple Ts, bowie board homage; all relatively well conceived and well executed. But a lot of this other crap doesn't really amount to much more than the sum of it's references, "obscure" though some may be. Good fashion, art, design, etc tends to function on multiple levels that make it dynamic and fresh. The more he relies on one liners, the flatter the concept as a whole feels and the less I'm interested in his brand.

I hear you and I agree. To the best of my knowledge these are not cut and sew items but I imagine that he is seeking out a higher standard than your average skate branded clothing. People are quick to complain when Palace releases cut and sew items at what are real world prices but seem excessive in skateboarding but when you know where they're made and the heritage of those makers the price becomes understandable. I'm hoping this is where Alex is heading with Bianca Chandon bu I also recognise that this drop doesn't seem to reference anything coherently other than a "luxury" price. I'm not blindly following but I do like most of it so far and yeah I can fuck with the belt not because I think I need $150's holding my jeans up but because I dig the idea of not having the same belt as everyone else (not that I am rushing out to buy it).

[hufs calve muscles]

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The belt, from what I can see is possibly the one thing that I don't think warrants it's price as there seems to be nothing unique about it. Pretty sure I could find a similar or identical� one elsewhere. But you never know, I am a sucker for YOLO purchases.

[close]

You could probably find a black tee elsewhere too.

[close]

You won't believe the struggle I have finding comfortable t shirts that fit correctly with minimal to no branding. $40 US still works out cheaper than most options here. Last I checked American Apparel was a similar price here in London and Uniqlo changed their tees and aren't as good anymore.

[close]

I completely sympathize with that struggle.� And if AO is doing cut-and-sew now I might be interested. But here's the problem: I'm familiar enough with fashion, brand identity, marketing, etc, to understand that people like me--adult skateboarders who are involved in contemporary fashion, design, etc--are definitely a portion of his target market. And yet I look at the last couple drops and think "wow, this stuff fucking sucks", because while using the language of luxury in skateboarding is something new, that in of itself isn't enough to make most of this genuinely interesting. First board, first couple Ts, bowie board homage; all relatively well conceived and well executed. But a lot of this other crap doesn't really amount to much more than the sum of it's references, "obscure" though some may be. Good fashion, art, design, etc tends to function on multiple levels that make it dynamic and fresh. The more he relies on one liners, the flatter the concept as a whole feels and the less I'm interested in his brand.

Damn... You went in.

Anyway, if he's doing cut and sew I have a feeling people are gonna buy it no matter what.  3/4 of those people won't skate either.


It trips me out to think this company will be around in a few years. Let alone 5-10..

[ROCKxADIO420]

so hype on this fucking #cutandsew shit! GODDAMN!!

[shark tits]

That belt would be cool to hang yourself with.

while masturbating once more for the road. what exactly is 'cut and sew'? like you buy the clothes and hafta assemble them yourself?

[wallieD]

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That belt would be cool to hang yourself with.

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while masturbating once more for the road. what exactly is 'cut and sew'? like you buy the clothes and hafta assemble them yourself?

STFU! FOR THE LAST TIME. IT. WAS. NINJAS.

[perverted super otaku!]

[Miyagi]

If AO really wants to push his brand into a really great level (ultra polished) he needs to hire out freelance illustrators and designers whom have a solid vision and timeless look. At least for the boards.

His ideas are strong but I just can't see myself rocking Bianca Chandon gear, it seems that people who are hyped on his clothing are way too into fashion.

Does Dan Drehobl design/illustrate all of the Freedumb Airlines stuff? Drehobl is the man and has brand of clothing that is sick, classic look and killer prices.