Agree with everything here mate. The last point especially! Also, I need to get myself some raw denim jeans. Just gotta find the right pair for me. Loving them at the moment

I'm in my mid sixties. Don't be someone who follows what gets dictated to you as far as fashion goes. I have always been different in my dress style.

completely agree with this! just bought my first pair of Japanese denim and oh my it's so worth it, especially since it's gonna last me years! very good vid, James!

Agree with buying the thing you really want,same as eating the quality food you really want,life is too short-don’t settle!

I agree on leather jacket and boots, they must be made with good leather and sound construction, jeans though I'm not so sure anymore, selvedge has its place but they don't really make it last longer than non selvedge jeans while just being a selvedge will easily double the pricetag, so if I have to choose mid weight denim 13-16oz available in selvedge or non selvedge, I will choose non selvedge option, while heavyweight denim usually only available in selvedge

I am happy to watch your content! And in this issue, I fully agree with that.

With jeans you can’t go wrong with Dearborn Denim or Origin USA. Excellent quality for a fair price. They’re both my ‘forever jeans.’

Hi James, what's the brand of the black boots you show in the video? They look really awesome!

As someone with psoriatic arthritis, my fingers aren’t as limber as normal so poor quality zippers, buttons and fastenings on clothing, shoes and accessories really can be a nightmare when getting dressed during the middle of a flare-up. So I totally agree with you about spending more for higher quality hardware and finishings being an important issue!

just got to the end of the video, if i want anything i usually think about it for weeks or months before actually buying, helps me save loads of money and also get the right version of something i love which i would then use much more.

Great Video James. Wise words and wise choices. Thanks!

White T-shirts are super nice to wear in the cooler weather under a jacket. Since the shirts are simple, I think that’s a good way to go about that. Let the jacket do the talking, ya know

great insights as always, James!

These days if you're in the market for Dr. Martens, you're already 90% of the way there to a pair of Thursdays. You might as well spend just slightly more for signficantly better quality and repairability since Thursdays all use a goodyear welt. Dr. Martens also use a goodyear welt on their higher end boots, but the outsole is melted to the midsole making it a huge pain for cobblers to repair once they wear out. Most cobblers will not resole Dr. Martens since it's simply not economical to do so.

ive gotta be honest about jeans, my favourite ones are like £15 from george (asda) although they probably arent proper jeans since theyre stretchy a bit

Recently dropped a bag on Levi's jeans and I can already tell what everyone is talking about, I can't believe it took me so long to purchase one.

Are the clarks oliver penny loafers good at that price? as i have been trying to get a good penny loafers for a long time now and thought of similar products like church's loafers and found the better alternative in clarks, so thinking of investing in them, can u please help me find the alternative if any. as indian market have plenty but i always looked at ZARA or h&m for more fashionable loafers.

Last advice is good. Put the item in the basket overnight. Sometimes I find that on the next or two, it’s not something I really want.

Hey, I love videos and calm style producing them. What is your favourite basic t-shirt brand that stands for its quality?

Get solovair boots over doc martens!

Another banger good stuff man

Hi James, great video. Which brands can you recommend for higher quality denim jeans?

loving the contents 🙌

my dad used to make leather jackets. and for me i cannot stand cheap leather jackets. growing up i used to go to the factory and watch my dad make all sorts of jackets he was a tailor.

On t-shirts,I treat them in the same way I do underwear. If they get sweaty or otherwise uncomfortable, I'll switch them out. In the summer I might go through 1-3 t-shirts in a day. I can't justify spending more on something I go through so quickly.

I think you should spend more on the jacket/coat…because you’re more likely to keep for longer…..buy Japanese manufactured garments.

T-shirts over $90 CAD, and hoodies over $150 CAD are really not worth it. I purchased a $300 Lumiere's hoodie a while back, and while the cut, fabric and quality are nice, the cuffs are giving out just like any other hoodie on the market. Spending more than this is seriously pointless because hoodies and shirts will always be made the same. I work at a skate store these days, we get Nike and NikeSB and I can vouch that the hoodie quality is great. Same with shirts. On the other hand I've been wearing champion hoodies, and gildan shirts for years and they have always done the trick. Never chintz out on jackets otherwise as they are pieces of clothing that vary in fit and style.

Well said.

Hi, James! What is the name of the brand of these leather boots you are showing in the video?

What we’re the boots made with calf skin called with the tie?

The hairstyle suits you. 🔥🔥

I watched this video in a loopwheel tshirt, selvedge denim and Solovair boots

Whats the t shirt you are wearing

This man is a LEGEND. Everyone is bullying my diesel jeans saying they are a waste of money, but they are made in Italy, and they have w30 and L34 that Nobody has

Yes!🤟🏻 i am passionate about cloths.😂

love you brother

think that its Pocket Bags that are the biggest tell in good quality trousers.....ike the wee coin pockets inside the front pockets of nice Japanese trousers,, (Uniqlo also do this)

I think these colors are neat for leather jackets- black; white; navy blue; red; brown; cream

Lady White Co tees? :)

Viberg for boots, Foret Studio for jackets/wool sweaters, Naked and Famous for raw denim.

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Eh, I have uniqlo selvede denim in black and the fabric is literally the exact same as in my diesel jeans that i paid my arm for. Good quality and the cost is acceptable. The U-Tee is more durable than most of my expensive T-shirts. Also a 80€ weekday puffer seems to be holding up quite well with nothing to complain except the lack of zipped pockets. I would advice against overspending on "investment pieces". They are clothes after all and will get worn out over time. Most people watching are aveage blue collar Daves and are not going to put almost a days salary on a T-shirt. Thats just delusional. I find it hypocritical to tell people to buy expensive leather boots, but still advertise cheaply made polyurethane coated leather adidas or nike or -insert big brand name- sneakers in other videos. To put it short: There is so many brands that make good quality everyday pieces at affordable prices. Some of which are made in EU and come on sale quite often. The title is outright misleading.

Hi, James 👋