something that really changed my life is learning simple tailoring on a old sewing machine. it opens up like 100% more items because now i can buy one or two sizes larger.
Never sleep on the charity shops! A couple months back I picked up a Haider Ackerman Perth bomber (in my size as well) for £7.95, nearly cried of excitement when I found it!
@@ThisIsAntwon I rock it a few times a week now, definitely my favourite jacket! Sometimes you just hit lucky with charity shops but it's all about the search, and finding that one diamond makes it all worth it
Love the charity shop thing. Around my birthday (back in November) I went into a local charity shop and found a pair of Helly Hansen polartec ski trousers with a price lable of £3.50 selling pre-owned online for around £40. Naturally I told the guy behind the counter to take a tenner, he was super happy because he got more than double the price on the tag for the charity and I was happy since I got a sweet pair of trousers just in time for the cold snap at an absolute steal.
Patience and just browsing different brands really is key, lots of good small brands (hiking gear especially) get huge markdowns for lack of name recognition. Signed-former college budget gorp boi
You could also check the sales racks of some retailers online, especially if they have a last call section like where there's only one item they are trying to get rid of.
Another great place to look for steals is Online Military Surplus stores. These places tend to market themselves to non-fashion audiences, and usually you can get a much better price on items that can you be used in a fashion, day to day context. I got a Brand New Arc’teryx Alpha SV for less than $300 through this method for example.
@@dumusstarbeiten5063 Instagram stores are typically a good place to look, but some can be dubious. Make sure to only buy from ones with a decently large follow count to make sure it’s more legitimate. Also, if the website has a legitimate storefront, rather than just having you pay them through PayPal and Instagram DM‘s, that’s a much safer bet. GearWhoresAnonymous is a well established one I’ve personally had really good experiences with CoolGuySurplus/Black Market Gear (it’s the same store, the first name is just the Instagram handle, the second is the website.) That’s who I got the Arc’teryx alpha SV from.
People have been moving back into vintage and I’m so happy about it. Some things just aren’t made the same anymore cause they’re mass produced or just cause the brand went cheap or just selfish…
Hell yeah man. I picked up both the NikeLab ACG Insulated Jacket & Down Parka back when I discovered your channel back in 2021. Got them both up for around $400 USD total. The Parka is easily the warmest jacket I own, and the Jacket has ended up being one of my favorites, and my lazy go-to piece when I don't feel like drawing as much attention as wearing my ACRNM jackets.
Another great video Anthropologist! I try to not buy a lot of clothing frequently but I browse secondhand marketplaces almost weekly. Like what Ando and you said in the video, it kinda has that effect of making you give up your exact expectations and it kinda makes you think about the possibilities of expanding/augmenting you style one clothing at a time. There's a lot of things to discover, aferall. I came across some orbit gear bags just the other day asking for like 1/3 of the original price so there are definitely some good deals out there. On top of that, I find that if your body is on the less common side (like me who wears basically everything in S/XS) the price can often go even lower just because not a lot of people will buy them, goodie! Also 16:28 made me audibly cheer that scrunch is amazing
I think my main tip when it comes to vintage outerwear would definitely be older lungs era Nike ACG. Over the last 2 or so years it's definitely become more popular but especially over here in germany i've been able to find some insane steals for jackets that retailed for probably way over 200€ just because older people that bought them in the 2000s try to get rid of them. Plus i find they fit in very nicely with any techwear-ish style and bring a nice vintage touch while still having sick functionality. Also shoutout to my 40€ Gore-Tex ACG jacket i got from Lithuania with a keychain from Oslo in one pocket.
Has to be your best vid so far, I am a broke boy myself so this is incredibly useful to me, love your vids, you're becoming the father of techwear in my eyes :D
I’m not gonna lie, I’d gaslight to get lower prices. I had 2 grailed accounts for a while and I’d message off of the first account to a seller offering a low ball and then off of my second account I’d offer the price I’d really want to pay (which was still a low ball) and about 8 out of 10 times it would work.
Please do a video on hoodies, they are by far the hardest bit of clothing to get right i think, i bought three and ended up sending them all back beause they didnt fit right, now im looking at pretty expensive ones in the hope they will be better and last, but dont know where to start..
Ando did a great job on that one - wouldn't be surprised if we see more hit marketplaces eventually. I actually saw 18montrose had them discounted recently, so you could try there
I am a stone island dealer and I can say you can pretty much find anything you want for cheap, I now have 50++ pieces all thrifted/second hand picked✌️✌️
I used to buy a lot of my things brand new; but this past year, I’ve been investing in secondhand items from Grailed and other spots…the only thing that I’ll buy “new” nowadays is my kicks SIMPLY because my shoe size is not “common”…
I looked into a lot of wholesale sites and the only one that slightly interested me was fleek . Personally I'm looking into getting in the resale business however I don't want snide , any recommendations
Managed to get a hyperspace colour arcteryx atom sl in my local charity shop for £15 the other week because it had a small hole i easily fixed on the inside of the arm.
Could you give a couple of advice to people of less regular sizes? Like myself, being female EU xs, EU 35 shoe size, 154 cm tall, 49 kilos. To get some true performance items - I feel like tied with Nike Kids department (designs are poor) and Chinese dropshippers for pants. Getting sized up items is not an option, they are already designed oversized and are uncomfy to wear and don't seat good. I do think, people of bigger sizes know the struggle as well.
I think maybe you could find some clothes from Asian brands, that will suit you. Asian people are smaller, than Europeans on the average. Also some brands like Rosen-X and Enfin Leve can make custom-made clothes with your individual size.
Well, this is exactly what I've been doing for the past year. You just have to be patient and be ready to pull the trigger when you find the right thing, and not just buy whatever you find in your first week.
Can you do a video on either the Nike Nyjah 2 or 3's The 3's just came out for £100, I prefer the 2's though They have enough features I think they qualify
So far it seems I'm forever too lazy to pick this up, but I bet more people should consider they can actually learn to sew whole outfits and decide every aspect, even repair for longevity. SO many DIY channels on YT nowadays, starting simple and expanding your skills over time all from this site. After fundamental tutorials, I'd probably start with a staple that isn't too hard, maybe a boxy tee, there's tutorials for it!
I can relate.I buy rep or cheaper brands and I don’t care what ppl think. it’s just easier to change your style and affordable. but I don’t over do it or try to copy exactly how something looks that I like. I do my own little thing to make it my own style as well it’s not about keeping up but it’s nice to be able to afford more things. for a lesser price I like to stretch my money and look good. I will also save up for the real thing if i want that quality and to keep something for a long time mostly something with a meaning behind it or a milestone in life
7:53 sorry what does that mean? How can you “gaslight” someone who’s selling something willingly. If the seller has no idea of the real value of their item I will absolutely knock off as much of the price as I think I can get away with.
I feel like the reasons we used to buy luxury goods no longer hold true. I love the feel of well made, soft as cotton. Now that these stores are cutting corners and jacking up prices, young people don't see the value and luxury side, so they're the only ones left to see for themselves. It's sad, and I hope they'll eventually get back to basics and cut down on mass production. There are some knockoffs out there that are very well made now. Recommended *amzclothes*
I want a northface small duffle, Ten C jacket, original GAT trainers and a couduroy trousers. Can you sort me out, or at least point me in the right direction?
Nah man, acronym will be expensive everywhere, allvays :< i imagine the price could go down only if someone would be selling a piece with hole or missing button.
Great Video! A few years ago I backed a kickstarter which made a great jacket. They're called Oros and I love the jacket I have of them. I'd say it pretty much fits into the tech wear style. Maybe you want to check it out sometime.
Managed to find some amazing vintage Stone Island for dead cheap through second hand websites. Often it’s someone clearing out their husband’s wardrobe not knowing what the items are really worth. My friends always ask how I find this stuff but the amount of time I spend scrolling through these websites and trying every different (mis)spelling of the brands/items is insane but very much worth it at the end (:
something that really changed my life is learning simple tailoring on a old sewing machine. it opens up like 100% more items because now i can buy one or two sizes larger.
i love that he changes the intro every time, gotta respect it
Always cracks me up. Its expected but the choice is always unexpected which just gets me giggling.
One day I'll run out of A-words. But not today
Hi this is Adaptation here
How in the internet have you not watched the needle drop?
Can’t believe you got that amazing stone island jacket for £60. Gorgeous fit!
For real - we lucked out on that one!
@@ThisIsAntwon Any chance you'd share the name of that stone island piece? I'm on the hunt for one!
@@ThisIsAntwon Could you share its name?
Would be cool to know where they found it.
@@liamburke4409 took me a good few hours to find but its 2003 Stone Island Heavy Puffer Jacket
Never sleep on the charity shops! A couple months back I picked up a Haider Ackerman Perth bomber (in my size as well) for £7.95, nearly cried of excitement when I found it!
Insane steal!
@@ThisIsAntwon I rock it a few times a week now, definitely my favourite jacket! Sometimes you just hit lucky with charity shops but it's all about the search, and finding that one diamond makes it all worth it
Love the charity shop thing. Around my birthday (back in November) I went into a local charity shop and found a pair of Helly Hansen polartec ski trousers with a price lable of £3.50 selling pre-owned online for around £40. Naturally I told the guy behind the counter to take a tenner, he was super happy because he got more than double the price on the tag for the charity and I was happy since I got a sweet pair of trousers just in time for the cold snap at an absolute steal.
That's awesome, and good on you for giving extra 🙏
wow
Patience and just browsing different brands really is key, lots of good small brands (hiking gear especially) get huge markdowns for lack of name recognition.
Signed-former college budget gorp boi
You could also check the sales racks of some retailers online, especially if they have a last call section like where there's only one item they are trying to get rid of.
Very true! Got a few nice bits myself in previous videos that way
I got a CP mille for 50% from house of Fraser, £495 heh
this works only if you have super small or reaally big sizes. Not possible if you are in the M-L-XL range
Another great place to look for steals is Online Military Surplus stores. These places tend to market themselves to non-fashion audiences, and usually you can get a much better price on items that can you be used in a fashion, day to day context.
I got a Brand New Arc’teryx Alpha SV for less than $300 through this method for example.
any specific stores you'd recommend?
@@dumusstarbeiten5063
Instagram stores are typically a good place to look, but some can be dubious. Make sure to only buy from ones with a decently large follow count to make sure it’s more legitimate.
Also, if the website has a legitimate storefront, rather than just having you pay them through PayPal and Instagram DM‘s, that’s a much safer bet.
GearWhoresAnonymous is a well established one
I’ve personally had really good experiences with CoolGuySurplus/Black Market Gear (it’s the same store, the first name is just the Instagram handle, the second is the website.)
That’s who I got the Arc’teryx alpha SV from.
People have been moving back into vintage and I’m so happy about it. Some things just aren’t made the same anymore cause they’re mass produced or just cause the brand went cheap or just selfish…
Hell yeah man. I picked up both the NikeLab ACG Insulated Jacket & Down Parka back when I discovered your channel back in 2021. Got them both up for around $400 USD total. The Parka is easily the warmest jacket I own, and the Jacket has ended up being one of my favorites, and my lazy go-to piece when I don't feel like drawing as much attention as wearing my ACRNM jackets.
that ACG jacket is definitely something for me. great video man!
Another great video Anthropologist! I try to not buy a lot of clothing frequently but I browse secondhand marketplaces almost weekly. Like what Ando and you said in the video, it kinda has that effect of making you give up your exact expectations and it kinda makes you think about the possibilities of expanding/augmenting you style one clothing at a time. There's a lot of things to discover, aferall. I came across some orbit gear bags just the other day asking for like 1/3 of the original price so there are definitely some good deals out there. On top of that, I find that if your body is on the less common side (like me who wears basically everything in S/XS) the price can often go even lower just because not a lot of people will buy them, goodie!
Also 16:28 made me audibly cheer that scrunch is amazing
I think my main tip when it comes to vintage outerwear would definitely be older lungs era Nike ACG. Over the last 2 or so years it's definitely become more popular but especially over here in germany i've been able to find some insane steals for jackets that retailed for probably way over 200€ just because older people that bought them in the 2000s try to get rid of them. Plus i find they fit in very nicely with any techwear-ish style and bring a nice vintage touch while still having sick functionality. Also shoutout to my 40€ Gore-Tex ACG jacket i got from Lithuania with a keychain from Oslo in one pocket.
Free keychain, you love to see it
My most favourite AntWon video to date! AndoCG is a beast in this space!
Thanks so much!
15:22 what a great tip!
Has to be your best vid so far, I am a broke boy myself so this is incredibly useful to me, love your vids, you're becoming the father of techwear in my eyes :D
Glad you found it helpful!
I’m not gonna lie, I’d gaslight to get lower prices. I had 2 grailed accounts for a while and I’d message off of the first account to a seller offering a low ball and then off of my second account I’d offer the price I’d really want to pay (which was still a low ball) and about 8 out of 10 times it would work.
As expected from man with thanos gauntlet avatar
Absolutely savage but I have to respect it
legendary video, I adore your ability to be informative and hilarious at the same time.
The beginning of the intro is caffeine levels of bangerism
I giggle like a little school boy every time that clip with him smacking his ass comes on lmao
😏
Another banger from my Boy Antwizzy
😍
Anybody know what the black and blue pants are at 13:09?
It's Maharishi Snopants
Thanks!
Please do a video on hoodies, they are by far the hardest bit of clothing to get right i think, i bought three and ended up sending them all back beause they didnt fit right, now im looking at pretty expensive ones in the hope they will be better and last, but dont know where to start..
What wad the black top you were wearing under the ACG jacket ? That covered half your face
I recommend checking out REI used gear too. Some interesting jackets pop up.
Good tip, heard good things about REI!
Gotta love a good bargain, end/flannels have some solid deals, got myself a cold wall jumper and Calvin klien 4 way stretch cargos for 100 quid total
Very nice - love ACW* and it's not uncommon to see some nice sales on it
What are the shoes called on 6:47, please anyone.
adidas y3 qasa sandals homie
There’s a nice second hand ski shop in Utah called ski trucks. Everything new is half off, everything used is $5. It’s my favorite store.
Also the Mormons run secondhand shops here. Got a $170 pair of ski boots for $12. Love it here.
Can you tell me what your sandals are at 6:15?
They're Y-3 Qasa sandals!
@@ThisIsAntwon ty for replying
What's the piece your were wearing underneath the acg jacket that is sick!
That's some great luck for so much snow omg
oh my god that stone island jacket
way better without the patch/buttons too!
What is the name of that north face jacket (second to last)
That puma jacket, omg, I just fell in love with that and I'm very jealous, great find
Ando did a great job on that one - wouldn't be surprised if we see more hit marketplaces eventually. I actually saw 18montrose had them discounted recently, so you could try there
I am a stone island dealer and I can say you can pretty much find anything you want for cheap, I now have 50++ pieces all thrifted/second hand picked✌️✌️
Sick! Sounds like an enviable collection
tips on clothing for short people (male) around 5'1 or 160cm please?
I used to buy a lot of my things brand new; but this past year, I’ve been investing in secondhand items from Grailed and other spots…the only thing that I’ll buy “new” nowadays is my kicks SIMPLY because my shoe size is not “common”…
Scamming charities is my current drip acquisition plan.
great vid! 😁 very informative! 🤔
Thanks very much!
What are the brands he talks about at 6:00? I only recognize Rab :(
The dark gray jacket in the top right is Poutnik by Tilak, I actually just got the same on in black. No idea about the red jacket though.
@@tophateyeball7198 Yo thanks anyway mate 🙏🏻
Red Is Klättermusen Swedish brand some rlly cool stuff and although I don’t own any personally have heard the quality is amazing
You guys have good knowledge! They are indeed Rab, Tilak Poutnik and Klattermusen
I did this all the time, my entire wardrobe is probably under 300$ including my 8 pairs of shoes
Save money, buy thrifted
Big foot here. Finding that right pair of shoes is sweeter since it'll have to be at a massive discount.
@@QuickQuips so true, those huge secondhand shoes could go for under 30$ used if you searched diligently
Used the tips in this vid to get a pair of sample acg variable pants 10/10 recommend
The Stone island jacket is incredible
Dope shirt sir, how much have you copped that?
You're holding my grail jacket there, Antwon.
Thrifting is also another way of finding good items for cheap
For exaple i thrifted an outdoor reaserch gore-tex shell jacket for less than $10 (usd)
What's that black tee you have under the Enfin jacket?
I filmed that ages ago so I'm actually not sure... I think it might be from Nexural?
I looked into a lot of wholesale sites and the only one that slightly interested me was fleek . Personally I'm looking into getting in the resale business however I don't want snide , any recommendations
I need more of this Antwon..
Ayy glad you enjoyed it - working on making the videos as useful as possible into 2023 and beyond. All killer, no filler 😎
@@ThisIsAntwon that’s hugee
Is there a good way to look for nieche brands?
Ando is the one and only deals hunter
An unmatched talent
Managed to get a hyperspace colour arcteryx atom sl in my local charity shop for £15 the other week because it had a small hole i easily fixed on the inside of the arm.
Now that is a steal!
Could you give a couple of advice to people of less regular sizes?
Like myself, being female EU xs, EU 35 shoe size, 154 cm tall, 49 kilos.
To get some true performance items - I feel like tied with Nike Kids department (designs are poor) and Chinese dropshippers for pants. Getting sized up items is not an option, they are already designed oversized and are uncomfy to wear and don't seat good.
I do think, people of bigger sizes know the struggle as well.
I think maybe you could find some clothes from Asian brands, that will suit you. Asian people are smaller, than Europeans on the average. Also some brands like Rosen-X and Enfin Leve can make custom-made clothes with your individual size.
@@XAntohax many thanks for advise!
the ACG jacket is anything but warm KEKW
Well, this is exactly what I've been doing for the past year. You just have to be patient and be ready to pull the trigger when you find the right thing, and not just buy whatever you find in your first week.
19:40 Wow… this is literally me, FR
what site did he use?
That tekken tag tournament t-shirt is cool 🆒
Anyone got good recs for some diff pants besides cargos?
I have the white version of that acg jacket and I love it
Sick! That one's even more attention grabbing but there's something about white jackets 👌
Do a fit rating vid?
Can you do a video on either the Nike Nyjah 2 or 3's
The 3's just came out for £100, I prefer the 2's though
They have enough features I think they qualify
So far it seems I'm forever too lazy to pick this up, but I bet more people should consider they can actually learn to sew whole outfits and decide every aspect, even repair for longevity.
SO many DIY channels on YT nowadays, starting simple and expanding your skills over time all from this site. After fundamental tutorials, I'd probably start with a staple that isn't too hard, maybe a boxy tee, there's tutorials for it!
What are the blue shoes in the back????
Mizuno Wave Prophecy 'Fisherman Pack'!
how do you know the stuff u get is real ?
how are the blue shoes in the back called?
Mizuno Wave Prophecy 'Fisherman Pack'!
I can relate.I buy rep or cheaper brands and I don’t care what ppl think. it’s just easier to change your style and affordable. but I don’t over do it or try to copy exactly how something looks that I like. I do my own little thing to make it my own style as well it’s not about keeping up but it’s nice to be able to afford more things. for a lesser price I like to stretch my money and look good. I will also save up for the real thing if i want that quality and to keep something for a long time mostly something with a meaning behind it or a milestone in life
I got an Adidas myshelter parka for about £40. Brand new too
Sick!
The stone island jacket is hard
Delayed gratification works *wonders*
Since the last video on buyee japan i got a cdg man jacket from ss04 that i wanted for the longest for less then 150$
That's sick! Glad you got hold of something interesting
I think you'd like John Elliot's N-1 paneled deck jacket
7:53 sorry what does that mean?
How can you “gaslight” someone who’s selling something willingly.
If the seller has no idea of the real value of their item I will absolutely knock off as much of the price as I think I can get away with.
I've been practicing this for a while but import tax kills me in south africa
That rack in the back bending a bit
I feel like the reasons we used to buy luxury goods no longer hold true. I love the feel of well made, soft as cotton. Now that these stores are cutting corners and jacking up prices, young people don't see the value and luxury side, so they're the only ones left to see for themselves. It's sad, and I hope they'll eventually get back to basics and cut down on mass production. There are some knockoffs out there that are very well made now. Recommended *amzclothes*
that shirt with holes in it would be a good look tho
I want a northface small duffle, Ten C jacket, original GAT trainers and a couduroy trousers.
Can you sort me out, or at least point me in the right direction?
because of bad seo I got a vintage colour block ACG hat on ebay for around $40 and resold it on ebay for $250.
stonks
Um why not just hit up thrift shops in fancy ski towns??? Like aspen goodwill?
very nice
The supreme tekken tee
oh damn nemen jacket!!! nuts!!!
Very big win for us!
A white guy named Antwon? Crazy
Nah man, acronym will be expensive everywhere, allvays :< i imagine the price could go down only if someone would be selling a piece with hole or missing button.
You can totally get an arc atom for £150-200 no?
yooo i have that same adapter 😳
sick t-shirt
gotta worry about items being fake just yesterday I saw a fake lv jacket on ebay being bid on by a bunch of people also seen many fakes on grailed
Someone was gonna sell me that ACG for $50 we get all the steals in Memphis probably cause all the “steals” in Memphis 😅
Great Video! A few years ago I backed a kickstarter which made a great jacket. They're called Oros and I love the jacket I have of them. I'd say it pretty much fits into the tech wear style. Maybe you want to check it out sometime.
So the typo in "no regrest" is intentional to represent AliExpress's poor quality I suppose. This is mild compared to Shein though.
That’s how kyron gets free stuff in every ssence sponsored video
Guess I need to hit up SSENSE too
Managed to find some amazing vintage Stone Island for dead cheap through second hand websites. Often it’s someone clearing out their husband’s wardrobe not knowing what the items are really worth. My friends always ask how I find this stuff but the amount of time I spend scrolling through these websites and trying every different (mis)spelling of the brands/items is insane but very much worth it at the end (:
Get those Stone Ireland and PC Company steals 🔥
The buttclap is still perfect
Shoutout twc
Gang
my comment keeps on being delete not sure why
will you try any jacket in "usajacket" that may interest you, so we don't have to?
it's a website that sells replicate apparels.
Andooo
goated bargain hunter 🙏
How are you guys sure that these are not replicas?
antwon out here scamming charitites for pieces