Daily DIScription

1 Juni 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton light weight denim jeans with white stitching
• Black cotton t-shirt with raw cut sleeves and white SIN print
• Clear plastic frames with black "scribble" print
  

31 Mei 2008

• Black leather lace up ankle boots
• Black cotton velvet short pants with self belt
• Pale peach cotton asymmetrical t-shirt with black stitching and black/grey/white circular feather print
• Black on black striped cotton vest
• White leather and stainless watch (Muji)
• Black plastic and titanium mirrored sunglasses
  

30 Mei 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black leather jean cut pants
• White cotton tank top with black holy print
• Grey cotton v-neck sweater with raw cut collar (Margiela)
• Black cotton/poly denim coat
• Clear plastic frames with black "scribble" print
  

29 Mei 2008

• Black leather lace up ankle boots
• Black on black striped wool/cotton/linen short pants with button cuff
• Off white cotton t-shirt with black circular arrow print
• Black wool/silk three button jacket
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames
  

Daily DIScription

28 Mei 2008

• Black leather oxfords
• Black wool/cotton flat front trousers
• Black v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• Black on black cotton striped shirt with black and white silk placket
• Black rubberized titanium frames
  

27 Mei 2008

• Black leather oxfords
• Black and grey twill silk/cotton flat front trousers
• Grey cotton v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• White cotton button up shirt with black and grey abstract floral print
• Black leather box pendant
• Silver Silver Connected Rings
• Metallic grey titanium asymmetrical frames
  

26 Mei 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black light weight cotton denim jeans with white stitching
• White cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• White cotton button up shirt with silver stitching
  
• Black cotton/poly denim jean coat
• Silver leather cap
• Clear and black plastic sunglasses with "chewed" temples

25 Mei 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black light weight cotton denim jeans with white stitching
• Grey cotton v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• Black cotton/poly denim jean coat
• Silver leather cap
• Clear and black plastic sunglasses with "chewed" temples

24 Mei 2008 (avond)

• Black glove leather winkle pickers
• Black wool/synthetic blend pants with knee straps and ankle zippers
• Black cotton tank top with black WHAT REMAINS IS FUTURE print
• Black wool/silk three button jacket
• Black leather box pendant
• Silver Connected Rings

24 Mei 2008

• Black leather lace up boots
• Grey wool gauze short pants with self belt
• Black cotton t-shirt with white hand print
• Black leather messenger bag with distressed white painted finish
• Silver feather bracelet
• Silver Connected Rings
  
• Clear and black plastic sunglasses with "chewed" temples
  

Daily DIScription

23 Mei 2008

• Black saddle leather saddles
• Black cotton/linen/wool striped short pants with button cuff
• Black cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Greyish brown cotton military style button up shirt
• Clear plastic frames with black scribble print
  

22 Mei 2008

• Black glove leather winkle pickers
• Black leather pants with distressed white painted finish
• Black cotton t-shirt with white hand print
• Black wool/silk three button jacket
• Black leather messenger bag with distressed white painted finish
• Silver Connected Rings
• Silver feather bracelet
  
• Black rubberized asymmetrical frames
  

21 Mei 2008

• Black leather oxfords
• Dark grey cotton/ramie wide leg pants
• Black cotton v-neck t-short (Van Noten)
• Grey linen/wool sleeveless zip cardigan with leather zipper pull
• Black cotton/poly denim coat
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames
  

20 Mei 2008

• Black leather lace up boots
• Black cotton velvet short pants with self belt
• Pale pink cotton t-shirt with black stitching and grey/white/black feather print
• Black silk/wool three button jacket
• Silver Connected Rings
• Black titanium and plastic mirrored sunglasses
  

19 Mei 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton/wool straight leg trousers
• White cotton tank top (American Apparel)
• White on white striped asymmetrical button up shirt with black dots print
• Silver Connected Rings
  
• Black rubberized asymmetrical frames
  

DIScourse

I finished my first day of work and all seemed to go well.  We sort of reviewed what I'm possibly going to be working on over the next three months.  Everyone in the office seem to be nice.  I have only had a chance to talk to a couple people so far.

I think I heard the new Nick Cave single coming from someone's computer.  I can't believe I haven't bought the album though.

Last night I slept a little better and I'm finally feeling a little more normal after all the moving.  I'm still not 100% though.

After work I walked to the grocery store and though I found it, I totally went the long way, which I only realized when I was leaving.  I made my first dinner (pasta and a salad).  Some groceries are more expensive here but then some like cheese and beer are much less (I can't get over the $1+ Belgian ales!).  

Off to my second day of work.  Cheers! 

-Dustin

DIScourse - Antwerp

a view from my apartment balcony





















I arrived at the Centraal Station in Antwerp, Belgium yesterday around 2:30. I was met by Mik and his girlfriend, Tina. We then walked to my new apartment which took about 10 minutes. The weather was pretty grey and not too warm (coming from the too warm Portland) but it was good to be back in Antwerp after two years.

My apartment is pretty large and came furnished including dish soap, bath towels and even a guitar. It's on the 1st floor (or 2nd floor to Americans) right above a pub. It overlooks a large square (unfortunately they are working on most of it, so there is a lot of construction mess) and is sort of in the theater district. After putting my things away I had lunch with Mik and Tina in there apartment (the top floor in the same building as me) then I went to the grocery store with Mik to get some food for my apartment since stores are closed on Sunday. After that Mik, Tina and I went to get a SIM card for my phone and then we went to an art opening (The Phonebook of Atlantis) and then met Tina's parents for drinks. We then met up with Filip (another Theo employee) and he and I went out for dinner. I pretty much instantly fell asleep when I came back to my flat. I'm not really sure what time I got back to my apartment because I was a little out of sorts from being tired and having too many drinks.

Today is my first full day living in Antwerp. It actually started of poorly, since I woke up at 4:30am only to find that my refrigerator and hot water heater weren't working, neither of which are the end of the world but I really wanted to take a bath (I'm sore from moving, and traveling) and I bought some perishable groceries yesterday that I'm afraid are spoiled now.

It was nice to wake up early though and watch the light change outside and watch the market slowly come together as carts and stalls showed up. I also watched a little TV (Dutch, Flemish, French and British programs) and played the dime-store guitar that is in my apartment.

After making coffee and eating some bread, fruit and cheese I went to the open market in the Vogelmarkt (Bird Market) and walked around the city some. The city is pretty much shut down on Sundays except for some cafes, restaurants and of course the churches. There are a lot of people walking around though which is a big change from when I was here 2 years ago in August when Antwerp was more like a ghost town.

After my walk I came back and found the the circuit board for my apartment and saw that one switch was off. After turning it back on everything seems to be working now. I figured out that there are some free wi-fi signals that I can pick up from my apartment which is great even though they don't seem to be too reliable.

I'm not sure what the rest of today will bring besides dinner with some of the Theo Family and a hot bath.

Daily DIScription

18 Mei 2008

• Black leather lace up ankle boots
• Black cotton light weight denim jeans with white stitching
• Black cotton t-shirt with white cotton inset with black and red DADA print
• Black leather bag shoulder with distressed white finish
• White leather and stainless steel watch (Muji)
• Silver Connected Rings
  
• Black and clear plastic sunglasses
  

17 Mei 2008

• Black leather oxfords
• Black and grey silk/cotton flat front trousers
• Black cotton long sleeve t-shirt with black bird print
• Black cotton/poly denim coat
• Metallic grey titanium frames
  

This is officially my first post from Antwerp. I'm going to change the way I'm posting the Daily Description and will no longer be posting who the articles of clothing are by (besides the exceptions) since all but a couple of things I brought are by Ann Demeulemeester and all the glasses are by Theo.

Daily DIScription

16 May 2008 (Last Day in USA)

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black leather jean cut pants (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton tank top (American Apparel)
• White cotton short sleeve button up shirt with black polka dot print (Muji)
• Black silk/wool three button jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Black titanium and plastic mirrored sunglasses (Theo)
  

15 May 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Blue cotton denim jeans with black over wash (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton Nina Hagen concert t-shirt
• Silver leather cap (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black rubberized titanium frames (Theo)

14 May 2008 (Moving Day)

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Blue cotton light weight denim jeans with metallic over wash (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton polo shirt (American Apparel)
• Matte black rubberized titanium frames (Theo)

13 May 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Faded black cotton corduroy jean cut pants (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast concert t-shirt
• Matte black rubberized titanium frames (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

12 May 2008

• Black leather and suede All Black trainers (adidas)
• Faded black cotton corduroy jean cut pants (Demeulemeester)
• Light grey cotton T Raumschmiere custom made t-shirt (S Blake)
• Black cotton denim jean jacket with snap closures (Demeulemeester)
• Silver leather cap (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

11 May 2008

• Black leather pointed cap toe shoe with studs (Comme des Garçons)
• Black cotton denim jeans with black cotton tape side stripes and beaded quote on right leg (Demeulemeester)
• Charcoal grey cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Black cotton long sleeve button up shirt with knit cuff (Van Noten)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

10 May 2008

• Black leather winkle pickers (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/cotton flat front trousers (Demeulemeester)
• Grey cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Grey cotton button up shirt with button down collar (Yamamoto)
• Black wool/ramie zip jacket with removable hood (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

09 May 2008

• Black leather and suede All Black trainers (adidas)
• Blue denim jeans with black overwash (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton knit v-neck short sleeve sweater (Smedley)
• Black wool/rayon zip jacket with removable hood (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/silk cap (Demeulemeester)
• Black/brown striped plastic frames (Theo)
  

08 May 2008

• Black leather side zip boots with loose cuff (Demeulemeester)
• Blue cotton denim jeans with twisted seams (Levi's RED)
• Red cotton knit polo shirt (Smedley)
• Black wool/nylon reversible jacket (Final Home)
• Pale yellow plastic frames (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

07 May 2008

• Black leather oxfords spray painted white customized (Lang)
• Pale peach cotton/silk twill flat front trousers (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton t-shirt with contrast stitching (American Apparel)
• Greyish brown cotton washed velvet jacket with wired lapel (Edge)
• Black large button with white silhouette (Demeulemeester)
  
• Pale yellow plastic frames (Theo)
  

06 Mat 2008

• Black leather side zip boots with loose leather cuff (Demeulemeester)
• Warm grey cotton/triacetate wide leg pants (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton polo shirt (American Apparel)
• Black silk/wool jacket (Demeulemeester)
• Black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

05 May 2008

• Black leather oxfords spray painted white customized (Lang)
• Faded black cotton corduroy jean cut pants (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton Nina Hagen concert t-shirt
• White cotton jacket with ruched sleeves and shoulder detail (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with "scribble" print (Theo)

04 May 2008

• Black leather oxfords spray painted white customized (Lang)
  
• Black cotton light weight denim jeans with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with black crow print
• Black on black stripe button up shirt with black and white striped placket (Demeulemeester)
• White cotton jacket with ruched sleeves and shoulder detail (Demeulemeester)
• White leather ball pendant necklace (Demeulemeester)
  
• Clear plastic frames with "scribble" print (Theo)

03 May 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton light weight denim jeans with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with white cotton inset and black/red DADA print (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with "scribble" print (Theo)

02 May 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• White cotton denim jeans with grey over-wash (Dior Homme)
• Grey cotton long sleeve t-shirt with black BLACKEYED print (Delcour)
• Black wool and nylon reversible jacket (Final Home)
• Clear plastic frames with "scribble" print (Theo)
  

Daily DIScription

May 01 2008

• Black suede and white leather trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton demin jeans with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt with white SIN print (Demeulemeester)
• Black distressed raw leather "motorcycle" jacket with raw leather zip pulls (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with scribble print (Theo)

30 April 2008

• Metallic bronze and black leather Stan Smith Comfort trainers (adidas)
• Black leather jean cut pants (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton polo shirt (American Apparel)
• Grey wool/linen zip sweater vest with raw leather zip pulls (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton denim jean jacket with white stitching and snap closures (Demeulemeester)
• Black titanium oval frames (Theo)
  

29 April 2008

• Metallic bronze and black leather Stan Smith Comfort trainers (adidas)
• Black cotton light weight denim jeans with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Grey cotton v-neck t-shirt (Van Noten)
• Grey cotton v-neck sweater with raw edge collar (Margiela)
• Black wool/ramie zip jacket with removable hood (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)

28 April 2008

• Black leather zip boots with loose cuff (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton light weight denim jeans with white stitching (Demeulemeester)
• Black leather belt with blacked metal grommets and chain accessory
  
• Black cotton t-shirt (American Apparel)
• Black leather long sleeve shirt with snap closures (Demeulemeester)
• Greyish brown washed velvet jacket with wired lapel (Edge)
• Large black button with white silhouette image (Demeulemeester)
• Blackened metal chain necklace (Demeulemeester)
• Matte black titanium asymmetrical frames (Theo)
  

27 April 2008

• Black leather oxford spray painted white (customized Helmut Lang)
• Black cotton corduroy jeans (Demeulemeester)
• Black cotton Nina Hagen concert t-shirt
  
• Black cotton denim jean jacket with white stitching and snap closures (Demeulemeester)
• Black wool/silk cap (Demeulemeester)
• Clear plastic frames with scribble print (Theo)