Extrapolating John Mayer's Visvim Collection

While most people may know John Mayer as a sort of pop rock, post-Dave Matthews Band lothario, in recent years the artist has put aside his self-injuring motor mouth in favor of the thing that got him famous in the first place, his guitar. In fact, for 2011 Mayer was sidelined with a vocal condition that left him literally mute for almost a year, forcing him to hit the literal and proverbial “pause button” on his life and career. So, like all rich people, dude bought a billion acre ranch in Montana and chilled out for a hot second, probably drinking wild amounts of whiskey and pondering the universe in a way that only someone who dated Taylor Swift's insufferable ass can.

When he re-emerged into both the spotlight and studio, he not only had a more mature head on his shoulders, but physically looked different. His hair was longer and his clothes were steezier. And by steezier, we mean they were literally all fucking visvim. From his shoes to his jewelery to his jackets, it was clear that Mr. Mayer had stumbled upon the heralded label and fallen head first into its glorious vortex, likely by way of an Eric Clapton endorsement.

Honestly, we kinda hate how a guy like John can simply and without second though buy all this shit we love, but can’t even remotely afford. Then again, he's pretty much nailed the visvim look, not to mention publicly showed his support for now friend Hiroki Nakamura. He convincingly seems, in some sense, to truly “get it”.

But all this vis talk has us wondering: How much does dude actually own? If we scour the Internet and survey its darkest corners, how much can we learn about one man’s collection of clothing from a single, brand? Granted, it’s possible Mayer is getting a discount given his A-list status and his relationship with Hiroki, but we want to know how much this shit is worth in the streets. We did our best to take inventory of John Mayer’s visvim collection and put a price tag on all of it.

Kapala Slub Corduroy Jacket, $910

Social Sculpture Denim, $650

Wabanaki boots, $1050

Necklace, $3000 (estimated)

Outfit total: $5600

Boots, $1000 (estimated)

Social Sculpture Jeans (previously shown), $650

Western Shirt, $500 (estimated)

Social Sculpture Unwashed Denim Jacket, $910

Kimono, $3500 (estimated)

Outfit Total: $6560

Jacket, $1100

Social Sculpture Jeans, $650

Wabanaki Boots, $1050

Outfit Total: $2800

Jacket (previously shown), $1100

Kimono, $3500 (estimated)

Social Sculpture Jeans, $650

Medicine Bag, $550

Outfit Total: $8600

Elmendorf Leather Bomber, $4830

Shirt, $450

Social Sculpture Jeans, $650

Boots, $1000 (estimated)

Outfit Total: $6930

Western Shirt (previously shown), $500 (estimated)

Noragi, $700

Necklace, $3000

Outfit Total: $4200

Wabanaki Boots (previously shown), $1050

Cargo Pants, $600 (estimated)

Social Sculpture Damaged Denim Jacket, $900

Turquoise necklace, $3900

Outfit Total: $6450

Suede Bomber Jacket, $5000 (estimated)

Social Sculpture Jeans, $650

D Ring Moccasins, $630

Outfit Total: $6280

Top Row: 3 Pairs Of Boots, $3000 (estimated)

Row 2: 4 Pairs Of FBTs, $2500 (estimated)

Row 3: 3 Pairs Of Trainers, $2500 (estimated)

Row 4: 3 Pairs of Boots, $3000 (estimated)

Row 5: 3 Pairs Miscellaneous, $2000

Total: $13,000

FBT Amdo Folk, $730

7 hole Boots, $1000

Kimono (previously shown), $3500 (estimated)

The above plus lots of other expensive ass vis amidst this pile: Price unknown

Grizzly Boots, $1000

Pants, $500 (estimated)

Turquoise Necklace (previously shown), $3900

Denim Shacket, $600 (estimated)

Outfit total: $6000

T-shirt, $230

Paisley Vest, $750

Necklace, $3000

Minie Hunting Jacket, $1080

Social Sculpture Jeans (previously shown), $650

Blanket, price unknown but chances are it's wild fucking expensive

Outfit total: $5710

[Note: Paradise Valley liner notes list Hiroki Nakamura as stylist.]

Suede Jacket, $2100

Chambray Shirt, $500 (estimated)

Medicine Bag, $550

Outfit total: $3150

Totals:

Most Expensive Item: Elmendorf Leather Bomber Jacket, $4830

Least Expensive Item: American Flag T-shirt: $230

Total visvim Collection seen in photos (estimated): $55,000

Average Price Per Outfit: $4583

Final Thoughts

Now, we have it on good word that Mayer not only has one of every visvim collection—meaning, one of each piece from every collection in recent years—but that he actually buys a BACKUP of every garment, which he stores at a warehouse that's apparently in Florida. So, if you figure each visvim collection consists of 50 pieces total, averaged around $750 per piece, that’s $42,790 per collection, x 2 sets of each collection is $85,580, x 2 collections per year is $171,160, x a roughly 3 year obsession is...$513,480. WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY FUCKING RIDICULOUS! Homie may just have problem even if he probably doesn’t pay retail. What do we know for sure? We are incredibly jealous of John Mayer. Case closed.