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$300 jeans on, does that mean we dream wrong? - Official Denimhead Thread
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WOWOWOW - jeans prone to shrinking (unsanforized) should be shrunk AS SOON AS YOU BUY THEM
i soaked my somets for 3 hours and threw them in the dryer on low for 30 minutes... the waistband was still a little damp so i wore them for an hour to stretch the waist back. the inseam shortened about half an inch (perfect length now, i had them hemmed knowing they'd shrink) and the thighs came in PERFECTLY. they fit like a fucking glove now. for reference, i am 5'6'' ~115 lbs and i bought a tagged size 27.
man, i love denim.
i soaked my somets for 3 hours and threw them in the dryer on low for 30 minutes... the waistband was still a little damp so i wore them for an hour to stretch the waist back. the inseam shortened about half an inch (perfect length now, i had them hemmed knowing they'd shrink) and the thighs came in PERFECTLY. they fit like a fucking glove now. for reference, i am 5'6'' ~115 lbs and i bought a tagged size 27.
man, i love denim.
Giant Robot
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jon bones said:
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eat some hamburgers man
adamsappel
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For all the talk about superior quality coming with a superior price, wtf is this?charsace said:
Loose stitching doesn't exactly fill me with brand confidence.
GuyIncognito
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btrick said:
does your mall have a barney's co-op? that is a good place to start.
In general though, nice jeans are tough to find at regular malls.
Was wrestling with some chick and she messing around with my pockets.adamsappel said:For all the talk about superior quality coming with a superior price, wtf is this?
Loose stitching doesn't exactly fill me with brand confidence.
Acid08 said:
No, it just means you like levi.
Junior Asparagus
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Any of you guys try http://www.indidenim.com/ or anything similar ?
Custom fit and design your own. Looks kinda cool, but I'm not normally a big spender on jeans. But I am curious as to how much better they'd feel as opposed to off the rack.
Custom fit and design your own. Looks kinda cool, but I'm not normally a big spender on jeans. But I am curious as to how much better they'd feel as opposed to off the rack.
btrick said:
how far are you from here:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou....092373&spn=0.008568,0.019312&z=16&iwloc=addr
Junior Asparagus said:
cool concept but all those jeans look like garbage made from more garbage
FortunateSon
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Hi guys, I've lurked this thread a few times. I love wearing jeans. It's an interesting thread. But can some of you help me out?
I don't understand the whole concept of not washing your jeans? I don't do the laundry, mom does it. I don't put my jeans for wash often, maybe once every 3 to 4 weeks. But how do you people go around keeping that same wash as it wash as bought brand new by cleaning it?
Also, are Guess premium jeans considered raw denim? Because I love guess premium jeans as that's all I have, well; not really. I have 4 pairs of jeans. 3 are Guess premiums and one is a Diesel jeans.
I have 4 jeans in rotation.
http://www.guess.ca/PopUps/PopupLar...3103DM3A0-MERC&selected=M93103DM3A0-MERC-ALT2
I have the jeans above, I just bought those, what do you guys think?
I don't understand the whole concept of not washing your jeans? I don't do the laundry, mom does it. I don't put my jeans for wash often, maybe once every 3 to 4 weeks. But how do you people go around keeping that same wash as it wash as bought brand new by cleaning it?
Also, are Guess premium jeans considered raw denim? Because I love guess premium jeans as that's all I have, well; not really. I have 4 pairs of jeans. 3 are Guess premiums and one is a Diesel jeans.
I have 4 jeans in rotation.
http://www.guess.ca/PopUps/PopupLar...3103DM3A0-MERC&selected=M93103DM3A0-MERC-ALT2
I have the jeans above, I just bought those, what do you guys think?
"raw" denim means the jeans have not been washed prior to you buying them. as such, they would not have any of the fades that the pair you posted would have AT FIRST. those fades would appear on a raw pair in time as you wear the jeans in.
some people choose not to wash their raw jeans for a long time because the longer you hold out between washes, the higher contrast fades you will have when you finally do wash them.
i wash my jeans after 6 months to a year the first time and then every 3-4 months after that unless i puke on them or something.
i personally like my jeans with a lot less embellishment on them and a sturdier denim than what is offered by guess and diesel.
some people choose not to wash their raw jeans for a long time because the longer you hold out between washes, the higher contrast fades you will have when you finally do wash them.
i wash my jeans after 6 months to a year the first time and then every 3-4 months after that unless i puke on them or something.
i personally like my jeans with a lot less embellishment on them and a sturdier denim than what is offered by guess and diesel.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Does Levi sell 514 slim straights in 31x34? Their website says no, but someone told me they do sell them, but it depends on the colors.
Jason's Ultimatum
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I bought these 514s from Nordstrom during the weekend. They're the most comfortable jeans I've ever worn. It feels so soft and like they're already broken-in. They're 32x34s, but the front slides down just a bit. It's weird, because I have such a small waist, but my chest and shoulders are huge. :lol
I also see there are 32x36. I may check that out too. I like em when they're longer. I'll stop by the mall or maybe that Bells store since they sell Levis.
I also see there are 32x36. I may check that out too. I like em when they're longer. I'll stop by the mall or maybe that Bells store since they sell Levis.
arts&crafts
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I am 6feet tall 130lbs so I have to wear skinny jeans. I own two pairs of acne and I love them, perfect fit. Then again I can only afford one new pair of jeans a year at that price 
the_painted_bird
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If anyone's interested: Some APCs, size 36 but stretched so you'd have to be a 38 to enjoy them, unwashed New Standards. I will give a pretty good deal on these... Whisker fades coming in, stacks take new form every time you wear them. I love these and the way they look, just want to get some skinnier jeans. I take good care of my denim so no smell or stains, wore them on and off for over 6 months. PM me if interested.
ragingadamo
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Disappointed to see no DSquared love in the OP.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Atenhaus said:
I can't speak for the weird guys, but I have a pair of Naked and Famous Big Slub in the slim guy cut and they fit very well. For reference, I'm 5 ft. 7 in., 145 pounds and wear a size 29, and these clock in at a 15 inch waist. So nearly true to size. The Big Slubs are very heavy denim at 18 oz. (They were actually able to stand upright on their own after I soaked them lol), and they are very solidly constructed. I've heard of problems with the button fly so I sprung for the zip and never experienced any probs. The fit is nice and form fitting without being skinny tight. As long as you order them from someone who offers returns, I don't think you'll find any quality issues with them.
First pic is Naked and Famous Big Slubs
Second pic is Iron Army Sebastien Lamonte
Mercury Fred said:
A pair of Gstar where my intro to "expensive" jeans. I copped a lot of flak from my friends for spending that much on a pair of jeans (£95) but 3 years on they still look and feel great with minimal to no signs of wear (bar colour fade ofc). I would easily have gone through 2-3 pairs of cheaper jeans during this time. After reading this thread I think ill try some nudies next but fuck all that never washing them malarkey!
Jugendstil
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I'm looking to order a pair of Naked & Famous Slim Guy jeans, but I'm unsure of sizing. I am 6'3'', 190lbs and wear a 32'' or 34'' waist in jeans, depending on the cut. Should I opt for 34''? Do I have to consider the fact they will stretch? I like slim cut jeans, but the ability for me to wear overly tight clothing left with my early 20's. :lol
this is a dangerous game i'm playing... could cost me $400 if i fuck this up :lol
i think i'm going to order those last jawnz i posted (self edge X flat head X inazuma), soaking them immediately for 4 hours in real hot water, throw them in a dryer. then get them hemmed up a bit short so they don't stack at all. it will either be super flattering or look horrible and unable to re-sell.
i think i'm going to order those last jawnz i posted (self edge X flat head X inazuma), soaking them immediately for 4 hours in real hot water, throw them in a dryer. then get them hemmed up a bit short so they don't stack at all. it will either be super flattering or look horrible and unable to re-sell.
LunaticPuma
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This thread explains why I've seen $100 t-shirts at the mall. :lol
Giant Robot
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Atenhaus said:
i also have a pair of the Weird Guy i think, in Grey. They seem to be holding up fine, but i wear them maybe 2 times/week since July. From what i can tell it will take a long time to fade these. I wish they were a little heavier in weight though.
I think my next pair will either be Dior 19cm or Samurais. Anyone have experience with the Sams?
Blindfutur3
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jon bones said:
It's wrong that I know the store these photos are from and the guy in the photo, just by looking at them. Even though I haven't shopped there since last December :lol:
Definitely need to pick up some new jeans sometime. Had my Flathead F310's a year this christmas. Might grab some with the funds from all the overtime I'm doing
E: Looking at either the Skull 5010xx 6x6 or the Flathead SE05BSP.
Already owning a pair of Flathead jeans, I'd like to try another brand, but the BSP's are just too nice. Definitely wanting something a little "slimmer"
Blindfutur3
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jon bones said:
How do they fit? How did you size them?(One up from true waist? etc) I'm definitely looking for something slimmer and these seem to fit the bill
Blindfutur3 said:
unfortunately, they only sold them in the CA store and not the NYC store so i just placed an order. i went TTS (waist 28, i wear 28 in nudie bootcut ola and 27 in somet 003) as per kiya's suggestion.
can't fucking wait... the back pocket arcature is sexy as hell, and the denim looks pretty slubby.
Blindfutur3
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jon bones said:
If you can, would you mind taking photos when you've soaked them and wore them? Would be good to see how TTS fits. Don't fancy dropping £200 to soak them and find out I don't like how they fit.
Blindfutur3 said:
of course! they already shipped so with any luck:
arrive friday
hot soak + hang dry saturday
chain stiched hem at BiG sunday
look fly as fuck for monday
i'm thinking of getting them hemmed up to the point where there is zero stacking going on... like a super straight slim fit... what do you think?
Dynamic3 said:
Self Edge x Flat Head x Inazuma, 14.5oz
For the Lightning Magazine Inazuma Festival in Japan Self Edge, Flat Head, and Lightning Magazine came together to bring the first new slim cut from Flat Head in almost two years. A slim cut all the way down with a form fitting upper block made of Flat Head's famous 3XXX denim.
shit looks pretty slubby in this one, i hope it slubs out way more
http://www.selfedge.com/shop/images/Self Edge x Flat Head x Inazuma - Slim/fh_01_02.jpg
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