I have a similar question to chedabob. My garbstore selvedge jeans arrived but turns out they arent raw but instead have a "6 month wash". Does this mean they have been washed once? They are still pretty dark so is it worth going through the break in process with them or are the fades they come with the only ones they will get? Ill probably keep them either way as they look and feel great (im a definite convert to selvedge now) and im currently breaking in a pair of organic nudies anyway.
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Strawman said:
I'd have to assume it's a bit more than a one wash. Generally they'll refer to that as "Rinse" when it comes to most raw companies. Does it have no fading or whiskering? Either way if the entire jean has either been rinsed it will not break in nearly as well as true raws.
These are the jeans I got btw http://www.fusshop.co.uk/garbstore_basic_smile_pocket_selvedge_jean_6_month.html and they look pretty much the same as the pics on the link. Im pretty chuffed as they only cost 70 quid direct from garbstore although Im a bit pissed they didnt say they were washed on that website.
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Strawman said:
those are some of the weirdest fades in the most unnatural ways possible. But if it fits and you like them, hey.
Okay DenimGAF, I got my first pair of unwashed jeans (a pair by Edwin) and the little booklet recommends a "rinse" before wearing due to the high indigo content staining clothes and whatnot (which I think someone here mentioned on an earlier page). My question is, what do they mean by a rinse? Cold water I assume, but amount of time and so on? They fit pretty well right now, so I don't want to do anything to shrink them.
I did the cold soak, but there was absolutely no indigo residue in the sink I used; however, when checking them on the drying rack later, I noticed that I had put a couple marks on the wall where the top of the waistline had brushed against it. I guess I'll see what happens when I wear them for a while.
thesoapster
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I've been wearing my Average Joes regularly (at least 5 days a week on average I'd say, if not 6) since I bought them in early January. They are starting to have some nice creases/lines in them and I can tell by the first wash the colors will look quite nice. There is one thing that concerns me, though. I noticed it when I had the jeans off. Let me first say these jeans are not a snug fit on me. I need to actually get a smaller belt, and I think stretching will be minimal after the first wash as I think the shrinkage will actually improve them a bit (hurray gym). I noticed these wear marks behind the crotch area:
See the white showing through? That worries me a bit. You'd almost think I did a split with these things on. It's not tight in that area, either...
See the white showing through? That worries me a bit. You'd almost think I did a split with these things on. It's not tight in that area, either...
Giant Robot
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the wear in the crotch area is inevitable, especially if you wear your jeans a little on the slim side. I have a hole that I patched there, but took me about a year to get them on my APC's
Reinforce that crotch. The crotch on my Nudie's blew out so now its out of my pants rotation and Acne and Rag&Bone are what I am wearing now.thesoapster said:I've been wearing my Average Joes regularly (at least 5 days a week on average I'd say, if not 6) since I bought them in early January. They are starting to have some nice creases/lines in them and I can tell by the first wash the colors will look quite nice. There is one thing that concerns me, though. I noticed it when I had the jeans off. Let me first say these jeans are not a snug fit on me. I need to actually get a smaller belt, and I think stretching will be minimal after the first wash as I think the shrinkage will actually improve them a bit (hurray gym). I noticed these wear marks behind the crotch area:
See the white showing through? That worries me a bit. You'd almost think I did a split with these things on. It's not tight in that area, either...
the thoroughbred
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I have looked high and low on the internet for this, couldn't find an answer anywhere.
There must have been a functional purpose for the leather patch on the waist belt above the rear pocket on jeans. What is that purpose?
All jeans have it. Somebody here must know.
There must have been a functional purpose for the leather patch on the waist belt above the rear pocket on jeans. What is that purpose?
All jeans have it. Somebody here must know.
the thoroughbred said:
Not every brand has them. 7FAM for instance only has a little ribbon where the patch generally is. In the olden days it acted as another belt loop but even then you'll notice on really old jeans they didn't have the label. I don't know exactly when it started (I'm pretty sure Levi started it, though) and I think it's just there as a place to easily identify the brand and size. Anymore, however, it's purely for fashion sake.
Oh yeah, and Nudie doesn't use leather it's synthetic. I'm sure most are synthetic these days.
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charsace said:
Eep. Yeah, I have strips of the fabric from the hemming, so I'll reinforce it. It's weird because I don't wear the jeans tight in the least. As mentioned if anything they could stand to shrink a bit from their first wash. My work is changing its dress code, anyway, so I won't be wearing my jeans as much. Now we'll always have to tuck in our shirts, and I'm sorry, I look like a moron with my shirt tucked into jeans. Going with my khakis...
Masta_Killah
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Just bought some 511's for the first time after wearing baggy clothes forever. I like the fit, but I need to lose some weight in my midsection. I'll hold off on wearing the jeans in public until I can get rid of my shrinking potbelly(I've been working out for 3 months and had to get some cheap jeans). I can at least use the jeans as my goal to getting fit, so I don't really consider it a waste(jeans were only $30 anyway).
I'm also thinking of getting the Cheap Mondays Autobahn jeans for my first "designer" jeans. Does anyone know how the sizing works for those? I've checked the fashion forums and none of them can get a solid measurement. I've heard either size up or size down. I'm currently a 34" with the 511's, which fit tight.
I'm also thinking of getting the Cheap Mondays Autobahn jeans for my first "designer" jeans. Does anyone know how the sizing works for those? I've checked the fashion forums and none of them can get a solid measurement. I've heard either size up or size down. I'm currently a 34" with the 511's, which fit tight.
I have a pair of grey cheap mondays and the sizing is similar to apc.Masta_Killah said:Just bought some 511's for the first time after wearing baggy clothes forever. I like the fit, but I need to lose some weight in my midsection. I'll hold off on wearing the jeans in public until I can get rid of my shrinking potbelly(I've been working out for 3 months and had to get some cheap jeans). I can at least use the jeans as my goal to getting fit, so I don't really consider it a waste(jeans were only $30 anyway).
I'm also thinking of getting the Cheap Mondays Autobahn jeans for my first "designer" jeans. Does anyone know how the sizing works for those? I've checked the fashion forums and none of them can get a solid measurement. I've heard either size up or size down. I'm currently a 34" with the 511's, which fit tight.
Is there any consensus on non-blue jeans? I have a pair of Levi's STFs, and they're working well, but I wanted a bit more more variety in my wardrobe, so I grabbed a pair of brown and a pair of grey. Anyone have any experience for how they fade? When I gave them their initial shrink they didn't seem to color the water as strongly as the standard ones did.
Giant Robot
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i picked up some Club Monaco jeans on the cheap. It's a straight leg slim fit, similar to the APC New Standards. Normally I don't like or wear straight leg since i prefer a tapered fit, but I couldn't pass up a deal on these. $40 instead of $130 and in black! I can never find a black raw/selvage jean that I like and these are pretty thicker and tougher than APC's. The rise is slightly shorter, but they aren't bad so far.
That's not true. Being that they're in Tokyo they could be a ton of things. And that's the the point. Just look up more and you're bound to find something you like, there is too much out there for you to not.Jake. said:
I don't know, I've never done it, but I really don't like jeans distressed of any color other than blue. I was thinking about getting blacks but I don't even like black distressed jeans. If you want other colors, I think you should branch outside jeans.Boonoo said:
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Masta_Killah
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Norwegian Wood said:
Sorry, I just clicked randomly after searching through google image.
Flink said:
They look a lot like a pair of Ksubi's I have. Nice and skinny without the "I just shat myself" low crotch.
http://www.ksubi.com/
Flink said:Thanks for the helpI'll look into all those!
Not sure how much it'll help due to the angle and everything but here I am in my April77 Joey fit Snow wash.
(btw, those are not April77's in the above picture. No guitar-pick pocket and I don't think April77 uses silver rivets. They might be Ksubi Gee Gee)
Cat shirt rocks I also have one!Tenks said:Not sure how much it'll help due to the angle and everything but here I am in my April77 Joey fit Snow wash.
(btw, those are not April77's in the above picture. No guitar-pick pocket and I don't think April77 uses silver rivets. They might be Ksubi Gee Gee)
They do phone orders. Pick out what you want and call them.projekt84 said:
My sammies are coming along. They're looking for their first wash to be in May. I love them, and I'll probably try to get blacks in the Fall and another pair of LVC 501s (since I'm not going to get Sams with arcs and tabs again ;-
.Alright, GAF, after a few months of holding off, I'm finally going to get around to purchasing a pair of APC NS. The problem is, I'm unsure of what size to order. I've read this thread, and the general rule seems to be "size down 2 for normal, 3 for tight". But I've also heard it said that you not only have to account for vanity sizing (2 sizes) but also for the inevitable stretching in the denim. Assuming I'm a 29x34 in Levi's 514 and a 30x34 in the 511, do you suggest a 27 or 28 in the APC's?
I prefer the fit of the 514 to the 511, I just don't like the lack of taper in the leg opening. There's too little taper in comparison to the thigh and knee, which makes the pants sometimes look almost like boot-cuts. The 511, conversely, has too much taper to be worn with anything formal. I'm hoping the NS is somewhere between these two.
I prefer the fit of the 514 to the 511, I just don't like the lack of taper in the leg opening. There's too little taper in comparison to the thigh and knee, which makes the pants sometimes look almost like boot-cuts. The 511, conversely, has too much taper to be worn with anything formal. I'm hoping the NS is somewhere between these two.
Giant Robot
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get the size 28. Normally you would size 2 down, but 27 will be slightly tight around the crotch/thighs area. The leg opening though is more straight leg than a taper.
The NS will be closer to the 514's. The Petite Standards is a hybrid of the NS waist/crotch/thighs, but the knees/leg opening are of the New Cures (tapered)
The NS will be closer to the 514's. The Petite Standards is a hybrid of the NS waist/crotch/thighs, but the knees/leg opening are of the New Cures (tapered)
Fun Factor
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SephCast said:
Never, just buy newer ones when they get dirty.
I am ignorant of denim hierarchy
Can someone please explain to me in layman's terms why I should spend $200+ on ONE pair of jeans when my $20 pairs last me some years? I'm a poor, college student though, so just buying a $200+ pair of jeans for every day of the week at once is not happening.
Can someone please explain to me in layman's terms why I should spend $200+ on ONE pair of jeans when my $20 pairs last me some years? I'm a poor, college student though, so just buying a $200+ pair of jeans for every day of the week at once is not happening.
Snowblindvictim
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I figured this would be a good place to ask. But due to my obsession with the 70s I love bell bottom/flared jeans.
I only have two I got online the other from a Levi outlet store (they're seasonal apparently)
But does anyone here know a good place or brand even for men's flared jeans?
I only have two I got online the other from a Levi outlet store (they're seasonal apparently)
But does anyone here know a good place or brand even for men's flared jeans?
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