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Edwin's quality has taken a dive IMO, since they switched some of there production to Turkey and tried to move towards the High St.

Agreed. Decent selvedge doesn't have to be expensive....

The Unbranded Brand for example..

http://www.liquorstoreclothing.com/the-unbranded-brand-m48

Japanese Selvedge Jeans for the price of...

If you don't want a wallet mark in them, don't put a wallet in your pocket..

A raw denim product will develop fades and creases as you wear it.

Of my denims Tellason seem to be the most...

true, you should have some decent fades by now?

Yes the low temperature kills the bacteria that's causing the smell, i'd give them a week them hang them out on the washing line to air

Breaking in nicely

Here you go..

http://rivetandhide.com/vintage-hemming/

There's no mention of a cost, but these guys will hem / bespoke tailor for you, carry some decent brands aswell so hopefully they've got...

Got you, so you tried to order online? or telephoned them? If you phoned them and they refused to tailor that's poor form if your buying the jeans from them

I know they do in store, i would have assumed they where reluctant due to the distance selling, even though tailored made or personalised items can't be returned, it's a shame that you can't buy the...

Distance Selling Regulations would stop them tailoring a pair of jeans that you could send back for a full refund...

The other thing you can do is once size and style is found, you could then use a proxy have the jeans sent straight from Japan at a fraction of the cost...Some real clothing / denim bargains to be...

I have no idea what Balman jeans are about, i'm guessing fashion. For me raw denim is all about buying an authentic product made by the original shuttle looms, that over time and with wear the jean...

Shrinkage will depend on whether there unsanforized or not

Alot of selvedge jeans come 36" standard inside leg, to allow for shrinkage. I'm a 30" inside leg, so always get Ironheart to shorten them as they have the ability to chainstitch them to 32" allowing...

Where did you go? Son Of Stag?

Buying online is a nightmare, even with all the measurements it's still a lottery...

I find this can / may help or atleast it allows you to compare measurements.....

jeans are a very personal thing, what fits one may not fit another.. have tried a fair few and have a few in my wardrobe, Tellason Gustave, Unbranded UB101's, but my favourite's are Leftfield...