Just about to start the process again with some ONI Secret Denims, great Slubbiness to them almost like Tweed
RIAC
501
Got my first one when I was 14, never looked back :)
Daddel.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
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 Chelsea's which i find are a decent rise and a comfortable tapered fit
Yeah think so. Did around 6-7 months straight in some lighter weight tellasons
RIAC
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..
http://scout.rawrdenim.com/denim?utf...enim_weight=32
Would love to try some Ironheart's as there relatively local to me and do have a stockist in Winchester, but the price...
It surprises me nobody has mentioned True Religion jeans.. They're brilliant quality and come in lots of different styles/fits etc.
What is the leg measurement on these? They look like 36 inch similar to IronHeart?
I am a little confused by the "one size fits all" ultra long legs, especially considering Japan is the source of many of the jeans, with a slightly more petite population.
I get cuffing and think they look cool, but not 4 inch ones to my eye (a double fold forces bunching which does not look good either)... I know they will hem but whats the point and also a lottery if there is some stretch of shrink.
Excuse my inexperience, i am only on my second pair and the first that I have cuffed... can someone enlighten me?
Wrangler 'Texas' for me. When they need washing. it is into the washing machine for a colour wash.
I have no idea what length they are, they will shrink about an inch on first wash in length and SOAS have a Chain Stitch Machine in store and tailor and repair for life. Personally I am a denim nerd and like to wear them straight off the bat in a natural form so the length dictates the roll or ruffle.
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RIAC
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 for 2 turn ups whilst being worn. Haven't washed any of mine always pop them in the freezer after a few wears them air them, when they're finally due a wash i know even with shrinkage they won't shrink more than a couple of inches in length...Although i think selvedge wearers like them long with a turn up to show the selvedge edge..
That is good to know that they will tailor and repair, there is a charge I presume. I have gone for a 34 leg instead of my normal 32 on a pair of Levi's Selvedge 511 so I can cuff, we will see if this goes pears-shaped with the first wash as if i lose an inch or so i won't have anything to cuff!
As I am short of leg and large of belly, I often struggle to find good fitting jeans. However, I have recently bought my first pair of 501's. Must say, I have never had a more comfy pair.
I work just round the corner from Son of Stag, I'm pretty sure my wallet can't stand a trip inside, though. It looks way too full of lovely stuff.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
501's for me and only thirty odd quid a pair at Costco. Reading another thread earlier, I saw that you can pay around £700 for a pair of Balman jeans, WTF is that about?
Well my second pair of Hiuts will be with me tomorrow hopefully.
SlimR's again but Selvedge as 20% off.
First up SlimR organic's are nearly eleven months old and no wash yet.
Excellent service again and really helpful with my requests.
Paul
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 becomes bespoke to me..
http://www.rawrdenim.com/2011/09/the...100th-article/
And it doesn't have to be expensive..
http://www.liquorstoreclothing.com/t...nded-brand-m48
I'm 3 months into a pair of Edwin Ed-80s. They've maybe only have 20 wears in that time but are starting to fit better. It's was like walking with broken legs for the first couple of times wearing them.
I've been through lots of manufacturers but have recently rediscovered Levis. I've been wearing a pair of 511s since about May, they loosened off a hell of a lot. So much so that I wouldn't even have referred to them as slim so I had my tailor do a half leg taper on them just a few weeks back. They fit perfect now and are very comfortable. I also picked up a pair of 510s at Christmas and they are a great fit.
I quite like ordering online as I'll order several sizes and will wear each for a decent amount of time around the house. You find you just sort of feel more at home in a certain pair.
I'm looking to add another brand in the next few months but haven't decided what yet. Everyone seems to be buying Nudie at the moment but I'm not a fan of the pocket stitching (interesting to see the pair here with none of that). Will be sure to look up some of the suggestions here.
It's about the same thing as paying £10k for a watch that tells the time less accurately than a £30 quartz.
I can't afford the £700 jeans, I just get that there are certain brands that cost more than others in just about everything we buy. Things are worth what someone's prepared to pay.
Some of the really expensive jeans that Kerry buys appeal to me massively; I love the look of the pair he bought yesterday and posted here. But I'm a lover of Nudie jeans and I can afford those and they fit me better than any jeans I've ever owned, including those that have cost more.
Horses for courses dude.
I've got a couple of pairs of Nudies that I've had a while and worn a lot, but I'm wearing Edwins a fair bit these days (47s and a pair of 39s). Also got one pair of Gustins that I like and are getting better with wear.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
And thats the key thing, whilst cost will buy handmade or more exclusive time consuming weaves the fit is paramount. What I really like about Rudys place is that he never asks the budget and will give you jeans from top to bottom as he is only interested in selling what fits. That said if you are really into denim its about the fit and look primarily but the subtle detailing and feel coupled with the interesting stories behind the manufacturing too.
Heres a small insight
RIAC
I know that unsanforized jeans can shrink by a couple of inches after the first wash and everyone seems to wear them turned up at the start. After the first wash, do people then not need to turn them up as they are now the correct length? Also, is the bit of denim that was previously turned up not a slightly different colour to the rest of the jeans due to lack of exposure?
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 had...Raleigh, Oni, Samurai, Orslow etc...
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search/...enim&tl=551177
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 service online...IIRC Ironheart used to advertise the service, but can't seem to find it on there site, you could maybe contact them...
I'ma big fan of Nudie but they are doing less and less Selvedge these days.
I have just got a pair of APC New Standard that I'll be starting on tomorrow
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 what your after...
I must say I'm a little surprised to see a denim thread here, I'm breaking in samurais and fullcounts at the moment, both lovely. The resolutes I'v had on for a year or so are also excellent.
For your pleasure.............
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zZmxqlYuMg
Great Monkey boots too, Legend, years ahead of his time
RIAC