Why is 'raw' denim better than a pair of normal jeans I can get at Macys?

Oxnard · May 2, 2009

Originally Posted by Blown01NJ

I just stumbled upon this site. Most of the jeans I wear are from Express, or cut & sew. I became overwhelmed with brands like APC or Nudie which I have never even heard of. Can someone explain to me what the deal is with these brands as opposed to regular brands or expensive brands like R&R and TR?

Nudies look better with our ed hardy t-shirts

robbie · May 2, 2009

i don't know if raw is always better. i guess it just depends on what your desired effect is from the jeans.

Some one wash jeans fade better than raw, though this isn't always true.

but really the purpose ofa pair of jeans is to keep you from being naked... beyond that its all details.

robbie

whodini · May 2, 2009

This should have been in "jean" decades ago.

Mauro · May 2, 2009

albert give me a call

damnthings · May 2, 2009

A lot of the jeans at Macys feel weird, fit poorly, and have colorful designs on their back pockets that I am not cool enough to pull off.

snuff_daddy · May 2, 2009

years ago i used to wear diesel jeans....now when i look at them, i think their washes/distressing looks awful

compared to the natural wear people put on their jeans in forums like SF and SUFU

Blown01NJ · May 2, 2009

So generally the Raw/Dry jean is for people who prefer a more natural distressing as opposed to a wash which is already done? Is this the general consensus?

aqhong · May 2, 2009

^ Yes.

PolePosition · May 2, 2009

Originally Posted by aqhong

^ Yes.

+1.... Or you can buy the raws if you like the deep solid color. I buy raws for that reason, not so much for the custom distressing.

ConcernedParent · May 2, 2009

Originally Posted by PolePosition

+1.... Or you can buy the raws if you like the deep solid color. I buy raws for that reason, not so much for the custom distressing.

Or I do it for both. Get a new pair that has that shiny, deep indigo and break it in and you get a nice natural fade, buy a new one and do it again.

jaychiz · May 3, 2009

Originally Posted by Blown01NJ

So generally the Raw/Dry jean is for people who prefer a more natural distressing as opposed to a wash which is already done? Is this the general consensus?

i like the bold colour of the raw, and the sheen that comes off them when hit by light

it's also a plus that most good quality raw are selvedge

ironduke · May 3, 2009

I like the fresh colour of the raw denim.

Aperipan · May 3, 2009

Originally Posted by aqhong

^ Yes.

So besides fit, my Levi's dark blues ( I don't know the numbers) are "raw" in a sense that they have not been pre-washed?

Mazda · May 3, 2009

Originally Posted by Aperipan

So besides fit, my Levi's dark blues ( I don't know the numbers) are "raw" in a sense that they have not been pre-washed?
In all likelihood they have been washed. Aside from STF and select styles in the higher end "LVC", "Capital E" and "Red" lines, most if not all Levi's are washed in some manner.

dtmt · May 3, 2009

i just like leaving a blue ass mark on peoples white couches

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