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Denim care- So confused
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They are thick and stronger than any other jean at my Bloomingdales with the exception of Zegna and Armani raw. The cut is straight, and flatters my body very well. You need to understand I have odd proportions and it is hard for me to find a good pair of pants. I have pants that are $500 RLPL pants that do not flatter me as good as these.Originally Posted by PaoloM
Amount spent does not necessarily = better fit. Especially when it comes to designer jeans, of which many are simply bought for logos, not style or cut or quality. CoH is not exactly an approved of brand around here as you are no doubt finding out, but you got a good deal, and if you like them then wear them. As far as washing them goes, they're not raw. Wash them whenever the hell they need it. Even if they were raw (or you want to pretend they are) it's not that complicated - wear, air out if they start to smell, wash or spot clean if dirty. Of course everyone won't agree with that methodology but everyone is different.
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Join Date: Jun 2008Originally Posted by Big Punisher
Unless you can afford the overrated designer brands in Manhasset or the Hamptons, it is hard to find good clothes here. You got to understand the stores here such other than a few designer boutiques. I do not engage in ginny gear.
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mercury soaks are the only way to achieve respectable fadez, it's a trade secretOriginally Posted by KitAkira
PS: I love that random selvedge band above the coin pocket which serves absolutely no purpose
Would you like me to cut it off for you? No one will see it, nor will anyone know wtf is means. I live in ******* Nassau County, the south shore. These people make LA trash look like haberdeshers.
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Amount spent does not necessarily = better fit. Especially when it comes to designer jeans, of which many are simply bought for logos, not style or cut or quality. CoH is not exactly an approved of brand around here as you are no doubt finding out, but you got a good deal, and if you like them then wear them. As far as washing them goes, they're not raw. Wash them whenever the hell they need it. Even if they were raw (or you want to pretend they are) it's not that complicated - wear, air out if they start to smell, wash or spot clean if dirty. Of course everyone won't agree with that methodology but everyone is different.Originally Posted by dyzfunctioned
I know this well. What I was trying to say was just because RLPL is an SF approved label, it doesn't mean its fit can work for me. And also that I have tried high end pants, better quality, etc so I know what works and what doesn't. Would I buy CoH again? No, unless it was $30 and plain like these.
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Would you like me to cut it off for you? No one will see it, nor will anyone know wtf is means. I live in ******* Nassau County, the south shore. These people make LA trash look like haberdeshers.Originally Posted by PaoloM
The line looks like selvedge. I assume you are kidding about cutting if off, but if you aren't, I recommend leaving it. KMW ("SF approved") denim has the exact same selvedge on the coin pocket. For what it is worth.
The jeans look fine to me. The fit is the key, as others have pointed out.
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Ah yes, that strange chemical dish soap.Originally Posted by APK
I went to bat for this purchase when you made it, because frankly, I don't see much wrong with them.
But despite their raw feeling (they're probably rigid), they aren't raw. As such, there's no reason to treat them like raw denim. This means you shouldn't prolong washing them since there are no fades to be had and thus, no contrasting to be attained.
just because denim isnt raw doesn't mean it wont/cant fade like raw denim. its just a helluva lot easier to get the fades we all know and love with raw denim. raw denim or not u are still making the same creases, giving the same amount of abrasion to aforementioned creases. and thus causing contrast. go to your local skatepark and check out any of the kids wearing skin tight levis 510s. i have seen amazing fades on their jeans compared to a lot of the stuff i see here on se.
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So I see all these threads and people talking about not washing their jeans for a year, soaking them in all sorts of strange chemicals and other strange stuff.Originally Posted by PaoloM
So you've stumbled upon those threads where people discuss all different types of methods. And i'm guessing you read them. Whats the point in creating a new thread asking the same questions?
The line looks like selvedge. I assume you are kidding about cutting if off, but if you aren't, I recommend leaving it. KMW ("SF approved") denim has the exact same selvedge on the coin pocket. For what it is worth. The jeans look fine to me. The fit is the key, as others have pointed out.Originally Posted by DLester
KMW doesn't have a random swatch of selvage ABOVE the coin pocket. KMW's coin pocket has an exposed selvage. Huge difference.
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Even if he's not trolling, I resent this guy for his anti-Guiney, anti-South Shaw attitude.Originally Posted by tagutcow
Lynbrook INSIDE! Bawn and raised!
Haha, I am in B-more/merrick. It is like Israel and the Bronx circa 1950 merged.
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So you've stumbled upon those threads where people discuss all different types of methods. And i'm guessing you read them. Whats the point in creating a new thread asking the same questions?Originally Posted by sayocean
I have not seen other threads asking the same question. I have seen so many different methods people have that they either conflict or just don't make sense.
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PS: I love that random selvedge band above the coin pocket which serves absolutely no purposeOriginally Posted by KitAkira
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KMW doesn't have a random swatch of selvage ABOVE the coin pocket. KMW's coin pocket has an exposed selvage. Huge difference.Originally Posted by sayocean
I took a closer look and now see what you mean. Yes, different.
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