Seeking Help from Denim Experts

scottsafari · Oct 28, 2010

Denim experts -- I need your help!!

For starters, the picture below is exactly the type of jeans I'm looking for. I've tried looking online but most of what's out there these days is either the raw denim look or the artificially mangled and torn up look. Realizing I may not be able to *buy* jeans in this condition, I've also tried researching on how to *bring* jeans to this condition (all I'm getting are random articles on bleaching and sand paper). To me, this is one of the most traditional denim looks there is, but still, I'm feeling stuck on how to achieve it.

Any advice? If you were going to set out to create this look, what exactly would you do? Which jeans would you buy and what would you do with them?

Thanks for your time.

nahneun · Oct 28, 2010

Originally Posted by scottsafari

Denim experts -- I need your help!!

For starters, the picture below is exactly the type of jeans I'm looking for. I've tried looking online but most of what's out there these days is either the raw denim look or the artificially mangled and torn up look. Realizing I may not be able to *buy* jeans in this condition, I've also tried researching on how to *bring* jeans to this condition (all I'm getting are random articles on bleaching and sand paper). To me, this is one of the most traditional denim looks there is, but still, I'm feeling stuck on how to achieve it.

Any advice? If you were going to set out to create this look, what exactly would you do? Which jeans would you buy and what would you do with them?

Thanks for your time.

1. Buy raw denimz
2. Wear raw denimz for long time
3. Wash raw denimz
4. ???
5. Profit

grit · Oct 28, 2010

alexanduh · Oct 28, 2010

i think buy a pair of raw and wash them like crazy?

scottsafari · Oct 28, 2010

Originally Posted by grit

Huh... for some reason I never thought of Wrangler. But as I browse around their site, I think you may have nailed it. Thanks!

kit99bar · Oct 28, 2010

raw denim worn for about a year washed every two weeks will look like that

robinsongreen68 · Oct 28, 2010

acne do some washes along those lines.

http://www.fashionbeans.com/recommen...ht-slim-jeans/

Robert · Oct 28, 2010

Originally Posted by scottsafari

Denim experts -- I need your help!!

You think you're gonna find experts here?! HAH!

chomeo · Oct 28, 2010

isn't that a "Gap" look? i remember wearing Gap jeans in that type wash back in the days...

Scooba · Oct 28, 2010

Acne
Nudies
Mr. Olive
KMW
Levis

Look on Tobi, Revolve, BlueOwl, etc

whatever123 · Oct 28, 2010

Originally Posted by scottsafari

Denim experts -- I need your help!!

For starters, the picture below is exactly the type of jeans I'm looking for. I've tried looking online but most of what's out there these days is either the raw denim look or the artificially mangled and torn up look. Realizing I may not be able to *buy* jeans in this condition, I've also tried researching on how to *bring* jeans to this condition (all I'm getting are random articles on bleaching and sand paper). To me, this is one of the most traditional denim looks there is, but still, I'm feeling stuck on how to achieve it.

Any advice? If you were going to set out to create this look, what exactly would you do? Which jeans would you buy and what would you do with them?

Thanks for your time.

nom de guerre has a wash that is fairly similar (or at least had a wash like this) if that is what your after: http://shop.nomdeguerre.net/products/narrow-fit-jean-2

you may have to call the ndg ny store to order though (if available). there are not many on-line retailers that carry ndg jeans anymore.

pickpackpockpuck · Oct 28, 2010

I have some Margiela denim for sale here that might fit the bill:
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=206083

Rag & Bone also makes a wash like that in a similar, though perhaps slightly roomier, cut. I saw them not too long ago. They look great.

Cool The Kid · Oct 28, 2010

I'm lookin for a pair of jeans like this too. 7" opening, "Levis Stonewash" wash, tapered leg w/generally slim fit.

scottsafari · Oct 28, 2010

Thanks everyone for your helpful responses -- you've given me a lot of great avenues to explore.

Khayembii Communique · Oct 28, 2010

WTF why does this guy get off the hook?

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