A New Top 10 List of Jeans.

Confucius · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

My list, in no particular order (with some overlap)

9. Earnest Sewn Fulton Dry

I should probably try some KMWs at some pt.

Agreed on the ES Fultons. They're fantastic all-rounders and I was so disappointed to have to give them to my bro. They were a size too big and I scored them at 50% off from denimbar too!!

DGP · Oct 15, 2007

LA Guy- Any other stores you know of online that sell the NdG classic fit (or stores in LA)? I'd need a 32 (unless they stretch a ton) and none of your links still have one. Those look pretty nice. How's quality compare to Acne's Mic Ridgid?

Fuuma · Oct 15, 2007

Drizzt: info and pics of the average joe, never heard of that one...

LAGuy: interesting list all-around, I only own two (APC+dior, my only remaining blue jeans) as I've gotten rid of all japanese denim and wear a lot less blue jeans. I'm thinking of making a similar list for "fashion/non-traditional jeans", even though I'll readily admit that the quality/price ratio is ridiculously low.

whodini · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by stickonatree

great list, although i prefer rb15's over the 11's.
I, too, would take the rb15s over the rb11 based on personal preference. In reality, however, they are very similar. For the nth time I'd put RRL slimfit on that list. While I'm partial to the denim of the older generations, the newer ones have been getting similar glowing reviews. The fit and details have always made it "Haagen-Dazs" to APC NS' "Rite-Aid" ice cream. But as few people have actually seen them in person, let alone have owned a pair, it will continue to be a case of "those who own know."

drizzt3117 · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Drizzt: info and pics of the average joe, never heard of that one...

LAGuy: interesting list all-around, I only own two (APC+dior, my only remaining blue jeans) as I've gotten rid of all japanese denim and wear a lot less blue jeans. I'm thinking of making a similar list for "fashion/non-traditional jeans", even though I'll readily admit that the quality/price ratio is ridiculously low.

The average joe is similar to the regular ralf but it's not bootcut, more of a straight leg. I think the cut is slightly more modern and slimmer than the straight sven, while the denim is really nice and heavy and has a nice color, but is non-selvage. It's probably my favorite pair of jeans from Nudie, and I think retail is only $165.

This is an old picture, but you get the idea.

LA Guy · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by poly800rock

great list as usual, you need to update your hoodie list from last year...or is it too early?

Too early. I was waiting for the Wings&Horns hoodies to come out. Also, I'm pretty busy these days. We'll see.

Originally Posted by Baron

I don't need any jeans right now, but I'm tempted to get a pair of the NdG Classic fits. The greys don't look all that grey on the Brigade site - can anyone comment on the color?

My Ande Whall Grifters have the best cut of any jean I own. A totally democratic and neutral slim fit - not as slim in the top block as the PBJ XX-005, and not as tapered as the SFX5ep, and not as stretchy as the New Standard - just well proportioned all the way down.

There are, AFAIK, 2 different "grey" jeans by Nom de Guerre. The lighter one is very light colored, nearly a dove grey, and has a heathered look. The darker (and I think newer) ones are a medium grey, and, imo, not as distinctive or as nice.

Originally Posted by DGP

LA Guy- Any other stores you know of online that sell the NdG classic fit (or stores in LA)? I'd need a 32 (unless they stretch a ton) and none of your links still have one. Those look pretty nice. How's quality compare to Acne's Mic Ridgid?

Quality is nicer. The finishing is considerably better. Denim quality is similar. All the stockists are on the Nom de Guerre website.

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Drizzt: info and pics of the average joe, never heard of that one...

LAGuy: interesting list all-around, I only own two (APC+dior, my only remaining blue jeans) as I've gotten rid of all japanese denim and wear a lot less blue jeans. I'm thinking of making a similar list for "fashion/non-traditional jeans", even though I'll readily admit that the quality/price ratio is ridiculously low.

I thought of having these on the list, but they are really a different animal. I would put Kohzo's lacquered jeans on that list for sure.

bsyde82 · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Drizzt: info and pics of the average joe, never heard of that one...

LAGuy: interesting list all-around, I only own two (APC+dior, my only remaining blue jeans) as I've gotten rid of all japanese denim and wear a lot less blue jeans. I'm thinking of making a similar list for "fashion/non-traditional jeans", even though I'll readily admit that the quality/price ratio is ridiculously low.

looking forward to seeing this list....i too have been moving away from my japanese/raw denim craze and definitely more into having a collection of distinct washes, although i'm not sure if that's what you mean by fashion/non-traditional jeans

spacemanvt · Oct 15, 2007

wheres this hoodie list?
i cant seem to find it.

DGP · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by Fuuma

Drizzt: info and pics of the average joe, never heard of that one...

LAGuy: interesting list all-around, I only own two (APC+dior, my only remaining blue jeans) as I've gotten rid of all japanese denim and wear a lot less blue jeans. I'm thinking of making a similar list for "fashion/non-traditional jeans", even though I'll readily admit that the quality/price ratio is ridiculously low.

http://styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=45102

asobu · Oct 15, 2007

LA Guy: Great list. What do you think of Somet Straight black? I figured there must be a reason why you specified the indigo version. At the moment, APC NS are my go-to pair of jeans but Somet is probably my favourite concering fit and construction. I sized down two (adviced by the store manager) but after getting a little bit fatter, they're just a little too tight in the waist/top block now.

sygyzy · Oct 15, 2007

I am surprised to see Atlier on the list. I thought they were in that category of jeans that are popular with women, which I've found is the perfect way to learn about what jeans to stay away from. e.g.: Joe's, 7 For All Mankind, Rock and Republic, etc. Or am I confusing them with AG?

PG2G · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by sygyzy

I am surprised to see Atlier on the list. I thought they were in that category of jeans that are popular with women, which I've found is the perfect way to learn about what jeans to stay away from. e.g.: Joe's, 7 For All Mankind, Rock and Republic, etc. Or am I confusing them with AG?
Definitely thinking of AG (or another brand). Though, I'm still surprised to see ALD on there because I think they are pretty damn ugly

Edit: And what's this about a KMW/Context collab??

WatchGuy · Oct 15, 2007

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Too early. I was waiting for the Wings&Horns hoodies to come out. Also, I'm pretty busy these days. We'll see.

When do the Wings&Horns hoodies come out? I may give them a shot this year.

apocalypse later · Oct 15, 2007

Yeah, I think ALD is much more in tune with workwear style clothing. Definitely not a jean I'd be into, but I can see guys like SuperBobo and Cotton Duck (on SuFu) wearing that kind of thing.

erbs · Oct 15, 2007

I would switch out the Straight Sven for the Eternal 811, but otherwise looks good.

I'm personally a Samurai fan, but I can completely understand why they never made the list.

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