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post #17431 of 19399
3/4/12 at 1:13pm
Ok newbie question here. I have only 1 pair of raw denim jeans so far (APC NS). What's consensus next best brand? I found the new standards to have not enough room in the crotch, bunched up a bit too much vertically on the calves, and tight on the hips (the hip problem might be because I think I bought a size too small). I'd like something that gives good fades - after a year and 1 wash, the APCs didn't fade much.

Any suggestions? I was thinking Nudies or Naked and Famous possibly.

Thanks!
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post #17432 of 19399
3/4/12 at 1:15pm
Ok newbie question here. I have only 1 pair of raw denim jeans so far (APC NS). What's consensus next best brand? I found the new standards to have not enough room in the crotch, bunched up a bit too much vertically on the calves, and tight on the hips (the hip problem might be because I think I bought a size too small). I'd like something that gives good fades - after a year and 1 wash, the APCs didn't fade much.

Any suggestions? I was thinking Nudies or Naked and Famous possibly.

Thanks!
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post #17433 of 19399
3/4/12 at 2:05pm
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Why'd you pick the two worst brands?
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post #17434 of 19399
3/4/12 at 2:46pm
What would you recommend instead at their price range?
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post #17435 of 19399
3/4/12 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by whodini View Post

Why'd you pick the two worst brands?


idk about nudies, but i don't think naked and famous is too bad. especially being <200

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post #17436 of 19399
3/4/12 at 2:58pm
Just save up a bit more and get 3Sixteen. They're stil just south of $200, and the quality is far better, from what I've seen, than N&F and Nudie.
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post #17437 of 19399
3/4/12 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by nooneofnote View Post

What would you recommend instead at their price range?

Same advice I gave this guy here: http://www.styleforum.net/t/55144/i-have-a-jean-the-ultimate-jean-thread-for-beginners-ask-questions-here/17400_50#post_5256345
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post #17438 of 19399
3/4/12 at 3:40pm
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Originally Posted by bik2101 View Post

idk about nudies, but i don't think naked and famous is too bad. especially being <200

Personal issues with their fits aside, I've never really seen the appeal. You're paying for the fabric, which can be pretty awesome, while everything else is below par for the price. Unless he's looking for glow in the dark jeans, there are better alternatives for the price.
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post #17439 of 19399
3/4/12 at 6:35pm
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Originally Posted by whodini View Post


Personal issues with their fits aside, I've never really seen the appeal. You're paying for the fabric, which can be pretty awesome, while everything else is below par for the price. Unless he's looking for glow in the dark jeans, there are better alternatives for the price.


ah alright. was just wondering. i'm also not a big fan of their fits but did think their denim was pretty great for the price. 

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post #17440 of 19399
3/4/12 at 7:59pm
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ah alright. was just wondering. i'm also not a big fan of their fits but did think their denim was pretty great for the price. 

They'll probably come out with selvage cunt hair pure indigo fabric but you'd still have to put a gun to my head before I recommended the brand to anyone.
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post #17441 of 19399
3/5/12 at 12:21am

Hello guys,

 

since my post seems to have vanished in the void of etheral limbs, I'm posting again (Sorry if the other post ends up showing).

 

First, I'd like to thank you guys (especially Commodorewheeler worship.gif) for the help you brought me in my search of bulletproof denim. I went to New York last month (Cool trip even if I ended not so fond of the city) and had the time(one week is short in New York eek.gif ) to go to Selfedge. I came back with an IronHeart denim (Beatle Buster - 634 alike). I will post pics if I get the time to.

 

Unfortunately, this weekend I found a little tear in the fabric. It might looks like nothing (and I surely do sound like fuckin' psycho about my clothes, but it's ok...) but I wanted to make it sure by getting a pro glance on what's troubling me (didn't find anything on google or searh function)

 

So here we are;

>DSCN0526.jpg

 

My best shot is the fabric thread unwinded (not sure how to say that in english) during the making process and this shouldn't affect the life expectancy of my denim. It's located on the leg, under the knee.

 

So my questions are;

 

- Is this something I should pay attention about ?

 

- If so, what can I do ?

 

Thanks again for the help and have fun,

 

Urquhart

 

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@Nooneofnote; I had the same problem than you on APC. Their waist is too low. Don't know where you're from, but you might want to try the EDWIN ED-47 rainbow selvedge.

 

Mid high rise, a bit wider on the leg than the APC NS and around the same budget, at least in Europe.


Edited by Urquhart - 3/5/12 at 12:40am
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post #17442 of 19399
3/5/12 at 1:19am
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Originally Posted by Urquhart View Post

Hello guys,

since my post seems to have vanished in the void of etheral limbs, I'm posting again (Sorry if the other post ends up showing).

First, I'd like to thank you guys (especially Commodorewheeler worship.gif ) for the help you brought me in my search of bulletproof denim. I went to New York last month (Cool trip even if I ended not so fond of the city) and had the time(one week is short in New York eek.gif ) to go to Selfedge. I came back with an IronHeart denim (Beatle Buster - 634 alike). I will post pics if I get the time to.

Unfortunately, this weekend I found a little tear in the fabric. It might looks like nothing (and I surely do sound like fuckin' psycho about my clothes, but it's ok...) but I wanted to make it sure by getting a pro glance on what's troubling me (didn't find anything on google or searh function)

So here we are;
>350x263px-LL-15732079_DSCN0526.jpeg

My best shot is the fabric thread unwinded (not sure how to say that in english) during the making process and this shouldn't affect the life expectancy of my denim. It's located on the leg, under the knee.

So my questions are;

- Is this something I should pay attention about ?

- If so, what can I do ?

Thanks again for the help and have fun,

Urquhart

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@Nooneofnote; I had the same problem than you on APC. Their waist is too low. Don't know where you're from, but you might want to try the EDWIN ED-47 rainbow selvedge.

Mid high rise, a bit wider on the leg than the APC NS and around the same budget, at least in Europe.

Is there actually a hole there? To me, from the picture, it just looks like a knob, an irregularity in the weave of the fabric. But you called it a "tear".

If there's no hole there, it's nothing to worry about. If there is a hole there, you could either try to exchange the jeans or get that area repaired and reinforced by a denim tailor.
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post #17443 of 19399
3/5/12 at 11:32am
Just picked up my first real denim with the guidance of Mauro (WvG fame). I have a weird shape so skinny doesn't work on me because of my thighs. Picked up AG hero's and the fit perfect. any suggestions on other types?
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post #17444 of 19399
3/5/12 at 12:28pm


 

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Originally Posted by commodorewheeler View Post


Is there actually a hole there? To me, from the picture, it just looks like a knob, an irregularity in the weave of the fabric. But you called it a "tear".
If there's no hole there, it's nothing to worry about. If there is a hole there, you could either try to exchange the jeans or get that area repaired and reinforced by a denim tailor.


 

Hi,

 

Sorry about "tear". English isn't my first language so I couldn't find the right word to describe it. I checked the fabric on both sides and there is no hole. As you said, I believe it's just that the thread, supposed to be rolled on itself before being weaved with others, unweaved during the process. Well now I can wear my denim in peace rotflmao.gif

 

Well; thanks again !!

 

Urquhart

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post #17445 of 19399
3/5/12 at 4:14pm
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Originally Posted by PoppDRRT View Post

Just picked up my first real denim with the guidance of Mauro (WvG fame). I have a weird shape so skinny doesn't work on me because of my thighs. Picked up AG hero's and the fit perfect. any suggestions on other types?

Wait, Mauro told you to buy AGs? He's trolling you hard if so.
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