I have a jean...(The Ultimate Jean Thread For Beginners) - ask questions here. - Page 1191

^^^^^^ You should take a look at Dutil, Sydney's and Nomad on Queen West. Lost and Found carry Tellason and Dalston Grey carry Raleigh (both stores on Dundas West). Of course Holt Renfrew downtown has loads of Nudie's and N&F. Good luck. 

I imagine this will be an easy one for experienced denim people to answer:

Do rigid non-indigo jeans typically fade well?  If so, does anybody out there have photos they could share of nicely-faded gray jeans they've broken in on their own (i.e., non-pre-distressed)?

The reason I ask is that I've got a pair of Levi's 511s in rigid gray (visible in the third and fourth pictures here: http://www.amazon.com/Levis-Mens-Multi-Pocket-Skinny/dp/B003M0PBN6/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header ), and a pair of 508s in "rigid envy" ( http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/levis-jeans-508-slim-tapered-rigid-envy?ID=592349&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results ), and I'd like to wear the hell out of both of them to get some good fading, if that's possible. 

Unfortunately, the 511s are 99% cotton and 1% elastane, which I think might cause some problems; the 508s are 100% cotton and are significantly stiffer.  Beyond that, I'm just not sure if "rigid" actually has a consistent meaning with Levi's, or if jeans dyed this dark are likely to fade at all.  I fully recognize that these are cheap, relatively poorly-constructed jeans, so I don't have much to lose by experimenting with them.  But if there's no chance they're going to fade, I'd rather not waste my time trying to break them in when I could be working on another pair that's more of a sure thing.

Indigo is obviously the best-known denim dye, and it's notoriously easy to fade.  But are traditional indigo-dyed jeans the ONLY ones that will produce good-looking fades with extended wear? 

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Dior Homme black slim jeans. Normally I'm size 32W, and I'm therefore thinking of getting a pair in 29. Hope I'm on the right track? 

I've head a lot posetive about Hedi Slimanes collecting from SS07, but these jeans are hard to find. Lately I have been thinking about a pair from the SS09 collection which I believe looks nice. This is not Slimane, but Kris Van Assche who took over Slimanes job back in 09, I believe.

My question is if there is a big difference between a pair of jeans from Slimane and Assche? 

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Originally Posted by avery 

it's pretty much impossible to find hedi dior jeans. you can find some older season stuff on ebay, b+s, supermarket etc. the jeans from the first few seasons were more "rough," had more of a handmade feel, while the later ones are more finished.

Thanks

If I should get a pair over the internet, which size do you believe I should go with? Usually I'm a 32W. Some say you should drop down two sizes when it comes to Dior Jeans. Now I just read that Dior are true to size... 

I am a true 32 in real size. If I should choose between a pair of Dior Homme 19cm in size 29 or 32, which should I go with?

Please help me out here, auction soon ending :)

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Originally Posted by max_r 


I had some rigid indigo 514's back in the day, and i think the consensus in the Levi's thread was that they dont fade very quickly at all. My APC's faded alot quicker. (APC's are well known for breaking in quickly)
as for non-raw jeans fading, yes they'll fade, but if the jeans aren't stiff they probably won't crease as well and you wont as sharp fades on the backs of the knees, whiskers on the lap, etc.

Do rigid jeans in colors/dyes OTHER than indigo fade well (or at all)?

I'm looking for a pair of raw selvedge denim, price isn't really an object although it would be appreciated if you guys could recommend jeans at different price levels.

Currently, Ive been breaking in a pair of multicolor nep selvedge Naked and Famous Skinny Guys in Size 29. I really like these but I would want a slimmer leg opening. Im 5'8 which is why I want a smaller leg opening but currently Ive been wearing them cuffed to the point of where there are little to no stacks. I would want a pair of jeans with measurements of 9 rise 10 thigh 7 knee and 6.5 leg opening preferably of greater quality to N&F. I dont like the Weird Guy fit at all, an all around skinny fit almost to the point of painted on is what's desired. Thanks!