5EP, where to try, where to buy?

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by lance konami

Yeah but who the **** can afford anything in there? I need to start slanging rocks or something...

Actually, there are knock offs from Maxfield called Maxfield Blue on Robertson Blvd. Granted they're previous seasons but I tend to buy classic clothing if I'm going to spend $$$. Also, I like to wait for sales in American Rag, HTC and Fred Segal , and of course Barney's Warehouse sales 2 x a year. I rarely purchase anything on retail price unless I have to have it.. and that's rare. I went to Douglas Fir when they had their sale like a month or so ago. One of the guys who owns Douglas Fir also used to own Clacton and Primpton way back in the Reagan years. I know-- L.A. has some nice places to shop!

 

[phooi]

I was at HTC last weekend to have my 5EPs hemmed and they were out. Not sure when they are getting their next shipment in tho'. In fact, they were pretty low in a number of jeans except their Stevenson line. Anyone know anything about them?

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by LA Guy

I talked to Godmother today, and the stockists who will be getting new stuff in (and soon) are: Douglas Fir, Ron Herman, and Hollywood Trading Company. I've not been to Douglas Fir, but I love Ron Herman and HTC. Ron Herman has to be *the* LA store. I think that Maxfield takes more chances, but if you want to see what style is all about in LA, go to Ron Herman. My one great non-buying regret is a boiled wool raw cut moss green zip hoodie from Griffin that I saw there around 2001 or so.

Which Ron Herman is the best? I've only been to the one in Fred Segal on Melrose.

So back to the 5EP: Anywhere to see a good picture of the resin? And how do either the straight leg or bootcut compare to the Acne Mic, Nudie SS or RR, or ES Fulton in the waist, seat and thigh? I know the bottoms will all be different. And I once saw a reference to these only being available in shorter lengths, like RB used to be. Is that true, or should someone who usually gets a 34 length be fine?

 

[PG2G]

Ron herman @ Fred Segal is the only one with men's clothes, as far as I know. The others are, like the website, women only.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

Which Ron Herman is the best? I've only been to the one in Fred Segal on Melrose.

So back to the 5EP: Anywhere to see a good picture of the resin? And how do either the straight leg or bootcut compare to the Acne Mic, Nudie SS or RR, or ES Fulton in the waist, seat and thigh? I know the bottoms will all be different. And I once saw a reference to these only being available in shorter lengths, like RB used to be. Is that true, or should someone who usually gets a 34 length be fine?

Here's a pic I posted a few months ago of the Straight Zip Resin:

The straight zip are higher rise than any of the jeans you mentioned, maybe just a bit higher rise than the RR. The seat and thigh are a bit more relaxed than some but the legs are more fitted, in my experience. When I say they are more relaxed, they're still slim, but not as fitted as some of the others. They are slimmer in the thigh/seat as RRDS, though.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Here's a pic I posted a few months ago of the Straight Zip Resin:

The straight zip are higher rise than any of the jeans you mentioned, maybe just a bit higher rise than the RR. The seat and thigh are a bit more relaxed than some but the legs are more fitted, in my experience. When I say they are more relaxed, they're still slim, but not as fitted as some of the others. They are slimmer in the thigh/seat as RRDS, though.

Wow, those look really, really nice. What's the length on those?

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

Wow, those look really, really nice. What's the length on those?

they're marked 32 but measure about 33.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

they're marked 32 but measure about 33.

See, I need a jean that will measure at least 33 after washed. I'm 6'1 and mostly leg (in that a regular jacket is often more than enough length, whereas someone more evenly split would need a long). With my Nudies and Acnes, once they've been washed once, I always have them hemmed to about a 33 or 33.5. I think anything less and I might have the same problem I did with my first pair of RB6, that came out before the 34 length was available. I guess I might just be "stuck" with another pair of Nudies. My live sucks, lol

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

See, I need a jean that will measure at least 33 after washed. I'm 6'1 and mostly leg (in that a regular jacket is often more than enough length, whereas someone more evenly split would need a long). With my Nudies and Acnes, once they've been washed once, I always have them hemmed to about a 33 or 33.5. I think anything less and I might have the same problem I did with my first pair of RB6, that came out before the 34 length was available. I guess I might just be "stuck" with another pair of Nudies. My live sucks, lol
They make 5EP in 34 inseam... I just happen to need 32 inseam. Email [email protected] and he will tell you what they have in stock in the various sizes. Also keep in mind that if you wear the 5EP low, it will be longer because it has somewhat higher rise than Nudies.

 

[DGP]

So what's the difference between the deadstock stuff that the makers have and the stuff in stores that sells for twice the price?

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

So what's the difference between the deadstock stuff that the makers have and the stuff in stores that sells for twice the price?
Nothing. It's exactly the same stuff, just sold directly by 5EP. I think they have a bunch of jeans that were left over that they just want to move. Godmother mentioned something about how their marketing was done by a different firm now or something. I bought a pair of straight zip resin deadstock that were identical to the two other pairs that I've owned. Also once the deadstock is gone, it and the $150 price are GONE, afaik.

 

[hermes]

i ordered a pair of the 5EP with 34 inseam (don't worry DGP, you're not the only one who needs long inseams) but haven't received them yet (being in canada, i'm assuming the shipping is slow .... ) but as soon as i do, i'll report back and let you know how the inseam is, and if it's too long or too short

i held off ordering a second pair until i see how the inseam is on the first pair so i'm hoping to still get a second deadstock pair before they're all gone

 

[drizzt3117]

BTW, the raw jeans with 32" inseam measure 34" on the inseam in size 34 anyways. I don't believe the resin jeans shrink at all in the inseam or anywhere because they are coated, just so you know DGP. They're one-wash.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

BTW, the raw jeans with 32" inseam measure 34" on the inseam in size 34 anyways. I don't believe the resin jeans shrink at all in the inseam or anywhere because they are coated, just so you know DGP. They're one-wash.

BTW, seeing as you own all the same jeans I do (and then some), how did the 5EP size you picked up compare? I am a 31 in RRDS and SSDS, a 32 in Acne Mic Ridgid, and also a 32 in Fulton Line Dry (though a 31 in certain other ES). Would I want to go 31 or 32?

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

BTW, seeing as you own all the same jeans I do (and then some), how did the 5EP size you picked up compare? I am a 31 in RRDS and SSDS, a 32 in Acne Mic Ridgid, and also a 32 in Fulton Line Dry (though a 31 in certain other ES). Would I want to go 31 or 32?
Depends how you want them to fit. If you want a slim/tight fit go with the 31. If you want them to fit like the ones in my picture, go with 32 (if you're buying the resin, anyways) Most people don't size down in the resin, especially the straight since it's zip fly. BTW you may want to consider the 5EP LDB also, as it's button fly, and has about 1/2-3/4" lower rise. Its "bootcut" is only about 0.5", significantly more subtle than the RR... food for thought. Mine in raw...