Anyone bought any APC's lately? noticed any differences?

[pg600rr]

SO I just got a new pair of NS's because my other pair are worn out (less than a year old but I wanted a new fresh pair). Anyway, they come in the mail today and I was quite surprised at the differences. First the the large button was one solid button, my other (older) ones had a different button that was almost more flexible if that makes any sense. Next I noticed the denim is not as dark (doesnt have that solid raw dark look) and def. not as stiff. FInally when I tried them on I noticed the inseam is def. shorter (I have yet to measure but I am sure of this because I could tell from the stacking or in this case the lack thereof). Anyone experience these changes? I guess would have to have had more than one pair of APC's to know but if you know what I am talking about... I think I like the old ones better

 

[bbaquiran]

I got one off the B&S and noticed the new button too. My older pair had a swivel button. Didn't really inspect the denim or the inseam since they're a backup pair and I just tossed them in the closet.

 

[repressedm]

ruh roh...not long before APCs hit filene's basement?

 

[pg600rr]

^ha maybe, I dont know though I am thinking I am gonna return these, just not like my other ones, maybe it is just this one pair, I think I will head to a few of my local stores that sell them and compare before making any conclusions.

 

[blank]

Originally Posted by repressedm

ruh roh...not long before APCs hit filene's basement?

I can't imagine this ever happening, because this is not a seasonal product.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by blank

I can't imagine this ever happening, because this is not a seasonal product.

I've seen tons of rad ****, seasonal or not, in the few times I've been to FB. Actually, I know for a fact at least some APC items have hit the discount channels (FB, C21 et al).

 

[akaidiot]

I think the point is that the jeans are not a seasonal product....

 

[spacemanvt]

can we see pics of the button?

 

[Tooch4321]

if i ever came across new standards at fb, i would buy up every single pair, but that would never happen in a million years...

 

[joel_954]

Originally Posted by pg600rr

SO I just got a new pair of NS's because my other pair are worn out (less than a year old but I wanted a new fresh pair). Anyway, they come in the mail today and I was quite surprised at the differences. First the the large button was one solid button, my other (older) ones had a different button that was almost more flexible if that makes any sense. Next I noticed the denim is not as dark (doesnt have that solid raw dark look) and def. not as stiff. FInally when I tried them on I noticed the inseam is def. shorter (I have yet to measure but I am sure of this because I could tell from the stacking or in this case the lack thereof). Anyone experience these changes? I guess would have to have had more than one pair of APC's to know but if you know what I am talking about... I think I like the old ones better

I noticed the same thing about mine. I wonder how the stretching properties will differ? Time will tell I guess.

 

[poly800rock]

my first pair of APC's in 04 had a non swivel button. i wouldn't worry about it, they look fantastic.

 

[bbaquiran]

^ I'm not worried about mine at all. Maybe APC just found a different supplier for the buttons, or the jeans are made in a different factory now. I didn't check my new pair but my first pair was made in Macau.