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Superb0bo

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which companies are offering good cotton cords, in not too slim fits? Looking for something on the heavy side, interested in both 5 pocket styles and traditional cords. Straight leg before tapered fits...

cords!
 

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Ralph Lauren's Rugby line has some nice wide wale slim cords from their F/W collection. I bought a pair about two months ago and have been really happy with them. Much better quality/construction than the PRL Blue Label stuff.

I believe they're on sale right now, but you'd have to call a store location for more info.
 

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I bought a pair from the revamped Helmut Lang that I like. I also, have an older pair from Marc Jacobs collection. However, most of these are fairly mid-weight.
If you want something heavy you would have to go to someone more traditional (i.e. Incotex).
 

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I just bought a pair of Malo cords (traditional trouser-cut) that are fantastic. The fabric is very soft yet heavy. The cut is not super-slim, but definitely not on the baggy side of things, either.
 

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I have a pair of cords from APC that are nice heavy wide wale... and they're not particularly tapered either. I might have them tapered a bit when I have them hemmed.
 

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I have a pair of brown Margiela cords. Very nice fit and well constructed. Got it at Douglas Fir on 3rd Street.
 

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+1 on APC, I have a pair that is relatively a somewhat trim but straight leg fit, which might do the job for you. Mine is a small wave but they offer both styles.
 

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PC had some interesting cords this last F/W 07 season, they were a dark electric blue thin wale cord, which I thought about getting but then wondered when I would ever wear...
 

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I also have a great pair of shiny April77 cords but the saggy top block and stick thin legs are not what Bobo is looking for.
 

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I didn't realize that APC made cords. Do they come in the same cuts as the denim (i.e., can I get NS in corduroy)?
 

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thanks for the answers. Looked for apc cords on ebay, but only found a pair in pink (rose)
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I wonder if not something like RL might be easier... Still want some 1920s LVC cords ...
 

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Originally Posted by spertia
I didn't realize that APC made cords. Do they come in the same cuts as the denim (i.e., can I get NS in corduroy)?

Same cut as their "city pants" (their regular dress pants, so fuller in the leg than NS). I do believe they released some that were cut like NS but not entirely sure.
 

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Originally Posted by SuperBobo
which companies are offering good cotton cords, in not too slim fits? Looking for something on the heavy side, interested in both 5 pocket styles and traditional cords. Straight leg before tapered fits...

cords!


Originally Posted by SuperBobo
thanks for the answers. Looked for apc cords on ebay, but only found a pair in pink (rose)
smile.gif
I wonder if not something like RL might be easier... Still want some 1920s LVC cords ...


From what I gather through your posts and WAYWT pics, your preference would be towards a long-ish rise and relaxed straight (by SF and sufu standards) legs. RRL makes cords that meet all these criteria. This might also work (limited size/color availability - contact Peasant for stockists' info, may be?). Try Yoox as well.
 

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Originally Posted by spertia
I didn't realize that APC made cords. Do they come in the same cuts as the denim (i.e., can I get NS in corduroy)?

Yes, APC New Standards were made in corduroy. I was going to get a pair after xmas, but ended up not buying them.
 

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not as fashion forward as what others are recommending, but i really like my Barry Bricken cords from STP. and with their sales combined with the occasional coupon code, you're looking at anywhere from $35-40/pair.

-Jeff
 

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