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Jeans Measurement Index

Luc-Emmanuel

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All right, given the numerous demands for jeans "size" and "fit, we could start some index giving "real" measures of standard brands and models. Here is what I propose :

Waist :



Front rise :



Back rise :



These are the results for a levis 501 "made in america" from the early 90s, size W30L32 :

501 W30L32 :

Waist : 38cm / 15"

Front rise : 29cm / 11.4"

Back rise : 37cm / 14.6"

Helmut Lang "low waist contour fit" 30 :

waist : 41 cm / 16.1"
front rise : 24 cm / 9.5"
back rise : 37 cm / 14.6"

Vintage 55 slim W31 L34 :

waist : 39 cm / 15.3"
front rise : 25.5 cm / 10"
back rise : 35.5 cm / 14"

Nudie Ola Bootcut Dry unwashed W30L34

waist : 41 cm / 16.1"
front rise : 22 cm / 8.6"
back rise : 36 cm / 14.2"


Contributed by Debaser :

Earnest Sewn - Hutch

Size 36
Waist: 18"
Front rise: 10"
Back rise: 16.5"

Earnest Sewn - Hemingway

Size 36
Waist: 18"
Front rise: 10.5"
Back rise: 16.5"

Paper Denim & Cloth - ICN

Size 36
Waist: 18"
Front rise: 11"
Back rise: 15"

Diesel - Zathan

Size 36
Waist: 18"
Front rise: 10.25"
Back rise: 14.25"

Contributed by Geowu :

APC - Rescue

Size 29
Waist: 40cm / 16"
Front Rise: 29cm / 11.5"
Back Rise: 39cm / 15.5"

Diesel - Rabox

Size 32
Waist: 46cm / 17.9"
Front Rise: 27cm / 10.5"
Back Rise: 38cm / 15"

Contributed by batch (unwashed) :

Nudie Reg Ralf Dry Selvage:

Size: 31
Waist: 16.75"
Front Rise: 10.5"
Back Rise: 15"

APC New Standard:

Size: 29
Waist: 16.25"
Front Rise: 11"
Back Rise: 13.75"

Contributed by Brian_SD :

Regular Ralf Dry Selvage - After wash

Size: 29x32
Waist: 15"
Front Rise: 10.5"
Back Rise: 15"
Inseam: 32" (34" when unwashed)

Contributed by Montecristo#4

APC New Standards in *vintage wash*

Size: 32
Waist: 17
Front rise: 11
Back rise: 13.5

APC Rescues :

Size: 31
Waist: 17.5
Front rise: 11.5
Back rise: 15.5

Size: 30
Waist: 16.75
Front rise: 11.5
Back rise: 15.5

Contributed by Kent Wang :

PDC GTO 1-Year. Brand new, never worn or washed.

Size: 29
Waist: 14.5
Front rise: 9
Back rise: 14

Contributed by whoopee:

Studio D'Artisan SD-203R (washed twice)

Size: 30
Waist: 15.5"
Inseam: 35.5"
Front rise: 10.5"
Back rise: 14.5"
Width at knees: 17"
Leg opening: 16"


Rag & Bone RB6 (rinse, yet to be washed)

Size: 30
Waist: 15"
Front rise: 11"
Back rise: 16"
Width at knees: 17.5"
Leg opening: 17.75"


Rag & Bone RB8 (rinse, yet to be washed)

Size: 30
Waist: 15.25"
Front rise: 11.75"
Back rise: 15.75"
Width at knees: 17"
Leg opening: 18.5"


Nudie RRDS (washed twice)

Size: 30
Waist: 15.25"
Front rise: 10.25"
Back rise: 14.5"
Width at knees: 16.5"
Leg opening: 18"


Earnest Sewn Hutch

Size: 30
Waist: 15.25"
Front rise: 9"
Back rise: 14.25"
Width at knees: 16"
Leg opening: 18"


Rogan Original

Size: 30
Waist: 14.5"
Front rise: 10.25"
Back rise: 14.5"
Width at knees: 18.25"
Leg opening: 18.5"


Levi's Premium Trouser Cut (rigid, washed once)

Size: 30
Waist: 15"
Front rise: 10.25"
Back rise: 14.5"
Width at knees: 17"
Leg opening: 18.5"


PDC GTO 1 year

Size: 30
Waist: 15"
Front rise: 9.25"
Back rise: 14.5"
Width at knees: 16"
Leg opening: 17.5"

Earnest Sewn Rollo in XX (Rigid) unwashed

Size: 30
Waist: 14.75"
Front rise: 10"
Back rise: 14"
Width at knees: 17"
Leg opening: 17.5"

45rpm Sorahiko one-wash
Size: 31
Waist: 15"
Front rise: 11"
Back rise: 14"
Width at knees: 19.5"
Leg opening: 18.5"

Studio D'Artisan 103xx (after one warm soak)
Size: 29
Waist: 14.75"
Front rise: 10.5"
Back rise: 14"
Inseam: 36"
Width at knees: 17"
Leg opening: 16"

COntributed by Bourbonandpeanuts:

45RPM Sorahiko (one wash)- size 32

Waist (all the way around on the inside)- 83cm, 32.75in.
Waist (layed flat straight across)- 39.5cm, 15.5in.
Front rise- 29.5cm, 11.5in.
Back rise- 35cm, 13.75in.
Thigh- 31cm, 12.25in.
Knee- 24cm, 9.5in.
Hem- 23cm, 9in.

APC Rescue (raw)- size 29

Waist (all the way around on the inside)- 82.5cm, 32.5in.
Waist (layed flat straight across)- 40cm, 15.75in.
Front rise- 29cm, 11.5in.
Back rise- 33cm, 13in.
Thigh- 30cm, 11.75in.
Knee- 21.5cm, 8.5in.
Hem- 21cm, 8.25in.

Eternal 811 (one wash)- size 33

Waist (all the way around on the inside)- 82.5cm, 32.5in.
Waist (layed flat straight across)- 41cm, 16.25in.
Front rise- 29cm, 11.5in.
Back rise- 35cm, 13.75in.
Thigh- 31cm, 12.25in.
Knee- 22.5cm, 8.75in.
Hem- 21.5cm, 8.5in.

By Gaius:

Nudie SSDS, from this season's streaky/flame denim run--

Size:34/34
Waist: 18.25"
Front rise: 10"
Back rise: 14.5"
Inseam: 35"
Leg opening: 8.75"

Rag & Bone RB11 Selvedge--

Size:34/34
Waist: 18"
Front rise: 10.5"
Back rise: 16"
Inseam: 34"
Leg opening: 9"

by xoldricex:

Someone's 45rpm Aihiko's W33

Leg opening - 22.5cm
Knee - 24.2cm
Thigh - 29cm
Rise - 28.5cm
Inseam - 87.5 cm

by capnpyro:

Studio D'Artisan SD-103 (unwashed, unworn)

Size: 32
Waist: 16"
Front rise: 10.125"
Back rise: 12.875"
Width at knees: 8.75"
Leg opening: 8.5"



--

Emmanuel
 

Brian SD

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I think it's a very good idea. I'll add in some of mine when I get the chance.
 

Geowu

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great idea. we could create a new permanent topic like jeans terminology. Really useful.
 

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I think he meant similar to the denim terminology thread, not that we should create a denim terminology thread.
 

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I always wanted to start something like this.  Great idea.  That way one could more intelligently order clothing online sans trying stuff on.

There should be true-size databases for other articles of clothing too, especially shirts and shoes.
 

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Topic has been pinned. Thanks for the idea, Luc. To make this easier for new people, would you mind editing your post so that all of the jeans you're showing are in the main thread, in a list manner similar to your reply with the Helmut Langs? When a different user posts measurements for their jeans, you can just edit the post again and add the new info.
 

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Earnest Sewn - Hutch Size 36 Waist: 18" Front rise: 10" Back rise: 16.5" Earnest Sewn - Hemingway Size 36 Waist: 18" Front rise: 10.5" Back rise: 16.5" Paper Denim & Cloth - ICN Size 36 Waist: 18" Front rise: 11" Back rise: 15" Diesel - Zathan Size 36 Waist: 18" Front rise: 10.25" Back rise: 14.25"
 

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APC - Rescue Size 29 Waist: 40cm / 16" Front Rise: 29cm / 11.5" Back Rise: 39cm / 15.5" Diesel - Rabox Size 32 Waist: 46cm / 17.9" Front Rise: 27cm / 10.5" Back Rise: 38cm / 15"
 

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Geowu: Did you get the APC Rescues size 29? How did they fit?
 

Geowu

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welcome batch.

actually I took the measurements you gave on superfuture. I ordered a pair of unisex size 30. Haven't received them yet. Could you post here the measurements of your Nudies RR?
 

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Hope you like the unisex, Geowu. Â
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Nudie Reg Ralf Dry Selvage: Size: 31 Waist: 16.75" Front Rise: 10.5" Back Rise: 15" APC New Standard: Size: 29 Waist: 16.25" Front Rise: 11" Back Rise: 13.75"
 

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Yes, thanks to your help, I'll probably get the size correctly..

BTW hope you like to stay here
 

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