Please recommend me a raw denim for $120 and less

[John Stevenson]

Originally Posted by ww90

levi's

Which ones would you recommend for him? Most of the good quality levis are up there around the $200 range, aren't they?

He could maybe get some Capital E Skinners if he is into bootcut for under $100.

 

[jml90]

What can i get for a Sie 40" waist? Sorry to jack the thread. Does APC come in 38? Or should I go as low as 36"? I also think rescues would prob be better for me.

 

[stickonatree]

Good Society is a cheap brand as well. found on revolveclothing.com and 30% off for 1st time customers.

 

[proncis]

I'll second Good Society, as I have a pair and like them a lot. They also do a natural indigo in selvedge, but I think it's for the straight fit.

 

[Forkit]

Thank you everyone for such helpful replies!! I just need to clarify something. I am NOT looking for the tight fit as in the picture I posted in my original post. Fit wise, I am looking for something like this:

http://www.selfedge.com/shop/images/...46e1eb2f65cc33

 

[buttonman]

:edit: couldn't see the tag on it, nevermind -___-

i think i should just stop posting in general

 

[7 for all mankind]

Cheap Monday perhaps? I've never owned a pair bu I hear they're pretty good for the price.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by 7 for all mankind

Cheap Monday perhaps? I've never owned a pair bu I hear they're pretty good for the price.

Sorry. Try again.

 

[7 for all mankind]

Originally Posted by whacked

Sorry. Try again.
Why?

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by 7 for all mankind

Why?
1. Their cuts are too slim for the OP's taste.
2. Quality is much lower than, say, APC.

 

[Mr. Potato]

Originally Posted by Forkit

Thank you everyone for such helpful replies!! I just need to clarify something. I am NOT looking for the tight fit as in the picture I posted in my original post. Fit wise, I am looking for something like this:

For your budget, APC New Standards size down 2 would fit like the Iron Hearts. If you're willing to spend more, Studio D'Artisan SD-103. I got mine for $100 from this forum. So look around the marketplace often.

 

[7 for all mankind]

Originally Posted by whacked

1. Their cuts are too slim for the OP's taste.
2. Quality is much lower than, say, APC.
Okay, that's fair. I'm sorry.

 

[cldpsu]

Originally Posted by John Stevenson

There are a lot of different brands within your price range. You've got Good Society, Esef, Academi, Naked & Famous, APC and a few of the Nudie models.

Based on what I've seen from Good Society, I haven't been all that impressed. Never seen them in person but from pictures, they look mediocre at best. I hear they are pretty hard to fade if thats what you are going for. Goes for about $90 a pair.

Academi, again, nothing I've seen from them has been all that great. Strange fits on the two different models they have released. They grey selvage didn't have a top button, only a clasp like on dress pants, which I wouldn't particularly care for. They have some new stuff in the work, which I think looks very promising. Goes for about $80 a pair.

Naked & Famous, just came out a few weeks ago. Mixed responses so far regarding how they fit, but the general consensus seems to be that they are of moderate quality. They have a few different cuts. Basic model starts at $120.

APC, tried and true. They tend to produce some amazing fades and they have a decent range of cuts. Very popular for good reason. They used to go for $140, but now I think they are $155.

Esef, another brand thats fairly new. I personally just bought a pair of their Ori model and I was pretty impressed with the quality for the price that I paid. No one really knows how they fade yet. Starts at $120 for the standard model.

Nudie, probably the most wide spread denim brand will probably not get much in the way of recommendations any more. I personally would only recommend the RRDS, but even at a discounted price, there are several better jeans available at the same costs.

Out of the brands I mentioned, I'd probably go for APC or Esef. If Naked & Famous didn't have the exposed selvage on the coin pocket, I'd include them too. In terms of fit and denim quality, I wasn't too impressed with the others.

For the Esef, if you want fit pics, just PM me or respond here and I'll post them up. I sized down a bit so they look pretty slim.

+ NS, and yes they're 155 and good society's don't look bad in person.

 

[jml90]

Evisus aren't slim from what I understand.

 

[ACDoyle]

try the Lee Authentics 101z on at around $90 on their site, they are raw selvedge denim and are quite slim

http://shop.lee.com/storefront/leeje...Lee_Authentics