Request for recs- Jeans for the uncool and unthin??

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Alter

I like the SDA suggestions, though. Any idea where I would find some in Kobe? Beams or something like that?

These guys seem to carry SDA
http://www.takeoff-clothing.com/

Alter - I didn't know you were in Kobe. My wife is from there and we were there for New Year...

 

[LA Guy]

Between SDA and APC, you should be set. You might also like to get a work jacket from Rag&Bone (or maybe a local Japanese company) that is more fitted and flattering (you might not think yourself thin, but you are not fat).

 

[Joe E Taleo]

Alter,

being fairly uncool and unthin as well, I bought a pair of jeans in Japan recently that you might like a lot, the Blue and Grey BG061, which is made by the Warehouse company or group or whatever. Since you're in Japan, these should be fairly easy to come across. They look to be about ~40 bucks more than the SDAs, though.

 

[Alter]

Ah well, as life often goes...I never made it out shopping today. That gives me a little more exploration time before I purchase something.

Originally Posted by Joe E Taleo

Alter,

being fairly uncool and unthin as well, I bought a pair of jeans in Japan recently that you might like a lot, the Blue and Grey BG061, which is made by the Warehouse company or group or whatever. Since you're in Japan, these should be fairly easy to come across. They look to be about ~40 bucks more than the SDAs, though.


Thanks! I will check that out.

Originally Posted by LA Guy

Between SDA and APC, you should be set. You might also like to get a work jacket from Rag&Bone (or maybe a local Japanese company) that is more fitted and flattering (you might not think yourself thin, but you are not fat).

Yea, I will check out Rag & Bone also. I suppose I should have said thinner and cooler!

Originally Posted by gdl203

These guys seem to carry SDA
http://www.takeoff-clothing.com/

Alter - I didn't know you were in Kobe. My wife is from there and we were there for New Year...

Yes, i am living on the west side of Kobe; been here since '97. My wife is from here as well...fine stock, those Kobe women

I usually stay in Japan over the holidays- drop me a line the next time you are in town!

 

[brimley]

Just a heads up, while the SDA 103s will be awesome jeans, they're pretty notorious for leaving indigo around on couches and whatnot. That may or may not be an issue for you since I get the impression that you don't wear that much denim. The Rescues won't have that problem and my suspicion is neither will Rag and Bone (but someone else could talk about that).

 

[shelton]

You might want to pick up another pair of Levis too. For everyday jeans I dont think anything beats them and they will never look out of place.

 

[cldpsu]

kobe no niku wa doo?

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by cldpsu

kobe no niku wa doo?
oishii da to omoimasu... tabetemitte kudasaimasenka?

 

[cldpsu]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

oishii da to omoimasu... tabetemitte kudasaimasenka?

Mitakunai ga, tabetai! Arujientina no niku o tabetakoto ga atte, totemo oishikute, yasui desu. kobe no niku wa taka sou desu. zan nen desu ne

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by cldpsu

Mitakunai ga, tabetai! Arujientina no niku o tabetakoto ga atte, totemo oishikute, yasui desu. kobe no niku wa taka sou desu. zan nen desu ne

もちろん　高いですね。。。　でも　とても　おいしいい　です。

 

[Alter]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

もちろん　高いですね。。。　でも　とても　おいしいい　です。

True Kobe beef is far too expensive to eat regularly but it is excellent; perfectly marbled and delicious. I was out for Yakiniku last night and had some...raw!

 

[cldpsu]

Originally Posted by Alter

True Kobe beef is far too expensive to eat regularly but it is excellent; perfectly marbled and delicious. I was out for Yakiniku last night and had some...raw!

Awesome. Man, i envy you being there. I want to do the JET program.

 

[cultpop 0217]

Originally Posted by Alter

I came home and tossed out the decade-old Levi 505's (and the decade-old J. Crew jacket) that I had been wearing and will head out in a few hours to buy some new jeans.

My plan is to head in to APC and see what looks good...but being in Japan i have a lot of great options here.

Anyone have any other recommendations?

first of all go get those levis out of the garbage. you are in japan. the japanese love levis. you could sell them or even give them to someone. im sure someone wont mind the shorter inseam.

secondly, i agree with the APC, rag and bone, and sda suggestions but no matter what just go for a good fit and simple and dark, (no washes). i would also suggest a pir of dark regular old 501's. just make sure they are a bit longer than your old ones.

 

[drizzt3117]

You could also see if the uniqlos in your area have greenline raw selvage in stock.

 

[heartworm]

Those jeans are way too short... I'd probably wear straight leg jeans if I were you, or maybe a slight bootcut. But do yourself a favor and get your true waist size and a long enough inseam. Try on a lot of different models and see what fits you the best... I'd get a raw or some subtle wash.