The Rubinacci of Denim? (Roy Jeans)

[Raoul Duke]

$275, not $500

 

[mfrege]

Originally Posted by Chips

I think it's especially awesome that there's a hand made American option that not only competes with, but in my opinion crushes many Japanese makers.

Quite a heavy dose of hyperbole, no?

For example, what, in the context of this thread, would make these more exceptional than say the Ooe Yofukuten jeans where you can pic your own denim, pocket lining, and fit between the three models?

http://rhr.blog105.fc2.com/

And they are cheaper.

 

[james_timothy]

Originally Posted by Raoul Duke

$275, not $500
Yeah- you're right; I got it mixed up with the SelfEdge x RingRing jeans. The story of the Roy's jeans is that it is all constructed by a single person- artisanal, not production line.

 

[HRoi]

i don't like the huge ROY on the patch. not even if my name was Roy. but that's just me

 

[Chips]

Originally Posted by james_timothy

Yeah- you're right; I got it mixed up with the SelfEdge x RingRing jeans.

The story of the Roy's jeans is that it is all constructed by a single person- artisanal, not production line.

+1

That is essentially my point. Just putting some love out there for their craftsmanship.

 

[indesertum]

i dont know. its kind of like paying a premium for production inefficiency that has no specific purpose except to exact a premium

 

[maomao1980]

Originally Posted by indesertum

i dont know. its kind of like paying a premium for production inefficiency that has no specific purpose except to exact a premium

People tend to forget jeans are workwear.....I would pay for premium fabrics and sturdy construction, don't see the value of hand crafting a pair of jeans except as quoted above.

 

[entrero]

Worth mentioning, "made in china" is the epitome of efficiency.

 

[deveandepot1]

edit-nvm

 

[Odd I/O]

Originally Posted by indesertum

i dont know. its kind of like paying a premium for production inefficiency that has no specific purpose except to exact a premium

Don't people here go gaga over handwork/hand stitching in pants/jackets/shirts? Or does handwork in MC approved clothing actually serve a functional purpose worth paying a premium for whereas the same cannot be said for jeans/SW&D gear?

I'm just curious to know when hand stitching is worthwhile to have other than for pride of ownership reasons.

 

[maomao1980]

Originally Posted by Odd I/O

Don't people here go gaga over handwork/hand stitching in pants/jackets/shirts? Or does handwork in MC approved clothing actually serve a functional purpose worth paying a premium for whereas the same cannot be said for jeans/SW&D gear?

I'm just curious to know when hand stitching is worthwhile to have other than for pride of ownership reasons.

Decorative handwork does not serve any function purposes, but a entirely handmade tailored jacket has many functional advantages over a machine made or mass produced item, stitching is just part of the crafting process. The absolutely benefit of hand making a tailored jacket is a fact, the relative value/premium is subjective.

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by cptjeff

Give me that fabric, a pattern, and a sewing machine with the appropriate stitch settings, I can make that.


I, for one, would be seriously interested on cptjeff's claim.

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

paying $500 for jeans is like ordering from the most expensive chinese take out place in the city. it's just chinese food man.

you must be in the wrong forum, sir.

Originally Posted by HRoi

i don't like the huge ROY on the patch. not even if my name was Roy. but that's just me

what if its ROI?

 

[meok]

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

paying $500 for jeans is like ordering from the most expensive chinese take out place in the city. it's just chinese food man.

High quality food that outshines their cheaper cousins can be found in any cuisine, including Chinese. Sounds like you don't appreciate good quality Chinese food, just as others might not appreciate good quality,if expensive, clothing like anal-to-detail jeans.

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by maomao1980

Decorative handwork does not serve any function purposes, but a entirely handmade tailored jacket has many functional advantages over a machine made or mass produced item, stitching is just part of the crafting process. The absolutely benefit of hand making a tailored jacket is a fact, the relative value/premium is subjective.
Eh?

 

[Trompe le Monde]

Originally Posted by lee_44106

Not to rain on your parade, but the most important question is whether the jeans look good on you.

+1
ill take 30$ mexican made factories levis 501 if they fit my body (and they do)
i like the construction and concept behind roys. but if theyre cut to fit as preferred on SWD, then ill take a pass