Denim 101 for Men's Clothing

Originally Posted by grimslade

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$175 for jeans? I'm appalled.

Aren't you a LVC man? They retail in that range these days.

Originally Posted by whacked

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Aren't you a LVC man? They retail in that range these days.

limited edition LVC will go much higher than $175.. some at the $500+ range

Originally Posted by Teger

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RRLs hit around the $210 mark for retail, although you can find them much cheaper (even up to 50% off!

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RRLs are very, very nice. I own two pairs myself.

Where should I stay tuned to? I think I'll give 'em a shot.

Originally Posted by kaxixi

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Where should I stay tuned to? I think I'll give 'em a shot.

The SW&D affiliates... I don't want to sound too much like a shill here

I am in the process of opening them. Fair enough.

Originally Posted by Teger

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You have the low down boots I assume? I love the green cast to their denim, and I can't wait until we do another collab.

I believe they are the straight dark worn, if that makes sense?

Originally Posted by zjpj83

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I believe they are the straight dark worn, if that makes sense?

Yep, also a good cut.

Originally Posted by whacked

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Aren't you a LVC man? They retail in that range these days.

I would be, if I didn't spend all my money on shoes. I have one pair of 501 STFs which I have not yet STF. And two pairs of <dons flame suit> David Chu selfedge jeans which I'd say are probably one-wash--dark, no distressing, have to keep hiding them from my wife lest she wash them by mistake.

I know nothing about denim, and I have no idea whether Chu, which is not really a denim-maker at all of course, used decent denim in these jeans. But I like the cut, esp. sized down 2, and I got them cheap.

My first post was basically a joke. I like this thread. I'm afraid, frankly, to learn more about denim, because I could definitely be obsessive about it if I did, and I can't afford any more obsessions. I was basically just trying to react the same way a friend of mine did when he, first, told me that my Aldens were beautiful, and then, moments later, asked me what they cost.

:merkur:

Originally Posted by bluemagic

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Uh...

Why should denim be cheap while the rest of your clothes are expensive?

See above. Was jokey-jokey.

EDIT: Still don't think I'm ready to break the three-figure mark on jeans tho.

Originally Posted by bluemagic

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Uh...

Why should denim be cheap while the rest of your clothes are expensive?

iGents aren't supposed to like dungarees.

Originally Posted by whacked

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iGents aren't supposed to like dungarees.
mafoofan owns 45rpms which are some of the most expensive OTR jeans vox also has some flatheads

Originally Posted by Teger

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mafoofan owns 45rpms which are some of the most expensive OTR jeans

Are there bespoke jeans?

Originally Posted by grimslade

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Are there bespoke jeans?

that would be like having a beveled waist on Red Wings.

That said, they probably exist.

Now that I think about it, I believe Earnest Sewn does MTM at their main shop

Originally Posted by grimslade

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Are there bespoke jeans?

Yes I know of one maker in LA who does bespoke jeans, but the price is very high ($500+) and I don't know if there's really an improvement over "off the rack" jeans, as finding jeans that fit for guys isn't that difficult. I also seriously doubt you will have access to a large range of denim.