Thanks mate! Got my NC in the mail yesterday. where from?http://www.usafoods.com.au/p5792/laundry/woolite-extra-dark-care/, anyone tried aldi's?http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_22778.htm. Mikhail Zenon http://mikhailzenon.com/blog/ m@mikhailzenon.com. Also, after calculating the shipping cost from Tres Bien, it comes up to total of $220. 2" inch stretch over 3 weeks. Hey Crzone, how are your A.P.C PS jeans? Lol, can you sag your PS? Imperial denim once made jeans with an identical cut to Dior 19cm; called the Self Edge x Imperial 04 (SEXI04). I always wanted some imperial shearers; not sure if imperial are melb made (i think qld) but those * above are. isnt they said its 20-21 Feb? Inseam 31 seems kinda short. http://www.blueowl.us/scripts/psp/VB_Bridge3.dll?VBPROG=\bin\shop.prodt.detail&SKU=7965000, http://www.blueowl.us/scripts/psp/VB_Bridge3.dll?VBPROG=\bin\shop.prodt.detail&SKU=7935001. http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11632297&ab=leftnav%3Ashopothercategories%3Aselvedgedenim%3A11793500& The new levis sound like a great fit based on past models(matchstick + between 511 & 514) but that price tag is ridiculous. Yes, I think that all raw denim will shrink after soak. Probably triple here. other people have mentioned shops like Corlection or Maplestore does it for the denim they have sold, I wonder how receptive they are to jeans brought elsewhere? Who would wear heavy denim in summer anyway? sorry perhaps i should've warned – that's what happens when one has the best menswear sale in town :). anyone know someone/shop/tailors that does alteration for raw denim in Sydney? Getting my phone out when I'm sitting down is a PITA. They might be a bit long, but they stack okay IMO. Are you looking at used Dior MIJ? Somet 008 is pretty close, except people don't buy them because there are darts on the thighs. My god were they expensive, they're the Ferrari/Lamborghini of the raw denim world; I think they were $605 or $650. I know Flux, Nobody, Neuw and Malmo are Melbourne made. Such a bad decision, it kind of sticks out at the hip so you can see where they begain cutting. Did you get confirmation of shipping? Premium Italian organic-cotton denim is specially washed to make it extra soft. All the raw denim i have bought has been Naked & Famous, which is a little cheaper than APC, and the fits suited me better, from what i remember all my pairs cost me between $90-$130 each. Should keep it, the cut is similar to the 19CM Dior fit. Noxer High Straight Jeans. Long time lurker of WP but this is my first post.Been wearing my Iron Heart's right up until the start of this month, way too heavy/thick to wear until at least March now.Switched back to my APC's for now and feeling much much better.Be cool to see some more progress pics in here too! Do you require a chainstitched hem? Skinny legs, but the top half are completely different :( Seems I'm destined to wear Thin Finn's forever! I just use some eco store stuff but i think bronners would be better. I meant it should have a little stronger taper all the way down and not flare out. Even if you're not dragging them along the ground you will eventually get little tears in the fold. Did you get the Somets at Aoi Tshirt store in QV? I could tell you why I obsess over jeans but I wouldn't want to lower our collective IQ any further. Raw Denim Denim Jeans Men Jeans Pants Denim Shirts Blue Jeans Denim Display Denim Fashion Curvy Fashion Street Fashion More information ... People also love these ideas Some connoisseurs insist you need to wait a year before washing jeans if you want Instagram-worthy fades; in the meantime, they suggest, getting the stink out is as easy as throwing them in the freezer. Anyone know which store I'm talking about? I hope it doesn't stretch anymore, its perfect in the waist right now. Some people have been able to live active lifestyles whilst wearing their raw jeans, yet washing every 1-2 months, and still receive some fantastic results, but then again that involves other variables such as the indigo quality in the jeans. I'm a sz 30 but I went sz 27 for both of my diors. I like the shine and stiffness, it's what makes raw denim... feel different to normal jeans. Maybe I might just give up on this one and go for the FH x Self Edge. I tried the 22oz Naked & Famous jeans and wow! saw discussion on Indigo roots forum and they are quite cheap..only $78 from urban outfitters. Finally got around to taking some fit pics of the Painter's, and some fade progress pics on some of my others (annoyingly i never took pre-fade pics). now, what bleach; would woolies homebrand do? Great quality and fit. The skinny ones looked good on the model, but my thighs probably wouldn't work in them! Does anyone know if AusPost will just card it, or drop off the package without requiring a signature? That said, if you just run your jeans through the wash (turn them inside out and don't use a dryer) now and again, they're still going to last you an awful long time, and doesn't change the way that a broken in pair of jeans feels appreciably. It is indeed uncomfortable for the first week and you may not even be able to button it, so I recommend you just wear it at home for the first week. Yeah definitely. I lurk the APC threads and I can see most people are fed up about sizing questions lol. Slim Leg 15.7oz Straight in One RinseSlim Leg 15.7oz Straight in Raw/UnwashedSlightly Tapered 15.7oz StraightSlightly Tapered 15.7oz Trim & Slim Straight in Raw/Unwashed. Like wise in japan, aussie and us brands are really expensive because of import tax designed to protect local brands. Or you can also try 3Sixteen's ST-200X black raw selvedge, $150 in Melbourne @ Upthere Store Only size 28 left. I think good because a whole day in the jeans will be good for wear and tear and should create some nice fades. I'm quite tall so I think the 39" inseam doesn't end up sitting that badly. I would like to know about the fitting on the APC new standard also, just got the petite standard and they are tight the first few days but after awhile they are more comfortable. That's all that matters ;). your back pocket seems excessively worn – have you been carrying a too-fat wallet in it? -Zomg japanese denimz, RH twill, 21oz weight, zimbabwe cotton broken twill with silk infused cashmere indigo made handpicked by goblins from middle earth. I haven't visited EM yet, pretty intimidated about walking into a store in a house. i agree with the above. Who would wear heavy denim in summer anyway? Should be the cheapest place to cop APC jeans online, considering they have the free shipping offer until 31st September and for orders over 79 pounds. As OP said its only for contrasting. Were they released recently? Leave it submerged under water. --------I was hoping this thread could focus on raw jeans and less about the idea of expensive plain looking jeans that should be worn for a long time without wash. Hopefully they'll settle down and stack a little over time. They stock OriginalFake, P.A.M, Neighbourhood, CLOT inc, Undercover etc. Tried a pair of 'neuw' and they went to shit after two months, had them replaced and reinforced and they started to fall apart again so bleh. selvage denim is out, short leg that doesn't bunch or need heavy cuffing at the ankle is in. Kudos + respect to anyone who wear those jeans, because they're some seriously uncomfortable jeans. If you decide to buy NC, size down only 1, but if you buy NS, size down 2 from your true size. Gonna have to wait till I get home tonight to see if I can fit into them! New Weird Guys now available from Blue Owl: 12/09/2012Naked & Famous Spring 2013 Denims: First Arrival (Suvin ELS Cotton, Natural Indigo Organic). Just got my N&F today when I got home. then the colour will fade and not be as vibrant as it initially was. My mate wants to buy a pair of slim/skinny Evisus, he doesn't want the regular/straight cut that Evisu usually makes. The leather patch is as thick as 2 Arnott's biscuits clumped together. Male friends seem very happy with their selvedge jeans. here), 250-350 on forums, 650 in Assin Melbourne (even more for washed denim-$1000). UPS Express Saver (within 3 days)<500g £15.00 £8.00 £11.50<1000g £17.00 £10.00 £17.00. Again all effing BS to the max. Can anyone give some advice for N&F sizing, is the weird guy cut similar to APC PS? What are the premium places for streetwear clothes? I'm wondering if the above mentioned wranglers and the following are of similar quality denim: Denim designer reporting for duty. They dont look slim at all :S, Thanks for those pictures Crzone! Looks like a better skinny/slim fit as it tapers all the way down for opportunity to form good stacks. I really hope you're right ;). Lost weight within first few months while wearing them, became a 31. It was also strange because the tag says NC F (womens), and APC female jeans are usually size <28, but the tags said size 30 New Cure F and it had 3 button fly compared to my 4 button Petite Standard jeans. ;), http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/192/35809271.jpg/, http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/835/80059929.jpg/. (120 pounds x 0.80 tax = 96 pounds shipped = $148 AUD). It'll shrink back to it's original size, but after a few hours of wear, it'll stretch back to post-stretch size. Be careful with sizing down too much, from what I've heard the newer APC aren't vanity sized. Dip only the waist in cold water and manually stretch it by hand. Like do you reckon the denim of the backpocket fades while the stitching stays black? I just checked, they seem to be the same size, but when wearing them wallet on PS sticks out abit more compared to NS. Straight from their website: Airsure (selected countries only – Click here to see list). If you can get to one of Harold's 50% off storewide sales then you can get great prices, i got my Skinny Guy Broken Twill and Weird Guy Solid Blacks for $120ish from there last year. Received a pair of NF Slim Guys, nice fabric but the fit isn't really what I thought it would be. I am a little concerned that they may be on the small side as the thighs are quite tight and I cannot comfortably do up the top 2 buttons. Alot worse if you buy them locally, posting the pic was more towards the people who overthink washing methods and the type of denim etc. and are they true to size or shrink after soak. I wonder how the backpocket stitching will turn out. Why would you exercise in jeans? If not there's one on 161 Lonsdale Street called Lonsdale Clothing Alterations. A pair of (expensive) Levis are mighty nice too http://www.rawrdenim.com/2013/02/fade-friday-levis-lvc-1947-501xx-9-months-no-washes/and so are very cheap Levishttp://www.rawrdenim.com/2012/07/fade-friday-levis-501-stf-6-months-1-soak-1-beach-wash/. So confusing. When I got them, they were tightish, but I could do all the buttons up without too much trouble. If you get a size smaller you might not have to hem it and they will stretch resulting in a good fit. I think that was their cheapest item, they had a lot of fashion clothing (non denim) priced upwards of $1000. They are not a lost cause. Get better selection online and cheaper = win, win ! I got them taken up 2 inches but can still cuff them if I want. I mean I am one, but I only rock DH19cm MIJs. I will try again post-soak and post opinions. This also doesn't work. Just wanted to answer this question. Fit looks good, how did you size? I've yet to see someone with Imperial though. Quick question – is the sizing on the APC comparable to Nudie? edit: Just measured my APC's waist out of curiosity, 83cm waist = 32.67 inches, must explain why it's so comfy now :) (the jeans was originally a 79cm waist = 31 inches. Thank you. anyone been wearing raw denim over the summer? Only thing is that they are around 16months old and I haven't given them enough wears haha. A $30 yearly expenditure on pants is beneath even my frugal notice. At $320 you'd hope they'd be epic. Some measurements here just to see if its similar. Honestly, if you're unsure, size down by 2, you can't go wrong (I'm pretty buff and have pretty big quads and I fit in a sz 28 OK). There's no mirror in Assin change rooms, you have to go outside and look in the mirror. What's the benefit of the rinse / treatment though? Hahaha so eager for the jeans!, I'm pretty sure they will card it unless you know the postman, he might leave it somewhere safe. im bored so anyone post their best picture of a faded pair of jawnz theyve seen. Yes it is, Fedex International Priority Mail. Nudie recommends to not wash your jeans for 6 months, but I feel that this is a rather arbitrary number that doesn't account for different types of wear and tear. Thanks. Here are the best men's selvedge jeans you can buy in 2021. Reckon you could get around it by soaking the waist in cold water and stretching it, or should I size up? Not really liking my Dukes already. You can copy the cut just not the detailing, as levis sued everyone for this back in 2007. Ralph Lauren just started stocking RRL online, there is some interesting info and pics about their denim as well;http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=11757743&ab=global_men_rrl. About time we had a raw denim thread. btw thanks for the heads up on the Kiosk sales people! They have 30 and will cost me euro200(~$250), still can't decide if its worth it. Also had a chat with Brendan @ Up There Store in Melbourne, says there's a possibility of bringing Imperial jeans to Melbourne in the future (demand is pretty much nil for general consumer, but there is a very small minority of customers who want Imperial jeans). I'm happy with where they are now, but if they stretch any more (and they will) it'd be a bit too much. Leave a bad review and not shop there anymore. I hot soaked all my APC so they won't bleed into my other stuff. Also it would good if someone posted NS jeans since google shows mixed results. The Denim Forum Farrah High Rise Wide Leg 28L is a high-rise, wide-leg Farrah jean. Wow they look awesome, definitely considering getting a pair. The fit is like a straight leg vintage 501, but with maybe a slightly lower rise? wow. Just get an answering machine every time. The PS has a very strong taper, it goes from a NS-like thigh to a very tiny leg opening. Have you soaked your APC PS yet Crzone? Jan 3, 2020 - Shop the latest Nudie Jeans Co Sleepy Sixten loose tapered fit jeans in dry deep trends with ASOS! The biggest issue I see with these is they don't have all sizes (mine included). For my next pair I want something a little roomier. Paid $125 for them from Barneys New York. They were leather jackets and cashmere sweaters. rather not support bricks and mortar! Nudie recommends to not wash your jeans for 6 months. There's a time and place. My mate bought the last red weft selvedge jeans $118 ($235 full price), and his not on the "private client list". I wash mine about every six months, however i only wear each pair on average about 1 day a week, so they don't really get that much wear. But a tagged size of 29=31, it would mean it's going to stretch 31+ real size...which will be too big. Sick! dont buy nudies, they are not the best denim out there for the price anymore, and their look is too obvious that you are wearing nudies. I thought NS would be baggier? I can see the above comment saying this cut is similar to TF. Does anyone have any experience with the LVC 501xx 1947 and how they fit? I prefer wool pants, and clothes, like those you see in zegna fashion shows, the classic wool styles, herringbone wool, tweed, etc. Phone: (424) 277-1462. Wrangler is also selling a $20 pair of rigid, raw denim (not selvedge) on Amazon, http://halloffade.com/vault/levis-levis-501-by-arie501xx/, http://www.amazon.com/Wrangler-Mens-Western-Regular-31x30/dp/B001AEBG4E/ref=sr_1_14?s=apparel&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1460322615&sr=1-14&nodeID=1045564&refinements=p_89%3AWrangler%2Cp_n_size_six_browse-vebin%3A2445346011%2Cp_n_size_five_browse-vebin%3A2445334011%2Cp_36%3A-3000%2Cp_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011, Quote from: TooManyGuitars on April 10, 2016, 06:15:11 PM, http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-myth-of-the-frozen-jeans-129092730/?no-ist, Quote from: J Welterweight on April 11, 2016, 09:01:47 AM, http://www.cbc.ca/news/student-wears-same-jeans-15-months-1.1014258, Quote from: J Welterweight on April 11, 2016, 11:55:57 AM, Quote from: obstinate on April 11, 2016, 07:24:27 PM. 26 upwards. In other words, the denim is still a virgin and hasn't been raped by sandpaper/sandblaster (used to create distressing and rips in designer jeans). Nudies run about 200 bucks...if N&F are only 235 (although a fair bit more than online) it might be worth just getting N&F? So i just bought a pair of APC cure and sized down 2-3 sizes and it fits perfectly around the legs and arse but i can't do up the top button. I sized down 2 for APC, and wished I sized down 3. Place is intimidating as. Arrgghh... Why would anyone do this to quality denim? raw denim charcoal line art splatter. Ha ha ha ha, that's very bad luck. Not sure if any one has any experience in the latter brand, apparently they are exceptional quality for the price point and offer top customer service. I've had the A.P.C for around a month now, I like the fit better than the Grim Tim's because i find the GT's too baggy near the waist and A.P.C is just right. Perfect through the thighs, very long inseam (but thats to be expected I guess), but couldn't do up the buttons. More stack = better fades. To be honest, I've never heard of the brand Lanvin, and I didn't like the cut either, it said slim on the tag but felt like a straight leg. Just won http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/APC-new-standard-SELVAGE-jeans-DENIM-/250887524931?pt=US_CSA_MC_Jeans&hash=item3a6a0fd243. definitely not going through them again after their pathetic service. Archive View Return to standard view. Price is ok when you consider you have them for like 3 years or more (well thats what I do, I love old jeans). End clothing have 20% off and free worldwide shopping for Black Friday. And my Dukes. And where would be the best place to get them for cheaper, I live in Sydney. Dang, if this offer is combined with the 20% off non EU customers, that's some cheap APC jeans. Vintage Marine Blue Restored. You can really tell they're a nice pair of denim just by feeling them. Just starting to get some creases too, sigh. sure did, couldn't recommend the place and service higher =]. Theres also measurements on the unbranded brand website. Does anyone use Woolite dark for washing raw denim? The other week my mother inlaw came over while I was away and washed all my clothes, including the jeans in cold water in the machine. Mind you, I lift weights so my legs are getting bigger. Just because they have released something you did not like (the scratch and sniff's are a great novelty jean though), does not mean that Raw Denim is dead, nor that Naked & Famous killed it. is it a good idea or bad move? You reckon it will go over 32 with a tag 29? For real!! Dear me, that makes things more difficult. There's just no need to go overboard. International Economy (2 – 4 Weeks) International Standard (7 – 10 Business Days) International Express (3 – 5 Business Days). What differentiates raw denim from regular? APCs are a good investment though, great fit n decent denim! iirc the stretch selvedge was pretty soft too, just a tiny amount of stretch. Also tried on a pair of "Lanvin" raw jeans at Assin in Melbourne, because they didn't have any Dior jeans in stock. Just email them and ask if they have any stock, they can probably ship it out to u. I love my PS, but they are very tapered in the legs. High rise and slim in the hip, the Farrah hugs the figure and flares gradually out from the leg, ending in a raw hem. Guess I'll be out again. You can find Nudie and A.P.C cheaper online, just google it. I would agree that overthinking fading is ridiculous, however i wear my N&F Deep Indigos and Broken Twills roughly the same amount, in the same types of environments, and the Deep Indigo have faded a lot, with really visible honeycombs, etc, whereas the Broken Twills have basically not faded at all. Ive never owned a pair of boat shoes5. You can get it from selfedge and revolveclothing. They seem like they will be a great summer jean though. Theres actually nothing wrong with washing. But some of the more spirited discussions surround raw black denim.