Small DENIM Questions Thread

May 28, 2011 @ 07:17 PM
LckyChrmsBboy

Post: 697

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: NC

I can only suggest Naked & Famous since they're the only raw denim I've worn. I have the Weird Guy cut and I really like them even tho I could have sized down one. Take a look at their skinny guy cut jeans.
May 28, 2011 @ 09:56 PM
butters

Post: 326

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Vancouver

check out naked and famous, 3sixteen, apc
May 29, 2011 @ 02:47 PM
nemis

Post: 53

Join Date: Dec 2008

Does anyone know any raw denim brands that would have my size?
I wear a 25-26 and I rarely see my size anywhere besides on apcs and nudies
thanks
May 29, 2011 @ 04:10 PM
ryun

Post: 267

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: 604

i have a budget of 200 bucks for new jeans. what should i get,
i wanna upgrade from unbrandeds, and looking for a skinny but not skin tight fit.
recommendations?


I would suggest apc petit standards and that's the one in working on right now, it's tight but not skin tight. Also, weird guys arnt that slim @lcky
May 29, 2011 @ 06:31 PM
jozsef_csanyi

Post: 179

Join Date: Oct 2010

Somet and Dior go down to 26.
May 29, 2011 @ 10:45 PM
infiniteme

Post: 575

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Anaheim, CA, USA

i have a budget of 200 bucks for new jeans. what should i get,
i wanna upgrade from unbrandeds, and looking for a skinny but not skin tight fit.
recommendations?


I'd recommend APC and Naked & Famous as brands to check out. Different people have different definitions of what a "skinny" fit is exactly, but for N&F, I would check out the Skinny Guy cut, and for APC, I would check out the New Cure and Petite Standard cuts.
May 30, 2011 @ 01:13 AM
lstplcwnr

Post: 1143

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: 604

I would suggest apc petit standards and that's the one in working on right now, it's tight but not skin tight. Also, weird guys arnt that slim @lcky

Sized wrongggggggggggg >sad

strictlydenim.tumblr.com / lstplcwnr.tumblr.com

May 30, 2011 @ 02:28 AM
ndrew

Post: 1265

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: socal

Thanks guys!
Yeah I'm a skinny dude so skinny fits are like slims on me.
I'll look into n&f's 3sixteens and apcs
May 30, 2011 @ 11:49 AM
SUSEJ.

Post: 50

Join Date: Jan 2011

how's the quality on obey raw denim? im thinking about copping a pair.
May 30, 2011 @ 11:17 PM
EMU OG

Post: 611

Join Date: Jul 2008

I'm looking for some slim fitting (slim straight or slightly tapered) black coated denim. I know about the Nudie Grim tim and Thin Finn, but I'm wondering if there's some different brands out there. Not really a fan of Nudie.
May 31, 2011 @ 12:56 AM
butters

Post: 326

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Vancouver

i feel ya on the nudies, not that much of a fan either. check out the naked and famous black selvedge, 3sixteens got a black pair thats pretty dope too. also take a look at thvm atelier, they have some really nice black jeans not raw or selvedge but damn nice fits and for a pretty good price point too, i know revolveclothing has them if you wanna check it out
May 31, 2011 @ 02:21 PM
EMU OG

Post: 611

Join Date: Jul 2008

Are any of those coated though? I couldn't find any
May 31, 2011 @ 03:42 PM
butters

Post: 326

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Vancouver

no dice, coated black is pretty hard to find lol

I did find a raw black coated slim fit jean by Obey on Karmaloop though:
www.karmaloop.com/Products.aspx?productID=119815&VendorCode=OBE
June 4, 2011 @ 12:11 AM
Vancouver

Post: 1220

Join Date: Jan 2008

i have nudie dbc and i love em.
June 5, 2011 @ 06:54 PM
DK413

Post: 57

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Markham, ON

I have a pair of Naked & Famous Weird Guy's in Indigo Selvedge.
They stretched quite a bit, as well as they had "knee bags" and stretched near the knee area to the point where they looked ridiculous.
I decided to soak them, and now they're basically not stiff at all to the point where it won't retain any honeycombs, whiskers, etc. I soaked them following instructions.. So I don't think I did it wrong..

So I'm wondering how I can avoid kneebags, and how I can make them stiff again..? Was reading about starch, but would like to confirm!
June 6, 2011 @ 12:21 AM
jozsef_csanyi

Post: 179

Join Date: Oct 2010

Kneebags are natural everybody that bends their knees in jeans gets them. Yeah if you want them stiff reapply starch, it sounds like that soak rinsed out a good bit of it.
June 6, 2011 @ 12:55 AM
seko7719

Post: 9

Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: 1

Thanks very helpful!
June 9, 2011 @ 12:34 PM
D

Post: 684

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Bucket West

does anyone know anything about gap selvage denim? are they worth it or should i go with some apcs for a couple more dollars?
June 9, 2011 @ 02:02 PM
butters

Post: 326

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Vancouver

Gap selvedge is pretty sweet, I've seen some crazy faded ones. I hear a lot of people debate between those and unbranded selvedge jeans, and that they're kinda the same quality as uniqlo jeans. But it's up to how you want the cut/fit. I love APC's cuts but I do think they're a little overpriced for the quality but again its just up to you and what you are looking for.

My friends who have APC's love them and I know a few guys who have the Gap selvedge and they rave about them all the time (they especially talk about the price because it goes on sale)
June 9, 2011 @ 03:19 PM
infiniteme

Post: 575

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Anaheim, CA, USA

does anyone know anything about gap selvage denim? are they worth it or should i go with some apcs for a couple more dollars?


Gap selvage denim is good for the price, but the APCs will be nicer and have better fitting cuts for most people. Personally, I would spend a few more dollars and go with the APCs.
June 9, 2011 @ 11:45 PM
D

Post: 684

Join Date: May 2011

Location: Bucket West

^^
thank you both for the replies!
June 10, 2011 @ 10:41 PM
ony

Post: 218

Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: CA

whats the average price to patch up a hole? the first place i went it cost $28 to patch one hole, the next place i went i spent $13 for two pairs with the same size hole
June 13, 2011 @ 01:21 PM
سبحان

Post: 54

Join Date: Jul 2010

How can I make my denim stiffer after washing?

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June 13, 2011 @ 02:52 PM
jozsef_csanyi

Post: 179

Join Date: Oct 2010

Starch.
June 13, 2011 @ 02:58 PM
butters

Post: 326

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Vancouver

How can I make my denim stiffer after washing?


starch.
starch is what makes your jeans stiff and if they aren't stiff anymore makes sense to add some right? haha. be careful tho sometimes it can really stink.. you could try some spray starches like Faultless, Niagra Spray Starch, Dr. Beckmann, and Easy On Double Starch, or you could try and mix some starch and water yourself and spray it on your jeans. spray it on your jeans fully or just the spots you want to reform shape (honeycombs, whiskers, etc) until damp, then wear them for a little so it forms better or just let them hang out. either way, starching is a great way to bring back the rigidness of your jeans
June 18, 2011 @ 10:31 AM
Eperviers

Post: 375

Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Chicago

I'm about to do my first wash on my APC NCs, what detergent should I use, APC recommends Woolite Black but all I have is

will this do, or should I go buy some Woolite Black?
June 18, 2011 @ 02:23 PM
butters

Post: 326

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Vancouver

it depends what you want, woolite black is good for preventing indigo loss, but i dont really care and just use anything as long as there isnt bleaching agents and a lot of weird chemicals and stuff.
June 18, 2011 @ 02:58 PM
Eperviers

Post: 375

Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Chicago

Alright thanks I don't really care about indigo loss haha.
June 18, 2011 @ 10:58 PM
Udon

Post: 144

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: W. Hollywood

this may come off as a stupid question
but has anybody ever tried wearing thier jeans in a sauna?

i know that hot water shrinks denim but i am trying to strech out my a.p.c.'s because i sized down way too much and have been wearing them for 6 months and are still tight as fuck.

would i be able to strech my jeans out if i went in the sauna wearing my jeans and did streching excersizes..?
June 18, 2011 @ 11:11 PM
Argh.T

Post: 162

Join Date: Mar 2009

Location: Burn

this may come off as a stupid question
but has anybody ever tried wearing thier jeans in a sauna?

i know that hot water shrinks denim but i am trying to strech out my a.p.c.'s because i sized down way too much and have been wearing them for 6 months and are still tight as fuck.

would i be able to strech my jeans out if i went in the sauna wearing my jeans and did streching excersizes..?


Try imagining a dude rocking apcs doing stretching exercises in a sauna...*dead*.
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