bathe my ape

I have a few shirts I want to clean for the first time:

Bape, BBC, Burberry, etc

Some have prints on them. I don't want the shirts to shrink, or the prints to crack.

I'm debating whether to hand wash in the sink in cold water or machine wash cold on gentle....either way, Hang drying it after.

Any suggestions to preserve the life of these expensive shirts?

Edited by bathe my ape on Nov 15, 2005 at 08:39 PM

Man, gotta love the 90's Hip Hop music :bowdown: ~~that's when Hip Hop was real, funky fresh

^hahah same. What hood are YOU from?

All those outfits are gay imo

^pics of said vintage dior sweater cheapmuthafukr?

I'm a 34" but usually buy high-end jeans in size 36" (for comfort and a little looseness).

What size should I get for these jeans??

APC? Nudie? Levi Vintage?

Yeah, I know UNION has Bape stuff upstairs...but I was told by a friend that Nigo's opening a BWS in Los Angeles (I'm assuming it's own building).

Any leads?

^word...at least post the details and pics while your at it...why waste time?

Location? Pics? Price? size? Model?

Rank these jeans from least favorite to favorite...

Consider these aspects: quality, price, comfort, etc..

1) Blue Blood

2) A.P.C.

3) Nudie

4) Corpus

5) 5EP

6) Dior

7) SugarCane

8) Diesel

9) Levi Vintage 501

10) Edwin

**that is just a list of jeans I want your opinion on...not my ranking

pics? price? where can i find them in Los Angeles?

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 14, 2005 at 01:18 PM

LINKS to all the good sites so my lazy ass doesn't hafta search each one individually? =P

Thinking about getting APC's or Nudies...which Model for each are more of a looser/baggy fit?

Nobody? =*(

Should I keep them or get some other jeans?

I don't know the durability, quality, etc...

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 14, 2005 at 11:40 AM

Nice jeans =)

Why are you selling them? $140 shipped? =P

Girlfriend bought me a pair of Citizens of Humanity

http://store.nordstrom.com/product/product.asp?styleid=2871233&category=2376777~2374612~6003701&PrevStyleID=none&NextStyleID=2869558

Any good? Never heard of this brand, yet the price tag is quite high.

Thoughts?

Interested....what is the condition out of 10 and where are you located?

Thosre are nice pics COOLHUNTER, I like the fade! What model # is the Edwin rainbow selvedge pre-washed jeans and where can I find them?

Any shops here around Los Angeles?? (I just moved here)

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 13, 2005 at 03:37 PM

This may seem unrealistic, but my ideal store would carry:

<u>Kicks</u>: From athletic to classy-->Nike Dunk SBs, Hugo Boss, etc...

<u>Jeans</u>: Diesel, Levi Vintage, Evisu, Nbhd, etc...

<u>Shirts/Polos</u>: Undftd, Lacoste, stussy, Bape, LRG, Comme Des Garcons, indendent stuff, etc...

<u>Jerseys</u>: Sports attire(Authentic only)-->Football, Baseball, Basketball, College, etc...

<u>Jackets</u>: North Face, Bape, etc...

<u>Dress shirts</u>: Burberry, Hugo Boss, Dior, etc...

<u>Accessories</u>: New Era 59/50 Baseball Fitted Hats, Kangol Berets, beanies, belts, High-end shades, jewelry? (just earrings =P)

<u>MUSIC</u>: Vinyl/Cds/Cassette-->Indie Rock, underground HIP HOP, Jazz, etc...

<u>Dvds</u>: Independent films, Bboy/MC battles, skateboard/bmx, music videos(directed by Spike Jonz, Michel Gondry, etc), etc...

<u>Collectibles</u>: Rare antiques-->Sports memorabilias(bobble heads), Artwork, Pez dispensers, toys(old school ones), etc...

<u>Electronics</u>: Ipods, Car Audio, old school video games, etc...

<u>Reading material</u>: Books, Magazines [Local to Foreign], etc...

**And last but not least**

<u>FOOD</u>: snacks(pastries to sandwiches), WINE, coffee, tea, boba(for the asians), etc...

I want the vibe to be like a Cafe/jazz club/store... in the front there'll be couches where you can lounge, munch on some grub, sip on some tea and chat with some friends while groovin to LIVE music(spoken word, bands/independent artists, DJs spinning own records---from a lil stage on the side). In the back is where you can shop and buy some clothes.

---Oh, and on certain nights, I'll open the store on late nights to play Poker Tourneys with friends =D

Hahah sounds like too much, but someday guys...someday, somewhere in the BAY or LA~~ holla!

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 13, 2005 at 11:43 AM

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 13, 2005 at 11:51 AM

Those shoes look nice

I would like to know if anybody owns a pair and how comfortable they are, sizing, etc...

I might cop a pair.

now thats "hood"

^SongAngel, sounds interesting...send me a pic of your final product, i might cop one =)

^JapaneseKing, pics of your fake hoodies?

Oakland A's Black 59/50 Cap

Black T-shirt "I love Hip Hop"

Faded Black Denim Seven Jeans

Haze Lo Dunks

Its all gravy baby...where u from anyway...do you collect anything? shoes, clothes, etc

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 11, 2005 at 01:27 PM

LOL DenimHeadCase...you nigerian! I was just playing foolio. But I do like materialistic things, who doesn't? I just don't place them in a high place like most do...but don't get me wrong. These "expensive" jeans are for people with MONEY!

I just wanted a nice pair of jeans in the $200 range, not $500 ;P

This is hilarious. DenimHeadcase..with a name like that I am apalled by the comments you are posting...but to each his own, I definatley feel you on the fact that people spend $500 on a freakin pair of jeans, which is ridiculous.

However, there are some people who work hard(like me) or spoiled rich kids that have money to spend on these items(I don't but oh well). Whatever floats your boat. I just like flashy things cuz I'm a low life materialistic biznotch, but a fitted one at that

Lastly, I am a noob in the Jean lifestyle(was gonna say GAME but people clownin) yet I have purchased a few in the past: Evisu, Diesel Kratt, Rock & Republic, Citizens, 7even, etc... which are all selvedge. Yes I had to break bread but I feel good in these jeans cuz I've earned it. So I am not asking people to prescribe me a pair of EXPENSIVE JEANS that are HIP...just to buy'em cuz of the hype

I just want another pair of great selvedge jeans =) HOLLA

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 11, 2005 at 12:46 PM

Edited by bathe my ape on Oct 11, 2005 at 12:46 PM

Glad to see my post is being put to good use, especially since its #1 on the Recently Posted HAHA!

So, what jeans should I get?