Roland

I would get her something from Dinosaur Designs.

http://dinosaurdesigns.com/

I would figure out what you want online and then call the NY Store (212) 680-3523.

MOMA has some nice stuff too

example: http://momastore.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=34218&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10272&categoryId=10273&giftCat=null

Edited by Roland on Dec 21, 2005 at 10:58 PM

Africa is not an easy spot to figure out. Charity money gets spent on Land Rovers. The people should most likely be growing corn to feed themsleves, instead of cotton.

I reccomend the book Dark Star Safari for those interested in Africa.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0618446877/qid=1135139530/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-1814042-2740700?n=507846&s=books&v=glance

To me: Zimbabwean cotton is a bit of a throwback item, like natural indigo. Zimbabwean cotton was used in classic Lee jeans.

Edited by Roland on Dec 20, 2005 at 09:41 PM

I think in terms of buying Japanese denim in the U.S. I agree that the buck stops at 45 rpm. I haven't seen anything that tops it. At the same time, Japan has a lot to offer.

I think the special version of the Hawaiis is sold out, but there are still other versions (granted my ability to navigate japanese web pages isn't great), but the SC40500N look just as good (its got a great denim tint). I would buy these:

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/119706/256094/356860/

Personally, I bought a pair of Samurais (SO110XJ) instead of a pair of Old Sorahikos (Indigo with Black Overdye (which I still want)) mainly beacause I wanted a heavier denim for winter (17oz vs 14) and the fit on paper matched a pair of jeans that are more flattering to me (Earnest Sewn Rollos).

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/d-stock/so110xj

Sidenote - You may mean Studio D'artisan 101xx instead of the Samurai 1001xx.

Edited by Roland on Dec 20, 2005 at 09:26 PM

http://www.snowandrock.com/products/image_popup.asp?product_sku=CONEI

I've been looking at RRL Denim on ebay and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it? I know they have doing selvage for years. Thoughts?

At arouund 55 bucks, it seems like a really good deal

example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/RALPH-LAUREN-DOUBLE-RL-RRL-SELVAGE-185-Men-JEANS-26x32_W0QQitemZ7730980367QQcategoryZ11483QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I need one too. I''m leaning towards an Etro scarf, but maybe I'll get something with long tassels.

45 rpm doesn't see any benefit in raw denim over one wash. Raw has a bunch of problems like shrinkage and bleeding. Since they dip their jeans so many times, their one wash is fine.

I don't think there are $200.00 ones. In the US, the cheapest jean is 380 (350 + tax).

At the same time, they do have a sale in jan. so maybe jeans will be cheaper.

Edited by Roland on Dec 16, 2005 at 07:39 PM

I have these:

https://factorypeople.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=80&products_id=60&osCsid=7f4dd15565ffd8e507778d5d5457cd0a

Look around on ebay. This would work for you, if it wasn't sold:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8240552431&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

Louis Boston had Yen jeans about 2 months ago. I haven't seen them anyplace else.

http://www.louisboston.com/

Where's the Old Navy Soho opening? I didn't see one thing I liked in there. I'll take the GAP selvege anyday over their shuttle loom stuff.

Although, its very close to the new Varvatos, Diesel Lab and Bape.

Burtom Idiom isn't too hard to find, so if you're in the US ... find a shop and save some loot.

Just call Burton Rider Services and they will tell you the closest store.

While your searching, Scoop has some good deals on his stuff.

http://www.scoopnyc.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=419&path=1%2C2%2C6%2C47%2C419

One sweet thing about the denim gallery is they provide a laundry service. Any jean you buy there, they will wash for you, as much as you want.

Red Monkey is the first pair of jeans that I've seen in a locked case. Jeans shouldn't be that expensive.

Follow these directions:

http://www.45rpm.jp/denim/detail.jsp?id=011

I've been interested in the brand too. I've only seen it online at Factory People, but I've read that Fred Segal, Barneys, and the Lions Den (LA) carries it.

Here's the news piece on it:

http://www.caltradereport.com/eWebPages/profiles-1102652126.html

Here it is at Factory People:

https://factorypeople.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=80&osCsid=38a17d6392842a91373caa41f623285a

What's your favorite spot in DC?

This James Perse one is nice and so is the model. If shes a good skier (who doesn't fall), it should work.

http://www.eluxury.com/browse/product_detail.jhtml;$sessionid$IGRKQA1YABH5NLAUALNCFEQ?styleid=10881120&SectionID=5000

Adidas Army BW

Vans Slim Suede

Vans Kakhi

Nike Air 180s Originals

Nike Air 180s Brown Herringbone

Nike Air Wildwoods x 3

Nike SB Tiffanys

Nike SB Stussy

Nike Prem. Air Burst Navigation

Air Max Prem.

Trovata Vans

Via Spiga Loafers x2

Ferragamo boots

A.Testoni loafers

Geox loafers

Check out the History of Air website. Theres some info there.

http://www.nike.com/nikeair/

The Ready Mix jacket from Patagonia is really nice and only 200 bucks. I'm not into the colors this season, but its a great jacket.

http://www.patagonia.com/za/PDC?OPTION=PRODUCT&merchant_rn=7385&sku=84920&ws=false

This one will do the job too.

http://www.patagonia.com/za/PDC?OPTION=PRODUCT&merchant_rn=7385&sku=84965&ws=false

Edited by Roland on Nov 28, 2005 at 06:50 PM

Also, check out ... they have some XCR stuff cheap

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/

Edited by Roland on Nov 28, 2005 at 06:57 PM

Quote: what are their jeans like? i would imagine because of the location in the meatpacking district they would be higher end.

I picked a pair of their raw "classic fit" jeans, which cost $250. The fit is the same at APC New Stds, so if that works for you, its worth a look. They pay alot of attention so the details like stiching, seams, hems, and its all nice. I think the quality of the denim is better then Nudie, but I think I would buy Straight Svens over the Jean Shop jeans if I had to go it over again ... just because of nudies more modern fit (and the fact that they're 200 bucks at fos5.com right now). Maybe I'll post some pics later.

I'm not really sure if Jean Shops products stand out compared to Engineered Garments, Crate Denim (@Barneys), and a lot of the other classic dry selvage jeans that are popping up.

Meatpacking has Jean Shop, E. Sewn, and DDC Labs (often overlooked) ... and maybe the Mens Scoop ... so if you're looking for jeans, I think Meatpacking is place you need to check out ... and not an out of the way trek.

Edited by Roland on Nov 25, 2005 at 11:08 AM

Quote:

also has anyone been to the upper west side 45rpm store? they carry different jeans than the soho store??...i heard they were styled after 40's and 50's lee's with the tear dropped back pockets..any truth.

--- Original message by partytaco on Nov 25, 2005 08:48 AM

I've visited the uptown 45 store. The jeans with "the tear drop back pockets" are actually shields to honor japanese firefighters and they're part of the umii line. The Umii jeans have a little bit lower rise (then other 45 rpms),zimbabwei cotton, and the pockets are furthur from the ass crack (perhaps "Lee" cowboy style). Anyway, they cost $730 bucks and have synthetic indigo. You can pay extra to have them distressed. Personally, I think it makes sense to pay another twenty dollars are get the Badou natural indigo jeans.

Edited by Roland on Nov 25, 2005 at 11:06 AM

Chukkas are more then 50 bucks when they're in the Vault Collection.