Goominim

i can't justify buying $300+ jeans, but the price is spot on for a one man operation with that much quality, which makes it even more ridiculous that lvc is priced so close now

lamenting the $150 days

was about to pull the trigger on the gray langley zip hoody, but the print logo was a deal breaker, otherwise it would have been the most perfect hoody ever made in terms of design

not really keen on advertising for the military

i spoke to a lady from levis sf today who returned my call about the ill fitting 44's. we talked awhile and i conveyed my concerns about the fit being all over the place. she said i'm listening speak your mind; so here is what i suggested although i probably won't mean much: 1) make the models tagged size raw and stick to the original fit of the year you're trying to copy and stay consistent with fit. 2) eliminate the washed models and focus on offering made in USA raw models below $200 retail. 3) train customer service on LVC so they know it's out there and are familiar with the product.****anyway i'm just one person who buys them like anyone else but maybe it'll do some good.

who buys those relic'd washes anyway? just put out a model for every decade including the oldest. it's nice that they listened, but marketers have **** for brains. i might have to try out some cane 1947 type-ii to gauge boutique quality

I'm going to crosspost this question here since it's more topical:

How would you rate these in terms of quality of sweatshirts?

Buzz Rickson

Left Field

Loopwheeler

Real Mccoy's

How would you rate these in terms of quality of sweatshirts?

Buzz Rickson

Left Field

Loopwheeler

Real Mccoy's

Buzz needs to make both versions of the blank sweats. The old style is a classic in and of itself.

relevant: http://www.0eb.com/

Supply, demand, but mostly marketing. I think most people who buy designer jeans are in denial about the actual value, but the actual value is also whatever the buyer agrees to pay for it.

We do everything to justify the cost because it would otherwise make us feel foolish to pay that much.

I will never pay more than $150, as absurd as that sounds…but I managed to buy all of my LVC that way. And I still think I'm getting ripped off.

What's the difference between the Red Wing 9014 and the 9014D other than price?

Why won't James drive in the 4th? LOL

Context has LVC '47s in 28 and 29 waists with 34 inseams, for anyone interested. I finally bought a 28x34 on eBay for $150, brand new. I was sure those bargains were behind us.

3 oz. calfskin

Is that you, Buffalo Bill?

for the price, UB looks damn good, even for sanforized…mostly 'cos of the fit I think.

looking for any codes that can get me a discount on Levi's LVC 1947 raw jeans

Thanks!

For some strange reason, fitted white tees wear really well, but black tees only get broken in if the shirt is over-sized and worn a long time before any wash.

The Summer Shirt from American Apparel is my favorite. Perfect for the Texas heat. All cotton. I'm going to try their organics some day.

I haven't found any that matched the thin quality of my vintage 70s tees.

flip-flops are cool. superdenim clones are getting out of hand.

Ironically, your marketing degree is just that...full of air.

I don't mind being wrong, as long as you point out where. that's not very productive criticism

the price of "conspicuous consumption"

Since it is a new brand, start low when Roy originally came out he was selling jeans for about $150, now his jeans are being sold on SE for $275. So make a few runs for a low price so this way word gets out of the brand, then when you create new models raise the prices. That is all in my opinion though.

roy probably sold them to SE for around $150 but selfedge's markup is $275. word of mouth wasn't getting him enough business, I suppose…even with his exceptional quality

the reason roy did that is to ensure a bulk order from selfedge.

the markup for designer jeans seems to be a bit arbitrary. look at unbranded jeans and the difference slapping N&F label marks it up, albeit they are made in a different factory, but it's a huge difference.

beyond pure marketing, i believe their actual fair worth should be below $200....or $150, because of the boutique quality.

if my marketing degree means anything. there's quite a bubble that needs to be popped

sorry for the implied rudeness. again, obsessive vision makes unique products. roy, pbj, even lvc…they all have there own fit and reasons to exist.

I prefer jeans made to the maker's creativity and preference, not some focus group bullshit out to make a buck. And that goes for everything that's worth anything.

what are the super-thin flannel plaid cowboy shirts called? we got 100 degree heat yesterday, yay texas

My waist is 29 and I fit well into a 28 STF 501. Can I do the same for the LVC '47 or should I go for 29 instead?

I prefer not to wear a belt.

Damn, I think that the '47 might have a higher front rise than the 501 STF, so maybe I should go 28. :confused:

My waist is 29 and I fit well into a 28 STF 501. Can I do the same for the LVC '47 or should I go for 29 instead?

I prefer not to wear a belt.

I'm new here, but love seeing all of the projects in this thread. I've been learning how to design and make my own clothes for about a year and a half now. I thought I would share some pictures of a pair of selvedge denim jeans I finished earlier this year. The denim is a 12.5 oz from Cone Mills.

Amazing work, and all straight stitch. Where did you get the Cone from, if you don't mind? Love the blank selvedge.