helmut lang jeans

[cw]

hey! any opinions on helmut lang jeans out there?

much appeciated...

[Serge d Nimes]

Really cool washes and understated look. But lack of branding might make people think you are waering Gap jeans, if that matters to you. I wish they had details like single stitching on the top seam and back pockets though. I almost bought a pair, but at theat price, there are some much better jeans out there.

Live is too short for bad denim!

[cw]

what other brands would you recommend?

[Serge d Nimes]

I like levi's vintage clothing and 5EP jeans a lot. Also, real vintage if you have a vintage store near you.

Live is too short for bad denim!

Edited by Serge d Nimes on Jan 24, 2005 at 08:54 PM

[raijin]

Helmut's are very good for the price and great understated look.

The cut is great as well.

[sassafras]

great jeans with zero bling-bling factor (making them even greater).

Edited by sassafras on Jan 23, 2005 at 11:17 PM

[cw]

do they have a selvedge jean? i'm just beginning to learn about 'selvedge.' how is it compared to the other denim they use?

[wild_whiskey]

I have several pairs of Helmut Lang jeans, and all of them have a clean and pretty selvage outseam.

The cuts are very very slim, so do not buy a size down. It will be tight on your butt. They are for skinny guys with straight hips, and anyone else wearing them will look quite awful. A Classic Fit means tapered, and a boot leg means straight. The inseams are shorter than your usual 34" PDC, Sevens, etc... Mine do not have inseams designated on the size tags, and all measure about 32".

They are also very expensive, but styling does not change much season to season, so check YOOX and eBay for good deals on them.

[Serge d Nimes]

I have seen Narrow loom selvage versions only in really small sizes. If I could find them in my size, I would have them. It is really hard to find a slim fitting selvage jean.

Live is too short for bad denim!

[superposition]

I dont own a pair but according to a friend of mine who's japanese, the cut is just simply amazing. Man, and I thought they were Gap jeans when i saw those. lol

[ringring]

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I have seen Narrow loom selvage versions only in really small sizes. If I could find them in my size, I would have them. It is really hard to find a slim fitting selvage jean.

--- Original message by Serge d Nimes on Jan 24, 2005 08:54 PM

5EP's are pretty slim.

First time I had a pair on, a girl said "like your drainpipes!"

[cw]

what are 5eps? forgive my ignorance...

[Serge d Nimes]

5EP (5 easy pieces) is a brand that makes jeans. they are really, really nice and about $350 US.

Live is too short for bad denim!

Edited by Serge d Nimes on Jan 27, 2005 at 11:03 AM