a.p.c. question

[wild_whiskey]

They don't really modify their jeans so it seems unusual that all of the sudden they just sell out. I imagine that they're waiting on new stock atm. I've never heard of any particular recipes for creating a good effect on your jeans.

[merzbot]

what size length are spc jeans? i am assuming that there is only one length available?

[cw]

PT,

what kind of effect is soaking them in h2o and woolite black supposed to have?

[UnhappySupremeCustomer]

Any suggestions on how to wash the APC Anglais jeans? I just got a pair, they are super stiff and I want to soften them a bit withought losing the color. Thanks

IDonTcare

[docdoom]

ive heard just soaking gently in cold water. Maybe just wearing them for a bit will soften them up or are they really back-of-the-knee chafing stiff?!

[ringring]

A soak in water and Woolite will remove dirt and grease, soften them up and shrink them a little if the water is warm enough. You'll lose a little indigo too of course.

Otherwise just wearing them will soften them up.

Don't worry about losing colour from the first wash. Many expensive selvage jeans are sold with a one-wash rinse already (eg 5EP, 45rpm, PRPS...) and you'll still get great wear effects despite them not being 'dry' denims. The upside of one-wash jeans is that they'll be preshrunk.

[UnhappySupremeCustomer]

so will the APC english jeans shrink when I wash them? I got a 36 becasue I wear mine a little loose, and they are long as shit. I was hoping washing them would shrink the length a bit... but they're preshrunk?

IDonTcare

[show_N_pruv]

Quote: ...they are long as shit

word. I had to get mine altered, and I'm 6'.

thought you was the next man

[wild_whiskey]

They are purposefully long because the designer is a big fan of the 50s Levis look, with the bottom of the jeans cuffed up to show the selvage. You can get em hemmed if you want, or just cuff them up at the bottom. I am 6' and after a couple washes they are wearable with no cuffs.

[cw]

whiskey,

did you wait a while to wash them? or wash them straight away? just wondering how they might look if you wait to wash them. thanks...

[merzbot]

so can anybody tell me the fucking length?

i am 6'5". will i be covered?

[UnhappySupremeCustomer]

your 6'5"? Shit these pants are perfect for you. Im ;ike 6"1 and I have to cff 'em twice.

IDonTcare

[PT]

I don't know if anyone reads GQ USA, but theres an interview with the designer at APC. It's a short and good read. Definitely in to the 50's vibe from that rag's article.

The woolite black soak takes only a bit of the indigo off, just enough from what i've read.

I've heard showering in them, and washing with shampoo does wonders?

eh..

PT

[Carlos]

after buying a pair, wait about six months or so and just dry clean them. and dry clean whenever necessary after that.

[sr20det]

all this talk about sizing and fit but a picture speaks a thousand words. so here's a tall order... can someone post a pic of how they look with sneaks?

I was a target cause I'm a fashion misfit

and the outfit that I'm wearing brothers dissing it

[kremedla]

apc english cut are quite baggy despit being 'stiff'. paired with sneakers or trainers they basically fall over them- not slim, and that is with it cuffed. i am afraid that i am not motivated enough to post a pic but if it helps i wear my apcs with white leather all stars, white nappa spring courts, padmore and barnes sand suede weavers, and even redwings and objectively speaking it all works well. and yes my white trainers get blue but really not much you can do about that... hope that helps.

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[kelim]

Mostly just posting to say I love my new A.P.C. Anglais jeans! really nice jeans, and really not that expensive.

I'm around 6'3, and I only cuff them once - not sure I'd want them any shorter. But yeah, the jeans are long if you're not a tall person.

So anyway, a pic with my worn out Smith's:

[UnhappySupremeCustomer]

I love how the selvedge on the turn-up is so wide. These are the best jeans I've worn yet.

IDonTcare

[cw]

unhappy,

what did you end up doing with the inseam? did you hem them? cuff them? are you over 6' too?

[flex1]

Unhappy,

How was the fit once you bought them, were they pretty loose fitting, did you stick with your true size?

[kremedla]

ringring,

awhile ago i asked if you heard of a brand i came across at american classics and i saw them again recently- it's buzz ricksons!

[ringring]

Nice. How much?

[UnhappySupremeCustomer]

I'm about 6'1". I bought a 36", but usually wear a 33"-34". I sag my jeans and want them a little bigger. For me, the cut was perfect. Not too tight in the crotch, not too baggy, they just fit amazing. As for the length, I just either cuff them once and the natural stiffness helps make them not drag and put them over my trainers a bit, or I can roll them twice and they are a good length. Again, I'm about 6'1". I'm actually thinking of buying the same exact pair so I can wear these everyday and have a fresh pair. Hope this helps.

IDonTcare

[hstn]

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