A.P.C.

[jeepster]

my apc's looked tighter than that when i got them. they'll stretch out. doesn't anyone read anymore?

[Wesley Pipes]

Mikey those really don't look that tight. I think your just not used to slim jeans yet.

[jeepster]

new page soon.

[jeepster]

OK, here goes:

-APC New Standard: Normally, people like to size down between 1-3 on these. They are a straighter legged cut, wider leg openings, and a very standard profile - this is not to say that they are not tapered and slimming; they are, but less so than the NC. This has a lot to do with how much you size down on them: the more you size down, the slimmer the leg will be from the knee down. While they can be worn baggy or tight, that is to the wearer's discretion. New Standards are selvage denim, and if you refer to any picture of them, they will tell you so. NS now come in indigo and black raw denim, so you can go either way. The sizing on the black is a tad bit different due to the denim by affected by a different dye, but it should not affect the overall sizing. YES, these jeans do stretch, that is why you size down considerably from what your real waist is. Knee bulge will happen if you get them sized down considerably, but will not ruin your jeans. If you soak them, they will shrink some and assume a form closer to their original shape. Many dispute whether the indigo and raw black have sizing differences - I believe the raw black are a bit tighter due to the nature of the dye, but because they are APC's, the stretching property of the denim remains the same, and you can safetly assume that the jeans will stretch in time to conform to your body.

-APC New Cure: New Cures are very similar to NS, save for the fact that they do not have a visible selvage line and have a tapered leg opening. The silhouette is much slimmer and generally tighter. Most people size down only 1-2 (I sized down 2) on these. But, like other APC jeans, they stretch considerably after a couple weeks of wear. APC NC's have been made in indigo and a prewashed grey denim, and there has been no indication that they will be doing black, as of yet. The different between New Cures and Cures is just that, one is a more recent version of the other. The Cure, generally, has been the women's version of the NC, but APC seems to make jeans on a unisex level, so they can go either way.

-APC Rescue: I personally have not ever owned one of these, but from what I hear they are a fuller, straighter, and more utilitarian cut. Compared to the NS, the thigh is considerably wider, and from the knee down, the cut is very straight and accomodating. I have been told this is the cut for people with wider quads or thighs or even calves because it is cut to fit a fuller individual. It seems that many people size down 1-2 sizes from the tagged to achieve a comfortable look. Dunno if you can go tight with these like NS's or NC's, but if Rescue warer's want to chip in some info, I'll be happy to add it. They have a much wider leg opening, little to no taper across the board. Rescues are selvage with the visible selvage line like NS's.

DO NOT WORRY IF THEY ARE RIDICULOUSLY STIFF WHEN YOU GET THEM, THAT IS THE NATURE OF QUALITY RAW/DRY DENIM. THEY WILL SOFTEN UP IN ~30 WEARS (2 WEEKS IF YOU WEAR THEM EVERY DAY). THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY WILL BE FLIMSY, IT MEANS THEY WILL ADHERE TO YOUR BODY AND BECOME MORE AND MORE COMFORTABLE. APC DENIM IS TOUGH AS NAILS AND THE ONLY REAL WAY TO RIP THEM IS TO DO SPLITS OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES, IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL THAT IS.

SO, what have we learned:

-NS: size down between 1-3, if you're unsure, go 2 or 1. These are tapered-straight leg, and have a wider leg opening than NC's - selvage

-NC: size down between 1-2, if unsure, just 1. These are a tapered straight leg, and have a slimmer opening below the knee than NS's - selvage (selvage line is not visible due to taper)

-Rescue: size down between 1-2, more if needed. Straight leg, fuller thigh and calf area. Full leg opening, little to no taper - selvage

-APC inseams are usually as such: waist 25-30: 32-34" inseam/ waist 31-36: 34-36" inseam

-Many are confused why you size down from the tagged size with APC's - this is known as vanity sizing. This entails that the jeans are cut usually a size or two bigger than what they are tagged as, and because APC denim is normally raw, that they will stretch considerably from the tagged size. DO not fear sizing down, it is your friend!

-When soaking your APC's, it is generally best to do a 2 hour soak in hot water. I am prone to add ~2 small gobs of Woolite Dark, and when they are finished, rap them in a towel, pat till excess water is out, hang to dry, wear if you want them to stretch a bit.

-When washing your APC's, just wash them as you would any regular pair of jeans, but DO NOT put them in the dryer if you are afraid they might shrink too much. Cotton will always shrink when exposed to heat for extended periods of time.

-If you jeans do shrink a bit, do not fear, you can always just stretch them by hand. One handy method is when they are out of the dryer, get a clamp hanger, bring them somewhere where you have enough space to hold them out horizontally, make sure the clamps on the hanger are tight, and pull. This will stretch it a bit, but the most effective way to get your denim to stretch back out is to wear them dry. This may take a couple of hours, so consider washing your jeans on a weekend when you have nothing to do.

-APC's feel a little baggy? Do this to help them form up a bit more: do the steam shower method for removing the smell, take your time in the shower, and then once you are done, let them hang outside. Cotton naturally shrinks in heat, and the steam will tighten up the fibers and make them contract. Hang them outside and let them sit for a bit. When you put them on later, they will be a tad bit more snug than they were, but they will stretch out. This is not a permanent stretching method, this is just something I do to slim them up in the morning's before I put in a full day of wear.

-Smell Tips: As we all know, raw denim requires us not to wash our jeans for 6 months. Well, some of us sweat more than others (I know I do), so our jeans sometimes become a little riper than we want them too - never fear! Here are a few helpful tips to hold of the stench for a bit.

• Soak your jeans: Don't be afraid to give your jeans a nice soak, just follow the instructions I outlined before and they should be fine. If anything, they fade faster after a nice good soaking, and they smell less. They'll be a bit less starchy a stiff, but thats always a plus.
  
• Fabric Deodorants: Febreeze, bar soap, etc. Don't worry, their not harmful to your jeans. Febreeze is pretty self explanitory. For a quick fix, grab a bar of soap, some paper towel and do as follows. Rub the soap on the paper towel until theres visibly some soap on the towel. Add a bit of water if you want to make it less cake-y. Apply to smelly areas. Let hang for 10-15 minutes while they air out, and you're good to go. If you have other not-harmful-to-fabric deodorants, I'm sure you can utilize them they way you want.
  
• Don't be afraid to steam your jeans: Get a clamp hanger, run a hot shower, and bring your jeans in with you. Obviously, try not the get them wet, but sometimes its hard not too, don't worry, it can't hurt. Let the shower steam up, open up the buttons and let the steam get into the jeans as much as possible. This, usually requires a longer shower, so do it on an off day. Let them hang in the shower for a bit after you're done so they can get any exess steam.
  
• Hang them outside: Grab a clamp hanger, and hang them overnight outside. Pretty simple.
  
• Freezer Method: Fold up the jeans, put a little baking power on smelly areas, and let them sit overnight or for several hours. Should help to remove smell. Can't say if it will save your freezer from the smell though.
  
• Just wash the damn things if they smell that bad.[It's not the end of the world.
  
• If you get bugs, then thats kinda gross. You should wash them.

NS's, NC's, and Rescue's are all around $140 at most retailers that stock them. If you are unhappy with them once you receive them, do not worry, you can always resell them. There are plenty of people who would take a brand new pair of APC's w/ tags off your hands for close if not the same price as you paid. Also, do yourself a favor and try and go to a store to try them on, its the only real way to be sure of your purchase. NOTE TO RESELLERS/SECONDARY MARKET BUYERS: Ask for measurements... always! You can never be certain of your waist vs. an APC size unless you have proper measurements or are able to try them on! This is a biggie.

Places to Purchase APC Denim:

• http://www.apc.fr
  
• http://www.contextclothing.com
  
• http://www.barneys.com
  
• http://www.tobi.com
  
• http://helloblackbird.blogspot.com

I hope this will help everyone. I will revise this post every time I feel that there is more to contribute or if something is unclear. Feel free to contribute knowledge or correct me, but please do it in a courteous manner - I'm doing this for your benefit, so don't be a jerk. Thanks!

Good luck and enjoy your A.P.C's!

O HAI NEW PAGE READ.

EDIT: WTF GO TO A NEW PAGE. SOMEONE QUOTE THIS FOR USEFULLNESS. AND BY THIS I MEAN THE FAQ FROM THE FIRST PAGE>

[AndrewLD]

Hey Andrew, may I ask your length/weight.

It's seems we have the same body type and I'm looking for the same jeans .

(I'm 5.11" 145 lbs)

thanks

I am 6'1" 155ish

[heymanwuzup]

man, have my APC NS for about 5 days now. They stretch like CRAZY! I was wearing them kind of hard just to speed up the break-in. I was cycling and moving some furnitures. I hope it's all stretched out by now...

[mikeyg]

Mikey those really don't look that tight. I think your just not used to slim jeans yet.

yea but tehy are SKIN tight lol. I can't even pull some fabric from the thighs.and the top crotch rivet won't close. will they be able to close eventually? lol im not talkin about the main one on top but the one under it.

[kyo]

OK, here goes:

-APC New Standard: Normally, people like to size down between 1-3 on these. They are a straighter legged cut, wider leg openings, and a very standard profile - this is not to say that they are not tapered and slimming; they are, but less so than the NC. This has a lot to do with how much you size down on them: the more you size down, the slimmer the leg will be from the knee down. While they can be worn baggy or tight, that is to the wearer's discretion. New Standards are selvage denim, and if you refer to any picture of them, they will tell you so. NS now come in indigo and black raw denim, so you can go either way. The sizing on the black is a tad bit different due to the denim by affected by a different dye, but it should not affect the overall sizing. YES, these jeans do stretch, that is why you size down considerably from what your real waist is. Knee bulge will happen if you get them sized down considerably, but will not ruin your jeans. If you soak them, they will shrink some and assume a form closer to their original shape. Many dispute whether the indigo and raw black have sizing differences - I believe the raw black are a bit tighter due to the nature of the dye, but because they are APC's, the stretching property of the denim remains the same, and you can safetly assume that the jeans will stretch in time to conform to your body.

-APC New Cure: New Cures are very similar to NS, save for the fact that they do not have a visible selvage line and have a tapered leg opening. The silhouette is much slimmer and generally tighter. Most people size down only 1-2 (I sized down 2) on these. But, like other APC jeans, they stretch considerably after a couple weeks of wear. APC NC's have been made in indigo and a prewashed grey denim, and there has been no indication that they will be doing black, as of yet. The different between New Cures and Cures is just that, one is a more recent version of the other. The Cure, generally, has been the women's version of the NC, but APC seems to make jeans on a unisex level, so they can go either way.

-APC Rescue: I personally have not ever owned one of these, but from what I hear they are a fuller, straighter, and more utilitarian cut. Compared to the NS, the thigh is considerably wider, and from the knee down, the cut is very straight and accomodating. I have been told this is the cut for people with wider quads or thighs or even calves because it is cut to fit a fuller individual. It seems that many people size down 1-2 sizes from the tagged to achieve a comfortable look. Dunno if you can go tight with these like NS's or NC's, but if Rescue warer's want to chip in some info, I'll be happy to add it. They have a much wider leg opening, little to no taper across the board. Rescues are selvage with the visible selvage line like NS's.

DO NOT WORRY IF THEY ARE RIDICULOUSLY STIFF WHEN YOU GET THEM, THAT IS THE NATURE OF QUALITY RAW/DRY DENIM. THEY WILL SOFTEN UP IN ~30 WEARS (2 WEEKS IF YOU WEAR THEM EVERY DAY). THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY WILL BE FLIMSY, IT MEANS THEY WILL ADHERE TO YOUR BODY AND BECOME MORE AND MORE COMFORTABLE. APC DENIM IS TOUGH AS NAILS AND THE ONLY REAL WAY TO RIP THEM IS TO DO SPLITS OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES, IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL THAT IS.

SO, what have we learned:

-NS: size down between 1-3, if you're unsure, go 2 or 1. These are tapered-straight leg, and have a wider leg opening than NC's - selvage

-NC: size down between 1-2, if unsure, just 1. These are a tapered straight leg, and have a slimmer opening below the knee than NS's - selvage (selvage line is not visible due to taper)

-Rescue: size down between 1-2, more if needed. Straight leg, fuller thigh and calf area. Full leg opening, little to no taper - selvage

-APC inseams are usually as such: waist 25-30: 32-34" inseam/ waist 31-36: 34-36" inseam

-Many are confused why you size down from the tagged size with APC's - this is known as vanity sizing. This entails that the jeans are cut usually a size or two bigger than what they are tagged as, and because APC denim is normally raw, that they will stretch considerably from the tagged size. DO not fear sizing down, it is your friend!

-When soaking your APC's, it is generally best to do a 2 hour soak in hot water. I am prone to add ~2 small gobs of Woolite Dark, and when they are finished, rap them in a towel, pat till excess water is out, hang to dry, wear if you want them to stretch a bit.

-When washing your APC's, just wash them as you would any regular pair of jeans, but DO NOT put them in the dryer if you are afraid they might shrink too much. Cotton will always shrink when exposed to heat for extended periods of time.

-If you jeans do shrink a bit, do not fear, you can always just stretch them by hand. One handy method is when they are out of the dryer, get a clamp hanger, bring them somewhere where you have enough space to hold them out horizontally, make sure the clamps on the hanger are tight, and pull. This will stretch it a bit, but the most effective way to get your denim to stretch back out is to wear them dry. This may take a couple of hours, so consider washing your jeans on a weekend when you have nothing to do.

-APC's feel a little baggy? Do this to help them form up a bit more: do the steam shower method for removing the smell, take your time in the shower, and then once you are done, let them hang outside. Cotton naturally shrinks in heat, and the steam will tighten up the fibers and make them contract. Hang them outside and let them sit for a bit. When you put them on later, they will be a tad bit more snug than they were, but they will stretch out. This is not a permanent stretching method, this is just something I do to slim them up in the morning's before I put in a full day of wear.

-Smell Tips: As we all know, raw denim requires us not to wash our jeans for 6 months. Well, some of us sweat more than others (I know I do), so our jeans sometimes become a little riper than we want them too - never fear! Here are a few helpful tips to hold of the stench for a bit.

• Soak your jeans: Don't be afraid to give your jeans a nice soak, just follow the instructions I outlined before and they should be fine. If anything, they fade faster after a nice good soaking, and they smell less. They'll be a bit less starchy a stiff, but thats always a plus.
  
• Fabric Deodorants: Febreeze, bar soap, etc. Don't worry, their not harmful to your jeans. Febreeze is pretty self explanitory. For a quick fix, grab a bar of soap, some paper towel and do as follows. Rub the soap on the paper towel until theres visibly some soap on the towel. Add a bit of water if you want to make it less cake-y. Apply to smelly areas. Let hang for 10-15 minutes while they air out, and you're good to go. If you have other not-harmful-to-fabric deodorants, I'm sure you can utilize them they way you want.
  
• Don't be afraid to steam your jeans: Get a clamp hanger, run a hot shower, and bring your jeans in with you. Obviously, try not the get them wet, but sometimes its hard not too, don't worry, it can't hurt. Let the shower steam up, open up the buttons and let the steam get into the jeans as much as possible. This, usually requires a longer shower, so do it on an off day. Let them hang in the shower for a bit after you're done so they can get any exess steam.
  
• Hang them outside: Grab a clamp hanger, and hang them overnight outside. Pretty simple.
  
• Freezer Method: Fold up the jeans, put a little baking power on smelly areas, and let them sit overnight or for several hours. Should help to remove smell. Can't say if it will save your freezer from the smell though.
  
• Just wash the damn things if they smell that bad.[It's not the end of the world.
  
• If you get bugs, then thats kinda gross. You should wash them.

NS's, NC's, and Rescue's are all around $140 at most retailers that stock them. If you are unhappy with them once you receive them, do not worry, you can always resell them. There are plenty of people who would take a brand new pair of APC's w/ tags off your hands for close if not the same price as you paid. Also, do yourself a favor and try and go to a store to try them on, its the only real way to be sure of your purchase. NOTE TO RESELLERS/SECONDARY MARKET BUYERS: Ask for measurements... always! You can never be certain of your waist vs. an APC size unless you have proper measurements or are able to try them on! This is a biggie.

Places to Purchase APC Denim:

• http://www.apc.fr
  
• http://www.contextclothing.com
  
• http://www.barneys.com
  
• http://www.tobi.com
  
• http://helloblackbird.blogspot.com

I hope this will help everyone. I will revise this post every time I feel that there is more to contribute or if something is unclear. Feel free to contribute knowledge or correct me, but please do it in a courteous manner - I'm doing this for your benefit, so don't be a jerk. Thanks!

Good luck and enjoy your A.P.C's!

read read read read read read read

[Thisisaline]

lol..

i'm bustin' my nuts in my new standards i just got today but i'm totally confident they'll stretch out..

so i don't need to read.. haha

[dillasaysgo]

What would be a reasonable size for a 5'6 1/2, 150 lb person in A.P.C. NS?

I wear a 32 but im unsure of how far i should size down considering my wieght and height.

[kyo]

omg... measure your true waist size, subtract 3 and there you go.

edit: If you're unsure just size down 2. If they don't fit the way you want, put them up on the supermarket and try again.

[jebeebus]

this is how much they stretch in 2 months:

these size 26 measure almost 31" now, so add 4.5-5" to the tag size to get projected stretched size

[rj1790]

Dang it streched out 4 sizes!

[Thisisaline]

i would like to propose a detailed thread on the standardized method of taking the various measurements.. of course we all know the general idea but personally i find the smallest things make a substantial difference.. and i think it'd be cool to highlight the stretching habits of different denim so we have a better idea how ours are gonna turn out..

i wonder if anyone agrees wid me on these.. i'm too noob at posting though to start any of these on my own.. lol

i posted this out on the Evolution forum the other day.. i think now's the right time i put it here.. ha

[daniel_xl]

What would be a reasonable size for a 5'6 1/2, 150 lb person in A.P.C. NS?

I wear a 32 but im unsure of how far i should size down considering my wieght and height.

28 for slim fit or 29 for a bit more relax.

not sure though.

check out Andrew's pics, 155 lbs size 29.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showpost.php?p=1039244&postcount=636

I'm also considering a size 29. I'm 5.11" 145 lbs

height doesn't matter. inseam doesn't change.

anyone knows where I could buy a size 29 NS?

denimbar is out of stock.

[jebeebus]

anyone knows where I could buy a size 29 NS?

denimbar is out of stock.

http://tobi.com/product/498-a-p-c-new-standard-jeans-in-raw-indigo-denim-skinny

[redshirt]

O HAI NEW PAGE READ.

EDIT: WTF GO TO A NEW PAGE. SOMEONE QUOTE THIS FOR USEFULLNESS. AND BY THIS I MEAN THE FAQ FROM THE FIRST PAGE>

Thanks.

[jude]

first post

apc new cures

size: 33

4 months

no wash

[heymanwuzup]

What would be a reasonable size for a 5'6 1/2, 150 lb person in A.P.C. NS?

I wear a 32 but im unsure of how far i should size down considering my wieght and height.

sizing down 2 seems to be better. and make sure you dont get 34 inseam. I am a few inches taller, and the stacking looks ridiculous (unless you wanna stack it)

[AndrewLD]

this is how much they stretch in 2 months:

these size 26 measure almost 31" now, so add 4.5-5" to the tag size to get projected stretched size

Shiiit. Now I am thinking I should have bought a 28, lol.

[DesertInTheShape]

APC New Standards fit me the best- can anyone recommend a jean, say, something found at www.blueingreensoho.com

with the fit of the new standards? any of the brands...

thanks.

[HBlack]

APC NC 3 weeks, no rinse/wash

Going to have to take that knife out soon.

[jayceekay]

here's my infoz for those who have somehow not found enough information on apc's new standards fit on sufu. maybe this will give someone my size what they need to make a choice~~

i'm about 5'9", 135 lb, with an inseam of about 31". my waist measures 31" around, and originally i purchased 28s, but they fit just OKAY, leaning towards slightly loose. i knew they were due to stretch, so i exchanged for a 26 (they didn't have 27s at the time). the 26s are okay because i like my jeans tight anyways. when i got them they were ridiculously tight and left marks around my waist for the first week or so. they're pretty good now after about 3 weeks and i'm sure they will even stretch a little more.

here's some pics with many more here (beware: really effeminate shots of my midsection in there [no homo]). my apologies for the quality. the pics were taken for the marketplace, and are actually of my first pair of 26s which ripped (i'm now on my second).

[nimo112]

FYI i just picked up the petit standards at the APC store in LA. I really like the fit, a little less taper than the new cure. They make them in both indigo and raw black so picked up both. Like the new standards the blacks fit a little tighter than the indigos so i sized up one (size 28 indigo and size 29 black, true waist size is 30).

[thejimbo]

give us some fit pics

[AndrewLD]

FYI i just picked up the petit standards at the APC store in LA. I really like the fit, a little less taper than the new cure. They make them in both indigo and raw black so picked up both. Like the new standards the blacks fit a little tighter than the indigos so i sized up one (size 28 indigo and size 29 black, true waist size is 30).

pics please

[XXXL]

FYI i just picked up the petit standards at the APC store in LA. I really like the fit, a little less taper than the new cure. They make them in both indigo and raw black so picked up both. Like the new standards the blacks fit a little tighter than the indigos so i sized up one (size 28 indigo and size 29 black, true waist size is 30).

yes please (pictures)

[mikeyg]

haha jw is it natural for ur but too start hurting cuz jeans are tight and ur leg to fall asleep sometimes from bending ur knees. i really hope the butt stretches out cuz it's takin its toll.

[jebeebus]

is it natural for you to type incomprehensively

[TimWatley]

give us some fit pics

Yep, would love to see fit pics of the Petit Standard as well!!