Denim in Singapore

[Paean]

What's the deal with nudies? they're just your regular swedish jeans. Besides, if you're really into denim you wouldn't be wearing nudies at all.

why cant you wear nudies AND be into denim?

[plongin]

singaporean tunnel vision.

whats new.

[deusvalor]

for all the hype built around nudies right now, i still think they make for decent raws - they're not as tough as 14oz selvage etc but well worn nudies still turn out beautiful. they're good raws to start out with .

the real problem arrives when bulkier frames try to fit into skinny cuts like TLJ and TF. silhouette is just wrong - front or side.

What's the deal with nudies? they're just your

regular swedish jeans. Besides, if you're really into denim you wouldn't be wearing nudies at all.

[technicolour]

why cant you wear nudies AND be into denim?

the fanboy has arrived

[Paean]

the fanboy has arrived

OH YES

OH HELL YES.

god... nudies...

/fap

[technicolour]

no hate, but nudies are shitty quality

[salo]

i'm a fanboy too

[Paean]

i;ve got 2 ipods and a pair of nudie.

DOUBLE FANBOY!

[Paean]

Anyways, a photo of my nudie to share.

[edmond]

nudies are gay

[blacap]

paean, nice fading. i basically don't have any of their raw denim, but their black coated when well worn, looks great. nudie raws gives people more choice of modern cut compared to other raws.

[panicnation]

no hate, but nudies are shitty quality

kind sir i'm afraid i'll have to disagree with you.

yes it's quality isn't up there with the heavier weight denim, but if u're looking for a slimmer pair of raw denim that isn't going to cost u a DH, then nudies are an excellent option. They may be a bit steep at retail prices in singapore, but there are definitely avenues for you to get them cheaper.

I'm not an expert on the subject by far, but for all the so-called "denimheadz" on this forum, it would be nice if you got off your high horses, and not be so quick to dismiss a particular brand just because it isn't japanese 28oz repro denim.

[avenged7x]

stopped bringing in imperials i think - just wasn't selling well enough.

wow where the nudie army at?

i know this is like my nth+1 referral , i swear i dont work for them, but tet tailors is always one option. i had my denim jacket tailored down from a classic M down to a really slim size S. tailoring is good, end product looks like it was its original construction. you can also go to Clancy's at FEP - i had a blazer tailored down there and it turned out very well. since this is denim i think tet's familiarity with the fabric may be worth considering.

how much do tet charges? i heard they charge exorbitant price

[mika]

diors are cheap too

[deusvalor]

how much do tet charges? i heard they charge exorbitant price

relative to most neighbourhood alteration centres their charges may appear outrageous. you should expect to pay about double the price - but the tailoring is excellent, partly because the uncle over there is comparatively fashion forward and understands contemporary cuts. attention to detail is paid to ensure the end product looks as 'natural' (meaning, signs of alternation are minimal) as possible. some other tailors gladly lop off entire lengths of a jacket but fail to ensure consistency between resewn seams and unaltered seams, or taper the jeans while compromising the wash etc etc. more importantly the uncle makes sure you understand how he plans to alter your jacket so you won't have any nasty surprises when collecting it.

conclusion : if this is a jacket with lots of details and is expensive enough to justify say a $30-$50 alteration, pick a good tailor . a bad alteration job can permanently destroy your jacket. if its a cheap , simple jacket and the alteration isn't an adventurous one then hiring the services of a more affordable tailor should be fine.

as a rough guide, i did a complete rehaul of my jacket - shoulder, chest, sleeve length and waist and length : $55. but this was a pretty expensive jacket which i managed to cop at a 75% discount so it was worth the price.

diors are cheap too

lol diors are not cheap. but if by cheap you mean that they're flimsy then yeeh, considering how every pair of diors i ever owned wore out faster than my H&M sliq.

[su8m3rg3d]

diors are cheap too

your ballin man

[oeija]

@salo

where do you school?

you see ppl in nudies everyday?!?!

[Paean]

@salo

where do you school?

you see ppl in nudies everyday?!?!

hey. read

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[plongin]

i havent been in singapore for almost six months now.

can someone please. tell. me. what. pple. are. fucking. wearin. on. the.street.besides. nudies.

[deusvalor]

comme des garcons play

[Paean]

subcrew caps. headporter bags.

[su8m3rg3d]

bermudas and pedro loafers

fuck, just by typing these make me feel nauseous.

[hellogoodbye]

DOES ANYBODY WANT TO BUY FlXED GEAR BICYCLE FOR SPECIAL SUFU PRICE?

[panicnation]

i havent been in singapore for almost six months now.

can someone please. tell. me. what. pple. are. fucking. wearin. on. the.street.besides. nudies.

residents of holland v are known to traverse the streets in the buff.

how's spain?

[avenged7x]

oh thanks deusvalor that was really helpful

[defiance]

on a sidenote, superfuture has been mentioned on arena singapore this month as the source "for more detailed advice" regarding raw denim!

[Vanquish Gold]

Saw a pair of washed Helmut Lang in Blackjack today, cost around SGD $600+ but it is truly the best washed I've seen in person!!! Freaking Nice. Don't know when Blackjack got discount....

[waxedhead]

salo are you from nyp?

[plongin]

so to sum it up, singaporeans are wearing the same stuff as they were 6 months ago. naice.

panic howd you know i was in spain

we should do a fuckin singapore trend watch thread. project the next trend.

[plongin]

like walking around naked in holland v, and eating chee kuey in grandma panties in bedok.