SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[jbanger]

Any kind souls here could enlighten me on the sizing on RRL jeans? I've tried to do my own research and the only result is contradictions everywhere re: the tag vs true waist size.

This is regarding RRL's normal rise slim fit jeans...

I wear sz 34 Naked & famous weirdguy

33 diors (hedi's)

I thank you beforehand....

i'm a true 34, but the "vanity sizing" of the rrls men that i usually wear a 32, could probably even get away with a 31...

=]

[Banana_Boy]

Hey could anyone give me a list or send me a link of a bunch of online stores that sell awesome denim similar to selfedge and blueingreen?

Couldn't find it under any thread.

Thnx

Edited December 7, 2011 by Banana_Boy

[footfeet]

^contextclothing sells apc, blueowl.us, and i like the smith denim from epaulet - it's better constructed than apc and cheaper. needsupply, and i can't think of anymore off the top of my head but there's probably more.

[Shhhhh]

What brands provide a skinny tapered fit besides apc, april 77 and dior homme??

What about nudie jeans? Cheap Mondays? Flat heads?

[Atsw]

i'm a true 34, but the "vanity sizing" of the rrls men that i usually wear a 32, could probably even get away with a 31... =]

thanks for the reply! so RRLs are apprx 2-3in away from the tagged size? how does your rrl fit? (low rise/skinny/straight eg?)

thank you so much =)

[itschrisb]

Does anyone know if the Lee 101s are lht?

[a salaam alaikum]

Does anyone has experience ordering from Rodeo Bros?

I'm thinking about these: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-rodeo/item/oni-0288/

Wanted to see if anyone had ordered from them before. thanks in advance.

[Shhhhh]

Hey could anyone give me a list or send me a link of a bunch of online stores that sell awesome denim similar to selfedge and blueingreen?

Couldn't find it under any thread.

Thnx

how bout www.cultizm.com

[Iridescent]

Hi guys. Are the measurements for APC on contextclothing before or after they stretch? anyone knows?

[bluegoldblues]

Need a good crotch hole repairer in London...any ideas people???

[lunarorbit]

Hi there, I am considering buying a pair of Levis Vintage 1947 501xx STF Jeans and would appreciate advise on which size to buy and the best way to wash them. My measurements are 30 - 31" Waist and 30" Inseam. I am considering buying size 32W 32L but I have read that the length can shrink by up to 3 inches which would make them 29" and too short. Is it possible that I could get a 30" inseam if I cold rinsed them? Also what is the best way to shrink to fit?

Thank you

[footfeet]

Just get the inseam longer, you can hem them if you need to.

[itylerstewart]

Getting myself some alders or trickers for xmas this year. My Wolverine 1000 miles are sz. 10.5d and they fit ideal. So hopefully someone knows what my size should be in some Indys or stows. Any help is appreciated thanks in advance.

[surly]

I would really like a wallet like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Indian-redmoon-Wallet-Cowhide-Biker-Purse-Navajo-rhinestone-Leather-Tan-tooled-/260896873926?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbeaa5dc6#ht_1100wt_1270

preferably with a coin purse, and around the same size, but a few bucks cheaper. Anyone know of something around this size and style for $100?

[Shhhhh]

below $100 is pretty tough to find..

[footfeet]

try asking zissou to make one.

[setterman]

Hi there, I am considering buying a pair of Levis Vintage 1947 501xx STF Jeans and would appreciate advise on which size to buy and the best way to wash them. My measurements are 30 - 31" Waist and 30" Inseam. I am considering buying size 32W 32L but I have read that the length can shrink by up to 3 inches which would make them 29" and too short. Is it possible that I could get a 30" inseam if I cold rinsed them? Also what is the best way to shrink to fit?

Thank you

Have whomever you decide to purchase the jeans from measure the waist of the pair they plan on selling you since there has been variation among '47s from year to year, and they might have older stock. You'll want at least 32" at the waist. 33" if you want them more relaxed. Inseam, expect 3" shrinkage when they're completely shrunk up (which they're going to get to at some point unless they never touch water), so you're going to want a 34 inseam.

Everyone has their own thoughts about shrinking, mine is get as much or all of it out of the way before devoting to regular wear. Two trips through the washing machine usually does the trick with LVC. If you're worried about using the washer, two or three soaks should work. Personally, I don't think water temp is all the important, but agitation does help get to max shrinkage quicker.

[Shhhhh]

try asking zissou to make one.

hey does zissou has any blog or webbie to check out his works? i'm interested... thinking of getting a black wallet mid size....

[gnu]

How do you all go about shrinking unsanfronized denim? Got my first pair and not sure the best way to do it. Sit in the tub with them? Hot soak alone? 2 soaks?

[footfeet]

^this has been answered many times already. just go watch the guys on youtube soaking their n&f jeans, it's really easy:

You put them in a bathtub full of water, then put stuff like water bottles on top of the denim to keep it submerged. just soak it once.

Edited December 14, 2011 by footfeet

[aandrewanthony]

I had a question hopefully one of you can answer. Can someone please tell me the difference between 'Natural Idigo' jeans like this

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=8669&category_id=1&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&itemid=62

or pretty much any other nice denim talked about on here, like my flat heads or strike golds are they dyed with synthetic indigo?

[ilykejordans]

for a pre soak should i add woolight extra dark and how much of a difference does woolight make compared to regulare detergent if you are washing it

[Paul T]

I had a question hopefully one of you can answer. Can someone please tell me the difference between 'Natural Idigo' jeans like this

http://blueingreenso...emart&itemid=62

or pretty much any other nice denim talked about on here, like my flat heads or strike golds are they dyed with synthetic indigo?

Yup, nearly all denim is made with synthetic indigo.

The look of natural indigo is different, rather than intrinsically superior... it's just a method that resonance with historical techniques. I like the look of my SDA 103XX which use natural indigo, but they are very hard indeed to fade, and mine have drawn criticism on here because of the marbling!

[footfeet]

just do a quick search on natural vs synthetic indigo:

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php?showtopic=11182

[knucks]

More of a question for y'all:

Are you able to squat down in your jeans comfortably..like this?

[ac_slater]

Do i need to give my seamstress any special instructions for hemming my jeans?

We're talking about Momotaros here.

[knucks]

Do i need to give my seamstress any special instructions for hemming my jeans?

We're talking about Momotaros here.

no because its not like they have a chainstitch machine

[ac_slater]

Do I have to get them chainstitched/should I?

[gringoinoki]

Do I have to get them chainstitched/should I?

It's a matter of personal preference. Chain stitching is the traditional way, and most of the construction of high quality jeans such as momotaro is chain stitching. The main thing is it's believed by some to cause the "roping" affect on the hem which leads to a unique fading pattern on the hem.

[wood 666]

so i was raped in supertrash for not wearing my jeans correct. it's especially hard for me to figure out with chuck taylors. i'd like some public opinions from some real experts...

tell me what's the function, and why it feels unnatural to hide them behind the tongue.

so... here comes the pic.

jeans are han kjøbenhavn. not anything special

i prefer the 3rd pic

Edited December 16, 2011 by felip