THIS OR THAT? (Use me for all your Should I Buy...? questions)

[KandiStripes]

3sixteen**

Why the st-210?

[beatle]

Because*****better denim

[kalpa1103]

^regarding st-210, does the "blk coated" mean its gonna have a shiny effect w/o washing?

[beatle]

yap***it does

[a bag of it]

I've had my APC New Cure's for almost a year now and I want another pair of jeans with a similar fit that would be of greater quality. I was thinking Dior 19's....what do you guys think?

[kalpa1103]

^dior 19cm doesnt actually have a greater quality than apc, and for that price, u can get some nice Japanese denim.

[lemmywinks]

I want a pair of skinny/slim ish japanese denimz and this is my only chance to buy a pair.

I can hit up the Take5 store in Hong Kong

So I kinda have access to everything listed here

http://trial.take5jeans.com/shopping.asp?view=new_product_list

[kalpa1103]

^so...? (10)

[lemmywinks]

i'm looking for suggestions.

[kalpa1103]

^take5 dont really have any skinny jeans. for slim jeans, look into PBJs and skulls 5010, take5's own brand has some slim models as well.

[robbie]

Lee 91-b

or

FFA corduroy jacket

???

[thebarsmydestinati]

(Copied over from a now-redundant thread.)

I don't know how much mileage I'm going to get out of a "this" vs "that" question, but here goes: I like my jeans pretty skinny, but I'm also a cyclist -- so my thighs are built different and I need some movement to pedal -- so I tend to favor tapered jeans over slim all the way through, and I'm looking to make my first big jump into raw denim after trying some second-hand APCs; the New Standard is too boxy through the leg, I can't pedal well enough in the Petit Standard, and the New Cure doesn't show selvage (what! If I'm going to spring for good stuff, I may as well show it.)

I thought I might get a pair of WeirdGuys, but I've had a slight windfall and I figure I may spring for something a little nicer. The two contenders in a fit I want (basically a fit that resembles the Levi's 511 in my 'real' waist size, which is 30") are Oneculture' s Pulsar slim-tapered, which come out of San Francisco, and slim-straight jeans from Left Field (which seem to be cut really slim to call themselves "slim straight". Both are made in the US (one made local in NYC, where I'm writing from, which is a pro for Left Field), but the service and response I've gotten from Oneculture via e-mail is pretty great, so I guess it comes down to quality. They're both pretty obscure, but I guess that's why you go to the internet forum specifically for obscure brands of high quality jeans.

Here are the pertinents:

http://houseofoneculture.files.wordp...10/06/pst3.jpg

http://houseofoneculture.files.wordp...ment-specs.jpg

Annnd for Left Field, which are carried local by Blue in Green (it would also represent, finally, a chance to pop into Blue In Green, which I've been meaning to do forever)

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/inde...id=28&vmcchk=1

Any experience anyone has had with either brand would be great to learn of. Any alternate tips wouldn't hurt, either.

Cheers!

[a bag of it]

3sixteen+ 20BSP - Slim Leg Indigo for $230

or

Iron Heart - 301S Slim Selvedge for $350

[beatle]

if money ain't the issue - IH

[Ammit]

3sixteen+ 10 BSP

or

Warehouse #700 Cinchback.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Warehouse 700

That denim is amazing!

[corporalclegg]

Iron Heart 301s over the 3sixteens. They are the best fitting slim jeans ive tried on.

[Krish the Fish]

Dior MIJ 19cm Indigo 31

or

IH 634S 32

(i have a 34" waist)

[beatle]

IH 634S size 33

[k4727]

looking for a pair of good trousers, considering the

BIG Chino Trousers

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=6659&category_id=&manufacturer_id=55&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

Any other suggestions?

[Snake]

I like UES C408. Almost all Japanese repro denim company makes chino pants. Real McCoy, Warehouse, Buzz Rickson, SDA, Fullcount just to name a few.

[nate1492]

Here's a tuff one (for me at least):

LVC 55's or Warehouse 800 one wash?

[k4727]

warehouse, denim is better on the warehouses

[nate1492]

warehouse, denim is better on the warehouses

I think you're probably right, but anyone care to disagree?

[Ed x TWWK]

already have a pair of Flat Head 4001's, love the fit, however i need some indigo in my life...

FH 1001's, 3001's or some samurais?

[nate1492]

already have a pair of Flat Head 4001's, love the fit, however i need some indigo in my life...

FH 1001's, 3001's or some samurais?

I'd say Samurai. Their denim is so slubby and has so much character. Of course, I've never worn Flathead, only seen and felt it.

BTW, if Sams, what model are you considering?

[beatle]

If you love the 4001 - I'd get the 310

[Ed x TWWK]

I'll probably just go with what i know,+ repped responses

[dawei69]

Ok, as everyone probably knows already... there is going to be ALOT of collabs, limited, and new releases from from ALOT of lines... in the next 2-3 month. so here is a question for beatle. If I want to limit my spendings to just 5 pairs that's released in the next few month... what should I get?

[ranonranonarat]

you should just PM her if its only her opinion that you want to hear about.