Paul Smith Selvedge Red Ear Jeans

[coleslawyum]

RRL is definitly way better than Red Ear in terms of product consistency. Also I think that RRL is way better branded than Red Ear. The denim's a bit nicer too.

[shinobi2000]

ooo...a few corrections...

First of all my post above about the newer models being butt ugly -- for some reason the pairs in the Paul Smith store here in SoHo are the ones I'm talking about. I was in there around the end of the holidays and I saw the butt ugly ones. Just weird all around.

The other day however, I stopped by BIG and they had a few pairs that were totally different from those I saw at the Paul Smith store. They're not great, (I still like my pair the best), but at least they were not hideous like the ones I saw at Paul Smith. THey had raw, one wash and washed pairs as well, yes raw pairs! check them out if you're interested

[lowrider]

What makes these Red Ears so much more expensive than one's in the past? I heard these were $565!!

Are these "better" than the Oni Shoai or PBJ AI-001? What's the fit like on these?

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69

[shinobi2000]

What makes these Red Ears so much more expensive than one's in the past? I heard these were $565!!

Are these "better" than the Oni Shoai or PBJ AI-001? What's the fit like on these?

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69

Well if you were to ask BIG, they'd give u all that stuff about the attention to detail and the handmade shit and stuff about an 80 year old guru...not sure if that's justifying that price tag. Old Paul Smith Red Ear raws were not that much. Washed/distressed ones were in that vicinity though ($500+)

[edmond]

ps red ears.. on sale here in manila anyone wants them lemme know.. cost oly around 250 plus another 20 shipped.. 1 size 34 2 size 32's available..

[PG2G]

ps red ears.. on sale here in manila anyone wants them lemme know.. cost oly around 250 plus another 20 shipped.. 1 size 34 2 size 32's available..

Are they made in japan raws (i.e. the ones at BiG)?

[edmond]

yeah same as in big...

[PG2G]

Hrm... too bad the sizing is so off. What did you think of them anyway?

[JBee]

these were my last denim purchase ( and my only 100% natural indigo jean) and they are stunning.

the colour is something else, very deep and with almost a green hue to it, the detailing (as talked about previously) is great too. the angled belt loops the hand stitched red circle, the cobrax uneven buttons, the subtle use of brown stitching, i could go on

everything about them is subtle and understated, they're no macho samurai thats for sure but a very authentic denim jean

they feel lightweight but jeans were lightweight compared to those we have now, the fit is very good too, i got a 30 raw (usually around a 31/32) and they are slim but have a nice gentle taper (similar fit to my dope & drakkar 1210s which are a 32).

beautiful jeans!

[mikeboi]

its a shame the 32s only shrink down to a 34 waist:(

[hungryalien]

edmond, the ones in paul smith (shang/g4) are made in china. the ones from last season is better (rainbow selvedge) the new ones are not. they still have a few pairs left. am eyeing the 30x35.. but might prolly just hold off purchase til i go to hk soon.

[edmond]

yeah those rainbow selvedge are what im talkign about theure on sale 50% off... yeah rather get something else than those ps..

[SeanUCSB]

has anyone seen these yet??.....what is the difference between these and the ones that are $500??

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2742&category_id=&manufacturer_id=39&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

[PG2G]

has anyone seen these yet??.....what is the difference between these and the ones that are $500??

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2742&category_id=&manufacturer_id=39&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

Everything. The $500+ ones are made in Japan, natural indigo, blah blah blah. If you're at UCSB, blue bee has prewashed MIJ ones (or did a year ago) as well as normal MIC red ears that you can checkout.

They have them on their website too: http://www.bluebee.com/product_display.aspx?l=00190119066800000000&p=PAJ01273&pn=1&st=0#

[PG2G]

Just saw BiG had a quick post with pics of a new Paul Smith x Blue In Green MIJ jean. Anyone have any details? The selvedge is definitely different, I wonder what else is.

[Tyler Durden]

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=3906&category_id=&manufacturer_id=39&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

just turned into a link. its tempting but must resist.

[individualsole]

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=3906&category_id=&manufacturer_id=39&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

just turned into a link. its tempting but must resist.

Tell me about, they do look tempting. These look great, but I don't know much about the fit.

[PG2G]

So it looks like they are Red Ear MIJ but without natural indigo.

[Spastic_Koala]

Those do look pretty nice and the measurements give a reasonable idea about the fit. But I'd still like to see them on someone.

[embryo]

I found 2 pairs of PS RED EAR on sale at my local Filene's basement for $49.99. One is made in China. One is made in Japan. So I guess they have both. Both 36(waist). too big to me. the price is nice though.

[blm14]

So I just picked up a pair of red ear "green and purple selvage" made in China jeans and I have one question: Are they STF or sanforized? I dont see any information on SF yet about it (searched already) and evidently this is an older model because I cannot find anything about it online at all...

[zerodays]

hi blm14, I have exactly the same model too (MIC), mine is purple and green version .

Its exactly the same rainbow one in BiG (MIC), but the selvage line is purple & green. I'd be interested to see MIJ (if still purchasable from the shop?) quality, because this particular MIC is very high quality...and well manufactuered...

e.g., I'd give my current APC NS and Rescue 70% and this MIC 90% for the quality/stiches/strings/etc.

I bought this jean from the sufu member recently, they are 31w and 32l.

I was worried about the shrinkage, too. But since I couldnt find any info, I've just hot-soaked it for about 2-3hours, dried it using a towel, only a little bleed.

I wore it whole time while damped, walked around little, etc. I'd say the waist in fact stretched a bit (from the unwashed waist size). They are still very very 'dark' and rigid after the soak..

I have to say, they won't shrink much, e.g., if you can wear them raw (fitted), then u can also wear them after the hotsoak, etc.

Im now worrying about stretching the inseam.. since Im 5.9ft (179cm), the inseam is a bit short... no cuffing... I've tried to stretch each leg out, I think they are 'do-able'. (so far about 1inch streched?.. heh..)

Let me know how you go!

[HEWSINATOR]

Does anybody know where the worn pics from the BIG site went? Or have them saved? Man they were nice, I wan to look at them again.

[dasper]

I just recently found out about Paul Smith and got a pair of stylin boots last week. I dont like some of his styles but those Paul Smith x BIGs look nice, very close to the measurements I was eyeing for my next pair.... a bit looser without the cuffs falling over the shoes. Damn I wish I was still in nyc

[zerodays]

HEWSINATOR: I saw some worn-in photos somewhere, too. My 2weeks one (hot-soaked) is too young, but I will perhaps post here sometimes next month..

[Mr Black]

Some fade pics of an old pair of red ears. These were bought 4 or so years ago from the sale shop have have been work sparingly. Still got a raw pair hidden away. The denim is a little on the light side (13.5 oz perhaps) but the colour is stunning. Redcast with a very deep dye and some nice detailing. Quite a loose fit but a lovely pair!!

[LeyBach]

I know this thread is ancient but can anyone give me any information on Paul Smith 1946 stovepipe carpenter jeans?