Thoughts on 5EP jeans.

[docdoom]

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Yes, the selvedge thread is yellow. Ringring is right, both legs twist around the same direction about the same amount.

We should really start a meta-thread of links of and actual denim pics. That would be neat.

--- Original message by soultek on Apr 25, 2005 08:45 AM

silly me, i didnt notice how the left leg (right as you look) had twisted too!

[wild_whiskey]

Thanks for the info on pricing guys - I'll have to go and actually check out the cuts in person. I dont expect to be pleased - I prefer a much more updated cut (very slim, low rise with a slight boot is nice). I might even check out their womens jeans too. I've seen one pair of 45rpms in real life. They were beautiful, but the cut wasn't really my style.

[krush021]

yeah, the bc 4000 are very nice, however, they don't have nearly as much personality after the initial break in. i almost bought them one day but realized that. since the left hand twill is so soft, it doesn't crease and form any of the wear marks that i like on my jeans. they are beautiful, though.

RHFIV

[emrinder]

hahnstch, i just want to clear up that paper and earnest sewn aren't owned by the same company. The founder of paper left and started earnest sewn.

poontang

[woejozney]

Hey, I hope you don't mind a thread ressurection, but is there a slimmer cut for 5ep, or are they all big?

Oh Gawd!

[soultek]

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Hey, I hope you don't mind a thread ressurection, but is there a slimmer cut for 5ep, or are they all big?

--- Original message by woejozney on Aug 12, 2005 01:20 PM

I've only seen two different cuts for 5EP: a straight leg and a slight boot cut

[guffer]

here are mine. not sure what the cut is called, but they are a straight leg standard fit. they were pre-distressed (probably why they cost so much ), and are my new favorite pair of jeans

Edited by guffer on Aug 13, 2005 at 05:56 AM

[the black arm]

just thought id share a recent find, I picked these Dope+Drakkar 1100s at a local thrift store for $20 . . I was blown away they were there and for so cheap . . imo they are very nicely worn, no real holes, kinda felt sorry for the person that gave them up . .

these are increadibly soft (obviously worn in), really good details, very slubby denim. Hadn't been too impressed with the general fit of levi repro's i've seen, but these are not as anti-fit as I had expected.

couldn't find a specific dope+drakkar thread but came across this 5EP one with d+d posts on it, hope there's no confusion.

[SongAngel]

^ are you THE black arm?

if so, please pm me.. i'd LOVE to chat with you. i've been interested in your life since the interview in thrasher.

[docdoom]

Wicked find for tha price man!

[minya]

Those look fucking great! I can't believe someone sold those to a thrift store!? If you feel like getting rid of them, getin touch with me, since they seem to be my size. (yeah I'm dreaming)

[the black arm]

yeah, at first I thought they had to be fakes or something, but I guess the thrift store mgr just had no clue . . .

minya- i'll let you know if I plan on getting rid of them, though right now its not looking very likely

songangel - sorry to dissapoint, but I'm not the "Black Arm", just a regular 'the black arm'

Edited by the black arm on Nov 22, 2005 at 11:42 PM

[cheapmuthafukr]

thrift store managers ususally dont have a clue... i regularly pick up peices that are priced way too low. got a hermes button up short sleeve shirt yesterday for 3$... on the rack next to rocawear for 15. they just dont have any idea.

[triniboy27]

Those vintage Dope + Drakkars are..well, DOPE!

What's the availabilty of dope+drakkars online? Or are they one of those obscure Japanese brands that require celga?

[urban sprawl]

the designer of 5ep used to head up rrl and also did sunday. she's really talented.

i think what you get for the price is pretty awesome but prefer sunday since it doesnt have wrangler details...just personal taste.

you can get it also @stevan alan and takashimaya.

[adsurgo]

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yeah, at first I thought they had to be fakes or something, but I guess the thrift store mgr just had no clue . . .

minya- i'll let you know if I plan on getting rid of them, though right now its not looking very likely

songangel - sorry to dissapoint, but I'm not the "Black Arm", just a regular 'the black arm'

Edited by the black arm on Nov 22, 2005 at 11:42 PM

--- Original message by the black arm on Nov 22, 2005 10:07 PM

wheres this thrift place mgr or whatever?

[Roland]

I have a pair of the the resin one wash and I love them.

The 5EP Website/Story

http://denimafia.com/

[tangerine]

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Those vintage Dope + Drakkars are..well, DOPE!

What's the availabilty of dope+drakkars online? Or are they one of those obscure Japanese brands that require celga?

--- Original message by triniboy27 on Nov 23, 2005 08:33 AM

They have a website http://www.dopexdrakkar.com but it's in Japanese.

soultek mentioned that Levi's is reportedly suing them for copyright/tag placement issues and that they are not available through US retailers. I think this may be true because a store here that used to carry them told me they "weren't supposed to sell them anymore."

If it is true then they probably cannot be shipped here legally by the online store. But you would still be able to get them through celga, bid-service etc., same as the other Levi repros not sold in the US.

ask a cassowary

[the black arm]

wheres this thrift place mgr or whatever?

its in sf, not exactly sure the region since I was just passin through, but the place was on market st. its kind of a "higher-end" thrift store, among the regular used levi's etc. they had used diesels, paper denim . . . mostly more popular brands

Edited by the black arm on Nov 23, 2005 at 06:46 PM

Edited by the black arm on Nov 23, 2005 at 06:46 PM

[minya]

You got them in SF!? Damn.. *grumbles*..

I guess I gotta start exploring thrift stores when I'm back in the city....

[the black arm]

yup, sorry minya . . . i'll let you get the next pair

[soultek]

I've got those same D+D jeans, they're great. The belt loops on mine look a little different though. Only gripes are that the leg is slightly tapered and the stitching is falling apart after owning them for 2 years.

The only US retailer that carried them was AB Fits in SF, only because they were friends with the D+D guy. When they stopped carrying them I asked why, and they told me about the Levis lawsuit.

Makes sense you found them in SF, but who would have bought them there for and then dumped them unless they were lost or stolen..

[Gzaroni]

That D+D deal is sweet, maybe better than the $15 Denime I got in LA.

[triniboy27]

Damn you all with your vintage shops that have stuff you actually want to buy.

All I see in our vintage shops are a bunch of 90's Levi's Orange tab jeans.

Hideous.

[minya]

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Damn you all with your vintage shops that have stuff you actually want to buy.

All I see in our vintage shops are a bunch of 90's Levi's Orange tab jeans.

Hideous.

--- Original message by triniboy27 on Nov 24, 2005 01:14 PM

plus San Francisco has Amoeba Records.

[tweeds]

bump-ity

out from the good old days

[Dex_star]

anyone getting the styleforum 5ep?

look promising

(what a gay phrase)

[PG2G]

anyone getting the styleforum 5ep?

look promising

(what a gay phrase)

shhhhhhh

[dmaz]

anyone getting the styleforum 5ep?

look promising

(what a gay phrase)

Without a doubt. I just hope they really nail the fit because everything else about the jeans are perfect.

[tweeds]

styleforum 5EP? i remember reading something about it but never went back to look. i'll go and drop by now.