Atelier LaDurance

[john11f]

Anyone who knows about the brand? Anybody know where I can buy them online? Any retailers in Hong Kong?

[ringring]

You may find most of the info you're looking for at http://www.atelierladurance.com

Made in France using Japanese denim (not selvedge denim from the pieces I've seen). Very well made. Nice details, especially the little repair kit you get with each garment.

In HK try 1001 Original Inc in Austin Avenue or the HK branch in Central.

I think there may be some members on here that know the ALD people.

[M4TM]

yeah... their stuff looks really cool. i'd like to see some of it up close. it's not selvage? surprising.

i just went to the 1001 shop in central - they don't carry it there. only evisu, red monkey, paper...

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[ringring]

I've looked at ALD in various countries, and so far, it's all been non selvedge denim. Maybe they make selvedge too, but I've not seen any yet.

Try the Austin Ave 1001 . Sorry about the misinformation.

[john11f]

Thanks! What price range are their denims? Are they in the same category/level as paper denim, rag & bone, APC, etc.?

[ringring]

Prices are right up there in Rag & Bone country

[darknworn]

http://www.volls.de/shop/index.php

from reading their service agreement, translated via google, they ship worldwide for about EUR 22. you may want to e-mail them to confirm.

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[john11f]

I've checked Volls and from what I gather in their website, Atelier LaDurance is a bit baggy. I guess it's not for me. I'm just a straight cut/ relaxed fit kinda guy.

Any recommendations among these brands: APC, Rock & Republic, Rogan, Paper Denim, Corpus Denim, Evisu, Rag & Bone.

Any other online retailer selling these brands?

[M4TM]

are you in HKG? anyways, most of those brands can be found around town (haven't seen R&R or Corpus tho)...

theres a huge thread on apc - so check there for anything you need to know about them. then go to the APC shop (TST or causeway bay) and try on a pair!

No Shirt. No Shoes. No Dice.

Learn it. Know it. Live it.

[john11f]

I'm from the Philippines but go to HK frequently because of work. I will check APC in my next visit, thanks.

I guess it's better to try them on rather than buying online.

[juxtaposed]

there is one on ebay right now.

if its your size go get it, since price is ok, compared to retail of roughly 300 euro.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48292&item=3974772871&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

[trinket]

APC store in Causeway Bay...

There's also an "IT" in Causeway for Rogan etc.

_trinket

Edited by trinket on May 19, 2005 at 04:30 AM

[35mm]

Quote:

I've looked at ALD in various countries, and so far, it's all been non selvedge denim. Maybe they make selvedge too, but I've not seen any yet.

Try the Austin Ave 1001 . Sorry about the misinformation.

--- Original message by ringring on May 19, 2005 12:19 AM

-Actually, from the volls site they all look to have selvage. Perhaps it's now become standard?

Edited by 35mm on May 19, 2005 at 07:03 AM

[Brienneoftarth]

any atelier ladurance in the states?

[hahnstch]

35mm, how can you be sure from the pics at volls that they are selvage? they can be either be an open selvage seam without ecru or a closed seam with overlocked stitch, as far as i can see from the website, the picture of the outseam is not very clear

[35mm]

Quote:

35mm, how can you be sure from the pics at volls that they are selvage? they can be either be an open selvage seam without ecru or a closed seam with overlocked stitch, as far as i can see from the website, the picture of the outseam is not very clear

--- Original message by hahnstch on May 19, 2005 07:18 AM

You're right, it's not very clear from the pics (though it does sorta look like a finished non-ecru outseam, which I've seen on other selvage pieces); but where it prompts you to select the item they all read 140z, selvage.

Perhaps me and volls are both mistaken

[benzak]

non of the jeans on the atelier website have a selvage seam

and about the baggy fit... this season there was a new, slim model in the collection, but only a few, selected shops got to sell them. probably next season all other atelier sellers will be getting the slim model

Edited by benzak on May 19, 2005 at 07:45 AM

[Brienneoftarth]

i didnt see a list of retailers on trhe website, i know colette.....

[benzak]

i only know a couple of retailers in holland... by the way, did you guys know atelier is owned by a dutchman, not a frenchman? the story about a rich frenchman who only wanted to make a great pair of jeans or something like that is just salestalk (is that the good word?)

[misterdobalina]

the owner, Gérard, is actually belgian, but lives in france.

[benzak]

i could be mistaken yes, but what i do know is that (one of) the founder(s) also has some clothingstores in holland (which of course also sells atelier) but he could be a belgian yes, same language though..

[john11f]

Will you recommend them over Rag & Bone? I'm thinking of buying one or the either. I like the straight cut, or relaxed fit.