Atelier LaDurance

[johninger]

Rainbow Selvage hac recently become an Edwin trademark.

Quality of denim is overly good though, dont get me wrong is nice but other better denim out there.

I hope indigo doesn't cause cancer...

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[john11f]

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Hey Trini

the price will range from about $250 and $275. i will not know the final price until the goods have landed, so bear with me.

J11

The slimmer fit if I can remember correctly is the Frontier and the Novelty, we'll let you know for sure later.

though some styles are baggy, it looks great on and sits proper. I am not a big fan of baggy jeans, but there is something quite laid-back about the ALD'S. Check out other threads about what people say about these jeans. I have hunted these fro the past year and a half, finally met ALD in Berlin.

Hope you stop by and give 'em a look.

P.S. SJ mostlikey knocked off the pocket details - that is why ALD does not show the jeans entirely on their website.

Cheers

R

--- Original message by Richard on Oct 4, 2005 07:43 PM

thanks Richard! do inform me if you have them available. would be interested to see the frontier. although i live in Asia, i hope that we could arrange something for me to avail of an ALD. i've been traacking it down for the past year now...

[triniboy27]

Hey Richard,

Thanks for the info. I'll be in NYC at the end of the month so hopefully you'll have them in by then for me to take a look at.

Regardless, I'll probably swing by the store since i've never been...

peace.

[Jealouse of Style]

do they come in skinny legs?

Once you get a pair of skinny legged jeans you cant go back haha

[john11f]

Any pics of ALDs being worn? Particularly the straight legged one (not baggy). Thanks!

[booya]

The order from slim to most full is as follows: frontier, classic, royal, novelty. As i can remember. I tried all 4 styles. The last two were way too baggy for me. They all are 14oz except the classic which is only in a 11oz. All are non selvege. They are all straight legged and full but sit well. Im sure most people on this board will not go beyond a classic. I wear jeans on the baggy side, APC i have the rescues and not new stand, nudies i have the RR and not the SS. Hope that helps.

[triniboy27]

Hey Booya,

What size do you wear in the RR and how did the corresponding size fit in the ALD Royal Pants? did you need to size up/down, etC?

Thanks...

[booya]

I usually wear a 32 but took a 33 in RR cause i like them looser. All waist wise ALD pretty close. I bought a 32 in the classic, and was going to buy a 32 in frontier also but i didnt like the 35 inch leg (they were sold out of 33). I remember the frontier, royal, novelty, waists were pretty much the same in fit...the classics a little smaller around the waist (not by much). Richard posted earlier that he thinks the frontier and novelty are the slimmer fits. Im pretty sure it is the frontier and classic. If someone can confirm that would be great. Im sure Richard will find out soon enough when his boxes arrive. I also take a 32 in APC rescue, 32 in evisu, 32 in rogan, 33 g star handcrafted. So i think waist is not an issue it is whether you are aware of the fullness of the legs. Like i said before i feel the royal and novelty are too full in the legs. I think the classics are the fullest i like to go and frontier (their slimmest cut).

[booya]

Wonder if anyone could get their hands on those japanese denim tees they make (promo ones) they pretty cool.

[gunpwdr]

Been trying to track one down myself. Colette in Paris doesn't have them and the site said something about 'limited'... so I don't know that they're even around anymore.

Let me know if you find them.

[booya]

Colette has one pair of limited collabo left but i think its a size 36. They also have the classics but i think the smallest size is 34.

[Richard]

Hello All

As promise, here is the thread on the Arrival of Atelier LaDurance in New York & the USofA. Here are the different styles we have selected in Berlin:

11 oz Dungaree

14 oz Royal Pants

11 oz Novelty

11 oz Novelty Jacket

14 oz Frontier Pants

11 oz Mini Skirt - for the ladies

Horse Hide Belts - Black & Brown

Black Tee Plain - Logo

White tee - Superbe

Black Tank

White tank

That's all Folks

Stop by 616 East 9 Street NY (btwn ave B & C)

or email us at [email protected]

Cheers

Richard

[triniboy27]

reviving this thread to see if anyone has had any further experience w/ ALD denim, ie. how it washes, wears, etc.

Any pics would be appreciated.

Mods, this might need moving to the Superdenim forum - thanks.

[LA Guy]

ALD's fit really loose. I am a true 31 waist, and like my jeans sort of loose, but I tried on both the classic and the Royal(?) last summer (they have been available in Europe for some time now) in 32, and they were huge through the legs. I mean, the waist hit a little full (sort of like wearing APCs at your normal size), but the legs are cut really full.

I have no idea how the Frontier fits. That was a new cut for either last fall or this spring season.

You can get these jeans through www.volls.de, but 199 EU seems to be the going price for them throughout Europe. BTW, the guys who designed ALD actually own Mode D'Emploi in the Hague, for all the members from the Netherlands, and I believe that they also price them at 199 EU there, so Richard is definitely charging a fair price.

As for the guy who says that once you wear skinny jeans, you'll never go back? Talk to you in ten years.

[keska]

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ALD's fit really loose. I am a true 31 waist, and like my jeans sort of loose, but I tried on both the classic and the Royal(?) last summer (they have been available in Europe for some time now) in 32, and they were huge through the legs. I mean, the waist hit a little full (sort of like wearing APCs at your normal size), but the legs are cut really full.

I have no idea how the Frontier fits. That was a new cut for either last fall or this spring season.

You can get these jeans through www.volls.de, but 199 EU seems to be the going price for them throughout Europe. BTW, the guys who designed ALD actually own Mode D'Emploi in the Hague, for all the members from the Netherlands, and I believe that they also price them at 199 EU there, so Richard is definitely charging a fair price.

As for the guy who says that once you wear skinny jeans, you'll never go back? Talk to you in ten years.

--- Original message by LA Guy on Mar 6, 2006 07:34 AM

Great info man, i was wondering why Mode D'emploi got all these things from ALD like t shirts and belts. you live in holland?

Wanted: Sucarcanes SC40500N, Imperial kings. 31x34

[triniboy27]

Thanks LA Guy - I'd actually tried these on at Famous Friends, and you're right - they're quite full as compared to the RRDS that I was wearing at the time.

Their denim jacket is pretty nice though.

[Unwashed]

Hey, Atelier LaDurance is my Favorite!! brand. I just love how they fit. Baggy, but not like skater/rapper jeans. Just a classy fit! De denim quality is SUPER compared to the price they cost.

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[melee]

hmm. those pockets don't really appeal to me, they make the jean look like it was designed for older people (for some reason)

[Unwashed]

The pockets are what I like most about these jeans. I like whenever you sit down you can see the inside fabric (the blue/white vichy pattern) in the pockets just a little.

[melee]

if you can rock them, go for it!

i had a pair of papers from a couple years ago (2002 i think) that had the same pocket style, and they just never seemed to work with anything i wore, so i guess it's a style preference

[LA Guy]

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ALD's fit really loose. I am a true 31 waist, and like my jeans sort of loose, but I tried on both the classic and the Royal(?) last summer (they have been available in Europe for some time now) in 32, and they were huge through the legs. I mean, the waist hit a little full (sort of like wearing APCs at your normal size), but the legs are cut really full.

I have no idea how the Frontier fits. That was a new cut for either last fall or this spring season.

You can get these jeans through www.volls.de, but 199 EU seems to be the going price for them throughout Europe. BTW, the guys who designed ALD actually own Mode D'Emploi in the Hague, for all the members from the Netherlands, and I believe that they also price them at 199 EU there, so Richard is definitely charging a fair price.

As for the guy who says that once you wear skinny jeans, you'll never go back? Talk to you in ten years.

--- Original message by LA Guy on Mar 6, 2006 07:34 AM

Great info man, i was wondering why Mode D'emploi got all these things from ALD like t shirts and belts. you live in holland?

--- Original message by keska on Mar 6, 2006 07:41 AM

No, I now live in Boston! I miss LA. I just have a friend in Holland who knows the Mode D'Emploi guys, a real denim head/academic. just like me!

[Richard]

Hi UnWashed

http://tinypic.com/qsv6te.jpg = Dungaree, Royal, Frontier... Is that correct???

People looking at the pics will not be able to tell. PLease advise.

Hi All & Trini B (how you been - shoot me email)

I have not washed my Dungaree's yet, but the denim is softening pretty well. As far as I can tell, on the ALD boys, the pants fall quite quite nicely on the body. Though the jeans is a looser fits it has a similar look to that of someone wearing a size up of the rogan Original Jeans. I also like the seat of that pants.

Thanks LA Guy.

The Frontier and the Dungaree are a closer fit compared to the Royal and the Classic. They are about 2 inches smaller through the legs. I sell the F. & D. better than the R. & C.

The line is quite sharp, I will bring in more of their goods in a month or two. Their Belt rock so do their tops.

The size run on their pants is 28, 30,32,34,36,38.

People I do not sell 38's well, so If you know you want it, place an order in advance.

Currently we have a slight discount on ALD (15% - some sizes may have sold out.)

That's all Folks

Stop by 616 East 9 Street NY (btwn ave B & C)

or email us at: [email protected]

Cheers

Richard

[Unwashed]

Yeah, sorry I didn't post any comments with the pic's. Well these are indd the dungaree,royal and the frontier pants(and the mini skirt from my g/f if you look good in the pictures)The middle (royal pants) are washed accidently by my mother after one week so you can see the color changes between the royal and the frontier which both carry the same denim. I heard from my friend (a few mins ago) who also sells ALaD, that they have a new model with Selvage! Think that they will rock damn hard. Gonna check them out very soon. Can't wait to see those

Edited by Unwashed on Mar 6, 2006 at 02:15 PM

[Bobbejaan]

i really want a pair of royal pants selvage

has anyone seen these around amsterdam ?

[mac]

hope this isnt too off topic, but ive bene trying to figure out how to get them in the states, do u know of any way?

Go to jeanspaleis.nl and we ship it to you! [email protected]

[truestorytravis]

i know that user sam113 sells ald in his store. he offered to do mail orders on iron army; maybe he'll do the same for the ald's.

[sam113]

That is correct. I do sell ALD, and I will do mail orders. I have all four men's cuts and more coming for fall. Thanks Truestorytravis.

Downwithianbrown-

You can PM me or call me at the store- 608-250-0113.

[truestorytravis]

That is correct. I do sell ALD, and I will do mail orders. I have all four men's cuts and more coming for fall. Thanks Truestorytravis.

Downwithianbrown-

You can PM me or call me at the store- 608-250-0113.

You're welcome Sam. I'm always trying to push Context, though it's not the kind of place for any of my friends (they think I'm wierd for my denim obsession). I've been in quite a few times and I've spoken with Ryan extensively.

To clue you all in, if any of you SFers are in Wisconsin check out Context in Madison. They've greatly improved the conditions for those of us perving everyone's jeans on campus.

To prevent further derailing, I will just agree with the above comments on the quality of ALaD denim--top notch!

[cultizm]

Would be very glad to hear or see some experiences in ALD. Got these days a Royal Selvage in RAW and left them still unworn..can't find the right moment....

I saw an extremly worn ALD jean at the B&B Tradshow in Berlin. Used around 2 years, washed several times.

This faded "blue" is the color I am now looking for. What I have to consider in ALD when I use them....

many thnx in advance

[sam113]

Check www.atelierladurance.com.

Click "About Atelier LaDurance", then "Wash and Care", then "Expert Tips Overview" for pics of broken in pieces.

Your welcome.