Cords?

[viv1984viv]

Free gift - I got a samurai sticker, and some cards, they look like business cards, except they have handwriting and a date on them ( there are two ).... id like to think they are vouchers!

Here are some fabric pics

they do feel cosy, I think thats because of the polyester ( which may detract from their breathability, i dunno ), also on the tag there is the "Warm your legs up" message.. ( ive just noticed, its almost june and im in cashmere socks )

Ill do some fit pics in a bit.

[Chponglasia]

Those look dope!

[40ozprophet]

Yeah, those look really comfy. on an unrelated note, does Samurai need to take off tabs on the corduroys? does the Levi suit extend only to denim?

[superBobo]

viv

so how much poly in them? kinda surprising with polyester in samurai cords...

[viv1984viv]

15% polyester 85% cotton

yeah, 15% isnt too much and isnt too bad but I dont know why they didnt just make pure cotton cords, unless the poly adds warmth, if it was 40% id probably be put em into the supermarket.

fitment

the back

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[pacioli]

If you're really into cords don't forget to check out the Corduroy Appreciation Club. http://www.corduroyclub.com/

They are undoubtedly a conspiratory group working to displace the various sf societies.

Hear about it on NPR. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6471885

[Lucas0607]

I like the cords at AA.. nice slim fit. Anyway.

[ghulkhan]

I just bought these cords from Margiela in NYC. They are grey cords with thin vales. They are cut like a jean and their back pockets are like margielas jean pockets but the two hand pockets are cut like a slack..

345 and theyre fucking awesome

[40ozprophet]

thats some serious paper for cords. pics?

[superBobo]

just thought I should bumb this, now when fall isnt that far away...

Im looking for some nice quality cords, straight fit and not too slim, prefferbly brown... any more ideas than seen thus far in this thread?

[viv1984viv]

barbour do cords in slim, traditional and relaxed fits in various colours, they are mighty tempting despite not being jeans.

[superBobo]

the barbour cords looks nice and meaty, but I think i prefer a more jeans cut 5-pocket, to avoid the "old man" -vibe a bit...

[cersepn]

So there aren't any slim-cut 5-pocket cords? The few on the first page didnt look all that great to me.. hmm

[superBobo]

I thought Vivs samurai cords looked really good. both construction and fit.

[Shorty Long]

LVC has done cords in the past. Most recently, the European wing did a repro of a 1920s cord pant, similar to the ones in Paul's book. They were a dark green, the name of them were "the Diggers." I've seen them on ebay now and then...

[Pandemonium]

So there aren't any slim-cut 5-pocket cords? The few on the first page didnt look all that great to me.. hmm

april 77 dischord.

[superBobo]

LVC has done cords in the past. Most recently, the European wing did a repro of a 1920s cord pant, similar to the ones in Paul's book. They were a dark green, the name of them were "the Diggers." I've seen them on ebay now and then...

damn,that just seems perfect! will keep an eye out for those.

[viv1984viv]

Heya superbobo, Ive been on cords again recently, American Apparelle, do some slim cords, very nice in plum, navy and charcoal - very tempting but at 46 quid im dubious as to if the quality matches the price....

APC's winter catalogue has arrived on my doorstep, the collection looks soooo nice ( but winter collections allways are! ) they are doing the new standard in corduroy, in green, grey and black and navy I think - dont quote me though, very nice, Im super tempted!

But this is what really caught my eye, cashmere/cotton jeans! In slim and relaxed fits! Anyone with an encyclopedic knowledge of denim will remember Howies made wool/cotton jeans last winter and also Kohzo mix in kevlar, silk and linen..... but cashmere???? Wow, toasty legs aplenty! I couldnt find the "wacky fabrics in denim" thread, so thought id drop it in here seeing as anyone into cords may consider some warmer jeans.

[Young King]

Dior makes some great ones, i have them in a khaki color, I think $465

[Gem_art]

Carhartt's European line has a few different styles in a 13 wales cord including the:

Simple Pant (un-yolked, slash pockets, high rise)

Staff Pant (Wide straight leg 5 pocket jean)

Western Pant (Tapered 5 pocket jean)

Slim Pant (Slimmer version of the above)

All of them retail for about £55. (Sorry about the unashamed plug.)

[modernlover]

I don't go slimmer than a 47 501 (none of this drainpipe nonsense for me) and I also despise any washing/distressing on my cords - at least any not done by me. Just so you know where I'm coming from...

Lee Ultra Cord regular fit straight leg cords fit very much like a 47 501 - snug, slim leg, high waist, and an inch smaller than they say on the waist (more or less). Not very forgiving or soft though, but worth picking up.

Also bought a pair in a Benetton sale (early 2007) that hadn't been on sale that season in thier flagship store - I've heard of stores bringing in stuff esp. for sales.. Anyway, got some choc brown, minimally washed out straight leg cords (18" bottoms, but don't look like it) dirt cheap. I think they came in a pale blue too, maybe a camel. Not for best (save your treasured white tab levis for that) but nice enough for this fussy man. Check out their next sale!

[Gabriel]

does anyone know about apc cords from previous seasons?

[Shorty Long]

here you go...

http://www.hanon-shop.com/products/detail/mens_levis_vintage_clothing/collection/9/LVPL3/Sand/collection/_/_/[param6]

[Lucas]

Wow im interested in the apc cords.

Does Paris have them?

[Gabriel]

Does Paris have them?

Dunno.

Probably.

Can anyone in Paris go and try them and report if they sizing is similar to denim apc's? ^___^

I know I keep asking this but there's no apc store where I live.

[D3NIMSAUROUS 1234]

I really like those Samurai cords but from the descriptions youv'e said it may be a little too slim for me but, they do look great on you! How is the fitting and are there any other samurai models that may not have such a high rise ??? Other than that those APC's are looking great also !!!

[Lucas]

I will be in Paris the 4th through the 6th I will report back if no one has any info until then.

[Gabriel]

I will be in Paris the 4th through the 6th I will report back if no one has any info until then.

yay!

rue de fleurus!

[beacons_home]

I heard that the new APC NS Cords fit true to size. But, I would still like to know more before I get them. Hell, I will probably just order them!

[Gabriel]

Lucas, back yet?...