engineered garments jeans

[denimdestroyedmylife]

anyone have first hand experience with engineered garments jeans?

the slim fit jean looks promising:

12 oz. selvage denim (cone mills)

30% AI 70% synthetic indigo blend

button fly

banded waistband and bound seams

$165 through peasant (more pics)

there is also the basic jean featuring a talon zip

the slim fit is probably my next purchase------maybe this week; i've never knowingly had jeans made from cone mills denim and a 12 oz. jean sounds perfect for summer; just wanted to get some feedback

thank you, sirs! (in advance, even)

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

I don't know....

I saw them in person, and I just didn't like the way they looked/felt.

Kind of reminded me of this old pair of Uniqlo's I have that I've used as work jeans for landscaping (which come to think of it, serves EG's image association perfectly. Hmmmmm...)

I really want that Black and White Checked shirt with the red button-holes though. I think I will aquire it when Odin has their sale soon.

[doctorgnar]

I actually like these quite a bit - though I haven't handled them. I could go for some 12oz-es.

I haven't seen them at any shop in NYC - RBW, where did you see them? Odin has 'em?

[denimdestroyedmylife]

wolves-was it the low-weight of the denim that you didn't like?

the uniqlo comparison doesn't help me as i've never handled those jeans either

i have to say the notion of american denim appeals to me quite a lot-----maybe b/c my rotation is entirely japanese

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

I actually like these quite a bit - though I haven't handled them. I could go for some 12oz-es.

I haven't seen them at any shop in NYC - RBW, where did you see them? Odin has 'em?

laffayette odin had em a while back I think....

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

wolves-was it the low-weight of the denim that you didn't like?

the uniqlo comparison doesn't help me as i've never handled those jeans either

i have to say the notion of american denim appeals to me quite a lot-----maybe b/c my rotation is entirely japanese

I think the kind of "marbleized" look of the denim weave just isn't doing it for me at the moment. But then again, I'm on a black dior/Zara waxed/Skull kick lately, which is more about real even weaves, solid coloring, and spot on fit.

It also looks like the light weave might be a lil to "Drapey" for me.

[doctorgnar]

Any idea if these are raw or washed?

[denimdestroyedmylife]

I think the kind of "marbleized" look of the denim weave just isn't doing it for me at the moment.

i think you mean "throb impression"

As for the blue the finish which includes indigo 30%. Natural is the completion which has the throb impression.

[ryanchang]

american rag cie at fashion island sells the white slim fits.

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

Any idea if these are raw or washed?

Washed (?)

[denimdestroyedmylife]

they seem to be one-wash

i can't get over the low price of $165

i know i sound like a spammer, but really though.

[polishmike]

I'm pretty sure I saw them at Bloomingdales SOHO. Should be on sale right now.

[tweeds]

i have to say the notion of american denim appeals to me quite a lot-----maybe b/c my rotation is entirely japanese

diddy why don't you take a peek at rag & bone--their lined waistband gets me everytime. like pulling on a pair of favourite sweatpants or PJs.

[tangerine]

They have them at the SF Bloomingdales, I was looking at them the other day. The construction and finishing seem as good as we are used to with EG. They do feel light, and as if they will be good for hot summer days. I am not crazy about the crinkly finish but it probably will relax after a couple of days' wear.

I am going back over there today, diddy, anything you want me to look at in particular?

[doctorgnar]

I'm pretty sure I saw them at Bloomingdales SOHO. Should be on sale right now.

Thanks for the tip, Mike. Might have to drop by and give 'em a rub.

[cuddlysheep]

theyre similar to lvc 501. for 165 i rather go for levis. its not that slim at 8.25

[DanTheLadiesMan]

Does anyone know where I can find the EG indigo slimfit jean in a size 32 since peasant seems to be out? If anyone is willing to do a pickup, I'll be happy to pay all shipping costs and $10.00 for the trouble. Thanks.

[poly800rock]

wolves-was it the low-weight of the denim that you didn't like?

the uniqlo comparison doesn't help me as i've never handled those jeans either

i have to say the notion of american denim appeals to me quite a lot-----maybe b/c my rotation is entirely japanese

me too, i think i might pull the trigger on a pair of corpus tal's

[anothergreenworld]

Peasant shipped this to me yesterday. The wash is very unique. Definitely light enough for summer. I actually can't get over some of the detailing. EG are incredibly thorough. The bottom half of the back pockets are lined in brown cotton as well as the waist band. It's nice to find a pair of upper-mid-rise jeans after fitting into mid rise nudies for the last couple of years. Sizing up gives you a more comfortable relaxed fit and you don't have to worry about them being so tight that they'll stretch. I put 'em on with NewBalance 998s and a t-shirt.

Right, Sorry about the lack of pics. Camera's at work. But there's not much the Rakuten page leaves out. I just can't stop feeling these jeans. Even the front pockets have a distinguished feel.

[denimdestroyedmylife]

^ pics plz thx

[sybaritical]

I saw EG jeans in London a few seasons back and they were Gorgeous. I kind of regret not buying them ... amazing details, especially with the half lined pockets which I haven't seen outside of Japanese brands.

Can't begin to fathom the Uniqlo analogy.