just bought Red Ear / Paul Smith raw denim jeans

[davidhunternyc]

Hi guys, I just bought a pair of Red Ear / Paul Smith raw denim jeans. Whew! And I paid a pretty penny for them too. $612.00! U.S. So I have a few questions. They are the first jeans I've ever owned made with real natural indigo and I found the whole process very noble and beautiful. Now I've read the information on this forum on how to care for the jeans. However, I'm one of those people who want to keep that deep indigo color for as long as possible. I really don't want them to fade. So would you all suggest dry cleaning? So don't wash them for 6 months and then take them to a reputable dry cleaner? Also, they are way too long. Even turned up on the ankles I could lose several inches. I don't just want to take them to a regular tailor but someone in New York who specializes in jeans. Any suggestions? Also, any other ideas you have about these jeans would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[edmond]

he shoudve gotten those 45 rpm or those natural indigo oni's... or could have waited for those natural indigo sammies

[tweeds]

the most important idea i can offer is: Take Pictures, Lots Of Them

to keep the deep colour i would suggest dry cleaning...as few washes as possible and dry cleaning. but if you wear them, contrasted fading will naturally occur. it's all part of the process, so i'd say just let it happen.

doesn't Blue in Green do hemming work?

(and aren't those natural indigo Akamimi only stocked at BiG?)

[rirakuma]

Ive just read this blog here http://www.indigofan.com/indigofan/labels/PS%20Redear%20Selvedge.html and he says that Red Ears are made in China ?:confused:

[beast]

Hi guys, I just bought a pair of Red Ear / Paul Smith raw denim jeans. Whew! And I paid a pretty penny for them too. $612.00! U.S.

Did you get the made in japan ones? For that price, I hope you did.

[tweeds]

in the past i think they were, but this model at least is made in japan:

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2670&category_id=&manufacturer_id=39&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

the little product writeup is a very interesting read.

[beast]

in the past i think they were, but this model at least is made in japan:

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=2670&category_id=&manufacturer_id=39&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

the little product writeup is a very interesting read.

Yup. This is a cool read. Marketing but still cool.

Wanted to get MIJ ones but they were all gone during the sales.

Didnt want to spend too much money on 'ordinary' red ears.

[mrpenguin354]

Selvage line looks cool.

[lestat]

Bloomingdales @ SOHO got the Made in China PS Red Ears on sale 40% off... with the rainbow Selvage... retail was $3XX?

[tangerine]

Those are some beautiful jeans.

I can't tell if the patch is leather, or how it is done, but dry cleaning generally is not kind to leather patches; in particular, ink used in printing on the patch tends to be dissolved/washed off in dry cleaning, in my experience. In general, I have not been that pleased with the results of dry cleaning jeans.

I would just wear them as long as you are comfortable with not washing them, then wash them gently using a mild soap like Dr. Bronner's, and hang-drying.

Let them fade slowly and naturally, they will be beautiful.

And yes, pictures, please. Lots of them.

[davidhunternyc]

the most important idea i can offer is: Take Pictures, Lots Of Them

to keep the deep colour i would suggest dry cleaning...as few washes as possible and dry cleaning. but if you wear them, contrasted fading will naturally occur. it's all part of the process, so i'd say just let it happen.

doesn't Blue in Green do hemming work?

(and aren't those natural indigo Akamimi only stocked at BiG?)

Yes, these jeans are only stocked at BiG. Stupid me. I am taking the jeans back today to get them hemmed. Thanks for your help guys. I'm new to Super Premium Denim. I will take a look at the suggestions for the other natural indigo jeans. I am a bit of a purist and even though I love my jeans, the jury is still out on the Paul Smith connection.

[justinbaily21]

You bought those? Woah. Can we get weekly updates on how the things wear?

Here's a better link for a look at the booklet at the bottom:

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69

[davidhunternyc]

Yes, from what BiG told me, they are made in Japan.

[PG2G]

Based on my experience with natural indigo, even monthly updates won't be necessary Those will more than likely stay dark as hell for a long time, which is probably a good thing.

I'd love to see pics of how they fit though. I was considering picking them up.

[davidhunternyc]

Yes, they are made in Japan

[davidhunternyc]

Yes, I will try to post updates on these jeans. I'm still on the fence though about dry cleaning or not.

[justinbaily21]

Just wash them with Bronners every few months and hang dry.

[arcticfox]

...Thats a damn nice buy you have there, do the unwashed treatment for 6 months, let them fade naturally and post us lots of pics...The booklet that comes with it is as beautiful,let me know if you don't want it, I'll gladly take it off your hands

[mikedbt5]

I'm not hating but wtf ..... $612 for a pair of jeans !!!!!

Kudos to you for having the swingers to spend that type of money on a pair of jeans , I honestly hope you enjoy wearing them .

[LFC4ever]

Are you going to hem these before washing?

I have these too and did a cold soak ( I took advice from BIG before hemming on shrinkage as I'm in England, can't remember how much they shrank ) but I assume you'll take all this into account........

[Lucas0607]

if you want to hem them BiG on Grand will be a good choice..

I also go to G&G tailors, APC referred me to them when I bought my NS and told them I'm gonna get them hemmed. So yeah. They're good... It's not chainstitch though...

[davidhunternyc]

No, these are made in Japan. "Made in Japan" printed on inside of pocket

[davidhunternyc]

"Made in Japan" in on the inside of the pocket

[davidhunternyc]

Those are some beautiful jeans.

I can't tell if the patch is leather, or how it is done, but dry cleaning generally is not kind to leather patches; in particular, ink used in printing on the patch tends to be dissolved/washed off in dry cleaning, in my experience. In general, I have not been that pleased with the results of dry cleaning jeans.

I would just wear them as long as you are comfortable with not washing them, then wash them gently using a mild soap like Dr. Bronner's, and hang-drying.

Let them fade slowly and naturally, they will be beautiful.

And yes, pictures, please. Lots of them.

No, the patch is not leather. A really nice thickly woven metallic fabric. It'll be fine dry cleaned but thanks for your input

[davidhunternyc]

You're right. That is a hell of a lot of money. And I'm not rich! But I just had to and I'm so happy I did. Don't hate me for saying this but, " take care of the luxuries; the necessities will take care of themselves".

[davidhunternyc]

...Thats a damn nice buy you have there, do the unwashed treatment for 6 months, let them fade naturally and post us lots of pics...The booklet that comes with it is as beautiful,let me know if you don't want it, I'll gladly take it off your hands

No, they did not include the book when I bought the jeans. But I will go back today and ask.

[PG2G]

The book was only with the first run of 13 or 14 (or whatever number it was), according to their website.

[shinobi2000]

my god, $600+ for raw? Just a couple of years ago, the raw or one wash versions were mid to high $200s and the washed versions were $500+ (the way most lines delineate their raw and washed versions I think). Now flame-torch-finishing has raised prices I guess, ha ha. I have the non distressed, version from 2004 or 2005, I dont remember. It wasn't raw but it wasn't the "washed" version either. Although the predistressed version was absolutely gorgeous, I figured I'd break it in myself. My god...those suckers are hard to break in!! With the sole exception of the Sugar Cane Okinawas, I have found across the board that natural indigo is really really resistant to fade. (My other two naturals I have are the PBJs and Nudies) All you people holding ur breaths for fades, I hope you dont get your hopes deflated. So I can't be as enthused as some of you about the natural dye but lemme confirm that the detailing is so goddamn pretty. The different buttons, the one hidden/one exposed rivets, the friggin selvage! (my avatar here for the longest time)...very beautiful and original.

[tweeds]

were those made in japan as well? i think most of the range is priced slightly lower than this line...

the rainbow selvedge has always been something that caught my eye. but rather than any fades i'm actually keen on seeing closeups of the details. there's always been questions raised about their quality, so now that they've priced something this high up, and blue in green thinks it worth their while to carry it, perhaps there will be some sort of step up.

[PG2G]

The made in China red ears were about $300 (raw) when I saw them a couple months ago. Are you sure yours are the made in japan ones, shinobi? I know the made in china selvage red ears also the rainbow.

I'm glad that I'm not the only one with that experience with natural indigo You just gotta make sure you love them for what they are, not what they may look like a year down the line. My PBJ probably have around... 9-10 months of wear and the visual result is pretty negligible.

Anyway, main reason I'm interested in the MIJ Red Ear is because it looks like the only way to get the really expensive stuff with a long inseam. 45rpm and others tend to be 34" or less, these measure 36" after wash.