Good Quality Denim brands/fits for a newbie to start with

[homi29 538,452]

I've been wearing shit mass-produced denim my whole life (at least in comparision to Supertalkers), and im looking to change that.

I'm totally new to the premium denim game, getting over the initial hump of figuring out what selvege was exactly haha, i'm looking to dive headfirst into buying some nice denim.

I know alot of the brands talked about on here, but im not sure if i want to drop a ton of money on my first pair of really nice denim, i'm wondering if theres maybe a cheaper or bang for your buck type brand, (middle of the road denim) , before i dive into the more expensive brands like nudie, evisu, APC, prps etc..

I just want to experience the step up in quality first, and see how much of a difference it really is to the cheap stuff i'm used to (think guess, polo/gap or BR jeans). But i dont want to get the absolute best stuff right away, as i have budget limitations.

my questions are as follows any brands are known for bang for the buck

also , when it comes to cuts, which cuts do you guys usually go for?

Last question , it seems alot of 'premium' brands only have button flies, i find these annoying, why the hate on zippers.

thanks for the help.

[berent 3]

Get a pair of Uniqlo dry selvage jeans, not expensive, still good stuff for you money.

[docdoom 10]

for zips lee 101z half selvedge, some on aero i think and ebay uk

[guffer 62]

5ep have zippers, but they arent that cheap

[ringring 80,952]

I just want to experience the step up in quality first, and see how much of a difference it really is to the cheap stuff i'm used to (think guess, polo/gap or BR jeans). But i dont want to get the absolute best stuff right away, as i have budget limitations.

Guess, Polo & Gap use some very fine denim on occaision.

For other good value jeans, try Uniqlo as mentioned and Edwin.

[witts 15,874]

i dno if the guy still has em but theres some edwin nashville on ebay UK for £45... posts worldwide....if your interested .... i got a pair an there quality .... one of my fav. pairs

[stirwell 10]

it is hard to beat edwin for the money.

[homi29 538,452]

how much do edwins usually run for??

[M.O.A 1,646,860]

get some levis or apc stuff is pretty cheap...especielly for the quality you get

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[jo3 b 89,420]

uniqlo in the US?

specifically new york citay.

[jolly 3,423]

where can i get soem apc in toronto?

no luck

[bling_bling 10]

i suggest levi's selvage jeans, awesome quality and price.

Dee_LeOnE

[aitsuka 2,329]

tnt blu is rumoured to stock apc in fall

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[high_contrast 2,903]

jolly why not just order from the site?

[jolly 3,423]

i would order, but i'm still young. i don't have a credit card.

i'll deal with cash

no luck

[minya 19,417]

I started with Nudie and I'm very pleased.

[Geowu 1,707]

here, Jolly.

http://www.apc.fr/us/en/boutiques.php?id=4

there's 3 stores in Canada, 1 in Toronto.

[witts 15,874]

edwin or APC.... apc are far superior to edwin though

[jolly 3,423]

thanks for the info, i'll have to drop by yorkville tomorrow

no luck

[firebad 10]

Speaking of Edwin, are their jeans sanfordized or shrink-to-fit?

[6MT 1,274]

[i've been wearing shit mass-produced denim my whole life (at least in comparision to Supertalkers), and im looking to change that.

I'm totally new to the premium denim game, getting over the initial hump of figuring out what selvege was exactly haha, i'm looking to dive headfirst into buying some nice denim.

I know alot of the brands talked about on here, but im not sure if i want to drop a ton of money on my first pair of really nice denim, i'm wondering if theres maybe a cheaper or bang for your buck type brand, (middle of the road denim) , before i dive into the more expensive brands like nudie, evisu, APC, prps etc..

I just want to experience the step up in quality first, and see how much of a difference it really is to the cheap stuff i'm used to (think guess, polo/gap or BR jeans). But i dont want to get the absolute best stuff right away, as i have budget limitations.

my questions are as follows any brands are known for bang for the buck

also , when it comes to cuts, which cuts do you guys usually go for?

Last question , it seems alot of 'premium' brands only have button flies, i find these annoying, why the hate on zippers.

thanks for the help.]

I THINK THIS IS JUST ME, I HAVE WENT TRU ALOT PAIR OF JEANS AND I THINK LEVI'S IS STILL THE BEST AS FAR AS WHAT THEY ARE DOING RIGHT NOW, I HAVE BOOT CUT, STRAIGHT AND ATLEAST 5 PAIRS ENGINEER FROM THEM AND THEY FIT GREAT....

BUT IF YOU REALLY WANT TO TRY SOME MORE EXPENSIVE STUFF, I THINK ENERGIE IS GOOD, IF YOU ARE SKINNY TRU RELIGION MIGHT WORK FOR YOU, AND I JUST GIT A PAIR BLLUE BLOOD RIGHT NOW, THEY ARE OK....BUT SERIOUSLY, THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE ITS JUST THE NAME, SO U DECIDE FOR YOUR SELF

CHEERS

[triniboy27 97]

Quote:

here, Jolly.

http://www.apc.fr/us/en/boutiques.php?id=4

there's 3 stores in Canada, 1 in Toronto.

--- Original message by Geowu on Aug 8, 2005 09:18 AM

From that link, I think Holt Renfrew is only carrying their women's line...

AFAIK, I don't think anyone carries the men's APC line in Toronto....sorry dude.

[jolly 3,423]

yeah, i didn't see any APC in mens, but i was able to find some nudies.

thanks anyways

no luck

[Corbin Law 13,014]

start with something basic like a 501xx 47 for some apc

chwa?

[M.O.A 1,646,860]

get some shrink to fits and go from there

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