looking to start a "project" need suggestions

[krucial]

I am interested in acquiring a pair of dry denim(jeans) to start a "project" for lack of a better term. I am a college student so I am not looking to drop a lot of money, say budget would be < 200 maybe 250 depending on if I find something I really like. I am in the US so I know that limits my selection but I am willing to buy online and there is a boutique near my campus (GATech in ATL) Blue Genes? I have heard that they carry some nice stuff but also that they are expensive.

I would appreciate any suggestions and also, has anyone every been to Blue Genes or know anything about them? I will try to check them out asap.

[soultek]

There's a bunch of choices under 250$, and at least a few under 200$.

It would help if you could give us more to go on, mostly: what kind of fit do you prefer? tight, loose, baggy? bootcut, straight leg, tapered? traditional 5 pocket 501 type or different cut?

I'd recommend limiting your choices to what you can try on where you live (assuming you can find some stuff there), I always prefer buying clothes in person vs. the internet.

[cw]

blue genes definitely has some cool stuff. but i don't think they have any dry denim. they do have some wicked stuff on sale right now though.

[soultek]

Oh yeah:

Under 200$:

Levis 501 (Wallmart 40$ cheapos, premium 501s, LVC 501s)

APC (check the website and numerous threads on this board)

Evil Denim (if you are interested in 1930's 501 cinchback style jeans)

Uniqlo (if you have a friend in Japan)

Under 250$:

Nudies (can be ordered online now)

Rogan (more of a modern cut and pocket style)

Edwin (I think there was an online site that had these for under 250$)

Others (I'm sure people will chime in on other brands here)

[krucial]

Do the current 501s (That are ~40$) come in a dry form or something that will show wear over time? Im sorry that sounds so newbish but that is exactly what I am.

And also, do the current 501s fit the same way as the vintage pairs or no? I thought I heard someone say that they changed how they fit.

[john11f]

I think APC is your best bet for dry selvage denim under $200. It is the most talked about denim brand in this forum and for a reason. They are the best bang for the buck without any frills. It doesn't have any designer tags on them nor pocket designs and are quite understated. I think they go for $140-$160 in U.S.

[RobbertJan]

i'd go for the nudies, your best option, mayby apc to, but i'm not a fan, but nudies are great and they have lots of different fits etc.

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[superposition]

I suggest that you to try out those jeans for yourself to see how they fit. I think for APCs, you should get 1 size smaller.

[woejozney]

you really need to try apc on for the fit...i ended up getting a like 3 sizes smaller, i dunno, it helps.

Oh Gawd!

[soultek]

RE: cheap 501 wear.

I've heard that these jeans don't fade and wash good, however they DO show high contrast wear marks. People here seem to recommend not washing them at all ever. I'm testing that theory now.

The fit is different from most other jeans, called 'anti-fit'. the ass is baggy. I like it, many don't. try it out yourself at the mall or something.

[krucial]

RE: RE: cheap 501 wear.

How long have you been wearing them, and do you have pics?

[soultek]

I wear them at least a couple days a week, and it's been like 4 months. I'll post pics in a bit, there's not much to notice yet.