Imperial Jeans

[jane doe]

thank you minya, will have to save up a few weeks

[obsessis]

I got my Kings in today. they have legs that are a little wider than a rescue/english I think. They might have a slight bootcut, like 1" wider but I'm not sure, i think they were just folded weird during the trip. Def. a great loose jean for the price, I wouldn't buy a RR selvage or SS selvage when you could get these for 100 less. They are pretty cool, I'm def. satisfied.

my 36's measured about 35.5 (imagine that, correct sizing) They fit 'normal' i guess, hopefully they don't stretch out too much.

[youreit]

got the kings in a 32 and i love them to death, what are some other jeans with the exact same measurements as these? these fit so well, im probably never going to take them off.

also, will they wear like the apc's and just fade? or will the whiskers and honeycombs get defined? i dont plan on washing these for a long time

[haptronic]

not sure what you are saying about the apc is right, i've seen some guys post with great contrast and definition.

post pics i still want to see the kings on.

[calatrava]

hmm my 34 kings measure 90cm which is about 35 inches

oh to be young and self righteous

[Serge d Nimes]

Got my size 32 Dukes today and I am very impressed. Here are the plusses

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[*]Perfect Fit

[*]Ecru selvage denim

[*]Very irregular weave

[*]thick and bright cotton stitching

[*]wide belt loops

[*]can't see the bottom of the J stitch when they are on, which is masculine looking

[*]Perfect front pocket depth

[*]Perfect rise

[*]Great leather tag

Minuses

<ul> [*]Flat Copper rivets would be awesome

[*]Single stitched back pockets would be nice

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

Edited by Serge d Nimes on Feb 13, 2006 at 09:15 PM

[minya]

Serge, can you please lay your Dukes flat and measure the waist for me? I got a size 32 as well, hope they're not too small for me.

[Serge d Nimes]

32.5 waist

36 length. They stack up really well, so I am not going to hem them (I am 5'11") I don't like the look of cuffed skinny jeans.

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[minya]

sweet!!! sounds perfect!!! Those should stretch to my exact size.

What do you mean "stacked"?

[jane doe]

do you think they are worth the price nomad is charging?

[Serge d Nimes]

They are worth at least as much as Nudie Dry Selvage.

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[witznyc]

I gotta agree, the construction on them is insane, really well done.

[obsessis]

Quote:

They are worth at least as much as Nudie Dry Selvage.

--- Original message by Serge d Nimes on Feb 13, 2006 09:49 PM

I agree.

I will try to take pics of me wearing the king when I get home. Where should I host them?

[obsessis]

'stacked' like they bunch up well at the bottom of the leg.

my 36 kings have a length of a solid 36". 35.5 waist.

The King has a VERY slight bootleg, prob. similar to RR. I don't notice it, prob. could've left it straight. prob. won't notice if you have to hem yours.

Edited by obsessis on Feb 13, 2006 at 09:58 PM

[minya]

Quote: Where should I host them?

http://www.imageshack.us is always a good choice.

[obsessis]

OK. my digital camera has pics like a camera phone so they will suck but i'll show them. the king is like the RR I imagine.

does anyone have pics wearing a duke size 34 or higher? i'd like to see how they'd fit on me.

[jane doe]

hold on... (light bulb)

I just thought of something, how can minya be getting a pair sent out?

[obsessis]

i believe there is an address in San Fran for him.....you mean why because he's in canada?

[jane doe]

well i gathered he was in canada if he was checking on nomad for me

[minya]

yes, they're being sent to my address in the USA.

[Serge d Nimes]

Minya, do you go to SF often?

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[minya]

well right now I'm back in Canada (school time) but when I'm in California, yeah, I go to SF all the time.

Petaluma is nice though, has the best restaurants in wine country... (not counting Yountville, obviously...)

[Serge d Nimes]

I went to Santa Rosa last night, my good friend was DJing at a new club there for Rock n Roll Sunday School. I love Petaluma, I used to love the River House some years ago (1997-1999.)

Carpe Denim! (not the jean brand silly!)

[minya]

cool. I moved to Petaluma in 2001 or so. The River House was the Victorian restaurant on the river, I'm guessing? That's changed hands a lot -- for a while it was The Girl and the Fig, that Argentinian restaurant that got a lot of rave reviews (but really wasn't that great, IMO) and now it's some weird-ass Kentucky barbecue place that charges like $25 for a plate of ribs... (??)

next time you're in Petaluma, swing by Le Bistro, on Petaluma Blvd, down near the entrance to 101. Check Google for exact address. UNBELIEVABLY good French fusion food, and really good prices -- most of the entrees are $12 - 16. Totally tiny place, one chef, has been there since 1984 (maybe 87)? Amazing.

God I miss Californian food.

[johninger]

moderator

something is wrong with the front page i clicked on "imperial denim" thread and it took me to the "dining in western california" thread

is this a problem from my end or SF's

If loving denim is wrong i don't want to be right.

[nairb49]

thats strange...

not to cause you any concern minya, you normally take a 34 right?

cause i got a pair of 32 dukes that fit me perfectly and i normally take a 31. I'm assuming they size them differently for washed/raw since mine are washed.

just a thought

nairb49

[obsessis]

the pics are terrible, but it will give you the idea of the fit for the king. similar to the RR. they are still pretty sturdy so they are bunching weird at the bottom at the moment.

[minya]

Quote:

thats strange...

not to cause you any concern minya, you normally take a 34 right?

cause i got a pair of 32 dukes that fit me perfectly and i normally take a 31. I'm assuming they size them differently for washed/raw since mine are washed.

just a thought

--- Original message by nairb49 on Feb 14, 2006 06:33 AM

well, my Eternals are size 34, but they're more like an actual size 32, and Nudie 34's are way too big for me (I'd need a size 32 in Nudie)... so I'm hoping the Imperials work out for me.

[PG2G]

stop tempting me

[Guest]

My new Imperial KINGS that I just picked up yesterday at Nomad in Toronto

I appologize in advance about the quality as I am new to posting pics online.

I am really impressed at the quality of the denim. I have a pair of nudies that I have wore a year now that have developed a small hole in the crotch, hopefully these jeans won't do that.