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Brad

5025 posts since 20/6/01

posted 5 Dec 2011 20:54, edited 5 Dec 2011 20:54

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Acne - fit true to size

APC New Standards -size down 2 or even 3 from true waist size

APC New Cures - size down 1 or 2 from true waist size

April 77 - size down 1 or 2 from true waist size

Dior raw 19s and 21s - have vanity sizing and are labelled as two sizes smaller than actual size

Edwin Nashvilles - size down 1" - quite a different fit to most jeans out there though (massive rise, loose at thigh and comparitively tapered at the leg).

Julian Red - fit small, so maybe true to size on raw and possibly size up on non raws

Nudies - size down 1 or 2

Raf by Raf - true

Ring - true

(New thread, old one started by Paulo G, archived here)

subfunktion
subfunktion avatar

2506 posts since 13/5/06

5 Jan 2017 16:36

FOB Factory?

Greathoudini
Greathoudini avatar

28 posts since 21/11/14

5 Jan 2017 16:57

I was a bit dissapointed by the quality of my visvim pair when I first got them but I like the fit and the hidden pocket.
So almost all raw denim brands I guess. You can look into TCB, orslow, samurai and all those kind of brands. If you want to go a bit cheaper you can check out Indonesian denim brands. My oldblue co pair is on par with most japanese brands I owned quality wise.
I was a bit dissapointed by the quality of my visvim pair when I first got them but I like the fit and the hidden pocket.

Doogan

1029 posts since 13/4/14

5 Jan 2017 19:14

I'd recommend Fullcount or UES.

https://www.denimio.com/full-count

TROYBOY

907 posts since 28/2/12

10 Jan 2017 08:27

Probably been asked before but are edwin e-55s the same fit as Nudie from Tims?

jacko198

546 posts since 23/10/09

10 Jan 2017 13:45

The Unbranded Brand have release a new fit, "Relaxed Tapered"

"The Relaxed Tapered fit roomy and comfy up top, but tapered and modern below the knee"

http://theunbrandedbrand.com/collections/relaxed-fit

Ripped the arse out of my last pair of normal tapered, could this finally be a pair for people with big thighs? For $80 i might just find out!
Oh and 32" inseam, much better than the 34" on all their other models, chopping 4-5" off any pair tends to get rid of most taper

Bails78

732 posts since 6/1/08

10 Jan 2017 16:41

Does Unbranded ship to the UK or do you need a proxy?

jacko198

546 posts since 23/10/09

10 Jan 2017 16:47

They do for $30. So about £90 all in. They do have UK Stockists, i bought mine on ebay from a stockist for £60.

Bails78

732 posts since 6/1/08

10 Jan 2017 17:38

jacko198 wrote: They do for $30. So about £90 all in. They do have UK Stockists, i bought mine on ebay from a stockist for £60.

Have you got deets for this ebay seller please.

jacko198

546 posts since 23/10/09

10 Jan 2017 19:08

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-UNBRANDED-BRAND-TAPERED-FIT-INDIGO-JEAN-UB201-/221275610209?var=&hash;=item33850ddc61:m:mGFbTO4OSHdXpoCSyrQYClQ

Looks like they have gone up in price a little from last year. Not sure if they are getting any of the relaxed fit tapered in. Might message them to find out.

tom6195

61 posts since 17/1/15

16 Jan 2017 10:56

Hi guys My crotch has blown on my Levi's raw 510s. Does anyone know anywhere to get them repaired here in the uk? Thanks

DELFOR

368 posts since 10/2/09

16 Jan 2017 15:51

Anyone got experience with hawksmill denim?

Jesus

6068 posts since 7/10/08

17 Jan 2017 20:05

anything out there fits similar to LVC 1954? need a pair of washed, usually by LVC but they are few and far between or look a bit rascal

crutch

491 posts since 22/11/12

17 Jan 2017 21:31

I tried on a pair of hawksmill in store, liked them but the top button fell off! They were too big in the waist too so its not like I was squeezing into them! Probably unfair and a one off but it did put me off them

DELFOR

368 posts since 10/2/09

20 Jan 2017 09:59

crutch wrote: I tried on a pair of hawksmill in store, liked them but the top button fell off! They were too big in the waist too so its not like I was squeezing into them! Probably unfair and a one off but it did put me off them

Cheers mate, I got a pair of the slim tapered in the sale. Not sure about them,weird chemically smell as I opened the box and on the jeans. They do feel pretty light for 14oz too

crutch

491 posts since 22/11/12

20 Jan 2017 14:28

I think in sale probably worth trying - I'm sure to be fair to them it's a one off but it's not exactly reassuring from a quality standpoint. I thought they felt a bit light too as you say

Bails78

732 posts since 6/1/08

4 Feb 2017 19:25

Anyone got any Ksubi jeans they want move on/sell? After 33, 34 or 36 waist.

PM me if you do.

joe6886

915 posts since 16/11/08

5 Feb 2017 21:05

Need the crotch repairing and the selvedge is coming apart on my APC, was going to send them to that mr handy denim place in the Netherlands but his website has gone and his Facebook hasn't been updated in a while. Anyone know if he's still going?

Or can anyone recommend someone else to do a good job, wasn't hugely impressed with the crotch repair denim doc has done for me in the past.

Bails78

732 posts since 6/1/08

5 Feb 2017 23:34

joe6886 wrote: Need the crotch repairing and the selvedge is coming apart on my APC, was going to send them to that mr handy denim place in the Netherlands but his website has gone and his Facebook hasn't been updated in a while. Anyone know if he's still going?

Or can anyone recommend someone else to do a good job, wasn't hugely impressed with the crotch repair denim doc has done for me in the past.

Atelier Repairs

shego

1596 posts since 11/12/07

posted 6 Feb 2017 16:10, edited 6 Feb 2017 16:10

Has Melvin/Handy Denim definitely gone quiet? I may message him as last few repairs have been great and he's quick/responsive (or was).

Bails - Atelier any good and do they make sure to match cotton/denim colour on yarning?

joe6886

915 posts since 16/11/08

6 Feb 2017 16:38

I've emailed him, was just basing his quietness on the fact his website is inactive and his Facebook seems fairly inactive. I'll update in her if/when he responds.

I may go to atelier anyway if they come recommended, saves paying for international postage.

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