/fa/ - Fashion

>>6455433
>forever 21

dont even bother with raws until you're willing to spend $150+

Still don't even understand what raws are versus standard.

>>6455444
Yeah, you're right. Besides I'd be swimming in this pair anyway because they don't have my size. General raw denim thread now.

>>6455433
why are you using a trip?

>>6455457
Standard- Treated, some denim is washed out before it even hits the shelf. Typically comes with a factory made artificial fade.

Raw denim- Untreated, allowing the wearer to over time, develop their own unique fades based from how they are worn.

>>6455457
jeans come industrially prewashed
raws and literally that - raw jeans that will conform and contour to your body and movements over time (hence the not washing them)
the longer you wear them the more they adapt to your body and gradually lose the initial dark color that is on them

>>6455517
Always have.

>>6455524
you're doing it wrong

>Are these raw?
>Color: Dark Wash
>Wash
>Raw
This is not difficult, OP. You can figure this out.

lol, my pbjs were one wash, it doesn't make a difference tbh, i washed em a bunch of times too

>>6455433
1. no, they're washed, it says so in the name
2. you really only presoak your jeans if they're unsanfordized.

>>6455532
Figured it out. Just going to man up and buy a pair of Nudies.

>>6455534

no he's not

everyone should have a trip because it makes you more accountable for what you post

makes discussion more personal instead of anonymous internet warriors talking shit all the time (like this)

>>6455553

>>6455553
>anonymous image board
>accountable for what you post
i don't think you understand how 4chan works

Finally killed my flat heads. Gonna pick up some sams for my next pair

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=6457&category_id=&manufacturer_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62&vmcchk=1

>>6455552
And that's where I get confused. The difference between Sanforized and unsandforized

>>6455582
Sanforized is shrunk. Unsanforized is unshrunk

You can google this shit you stupid nigger

I am planning on moving up from my shitty GAP pants and getting my first pair of Naked and Famous jeans.

What pair do you think I should cop? Which pair they make is the most essential?

>>6455581
post fade pics?

>>6455602
elephant 3 were released a few weeks ago, they're pretty thick denim. they're gonna drop some 32oz again soon.
if you're looking for a skinny fit, power stretch is the way to go

So I finally got a job and have a bit of money in the bank. What's a good starting pair of raws that are sub $120? I also have some decent size on my legs (/fit/ here) so that could narrow down my possibilities on sizing

I was so close to buying a pair of raws but in the end I just went for some "normal" prefaded ones.

As far as I can tell, they'll be like wearing cardboard for a few weeks, leave blue ass marks everywhere, die your skin and shoes and other clothes blue, get smelly after not being washed for a year so you have to put them in the freezer and shit, then after you finally wash them the end goal is for them to basically look like the prefaded ones you could have bought in the first place.

I just want some pants, not a project. I usually just get dark washes with a bit of fading and they wear in really nicely. And if you pay a few hundred bucks the fit is always great anyway. Are raws really worth it?

>>6455631
>/fit/

Edwin ED-55s for you m9.

There's a slim chance something from Naked and Famous or APC might get past your bloated quads, I wasn't so lucky unfortunately.

>>6455667
>the end goal is for them to basically look like the prefaded ones you could have bought in the first place

>>6455631
You can probably find a pair of Naked&Famous on Karmaloop for that range. Why not save a little more and get a pair of APC/Nudies or something like that.

>>6455618
ok.
is there like a raw denim guide or something?

I want to know all the diffrences in what denim looks like in 16 oz, 32 oz, etc.

>>6455667
nigga, raws are about the journey, not the destination. they're not for everyone, and if you'd rather have the fades right out of the store, go for it.

>>6455679
>>6455631
not the same guy, but could i have a picture of a good leg size for maybe some N&F weird guys or whatever

>>6455680
denim weight isnt really noticeable in appearance as much as it is in feeling.

you really have to hold the denim to notice the different textures and feeling of it.

>>6455687
I can appreciate that. I guess what I'm asking is: is it really worth all that bullshit? Is a nice pair of prefaded jeans about 95% the same anyway?

>>6455680
weight is more of a feel thing than a sight thing. companies measure denim in oz/yard of fabric. 15oz is pretty standard for most denim, under that is lightweight is is good for summer but not so much for high contrast fades. most denim doesn't get much heavier than 32, which is almost a novelty weight (they can stand up on their own).

>>6455706
*it is
i need to proofread my shit more

>>6455674
Well, it is, isn't it? Otherwise you wouldn't want them to fade and keep them as blue as possible.

>>6455706
>>6455697
will I be able to move in 32oz?

where could I go and feel some raw jeans? I dont live in a super /fa/ town (Madison, WI)

>>6455710
you might get a few more years out of a pair of quality raws over the best pair of prefaded

>>6455710
>Is a nice pair of prefaded jeans about 95% the same anyway
No

>>6455706
>they can stand up on their own

I know what I'm copping when I'm not broke. Purely to scare my roommates.

>>6455714
32oz is pretty beast, it will stiffer than most jeans you'll ever wear. they'll break in, but that first month or two will be hard
nordstroms will carry some brands worth checking out. other than that you have to order online and return to get a feel for denim weights

How is TOpman Raws?
How many oz is it?
http://us.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33059&storeId=13051&productId=4889360&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=69E24DIND&resultCount=1&geoip=home

>>6455618
and I am guessing I should get weird guys?

I usually wear slim's jeans from gap, not skinny

>>6455719
Anyway, I bought two pairs the other day: a really nice pair of NN07s and some Made and Crafted Levis that are "unwashed". They're straight up blue but the denim isn't too heavy. I don't think they're exactly raw denim but the raw NN07s were really uncomfortable. And as I said before I just wasn't feeling up to the project. Hopefully the Levis will

I have a lot of clothes and wear dressy shit to the office so I would be wearing them once or twice per week max. At that rate they'll finally look cool in 2017.

>>6455759
yeah, weirdguy is a pretty solid fit. you have some room in the thigh and calf area which is good especially if you lift/are a bigger guy. weirdguy also gets all the fun denim.
slimguy is also an option, it's in between skinnyguy and weirdguy

>>6455710
I keep telling this story, but whatever.

>Four months into first rawrz
>Admiring honeycombs on back of knees, hige around waist and crotch and stax in lower legs
>Go out somewhere, spot black gentleman wearing expensive pre-distressed fashion jeans
>They have honeycombs
>Honeycombs that are six inches south of his actual knee joints
>Looks ridiculous
>Notice other people's jeans, how the artificial fading and weathering doesn't correspond to their bodies in the slightest, how cheap and nasty artificial fades look next to actually faded denim
>Epiphany status: achieved, will never wear prewashed again

>>6455774
the /fa/ sticky says that slimguy looks really bad and is a straight cut, but what you are saying it sounds like the weird guy is the straight and slimguy is the slimcut

>>6455753
not a fan of the pockets/lack of a patch
>>6455772
those should be pretty solid, made and crafted is pretty good for levis

>>6455787
idk, can't say i've ever worn the slimguy fit. weirdguy has a taper in it, idk much about slimguy though. naked&famous has sizing charts on their sight if you're curious as well as models wearing the jeans

>>6455783
I think I might go back there on Monday and pick them up just for the hell of it. They were only half price at $120 or something. Got the Levis for $100 on sale.

Anyway, I can highly recommend the NN07s. Really nice fit.

What's a good manu in the $300 range that doesn't feel like wearing fucking cardboard for the first month?

guys i have a problem, my raws stack at the knees not the ankles, what do?

bump

How much should I size up for samurais? 28 waist here

How is unbranded raw denim?

>>6455826
N&F soft finish selvedge

bump

>>6455675
>>6455679

what about the new standard, that's modeled after the 501 right? 501 are probably what fits me best

>>6455916
bumping

Best skinny raws?

>>6455714
madisonbro here. I've ordered most of my jeans online, but Context downtown sells APC and a bunch of other brands. That would be the best place to go if you're worried about how they'll fit.

But what I did was grabbed my favorite fitting pair of jeans, measured them, and went online looking for jeans with similar measurements. I settled on Unbranded 101 which have similar measurements to Levi 511s.

>>6455916
They're quite good for the price point. Comparable to N&F as they're both from the same company. Very good starter pair of raws.

Want to try my first pair if raws, is unbranded a good starting point?

>>6457608
yes

>>6455714
>>6457579
Heeey Madison niggas! That makes 3 of us - never would have thought it.
Also totally agree with Context - great store, and some of the staff are very helpful. They have some sweet Momotaro collabs, including the JapanBlue stuff, which is a little cheaper.

>>6457608
Try the 21oz stuff - waaay better imo. I absolutely love mine. They fade beautifully, whereas the lighter stuff hardly fades at all.

I just bought my first N&F for the purpose of fading. Just a couple questions....They're indigo, does cuffing them stop the bleeding on shoes? How long a life do they have, like I know to wear them for a year before washing, but how long total?

>>6458178
> wear them for a year before washing

>>6458183
Well I personally don't plan on ever washing them but that is one of the usual times recommended.....

should i cop these jeans for 70 aud? brand is Lee 101

>>6458201
nah thats a real ugly wash

>>6458201
no you shouldn't, the inseam on those look hella short.

I presume you're on a budget by the 70 aud mention, might i suggest Unbranded denim and/or naked and famous? size down, and try for 34+ inseam.

how are the april 77 raws?
I was thinking of copping this
http://www.april77-shop.com/product.php?id_product=14

>>6457589
And what are the different cuts like?

SHould I just save for some N&F's?

>>6457641
>>6457579
Aw, that sweet man, thanks

Where exactly is Context?

>>6459310
king street
crazy expensive

Fuck fades , wear black jawnz erryday

>>6455631
I got the UB201s a few days ago because I had a similar problem. Haven't come in yet but they're made for that reason of big legged fellas.

>>6455518

my fades are always in the groin area

fuck

I'm thinking of jumping on some UB201s. How should I size them? I'm a true 34.

What are the diffrent unbranded cuts like

Don't buy unbranded. They're cheap for a reason , every cut fits terribly.

>>6459548
Get a 33 you fatty

Looking to drop $300+ on some quality denim for my next pair. I've been considering Onis so far, but does anyone else have some recommendations? Any price is fine, as long as they're japanese.

>>6459592
PBJ maybe? I was interested in their mud dyed pair, but never had the cash so maybe sometime in the future.

>>6459563
really?

Hey /fa/

I am looking for a new pair of raws to add to my collection. However, this time I want to buy a pair with a leg opening as narrow as fucking possible. We are talking 16 cm or even more narrow.

Anyone knows where to get this? Budget is max. 150 GBP.

>>6457589
>Comparable to N&F as they're both from the same company
no they're not. Same founder, different companies.

>The Unbranded Brand is a crazy new concept in the world of premium apparel. While other companies compete based on image, expensive ad campaigns and celebrity endorsements, we have decided to do the opposite. Have you ever wondered why jeans cost what they do? Why do some “premium” jeans sell for $250 while others sell for $80?

>We think overpriced, over-marketed jeans are silly. That’s why we've stripped our jeans down to the core essentials: a great fit, solid construction and top quality selvedge denim. By eliminating all the unnecessary, we're able to sell a better product at a better price.

>Simple as that.

>oh, and we outsource to china, forgot that bit

>>6460538
So are you saying unbranded isnt good?

is it good for 80 bucks?

>>6459369
Please inform upon arrival.

>>6460846
bummp

>>6460846
I don't like the 14.5oz ones
21oz is fast to fade, but I'm only on month 4, dunno how it goes in the long run

>>6455433
If you're wearing unsanforized jeans, like 501s, definitely soak before you start wearing them. I wore my 501s pretty heavily for the first year, and soaked them again every 4 months or so. They turned out pretty nicely imo.

Should I go with Naked and Famous or Unbranded?
Both brands look pretty good but obviously unbranded is a lot cheaper.

Anyone have experience with both?

Any of you guys tried Baldwins?

>>6463456
I had a pair of unbranded straight fit. The fit was terrible; they were too short, too wide at the leg opening, and too tight in the waist. After 6 months, the back pocket started ripping at the seam, and the top button disintegrated. Their other fits are probably better, but the construction will still be shit.

I have 2 pairs of N&F, though, and love them both. It's worth spending the extra money, but if you wait for a sale, you can get them for close to the price of UB.

>>6463400
damn those are nice
a little too lightweight for me, but still a solid pair for the price
also I just ordered unbranded 101's, how fucked am I?

>>6463531
they're not awful. If they're your first pair of raws, don't sweat it.

>>6463561
is the leg opening wide enough to go over boots?

What should I do with my pair of naked and famous x Oni's that don't fit?

>>6463400
what the fuck these jeans look boring as fuck and hardly look any different than prefaded jeans

>people actually think this looks good

>>6463588
it's subtle, no need to get upset
though they could use some staxx

yes but prefaded ones don't have fade that match your body or are unique>>6455717

>>6463578
probably.
>>6463588
Those are my beater jeans. I don't wear them often in public, because they're hella dadcore.
>>6463572
Try to sell that shit on Sufu or ebay or rawrdenim or something.

are there any Raw brands under 200, preferably $150, that use a zipper rather than a button fly?
gotta fit larger thighs

>>6455553
>everyone should have a trip because it makes you more accountable for what you post

Then go to any other goddamn online fashion board you facist.
>see what I did there?

>>6465592
bump

>>6465592
cheap monday :)

>>6465933
is all their stuff super skinny?