Dry Denim

[halisray]

I have never bought a pair of dry denim jeans but I hear they are better than "regular" jeans? I want to get this pair: http://shop.nudiejeans.com/system/search/product.asp?id=997&rnum=8

 

Pretty expensive I know but I hear all this crazy talk about how good dry denim is.. wondering if anyone here has a dry/raw denim jean and has any feedback?

 

Cheers

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watmm.com: we are dreamers of the jeans

[Guest Z_B_Z]

dry denim is so last season

[Guest Gary C]

I only wear dry/raw denim. That’s not to say it’s for everybody, but if you

want a pair of jeans which is unique to you, which reflects your lifestyle

and your activities, then it can be a really rewarding hobby.

 

There’s a lot out there but I wouldn’t really recommend Nudies. The

construction’s not great – they’re notorious for crotch blowouts – and the

denim they use isn’t particularly good. Plus, I don’t really care for their

back-pocket stitching, which is another pretty common complaint about them.

I owned a pair of the Thin Finn raws which I bought on sale, removed the

stitching myself, and still never really cared much for. By the way, the

pair you posted aren’t raw.

 

For not much more, I recommend you pick up a pair of APC jeans which are

kind of the standard entry-level raw denim. They start off stiff as hell,

but once they break in they’ll be the most comfortable pair of jeans you

ever owned. The denim is a high-quality Japanese selvedge (which means it

was woven on an old-fashioned shuttle loom) and they’ll last for years if

you take care of them properly. I’ve been wearing a pair of APC Petit

Standards for over a year and they’re absolutely wonderful. But watch out

for the sizing– APC generally measure 2 inches larger than tagged, and they

tend to stretch out a lot with wear. It’s best to try them on before you

purchase – they should be difficult to button up to start with. If you can’t

quite get the top button done, that’s perfect – they WILL stretch.

 

APC do decent, modern, slim cuts; but a lot of raw denim enthusiasts are

into the history and heritage of denim and so prefer reproduction (“repro”)

cuts of vintage jeans from the 60s, 50s, 40s or earlier. The higher-end

Japanese brands like Samurai etc. tend to specialise in these. They can look

great but they’re not for everyone. A decent entry-point for this sort of

thing is Levis Vintage Clothing which have all the original, authentic

details of the jeans they’re attempting to replicate (although they’re not

always 100% accurate). Don’t forget, Levis more or less invented blue jeans.

I’m currently breaking in a pair of the 1954 501z and I love them – the

denim has a great character and with just a month of wear they’re already

starting to fade nicely.

 

Raw denim’s definitely a minority interest. Most people would rather just

buy a pre-washed pair and not put up with the hassle, commitment, stinkiness

etc. of developing a really nice, personal fade. Don’t expect your mates to

understand why you’re running around in the same stinking pair of Levis for

six months without washing them. But once you try it you may find yourself

hooked. I certainly was.

 

A good starting point for more info is the denim forum over on the

Superfuture forums:

My linkhttp://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/forumdisplay.php?f=15

 

Posted on behalf of Iain "Jorts" C.

[keltoi]

so just to check i'm understanding this correctly i gather you are looking for feedback on jeans?

[beariksson]

I had a pair of dry denim nudie jeans 4-5 years ago or so. they are very stiff when new, but when you've had them for a couple of months they are very comfortable, and they'll get a personal look. plus they'll last longer since they are not already worn/torn/broken/look like shit.

 

but those in the OP are NOT dry denim.

these are: http://shop.nudiejeans.com/system/search/product.asp?id=631

look for the word "dry" in the name.

 

btw Nudie JEANS charge 300 SEK (~$40) more for jeans if they are already "broken" ;)

[halisray]

yeah I know I did my research, I am getting the Grim Tim Dry Dirt Organics

 

thanks guys

[baph]

The thought of waiting 6 months before washing a pair of pants is fucking gag me with a spoon, like, grody to the max omigod

 

 

 

totally

[YEK]

some expensive jeans there..

[goffer]

Fuck that... levi's for life

[vertsk8er419]

what i decide to wear over my legs is an arbitrary decision at best. whether or not it will fit properly, the source, and the price of the leg-wear are really the only variables i take into account when making this decision.

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cool stories bro's

[chaosmachine]

"You should not try to clean local spots as it removes the indigo and you will get a bleach spot for a long time. The longer you can keep them unwashed, the more beautiful they will get. Six months is a good start."

 

-- http://www.nudiejeans.com/thisisnudie/takecare

 

 

dry denim: turning your blatant disregard for personal hygiene into a fashion statement.

[cloudbreaker]

http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/08/04/sunn-o-black-metal-jeans-ist-krieg/

 

Black Metal jeans are the only jeans I care about.

 

Sure, they're $170.00, but they're woven on a loom by norwegians with real minotaur fur.

[baph]

I'd watch a lot more TV if more commercials had Sunn O))) music.