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Kerrigan · Aug 14, 2005, 06:10 PM

Jeans, there is nothing more fun than going out and dropping some cash on new jeans. There are so many great brands, and the look is so versatile. If you're a ya you can dress them up and look smart, or if you're poor you can still look decent in a good cut. And their dirty secret is that you can wear them 2 days in a row.

What are your favourite brands of jeans, and how much do you normally spend on a new pair of jeans?

m a d r a · Aug 14, 2005, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

...And their dirty secret is that you can wear them 2 days in a row...

you did mean "two weeks in a row", didn't you?

Kerrigan · Aug 14, 2005, 07:22 PM

I'm not saying anything further regarding longevity.

sminch · Aug 14, 2005, 08:30 PM

And their dirty secret is that you can wear them 2 days in a row.

two days? what do you do to your jeans???

i swear i've been wearing this pair for, like, a month at least.

sminch

KeriVit · Aug 14, 2005, 09:03 PM

Latest favorite is Lee Carpenter jeans. 2 days? Try 4 for me, but not in a row, people would talk.

paul w · Aug 14, 2005, 09:08 PM

Rocking the dark blue Express Men's jeans. No stupid bleaching or wrinkles. 20 bucks off means 40 ish bucks.

Not too bad...for jeans I'm embarassed to own. Hey, they can't ALL be 501's, can they?

rickey939 · Aug 14, 2005, 09:27 PM

The Gap "Worker" jean is da'bomb.

budster101 · Aug 14, 2005, 09:32 PM

Jeans are the perfect cloths for my legs and ass..... (I'm drunk)

Cadaver · Aug 14, 2005, 09:36 PM

I prefer Old Navy Plumber® Ass Crack Hangin' Out™ jeans.
Ok, maybe not.

Kenneth · Aug 14, 2005, 09:59 PM

I do and never washed it.
One Easy Fit from GAP and one from Abercrombie & Fitch as a gift.

Kerrigan · Aug 14, 2005, 10:11 PM

what cuts do you guys wear? I usually stick with straight leg, but when I am feeling a little more flamboyant than usual I will wear flares.

paul w · Aug 14, 2005, 10:16 PM

Straight Leg, and just let me say:

The Gap sucks ass. Their jeans are all bleached and creased.

And to think I used to buy my 501's in that darn place.

crazyjohnson · 10:28 PM

Man, I hate jeans now, Dickies are my new jeans. Straight leg, loose fit, double knee, stain release, permanent crease. Will last forever and you really never have to wash them (I do sometimes

). Comes in a bunch of colors as well. Btw these are not hard as a rock like some other work pants.

Lateralus · Aug 14, 2005, 10:19 PM

I'm more of a thong man.

Randman · Aug 14, 2005, 10:24 PM

It's usually too hot and humid to wear jeans.

rickey939 · Aug 14, 2005, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by Lateralus

I'm more of a thong man.

This thread is worthless without...umm...never-mind.

Lateralus · Aug 14, 2005, 10:35 PM

rickey939 · Aug 14, 2005, 10:36 PM

Exactly.

MrForgetable · Aug 14, 2005, 11:09 PM

i've worn jeans once since first grade.

MM-o4 · Aug 14, 2005, 11:31 PM

yep. love jeans. I have way too many pairs but.
I wear mine for about a month before they get a wash. I'm good at not spilling things

MM

rickey939 · Aug 14, 2005, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by MrForgetable

i've worn jeans once since first grade.

What was the special occasion?

Salty · Aug 14, 2005, 11:48 PM

I used to hate jeans partly... cause none fit

Being a size 48 in high school sucked. That said, eventually I lost some weight got a pair of size 46s and they fit great and I loved em, then I got a pair of 44... the story goes on till the other day I was in the Bay and tried on a pair of Tommy 38s... I felt special

I can't wait for the day I'm down to a 36... after that all jean stores will tremble at my buying power!

MrForgetable · Aug 14, 2005, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

What was the special occasion?

i did it as a joke in sixth grade (because everyone knows i don't wear jeans).

Warung · Aug 15, 2005, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

Jeans, there is nothing more fun than going out and dropping some cash on new jeans.

Yeah, especially when they're something like 150 - 180 € these days...

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

What are your favourite brands of jeans, and how much do you normally spend on a new pair of jeans?

Right now probably Energie and Diesel.

Pepe, Replay and Hugo are also pretty decent. Levis never really seem to fit.

I usually wait a couple of months from the release date to get a marked down pair for around 80 - 100 €. Which is still about twice as much as I paid for 10 years ago.

Salty · Aug 15, 2005, 12:09 AM

For the record I almost don't like the fact that I wear Tommy... gives me flash backs to the jocks in high school. But they're GREAT jeans, and they fit like a glove that's groping my butt...

Railroader · Aug 15, 2005, 01:42 AM

Carhart and LL Bean.

air · Aug 15, 2005, 01:42 AM

i like levi's

i will usually wear them in the ocean and onto the beach sand for a few days and then running around in them for a while. i wash them about once a year.

Doofy · Aug 15, 2005, 02:13 AM

501s.

Question. I haven't bought a pair of 501s for ages (I tend to bulk buy). Lately I've noticed these new ads about them being "twisted" (or something). Have they actually changed the cut or is this just marketing hype tagged onto the same, original cut?

V12 · Aug 15, 2005, 02:30 AM

Seven for all mankind and Diesel are the only jeans i own

i love the fit and they are also incredibly comfortable inside, especiall the sevens...

i also have a pair of AJ Armani Jeans that have a nice wash that ive never seen before

i usually pay between 80-200, never over 200 though

I was David B. · Aug 15, 2005, 04:18 AM

The good old Joop before Wolfgang sold the business had the best fit on this world (for my legs and a..). I also have a couple of Armani and Boss.

Levis 501 are alright for the rough times of the life (hiking in the alps).
How long? That depends. The blue and dark ones... I won't tell you. The others 2 days if the weather is bad and they get dirty, 4 days otherwise.

All the other trousers I ever tried, especially these business things that need a jacket and a tie, are really awful and a waste of money (ever tried pleat-front trousers

).

OB1 · Aug 15, 2005, 09:33 AM

I pull down my Carhartts, put my moon in your star-charts.

MacNStein · Aug 15, 2005, 10:13 AM

Levi's, 501s, nothing else.

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 15, 2005, 10:31 AM

CMYKid · Aug 15, 2005, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by V12

Seven for all mankind and Diesel are the only jeans i own

i love the fit and they are also incredibly comfortable inside, especiall the sevens...

i also have a pair of AJ Armani Jeans that have a nice wash that ive never seen before

i usually pay between 80-200, never over 200 though

I went through my phase o' that, but lately the Diesel cuts have made me sad so I mostly moved on.

SEVEN still has some curb appeal since people will actually stop me on the street and ask what they are, but there's less of that now that they're more prevalent.

Adriano Goldschmidt makes some great jeans, and they're almost a a carbon-copy of my all time fave fitting FreshType's that arent available any longer.

Rock and Republic is where its really at presently. Try em, you'll like em. Great fit, killer washes, quality construct.

While yer out pick up the new line from the guy that started Paper, Denim & Cloth, it's called Earnest Sewn. Great classic look, incredibly well made.

The hottest brand on the market right now is True Religion. I cant really wear em tho, the cut is a little too square and the damn pockets are too big, make it look like you've NO ass if you're anything under a 36 waist. Really hot tho, incredible detailing.

I'm a bit of a denim whore, but what better way to waste thousands on? Other than Macs, of course.

Kevin · Aug 15, 2005, 12:02 PM

Levis and Dockers. That is basically all I wear for casual wear.

V12 · Aug 15, 2005, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by CMYKid

I went through my phase o' that, but lately the Diesel cuts have made me sad so I mostly moved on.

SEVEN still has some curb appeal since people will actually stop me on the street and ask what they are, but there's less of that now that they're more prevalent.

Adriano Goldschmidt makes some great jeans, and they're almost a a carbon-copy of my all time fave fitting FreshType's that arent available any longer.

Rock and Republic is where its really at presently. Try em, you'll like em. Great fit, killer washes, quality construct.

While yer out pick up the new line from the guy that started Paper, Denim & Cloth, it's called Earnest Sewn. Great classic look, incredibly well made.

The hottest brand on the market right now is True Religion. I cant really wear em tho, the cut is a little too square and the damn pockets are too big, make it look like you've NO ass if you're anything under a 36 waist. Really hot tho, incredible detailing.

I'm a bit of a denim whore, but what better way to waste thousands on? Other than Macs, of course.

rock and republic...still cant get a decent pair in my size, i love the washes and cuts though

true religion seem to be to baggy and i hate those cargo back pockets, id rather have a pair of evisu's

i only wear 1 cut from diesel that ive always warm form them - rabox

and sevens regular cut or the slim bootleg.

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 15, 2005, 12:41 PM

Wow I didn't realize there were so many stupid people willing to spend a buttload of cash on jeans.

MacNStein · Aug 15, 2005, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Wow I didn't realize there were so many stupid people willing to spend a buttload of cash on jeans.

What do you consider a "buttload"?

budster101 · Aug 15, 2005, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Wow I didn't realize there were so many stupid people willing to spend a buttload of cash on jeans.

Considering you are too cheap to pony up $79.00 for iLife, I'd say you were a bit off when it comes to money and spending.

Jeans last a very long time, and are well worth the investment as a clothing vehicle.

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 15, 2005, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

What do you consider a "buttload"?

Anything over $50.

MacNStein · Aug 15, 2005, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Anything over $50.

*whew* good, because I only pay between $30-$40 for my 501s. Nice having a Levi's outlet nearby.

Would hate to think I'm spending a "buttload" on jeans.

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 15, 2005, 02:16 PM

I wasn't referring to levi's. I was talking about all these people mentioning their fancy pants.

Kerrigan · Aug 15, 2005, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by budster101

Considering you are too cheap to pony up $79.00 for iLife, I'd say you were a bit off when it comes to money and spending.

Jeans last a very long time, and are well worth the investment as a clothing vehicle.

What he said.

If you find a pair that look really good on you, and you're going to wear that pair to death, then it is worth spending a lot of money on them.

And believe it or not, people will be able to tell right away if your jeans are nice or cheap, so if you're in a situation where presentation is important (campus, courtship, casual workplace, night out) then it is well worth paying a bomb.

Chuckit · Aug 15, 2005, 04:39 PM

If you're in a situation where presentation is that important, you should probably not be wearing jeans.

Kerrigan · Aug 15, 2005, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

If you're in a situation where presentation is that important, you should probably not be wearing jeans.

So presentation is not important in my examples? Courtship, campus, a casual workplace, going out to a bar or club, all require smart but casual attire, which means jeans. You can wear wool trousers or chinos if you want but it won't look as good.

suvsr4terrorists · Aug 15, 2005, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

And believe it or not, people will be able to tell right away if your jeans are nice or cheap, so if you're in a situation where presentation is important (campus, courtship, casual workplace, night out) then it is well worth paying a bomb.

Only the snooty spoiled kids care about what brand of clothes you wear, so I really don't care to be friends with them in the first place. Same with dating. Girls who care about brands are the same ones I'd like to avoid. Workplace? You can wear jeans at work? Woah!

mindwaves · Aug 15, 2005, 05:13 PM

I found that Wrangler jeans ~$15 work best for me.

MrForgetable · Aug 15, 2005, 07:07 PM

i dunno, i prefer the feel of a good pair of khakis or slacks honestly.

ironknee · Aug 15, 2005, 11:27 PM

i had a time in my 20's when i never wore jeans...was into the "corporate designer" look...now that i'm back to life, i wear jeans all the time...i have a pair for boots (i used to wear black boots...not western) anyways, the legs kinda flair out and with my sandals, reminds me of the 70s...groovy baby

Kevin · Aug 15, 2005, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Only the snooty spoiled kids care about what brand of clothes you wear, so I really don't care to be friends with them in the first place. Same with dating. Girls who care about brands are the same ones I'd like to avoid.

Yeah I feel the same way. I also wont freely advertise a company's logo.

Workplace? You can wear jeans at work? Woah!

What is surprising about that?