Raw Denim Thread

[holden]

Yeah, by wearing raw denim, the fades and creases come from natural wear and tear, usually resulting in a very good looking jean (whiskers, combs, stacks, etc.).

The better raw denim is also selvedge, which is a way finishing the edges of the fabric. I think most denim used to be selvedge made on shuttle looms, but then manufacturers moved to projectile looms to make more denim for cheaper.

[black13]

Originally posted by vw_rabbit2.5
The purpose of this thread is to discuss all types of raw denim topics.

What are some of your favorite brands, post pics of your fading, tips on how to repair rips/holes/blowouts, and other miscellaneous topics.

I know there are a few threads on denim already, but this is strictly for raw denim.

I'll start:

I've owned 5 pairs of raw denim: 3 nudies, 2 naked & famous.
My first pair of nudies were the slim jim dry broken twill, worn 1 year before first wash (pics will be posted soon). I rarely wear these anymore because they have worn really thin, there is a hole in the back pocket that I still need to get fixed, and the crotch blowout needs a better repair job.

My second pair of nudies haven't been washed yet, been worn about 6 months, but I had a crotch blowout that I haven't gotten around to repairing.

Third pair of nudies were the first selvege nudies I bought, and I'm currently about 1 month into wear.

First N&F has about 1 year of wear, no washes yet, and a hole forming in the crotch.

I've been reading this forum RAWR Denim and I came across this post showing a guy repairing holes and blowouts using the "darning" method

Does anyone know if there's a place in calgary that does this? It looks like they use a special sewing machine to do it.

My newest pair of raw denim are the N&F Left Hand Twill in Weird Guy cut. They are super stiff and I've only worn them for about a week. I'm really excited on how this one will wear.

Man I need this kind of repair. Got 3 favorite jeans one of them diesel that just as bad as the one in the video. I took it to one tailer and he told go buy a new pair of jeans but I've grown attached to these ones.

[chibwack]

Originally posted by holden
Yeah, by wearing raw denim, the fades and creases come from natural wear and tear, usually resulting in a very good looking jean (whiskers, combs, stacks, etc.).

The better raw denim is also selvedge, which is a way finishing the edges of the fabric. I think most denim used to be selvedge made on shuttle looms, but then manufacturers moved to projectile looms to make more denim for cheaper.

So is this whole don't wash them for a year thing just to make for better wear patterns then? Where would I go to get decent ~100 raw denim? It's about time to replace my ratty jeans lol

[GenerationX]

Originally posted by chibwack

So is this whole don't wash them for a year thing just to make for better wear patterns then? Where would I go to get decent ~100 raw denim? It's about time to replace my ratty jeans lol

Naked & Famous usually goes around ~150

[R-Audi]

Ive heard good things about this place for repairs... (No affiliation)

http://lovemeblue.com/

[move]

Originally posted by chibwack

So is this whole don't wash them for a year thing just to make for better wear patterns then? Where would I go to get decent ~100 raw denim? It's about time to replace my ratty jeans lol

think unbranded would be your best bet if youre not willing to pay that much for raw denim.

[Jmay1988]

Any places in Calgary that sell APC jeans? I wanna try some on before I order online.

[cet]

I got mine from a place on 1st Street called Songkla but I think they closed a couple of years ago.
I vaguely remember some at Holt but I would call and check before heading down there.

[z2two]

Holt and understudy sell APCs.

[vw_rabbit2.5]

Originally posted by R-Audi
Ive heard good things about this place for repairs... (No affiliation)

http://lovemeblue.com/

hmmm this looks promising!!

thanks for the link!

[stevieo]

I am wearing my naked and famous weird guy cut. I like it better than my nudies. I'll be wearing it for a few more months or so before I give it a wash and see where it goes. I also got another pair of naked and famous in black that I can't wait to sport haha.

[jaylo]

I have a couple of raw denim I have not washed for more than a year. I wonder if it will fall apart once I wash it.

Is there a definitive process on how to wash these jeans for the first time?

[Prelude_dude]

Originally posted by VaN_HaMMeRSTeiN
Where can I get this Dior Raw? And how much?

I ordered mine from here

http://www.brownsfashion.com/home/

But check this thread out on super future, has all the info you need on the Diors.

I'd recommend made in japan, as i tried both made in japan and made in italy when i was at the hawaii dior homme store, and i like the fit and feel of the made in japan better.

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/ind...r-homme-denim/

Is there a definitive process on how to wash these jeans for the first time?

You can google this, there are tons of forums and ways to wash these to increase the longevity.

Hardcores will wash by hand in a bath tub or big basin.

More carefree peeps turn inside out and use the washing machine with wool light dark, on handwash or delicate cycle with cold water. Hang dry.

[move]

anyone in calgary that sells dior hommes?
and anyone willing to buy some wings and horns off of me?

[z2two]

^ nowhere locally bro. Should've told me about your w+h sooner! I just bought some apc's last month... =(

[move]

apc's are shit quality. return them =)

[z2two]

Only got them for $100 new haha, just gonna use them as a beater. Kindof done with raw denim for now.

[sputnik]

Anyone notice Gustin Jeans on Kickstarter.

$81 for a pair of selvedge jeans is a pretty good deal.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...tarting-with-d

[move]

Originally posted by sputnik
Anyone notice Gustin Jeans on Kickstarter.

$81 for a pair of selvedge jeans is a pretty good deal.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...tarting-with-d

ya pre cool

[woodywoodford]

So I wore my naked & famous's to a bonfire the other day and now I've got little mud spots all over around the feet. What's the best way to clean these? Just dab them with a damp rag I'm assuming? Just want to make sure this is okay before I take a wet rag to them as they're still relatively new.