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[luckyboyceo]

Ah, okay. Well you can throw them in a washer or let them soak in a tub with some detergent. The former will result in more indigo loss (of course this is for the entire jean so both areas will fade equally) and result in a bit more shrinkage. The latter will result in less indigo loss and a less shrinkage. So it whatever method you choose depends on how much of a contrasting fade you want the jeans to have.

Example of a machine wash



Still, it's odd that you don't see any fading after two years. How much have you worn them?

Thanks. I now have 7, a bit out of control.

Just wear them all the time. There's no secret to it unfortunately, you just have to wear them as often as you can. I have a pair of Indigo Selvege as well, and they have faded the least. I have just come to accept that they won't fade as much as some of their other fabrics, which is alright because they have a gorgeous color with just a bit of fading.

I wore N&F Weird Guy Indigos for a year straight in 2010. They should have fades even without washing if you have actually been wearing them for more than a year. How does the fade from your wallet look? What is your definition of wearing "quite a bit"?

Quite a bit meaning probably a couple times a week. Regardless, once I get them back from my tailor I plan on giving them a good wash and wearing them even more. I'll post pictures when I can so you guys can see what I'm talking about. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[fat pat]

my apologies.

http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/DSQUARED2/dept/men/tskay/3FD17CD7/rr/1/cod10/54112717KW/sts/sr_men80

What the hell is this?

#menswear

 

[neojubei]

i've been avoiding this thread since i lost my job but i got a pair of swim trunks as a gift and wanted gaf's opinion on em. i haven't done this much or this bold a color in a while.



oh and if anyone is interested in a deal on a gorgeous pair of Alden shell #8 wingtip boots, PM me

wow nice bod. If I had your body I would be wearing some square Andrew Christian swimming trunks.

 

[Pilgor]

Quite a bit meaning probably a couple times a week. Regardless, once I get them back from my tailor I plan on giving them a good wash and wearing them even more. I'll post pictures when I can so you guys can see what I'm talking about. Thanks for all the advice.

The more you wash them, the less contrast in your fade. The pair I posted a few pages back were never washed.

 

[jvalioli]

Quite a bit meaning probably a couple times a week. Regardless, once I get them back from my tailor I plan on giving them a good wash and wearing them even more. I'll post pictures when I can so you guys can see what I'm talking about. Thanks for all the advice.

When I wear raw denim, I do a 6-7 days a week type deal. Pilgor seems to like to wear a lot of different jeans at the same time, so he probably has more knowledge about how quickly your fades should be coming in if you don't wear them as often as I do.

How often have you been washing them and why are they at the tailor right now? You've had them for a couple of years, so I'm guessing you have tears? Curious to see pics.

 

[luckyboyceo]

The more you wash them, the less contrast in your fade. The pair I posted a few pages back were never washed.

When I wear raw denim, I do a 6-7 days a week type deal. Pilgor seems to like to wear a lot of different jeans at the same time, so he probably has more knowledge about how quickly your fades should be coming in if you don't wear them as often as I do.

How often have you been washing them and why are they at the tailor right now? You've had them for a couple of years, so I'm guessing you have tears? Curious to see pics.

I've only washed them a handful of times I believe. Good to know that maybe that's not the issue though.

They're at the tailor to get the waist taken in. I find that Naked & Famous tend to stretch out a bit in the waist, which combined with losing some width in my midsection this summer, makes them about a size or two too big. I get them back next week so I'll definitely post up a few pictures so that you guys can see exactly what I'm talking about.

 

[jon bones]

Too big, too long. Look like boxing shorts. Color is fine for swimwear.

Too long and too baggy.

yea, figured as much. i'll rock em this weekend and see how i feel. probably end up just wearing em for the one season.

wow nice bod. If I had your body I would be wearing some square Andrew Christian swimming trunks.

thanks, and thanks for the recommendation. i looked those up - they look rad and aren't pricey at all. hopefully i can find a pair in 28 - looks like they start at 30.

 

[bob page]

yea, figured as much. i'll rock em this weekend and see how i feel. probably end up just wearing em for the one season.



thanks, and thanks for the recommendation. i looked those up - they look rad and aren't pricey at all. hopefully i can find a pair in 28 - looks like they start at 30.

Try some twill shorts from Uniqlo. They could probably double as swim trunks and they're only $13 (and come in small sizes).

Bonobos also has some decent ones on sale (you could get them for 50% off if you add more stuff to get it above $100):
http://www.bonobos.com/sale

 

[Boken]

My adidas swim trunks were the same colour and of the appropriate size and length.

y/n?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

My adidas swim trunks were the same colour and of the appropriate size and length.


y/n?

Those don't look like very practical swim trunks.

 

[Cosmic Bus]

thanks, and thanks for the recommendation. i looked those up - they look rad and aren't pricey at all. hopefully i can find a pair in 28 - looks like they start at 30.

It's possible the site that you looked them up on simply didn't have any in that size; Andrew Christian stuff always comes in XS (26-28) and S (28-30), including the swimwear. Be forewarned, though: the brand is primarily gay-focused and thus the cut and, uh, front pouches are very revealing.

 

[neojubei]

It's possible the site that you looked them up on simply didn't have any in that size; Andrew Christian stuff always comes in XS (26-28) and S (28-30), including the swimwear. Be forewarned, though: the brand is primarily gay-focused and thus the cut and, uh, front pouches are very revealing.

That's the point. With a body like that he should flaunt it. Size 28? damn

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I want this pretty badly but not sure if 70 dollars badly. It would be a good start to building a wardrobe that you can't find in every department store in America.

http://www.pitbullmansion.com/products/floydian-tee

 

[shintoki]

It's possible the site that you looked them up on simply didn't have any in that size; Andrew Christian stuff always comes in XS (26-28) and S (28-30), including the swimwear. Be forewarned, though: the brand is primarily gay-focused and thus the cut and, uh, front pouches are very revealing.

"Watch uncensored videos"

....


OKAY!

 

[LOCK]

GAF I need help picking out a shirt to match these.

Should I just go with gray!

 

[hawkshockey11]

GAF I need help picking out a shirt to match these.

Should I just go with gray!

Light neutral color with no designs. White, grey, etc should work.

 

[LOCK]

Thanks! I have that exact shit in the picture...lol. But I also have a checkered white/navy blue Tommy H. shirt that might match.

 

[p_xavier]

I don't know if it counts for this thread but I just got this Gucci travel bag. I really like it so far.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I wish I could purchase Dolbeau ties. They look awesome to me, but they're produced in really really limited editions and they're so damn expensive. But they look so nice.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I wish I could purchase Dolbeau ties. They look awesome to me, but they're produced in really really limited editions and they're so damn expensive. But they look so nice.

Less than a hundred bucks is not expensive for a tie if you ask me. But then again I buy Burberry ties so my world view has been skewed.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Less than a hundred bucks is not expensive for a tie if you ask me. But then again I buy Burberry ties so my world view has been skewed.

If I pay more than 20 bucks for a tie, I feel like I overspent - The woes of being a university student with a limited budget.

One day I will throw away a thousand dollars on all these awesome ties... but not today.

Anyone know where I can find inexpensive cotton/madras ties online (asides from the Tie Bar)?

 

[Musan]

You can try the Knottery, they have a variety of ties that are relatively cheap.

 

[TxdoHawk]

Bought a pair or AE Strands in Walnut. They're so sexy, my first pair of truly nice shoes. I got shoe trees and all the cleaning/maintenance stuff the Manager recommended. Can I water these every day to work and just maintain them once a week?

It's not recommended. Most shoe people will tell you giving shoes a day or two off between wears (with the shoe trees in to soak up moisture) will extend their life considerably. On the plus side, you now have an excuse to buy more shoes.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

You can try the Knottery, they have a variety of ties that are relatively cheap.

Hahaha, awesome, they have ties called, 'The Walt', 'The Jesse', 'The Saul', and 'The Hank'.

 

[X-Frame]

It's not recommended. Most shoe people will tell you giving shoes a day or two off between wears (with the shoe trees in to soak up moisture) will extend their life considerably. On the plus side, you now have an excuse to buy more shoes.

Good advice and makes sense.

One more question, how do I deal with rain with these shoes? Is there anything preventative I can do?

 

[whitehawk]

I don't know if it counts for this thread but I just got this Gucci travel bag. I really like it so far.

That's a womens large purse.

 

[Pilgor]

Just bought an Eton shirt and a couple Ermenegildo Zegna ties from the Nordstrom sale. So excited, but fml when the credit card bill comes.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

That's a womens large purse.

That's what I immediately thought too.

 

[neojubei]

In a bit of a bad mood so now i feel like shopping online.

Thinking about buying these. Any thoughts or opinions?

http://www.zappos.com/nixon-smug-shoulder-bag-bone?zfcTest=fw:1

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=2433050220004&cid=5216

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5216&vid=1&pid=321779&scid=321779292

 

[LOCK]

If it matches your skin tone then go for it!

 

[reggieandTFE]

i've been avoiding this thread since i lost my job but i got a pair of swim trunks as a gift and wanted gaf's opinion on em. i haven't done this much or this bold a color in a while.



oh and if anyone is interested in a deal on a gorgeous pair of Alden shell #8 wingtip boots, PM me

Bummer about the job loss. Layed off in the US?

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Does anyone else like these or is it just me?

http://www.parkandbond.com/product/100053925

 

[Salazar]

They're ok. Nicer than these.

http://www.parkandbond.com/product/100053933

 

[p_xavier]

That's a womens large purse.

It's a large leather duffle bag. I travelled with it forst the first time today and actually got complimented in it.

 

[Alucrid]

It's definitely not a duffel bag

 

[bob page]

It's a large leather duffle bag. I travelled with it forst the first time today and actually got complimented in it.

It looks nothing like a men's bag, even compared to other stuff from Gucci.

 

[Draft]

That's a twaggle bag (combination of travel and swagger.) Don't let anyone tell you different. I've no doubt Lebron carts his $300 polo shirts around in something very similar.

 

[CrazyDogg77]

Going off looks alone that seems like a women's bag.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I'm about to pull the trigger on some cotton ties from The Tie Bar. Let's hope this is money well spent, shipping to Canada sounds more costly than I'd hoped.

 

[Draft]

That is not a woman's bag. That is a man's bag. The kind of man that wears a scarf even when it is warm.

 

[bob page]

I have these items for sale, if anyone's interested. Looking for under $15 for each item, but PM me for an exact price if you're interested.

http://imgur.com/a/5pdtR#0

Shirts & polos are all from Uniqlo, denim from 21 Men, chinos from Dockers.

 

[Doctor West]

I don't know if it counts for this thread but I just got this Gucci travel bag. I really like it so far.

That looks like a woman's purse. Is that what you were going for?

 

[p_xavier]

That looks like a woman's purse. Is that what you were going for?

Anyways, I've had it with this forum. Any mod who's reading this, you can perma ban me please.

 

[bob page]

Anyways, I've had it with this forum. Any mod who's reading this, you can perma ban me please.

 

[Draft]

Anyways, I've had it with this forum. Any mod who's reading this, you can perma ban me please.

lol. Poor guy. I recognize your style.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I would have gone this route.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

That looks like a woman's purse. Is that what you were going for?

Anyways, I've had it with this forum. Any mod who's reading this, you can perma ban me please.

lulz

 

[nilbog21]

That looks like a woman's purse. Is that what you were going for?

please post pics of self so i can have a good laugh

 

[hateradio]

I would have gone this route.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eOwduYeW9Tg/SuSOpaHM2ZI/AAAAAAAArIs/NqjigUhQLk4/s400/prada00090m.jpg

That looks huge though. It's like a fat brief case.

 

[Doctor West]

please post pics of self so i can have a good laugh

LOL, are you going to run away too? I love how ultra-sensitive people post in threads where they are inviting judgement. If you can't handle someone having a different opinion, don't post.

Please, tell me how that doesn't look like a woman's purse. Like I said, if that was the style that the guy was going for, it worked. There are a some dudes that purposely like to blend the gender line with fashion.