TNL Style Thread

[Diff-chan]

Again, I point you to the Levis still holding strong for 50 years.

A lot of regular consumer stuff from the 1960's still is good today. That doesn't mean the regular consumer stuff from today will still be around in 2061. Shit just ain't made like that anymore.

well, assuming you aren't gay, there is a difference between eating a burger and looking at men in jeans. The better burger taste better. You feel it in your senses. You can't say the same for dudes in different prices jeans.

Think whatever you want, higher priced clothes and shit last longer and fit better.

[stormy]

Who says I want dudes checking out my jeans?

[Fe 26]

Maybe dudes in sexy jeans really are like a fine meal to him.

Who are we to judge?

[Fe 26]

Think whatever you want, higher priced clothes and shit last longer and fit better.

there is more to it than that. Some high priced brands are really good. That is true.

And some cheaper brands will last just as long.

But a lot of it is the same shit, made in the same factory with very little improvement in quality. If any.

You have to be a smart consumer. Shelling out cash doesn't promise you anything more than being better than walmart clothes.

[icarusfall]

A lot of regular consumer stuff from the 1960's still is good today. That doesn't mean the regular consumer stuff from today will still be around in 2061. Shit just ain't made like that anymore.

I understand your line - It's just that I still have a bunch of clothes from my teenage years that are still perfectly fine.

Some stuff is made well and some stuff is made to fall apart. I have nothing against artisan made things, I have something against cork sniffing faggotry.

I mean, I own knives that cost hundreds of dollars. They're just very nice. They don't work a huge amount better than a $50 blade.

[MarkRyan]

The biggest thing I'm snobbish about is where clothes are made. I'll pay to get something made in the US or UK

Ditto. I want US/Canada/EU/Japan. Don't mind paying more if it's reasonable.

[cigsthecat]

That is sort of the point. The jeans will break in and stretch to your body like a pre-treated pair wont, so they will have a much better fit. The wear marks will be natural and line up on your body with whatever is making them.

Not saying I buy in yet. I've heard the same things as Buttcheeks though, once you use a pair you will never go back. I wasn't happy with my old jeans only lasting 1 to 2 years and these are much tougher. The material is made on old vintage looms with much better construction than typical jeans. I was buying designer jeans for the fit anyway, and at least with these I am getting some quality materials for my money. They sounded interesting so I am testing this pair. (and they look rad)

I'm talking about having to buy a pair that's either too big and hoping they shrink appropriately, or going slightly too small so once they expand back the fit will be right. This sounds like it only exacerbates that problem.

Also the fancypants "self-edge" is along the inseam which isn't where my jeans typically fail.

A lot of regular consumer stuff from the 1960's still is good today. That doesn't mean the regular consumer stuff from today will still be around in 2061. Shit just ain't made like that anymore.

There's a great documentary on this called The Lightbulb Conspiracy.

[Razor Ramon]

Man, there's a lot of caca in this thread. I'll say this: more expensive clothes is priced higher for more than just a label. Lower priced clothes often imitate what high-end fashion houses try to do which is why you'll get your Targets hiring well-known designers to make fashionable clothes that hit the streets 2-3 years ago. That said, cheaper clothes obviously go with cheaper material since they're selling it at a much lower price. They also don't have the wide array of options that higher-priced brands offer because they don't want to spend the money for skinny boot-cut jeans, slim straight-cut jeans, etc. They rather have different colors than different styles because it's less time consuming. I can guarantee you I can buy a shirt from Tom Ford that will last me maybe 5-10 years longer than the one I buy at H&M because it's made with better care and more expensive material even if it is all cotton.

Do you have to spend $300 for a pair of jeans? No. I wear Levi's exclusively and they're great. I do everything from go to work to move furniture in my joints and they've survived. Do you get a better fit, more options, and better material from more expensive jeans? Yes without doubt. Even if you think Levi's are the low-end option in jeans, they really aren't. They're considered a mid-end brand because they offer jeans that are over $100. You guys may not see them in whatever states you live in but in New York they exist. And yes, they offer more sleek cuts and better materials. I spent $50 for each one of my Levi's and I don't regret it. They're form fitting, strong, and are dark enough to go with everything.

With all that said, style should really be what makes you comfortable and reflects your personality. Many of you won't wear a camel-hair peacoat with a Tommy Hilfiger shirt, Calvin Klein skinny tie, GAP khakis, and Izod sweater vest, but so long as you don't dress like a clown and like what you wear you're doing it right.

[cigsthecat]

Wow, $50 jeans? New York sure is a big ole city!

[YellerDog]

I like 501s a lot, getting ready to wash my first shrink-to-fit pair today (they are apocolyptically stinky at this point, haha). Will report back with results.

$50 Levi's? From what, Target?