Non Bleeding Denim recommendations for Male
Hey, i have a bit of a normie question. I am looking for pre-washed Japanese made jeans. Jeans that will hold up.
Everything I am finding is selvedge either unwashed or one-wash. And I do not think I want to deal with ink getting all over my house or work or other clothes to break things in. I do want high quality jeans but the selvedge lifestyle i do not think is for me.
Anyone have brands they would recommend? Looking for business casual appropriate jeans, dark wash. Note... i have paige, AG, heritage 34, 7 for all mankind, fidelity etc.. .Most of them fall apart, drop specifically in the back pockets after a single wash. And for $200+ a crack for a pair of jeans that is not OK.
Up to $500
i do not want second hand, online is fine.
USA
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Warehouse has pretty great washed denim. What sort of cut are you after?
And where in the US? We can probably recommend some places to try stuff on.
like a classic straight or slightly tapered fit.
Orslow 105 is a great classic fit, similar to a Levi's 501 or 505
https://www.blueowl.us/products/105-2-year-wash-13-5oz-selvedge-denim-standard-fit-01-1050?srsltid=AfmBOorZkNgK87GqT3X4UMwkJGtMKfMsh-vz0ELEyNtxvUua1Z-RJ_Rq
Blue Owl Workshop
105 "2 Year Wash" 13.5oz Selvedge Denim - Standard Fit
orSlow's "2 Year Wash" is inspired by denim from designer Ichiro Nakasu's personal archive. Nakasu utilizes years of raw denim knowledge to wash and distress the jeans, with careful attention paid to creases in the top block and knees for a more authentic look.
orslow seems like a classic rec here
@ler 🤝
challenge is i am looking for dark wash
they also do this!
that are non selvedge and wont bleed all over?
Not all selvedge will bleed. In fact most one washes won't.
Or at least a lot of them
ahh.. ok
i kept reading that dont get them near furniture and light clothes
considering my car has light leather i was like.. hard pass on that
Yeah raw /= selvedge
selvedge isnt as intimidating as i think you think it is
Raw mean unwashed and therefore may bleed
Selvedge is just how the fabric is woven
fwiw my one wash orslows have never bled. some people’s have though
Orslows basic denim has never got blue on anything other than maybe a bit on white shoes
so am i looking for one-wash selvedge denim? any other brands?
Most of the big Japanese brands make a one wash or lighter wash pair
Studio d artisan
Oni
Momotaro
Post O alls
Fullcount has a selection of washed denim too
If you don't want to have your one wash/raw denim to crock then just wash them 3-4 times to get the excess dye out
how much will that fade them?
Not much really
this is a huge rabbit hole lol
there a universal... but this selvedge jean first haha?
i was looking at ironheart at the start of all of this
and anything that looks insteresing i cant seem to find anything in my size
the super dads bleed like a motherfucker fwiw but they're actually not selvege lol
which i will be honest , i dont know what exactly it is, but its note a 28 or a 44 lol
With this kind of denim your best bet is measure a pair that fits, you'll be able to find size charts for most if not all of these pairs
That Orslow pair also comes in one wash btw https://shopcanoeclub.com/blogs/deep-dive/orslow-105-standard-denim
Canoe Club
All the Details: orSlow 105 Standard Denim | Canoe Club
Everything you want to know about the fit and wear of the 105 Standard Denim from orSlow...
Sugar Cane 1947 is another classic straight fit
I mean honestly.. i was kind of leaning a different direction:
https://www.jcrew.com/p/mens/categories/clothing/jeans/straight/CF319?display=all&fit=Classic&colorProductCode=CF319&color_name=other
https://www.nudiejeans.com/en-US/product/grim-tim-dark-cove
https://www.nudiejeans.com/en-US/product/lean-dean-blue-night
https://www.agjeans.com/products/everett-slim-straight-1794ledslr?_pos=1&_sid=5af66ff1e&_ss=r
https://www.abercrombie.com/shop/us/p/90s-straight-jeans-48056349?categoryId=67994826&faceout=model&seq=17
J.Crew
770™ Straight-fit stretch jean in dark charcoal wash
770™ Straight-fit stretch jean in dark charcoal wash for men - Find the best selection available in-stores and online at J.Crew.
Grim Tim Dark Cove | Nudie Jeans | Create tomorrow's vintage | Orga...
Slim fit stretch jeans with a straight leg in a mid-grey wash with a worn-in and washed-out look. Made from organic cotton.
Lean Dean Blue Night | Nudie Jeans | Create tomorrow's vintage | Or...
Slim-fit jeans with a tapered leg in a deep, dark blue wash with authentic wear. Made from organic cotton.
AG Jeans
Everett
Everett is a slim straight jean for men featuring a dark denim wash—cut in a comfortable mid-rise waist with a straight fit that’s relaxed from hip to the knee before slightly tapering at the leg opening. This men’s slim straight jean is designed in 7.8 oz. Luscious Super Stretch Sateen.
If you want jeans that don't bleed or fade then you might be interested in N&F's forever blue/black jeans