The Official RRL Thread

[WaltDud]

Hey all, question for you guys about these low straights I just got in. I got em for a steal (clarification: I did not steal em) and they're a black on blue color wash that I really like and have in a slim fit. The seller doesn't accept returns but did not answer my question about them being altered. Here they are:

Turns out they've been hemmed but in a way I've never seen before... from what I can tell the fabric that was cut off was sown under the pant leg at the right point to retain the original chain-stitch hem and roping:

My question is would it bother y'all or would you just keep it? They fit pretty good and stop right at the ankle but for some dumb reason, that sticks out for me..

'Preciate your thoughts!

 

[WaltDud]

If anyone's curious, here's how they look next to the baby blue rockabillys:

 

[Xenos]

They’re the right length for you? You got them for a steal?

Keep.

 

[alex99]

@WaltDud they look great, I would keep them unless they are super short. What is the wash name?

 

[zippyh]

Hey all, question for you guys about these low straights I just got in. I got em for a steal (clarification: I did not steal em) and they're a black on blue color wash that I really like and have in a slim fit. The seller doesn't accept returns but did not answer my question about them being altered. Here they are:

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Turns out they've been hemmed but in a way I've never seen before... from what I can tell the fabric that was cut off was sown under the pant leg at the right point to retain the original chain-stitch hem and roping:

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My question is would it bother y'all or would you just keep it? They fit pretty good and stop right at the ankle but for some dumb reason, that sticks out for me..

'Preciate your thoughts!

European hem?

What is an Original Hem alteration? – Denim Beer Machines & Coffee

denimbmc.com

 

[WaltDud]

@WaltDud they look great, I would keep them unless they are super short. What is the wash name?

The interior tag says "Black on Blue"

European hem?

What is an Original Hem alteration? – Denim Beer Machines & Coffee

denimbmc.com

Very interesting! I actually don't know if that makes me feel better or not haha

 

[heebalabala]

I know those as "tricky hems." I had one done on a pair of APCs many years ago before I knew any better and absolutely hate it -- never again.

Keep in mind I pretty much always turn up my hems so that's why I view them as an abomination. That, their stiffness, and that little curl-up they do, which I really hate.

Don't let my opinion affect yours -- if you enjoy it and it works for you, go with it.

 

[WaltDud]

I know those as "tricky hems." I had one done on a pair of APCs many years ago before I knew any better and absolutely hate it -- never again.

Keep in mind I pretty much always turn up my hems so that's why I view them as an abomination. That, their stiffness, and that little curl-up they do, which I really hate.

Don't let my opinion affect yours -- if you enjoy it and it works for you, go with it.

Nope, everything you said is exactly how I feel and why I don't like 'em. Came here to double-check I wasn't alone.

Would you ever go back to APC's? I see em sometimes on Reddit and Heddels faded but I don't really think they compete with RRL's in my opinion. Could be wrong, I never wore a pair.

 

[kurdo]

You don’t get daylight during the week in NL?
I just checked mine outside. Pattern is more visible but still fairly subtle. I like it enough to keep it since it’s going to cost quite a bit to return.

The weather here has been absolutely awful. Sometimes I get irrational because of it, especially when I have to cycle through bone-piercing cold and horizontal rain. In April.

I have so much clothes that I can't wear because of constant rain and high humidity. We maybe have 10 good days in a year where the temperature is pleasant day and night and with low humidity. The winters wet and nasty and so are the summers; 25 degrees Celsius and high humidity, which I know from experience is MUCH worse than 40+ degrees Celsius and low humidity.

I envy people in mediterranean climates .

 

[Leroy74]

Hey all, question for you guys about these low straights I just got in. I got em for a steal (clarification: I did not steal em) and they're a black on blue color wash that I really like and have in a slim fit. The seller doesn't accept returns but did not answer my question about them being altered. Here they are:

View attachment 2173997

Turns out they've been hemmed but in a way I've never seen before... from what I can tell the fabric that was cut off was sown under the pant leg at the right point to retain the original chain-stitch hem and roping:

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View attachment 2174001

My question is would it bother y'all or would you just keep it? They fit pretty good and stop right at the ankle but for some dumb reason, that sticks out for me..

'Preciate your thoughts!

That happened to me with a pair I brought to my wife's tailor instead of my usual denim repair place thinking they knew what they were doing. Couldn't stand it and ended up donating. Waste of $300 + hem cost

 

[Vinnievh92]

The weather here has been absolutely awful. Sometimes I get irrational because of it, especially when I have to cycle through bone-piercing cold and horizontal rain. In April.

I have so much clothes that I can't wear because of constant rain and high humidity. We maybe have 10 good days in a year where the temperature is pleasant day and night and with low humidity. The winters wet and nasty and so are the summers; 25 degrees Celsius and high humidity, which I know from experience is MUCH worse than 40+ degrees Celsius and low humidity.

I envy people in mediterranean climates .

That is way too recognizable. The work shirts were the first thing I started buying from RRL, but to be honest when it is 25-30 degrees most of them are too warm to fear comfortably.

To work with the climate I'm working on my layering techniques. Work- or westernshirts, t-shirts and henleys as underrshirts and multiple kind of overshirts or jackets. The benefit of it is that I believe layering looks very good and gives a lot of options to make the RRL look look as good as it can.

 

[zippyh]

Black cat deck jacket, cargoes. Dehen hat, Aldens.

 

[zippyh]

Nope, everything you said is exactly how I feel and why I don't like 'em. Came here to double-check I wasn't alone.

Would you ever go back to APC's? I see em sometimes on Reddit and Heddels faded but I don't really think they compete with RRL's in my opinion. Could be wrong, I never wore a pair.

I've been using these guys for regular chain stitching. I know plenty of others here do too.
They offer a restoration for those hems.

Original Hems Restoration Service

We unravel jean hems that have been poorly altered with original hems and then chain stitch them correctly, as most denim factories would.

williamsburggarment.com

APC are ... fine. I've got a pair I still wear occasionally.
Plus you can get Pokemon APCs.

Pokémon New Standard | Selvage raw denim | A.P.C. Ready to Wear

A.P.C. x Pokémon unisex jeans.- Unisex style. - Japanese raw denim canvas. - Straight cut. - Mid-rise. - One oval patch with the A.P.C. logo and Pikachu at the top of the left pocket. - Five pockets. - Button fly. - Caramel topstitching.

www.apc-us.com

 

[clee1982]

I try to buy the right inseam or cuff them, there are guys doing chain stitching in NYC I just couldn't be bothered to travel to there...

 

[spacemanvt]

Just

Black cat deck jacket, cargoes. Dehen hat, Aldens.
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Do you have a navy deck jacket? Wondering how it patinas