Hany
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People that know nothing about jeans and can't be bothered to learn about it (nothing wrong with this, by the way) should just shop at target, gap, old navy, etc.
I really think you over value jeans.
The fit of those Loro Piana jeans are reasonable, but the wash is atrocious. I've seen the jeans in person, and the workmanship and denim are both passable at best, as well. In the $250 category, you can get amazing jeans. A pair of 5EP "straight down" jeans have a higher rise and more room in the seat and thighs and would fit a more. ahem, "mature" figure. The are made with amazing denim, have way, way, way better hardware than the Loro Piana jeans. The construction is likewise better. I know that both 5EP and SPURR jeans are carried at Bergdorf Goodman (SPURR is also carried at Louis at a ridiculous markup), and can only assume that the buyers decided that these brands were beyond the understanding of the Neiman Marcus customer.
I agree that Diesels are a bad choice at NM. In fact, I can hardly recommend anything from their "streetwear" section. I think that Neiman Marcus has the worst selection of "streetwear" of the three bigs (Barneys and Saks being the other two) and that is saying a lot seeing that Saks is pretty atrocious as well.
Thank you for your "education" about jeans' construction. I was talking about aesthetics only.
This is a stupid statement. "I agree that not wearing straight ties is the best idea. Bowties, for example, are much better for businesswear" seems like a sensible statement by comparison. I reserve this type of categorical statement only about thong underwear for men. Your post makes me think that Nieman Marcus customers were not wrong about the knowledge base of their customer at all.
Sorry I offended you but to each his own. I stopped wearing jeans, sneakers and non collared shirts. IMHO the polo, chinos and mocs look is the best...
BTW I am not a Neiman Marcus costumer I just went there to find a picture knowing they have a "classic" category on their website. I don't believe in online shopping and don't buy too much RTW unless heavily discounted.