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91. Japanese raw selvedge, made on old shuttle looms using premium fabrics and natural

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 11:43 AM

Nov 2021

indigo dyes, is the gold standard.

Raw Japanese Denim: A Beginner’s Guide to Japan’s Biggest Labels

https://www.heddels.com/2019/08/raw-japanese-denim-beginners-guide-japans-biggest-labels/

https://manofmany.com/fashion/mens-fashion-trends/best-japanese-denim-brands

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I just bought a pair of jeans for $230. [View all] Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 OP

You can do a lot better than that price. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #1

I've never seen that website before, thanks! FoxNewsSucks Nov 2021 #7

Yep! WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #13

Thanks for this! Tanuki Nov 2021 #48

You're welcome! WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #50

Really? Why? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2021 #2

Where can I get I get union made in the USA jeans for $115? Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #4

They definitely saw you coming. Ms. Toad Nov 2021 #60

Japanese raw selvedge, made on old shuttle looms using premium fabrics and natural Celerity Nov 2021 #91

I was responding to the OP - Ms. Toad Nov 2021 #106

I posted my reply for this reason Celerity Nov 2021 #108

That's not a great endorsement for unions. BannonsLiver Nov 2021 #98

It appears that there is no reason to believe the pants were union made. Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #107

Congratulations! You make too much money! Haggard Celine Nov 2021 #3

Is there such thing as too much money? LisaL Nov 2021 #8

I was just being kind of sarcastic, but since you asked, Haggard Celine Nov 2021 #21

I do like the Robinson poem but I like the song better and I heard it first. discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2021 #39

Ooh, that's good! Haggard Celine Nov 2021 #40

Success, money and celebrity status discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2021 #83

Great song Freddie Nov 2021 #42

I went to sleep with the side of the Sounds of Silence album rsdsharp Nov 2021 #43

I lived in Robinson's home town for a decade... eShirl Nov 2021 #52

I'd personally LOVE to have "too much money" Happy Hoosier Nov 2021 #85

I would be embarrassed to say that. Nt USALiberal Nov 2021 #5

Thank you. NurseJackie Nov 2021 #11

You too! :-) USALiberal Nov 2021 #15

I'm sorry but the first thing that comes to mind is Maeve Nov 2021 #6

First thing that Timewas Nov 2021 #16

Hmm, I have some things I'd like to sell you leftstreet Nov 2021 #9

Boy. I thought I was living large when I ordered a $20 martini. Tomconroy Nov 2021 #10

That is groceries for a week for my family. onecaliberal Nov 2021 #12

That's just nutty. They saw you coming. Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #14

At a certain point, you are just paying for the label. LiberatedUSA Nov 2021 #17

Treat yo'self! Wingus Dingus Nov 2021 #18

Sounds like an investment. Hopefully they will last you a long time. nt chowder66 Nov 2021 #19

For that price you should get new genes. milestogo Nov 2021 #20

What brand? Designer jeans go for that much. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2021 #22

Williamsburg Garment Company. And $230 was the sale price. Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #25

Where does it indicate that it's union made? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #27

This pair isn't because the owner custom makes it. But from what I have read.. Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #28

Where did you read that information? I can't find it anywhere. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #29

I don't remember where I read it probably on Reddit. Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #31

He wouldn't "use union," his employees would be union. And I'd bet folding money -- the difference WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #33

Well that would certainly be a disappointment. Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #34

Never a bad idea if you can't find the information on the website. Good luck! WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #35

so you told an untruth about it being so expensive due to being union made eShirl Nov 2021 #56

Wow, those are custom made. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2021 #46

Check their return policy. nt chowder66 Nov 2021 #23

Why isn't this in the Lounge? Boomerproud Nov 2021 #24

Lol! +1000 USALiberal Nov 2021 #32

That deserves its own thread here. Kaleva Nov 2021 #63

It's about "Union Made" LeftInTX Nov 2021 #111

That money would Busterscruggs Nov 2021 #26

yeah, right. nocoincidences Nov 2021 #30

:::sniff sniff::: Stinky The Clown Nov 2021 #36

I hope the brand was.... WaterSong1951 Nov 2021 #37

It's your money. Spend how you want! Nt VarryOn Nov 2021 #38

Must be nice. GoCubsGo Nov 2021 #41

So the question of the evening is: dpibel Nov 2021 #44

It appears there is a question about whether these are union made. Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #73

My question is.. Deuxcents Nov 2021 #45

Carhartt jeans are made in the US left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #47

Link? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #51

Why did you feel the need to share this? left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #49

because... tenderfoot Nov 2021 #66

Meanwhile people are homeless and hungry in America left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #75

But they aren't homeless and hungry because of this JI7 Nov 2021 #86

. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #87

this is should paint a clearer picture tenderfoot Nov 2021 #97

Hmmm Hekate Nov 2021 #125

I think they're bagging on Unions and American made products tenderfoot Nov 2021 #130

i recently bought a new coffee maker for $28 orleans Nov 2021 #53

Are those the ones with all the holes in them? nt doc03 Nov 2021 #54

No, these jeans are "raw". I'll post a review when I receive them. Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #57

Ka-ching! (Sound of cash register) LeftInTX Nov 2021 #112

I'm a lawyer too, and I never paid more than $20 marybourg Nov 2021 #55

They look great and once in a while a person needs a splurge! MLAA Nov 2021 #58

This thread is a hoot! BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #59

I get all of my jeans at yard sales. multigraincracker Nov 2021 #61

Why would you pay that for a pair of jeans? That's way too much. brush Nov 2021 #62

Says who? LisaL Nov 2021 #67

+1 Celerity Nov 2021 #94

Yes he can, but it's still too much. Would you pay that for one pair of jeans? brush Nov 2021 #110

The funny noive of some chastising North Shore Chicago Nov 2021 #64

No kidding, think of the money some spend on gaming! nt BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #68

I feel attacked! Sympthsical Nov 2021 #115

I made a thread in the lounge for all us to fess up on... LiberatedUSA Nov 2021 #124

I spend a lot of money on shoes lol. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #131

Yep. LisaL Nov 2021 #69

Because he came here to brag about it Ms. Toad Nov 2021 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author tenderfoot Nov 2021 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author Buns_of_Fire Nov 2021 #70

That's more than I spend on clothes in a year. panader0 Nov 2021 #71

I think I'd be afraid to wear them. What if something happened? Buns_of_Fire Nov 2021 #72

After reading the thread, I am wondering if the pants come with corn flakes and a pit bull. Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #74

And it all happened at the Olive Garden Solly Mack Nov 2021 #76

I'm breast feeding right now! Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #77

You win the thread! Solly Mack Nov 2021 #78

Wait! Is that the door buzzard I hear? peacefreak2.0 Nov 2021 #80

You did. Ding! There it goes again! Solly Mack Nov 2021 #81

Right? That's why we love it here! Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Nov 2021 #79

And I just bought a pair of brand new 5-pocket jeans for $9.99 MineralMan Nov 2021 #84

UNION, and made in the USA iemanja Nov 2021 #100

Yes. We do buy jeans made in China, or Singapore, or somewhere else. MineralMan Nov 2021 #103

I don't spend that amount either iemanja Nov 2021 #104

I'm not criticizing the OP. He can buy whatever he wants. MineralMan Nov 2021 #105

Except that these are not Union made, Ms. Toad Nov 2021 #129

Fleet Farm is a cool store...Don't have them here. LeftInTX Nov 2021 #114

Some people call it the "Man Mall" MineralMan Nov 2021 #118

Lots of Tractor Supply Stores in Texas MineralMan Nov 2021 #119

They're not Fleet Farm!!! LeftInTX Nov 2021 #120

True. MineralMan Nov 2021 #121

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2021 #89

What will you use them for? Tink41 Nov 2021 #90

My son was talking about Japanese jeans going for that price, he bought. LizBeth Nov 2021 #92

JMHO, and you can do/spend/post/wear what you want. moriah Nov 2021 #93

LOL, funny how ticked off people are about it traitorsgalore Nov 2021 #95

Now if I had instead bought a $375 pot... Progressive Lawyer Nov 2021 #96

lol iemanja Nov 2021 #101

So well played. BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #113

I think everyone as a right to buy... LiberatedUSA Nov 2021 #127

That's what clothes would cost in a world where we bought local iemanja Nov 2021 #99

You're as spendthrift and elitist as that awful Kamala Harris! maxsolomon Nov 2021 #102

All American Clothing Company DeeNice Nov 2021 #109

I got Armani Exchange for $110 and love them Polybius Nov 2021 #116

What does this pair of pants do that lesser-priced pants can't? nt Torchlight Nov 2021 #117

I had turkey tacos for lunch IronLionZion Nov 2021 #122

Why should anyone care Raftergirl Nov 2021 #123

Pretty sure the OP has done an excellent punk job (ala the old Punked show). BlackSkimmer Nov 2021 #128

Sounds like a nice pair of jeans spinbaby Nov 2021 #126

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Nov 2021 #132