APC Jeans - Page 14

Allure · 10-10-2007

I 've never bought APC jeans before, and I know for what you said the sizes run weird, but do they fit well? I want to purchase, specifically, the new cure jean in black.

KidBleu · 11-10-2007

I think APC divide their jeans into two types on the website: raw denim and stretch.

I guess maybe the raw denim jeans shrink, while the stretch type stretches out.

HiHeels · 12-10-2007

yes the raw denim does shrink if it's washed, but first it stretches, a lot.
it isn't that the sizes run weird - the sizes are true, but because they will stretch significantly, you're supposed to buy several sizes down from your regular size, making the breaking-in period very uncomfortable for some. because it's raw denim, the jeans can better produce a personal pattern of use, so they are intended to be aged through wear and not wash. the indigo wears off in certain places depending on your body and what you do in the jeans. washing uniformly removes the indigo whereas friction from wear accelerates fading only in particular parts, creating natural whiskering, etc. the longer you wait to wash them, the stronger the contrast will appear between areas with fading and the darker indigo.
how the jeans fit depend on your body, i think, and how you care for the jeans. they really become very very different with use - much looser in parts, etc. and washing them changes the denim a lot too. definitely a trial-by-error process.

Allure · 11-01-2008

I'm a bit lost with A.P.C. jeans. Does the rule of going two or three sizes down also apply to the stretch type? or is it just for the raw denim type?

**Meg** · 11-01-2008

^
I think just the raw denim.....

spinster · 14-01-2008

Has anyone been to the new APC surplus store in Williamsburg, yet? I don't know if it's worth a trip since it seems that most of their better pieces sell out pretty quickly, and I suspect that what's left (for the surplus store) isn't worth buying even at a discounted price. I'm curious as to what exactly is there. I hear they have their regular-priced denim line there - are they better stocked than the Soho store?

But, truthfully, I've become such an APC whore, I'll probably end up making the 4-hour trip up to NYC anyway.

mark_jakobs · 15-01-2008

does anyone buy their clothing aside from their jeans?
the pieces are pretty basic and nice, just out of my price range
and i'd have to order online

yourbestfriend · 15-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_jakobs

does anyone buy their clothing aside from their jeans?
the pieces are pretty basic and nice, just out of my price range
and i'd have to order online

Apparently the APC stores have alot more merchandise inside then what's online which is a shame because there are not many APC stores. The most affordable time to buy APC items is when theyre on sale at 50% like earlier this month. The horrible thing though is that everything you want in your size sells out within hours, most often before you even get to see.

Allure · 15-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_jakobs

does anyone buy their clothing aside from their jeans?
the pieces are pretty basic and nice, just out of my price range
and i'd have to order online

I have a white chambray dress from A.P.C. and people compliment it all the time. Which surprises me, because it's very simple. I suppose the key is the cut.

fashion_boi_01 · 15-01-2008

Where is the production for the clothes?
My jeans were made in Macau.. just wondering if anything is still made in France?

bluespring · 18-01-2008

^they have stuff made from china, france, italy, poland, macedonia
i think most stuff now are made from china

fashion_boi_01 · 18-01-2008

That's a shame..but thanks for the info!

yourbestfriend · 18-01-2008

Does anyone know how their men's black "tight jeans" fit? Theyre supposed to be 100% cotton so there's no stretch. Also, it's not listed under the denim page but you have to go to the looks page to see it. I'm just wondering how tight they are and whether or not the fit is the same as the new cure or not. Anyone able to elaborate?

brbrry · 19-01-2008

does anyone know a website that carries Apc and ships international?

Dkammern · 21-08-2008

just bought a pair of new cures in new york a week ago and i can finally walk in them... i had kind of a the-sartorialist experience. tried a 28, they looked right, and when i when i was telling the SA that i was going to get them he looked at me and just said no,no,no,no,no! try a 27 or 26!
i decided to get the 27, and put them on for my way back home (7 hours flight). after some sitting/sleeping/airplaning/walking on them, they've streched!! so now that i have recovered my breathe, i'll be able to wear them everywhere else!

just one question: what about cleaning? the "dirty for as long as you can and then sea water and sand rubbing"-thing sounds kinda odd/fun... what's the result really? how do you guys take care of your APCs?

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KidBleu windowshopping Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 28	I think APC divide their jeans into two types on the website: raw denim and stretch. I guess maybe the raw denim jeans shrink, while the stretch type stretches out. Last edited by KidBleu; 11-10-2007 at 11:04 PM.

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HiHeels illustrator Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 1,057	yes the raw denim does shrink if it's washed, but first it stretches, a lot. it isn't that the sizes run weird - the sizes are true, but because they will stretch significantly, you're supposed to buy several sizes down from your regular size, making the breaking-in period very uncomfortable for some. because it's raw denim, the jeans can better produce a personal pattern of use, so they are intended to be aged through wear and not wash. the indigo wears off in certain places depending on your body and what you do in the jeans. washing uniformly removes the indigo whereas friction from wear accelerates fading only in particular parts, creating natural whiskering, etc. the longer you wait to wash them, the stronger the contrast will appear between areas with fading and the darker indigo. how the jeans fit depend on your body, i think, and how you care for the jeans. they really become very very different with use - much looser in parts, etc. and washing them changes the denim a lot too. definitely a trial-by-error process. __________________ my sites: CartooningAround & Up and Down Town

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Allure front row Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spain Gender: femme Posts: 271	I'm a bit lost with A.P.C. jeans. Does the rule of going two or three sizes down also apply to the stretch type? or is it just for the raw denim type? __________________ www.allure-allure.blogspot.com

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Meg inspired contemplation Mod Squad Leader Join Date: May 2003 Location: London by way of North America Gender: femme Posts: 17,056	^ I think just the raw denim.....

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spinster scenester Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, D.C. Gender: femme Posts: 80	Has anyone been to the new APC surplus store in Williamsburg, yet? I don't know if it's worth a trip since it seems that most of their better pieces sell out pretty quickly, and I suspect that what's left (for the surplus store) isn't worth buying even at a discounted price. I'm curious as to what exactly is there. I hear they have their regular-priced denim line there - are they better stocked than the Soho store? But, truthfully, I've become such an APC whore, I'll probably end up making the 4-hour trip up to NYC anyway.

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mark_jakobs rising star Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in the back of my Dragula Gender: femme Posts: 122	does anyone buy their clothing aside from their jeans? the pieces are pretty basic and nice, just out of my price range and i'd have to order online

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fashion_boi_01 trendsetter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Gender: homme Posts: 1,097	Where is the production for the clothes? My jeans were made in Macau.. just wondering if anything is still made in France? __________________ there is no YSL that they could sell, to get my heart out of this hell \| my style diary

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bluespring scenester Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Gender: homme Posts: 78	^they have stuff made from china, france, italy, poland, macedonia i think most stuff now are made from china

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fashion_boi_01 trendsetter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto Gender: homme Posts: 1,097	That's a shame..but thanks for the info! __________________ there is no YSL that they could sell, to get my heart out of this hell \| my style diary

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yourbestfriend princely Join Date: Jul 2004 Gender: homme Posts: 13,403	Does anyone know how their men's black "tight jeans" fit? Theyre supposed to be 100% cotton so there's no stretch. Also, it's not listed under the denim page but you have to go to the looks page to see it. I'm just wondering how tight they are and whether or not the fit is the same as the new cure or not. Anyone able to elaborate?

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brbrry rising star Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 150	does anyone know a website that carries Apc and ships international?

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Dkammern DÔMMkammern Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 3,577	just bought a pair of new cures in new york a week ago and i can finally walk in them... i had kind of a the-sartorialist experience. tried a 28, they looked right, and when i when i was telling the SA that i was going to get them he looked at me and just said no,no,no,no,no! try a 27 or 26! i decided to get the 27, and put them on for my way back home (7 hours flight). after some sitting/sleeping/airplaning/walking on them, they've streched!! so now that i have recovered my breathe, i'll be able to wear them everywhere else! just one question: what about cleaning? the "dirty for as long as you can and then sea water and sand rubbing"-thing sounds kinda odd/fun... what's the result really? how do you guys take care of your APCs? __________________ site: Dkammern

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