I searched but didn't see a topic.
http://needsupply.com/mens/brands/raleigh-denim
wtf is this shit?
Let's source some local cotton and support the local economy. We can charge $285.00 for our jeans because they are trendy and hand sewn!

10/15/2012 5:09:06 PM

$285 isn't outrageous for designer jeans, it's definitely on the high end for men's though. And they have a store in New York so it's not all local. Plus they can custom cut and tailor them.

10/15/2012 5:13:30 PM

They can charge that because some things (including quality handmade jeans that fit well and that will last forever and look better as they age) are worth it. There is clearly a market, since they're doing VERY well (having just opened their second retail location in Manhattan). The target demographic doesn't really include people who are content with spending $25 on an ill-fitting pair of Old Navy jeans once or twice a year.

10/15/2012 5:17:16 PM

I'll be god damned if I'd ever pay $285 for a pair of jeans

10/15/2012 5:17:34 PM

$285 for jeans is just plain stupid (esepcially dude's). goddamit, what's wrong with people?

10/15/2012 5:19:38 PM

dtownral EXPOSED?!?!

10/15/2012 5:19:39 PM

Damn, I spend around $60-$80 for a pair of jeans from Express and I thought that even that was on the pricier side. I've only actually got three pairs of these jeans but they fit me well and I've worn them for about three years with no issues.

10/15/2012 5:23:21 PM

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" Bladen Straight Fit Raleigh Denim / $235.00 $76.99 "

hahahaha. Bunch of scam artists.

10/15/2012 5:24:59 PM

Raleigh Denim exploits cheap local workers and exports the fruits of their labor to richer markets like Manhattan. It's the same shit Levi does in fucking Cambodia, just at different relative price points.

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 5:35 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2012 5:25:19 PM

already know which direction this thread is going to go

please don't let me down guys

10/15/2012 5:25:41 PM

Hitler wears Raleigh Denim

10/15/2012 5:26:45 PM

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"Narrow-yoke jean from Nudie, with a nice clean taper to the leg and a solid look that is vintage and raw. Button fly with a stiff feel that will soften over time. Its recommended to wear for six months before washing. "

hahaha

10/15/2012 5:27:18 PM

what's funny about that?

10/15/2012 5:28:24 PM

For the average guy, a 50 dollar pair of Levis that are the proper size cut will be perfectly fine. The nature of luxury goods is that you pay a big premium for that last 2-5% of quality and customization.

I can't justify that kind of purchase, personally. A nice pair of boots or a jacket, maybe, but not jeans.

^Most people seem to wash their jeans every couple of wears. I don't know why, but they do.

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 5:30 PM. Reason : ]

10/15/2012 5:29:07 PM

Good thing they were smart enough to know not to buy ad space on TWW.

Just because you don't see the value in quality jeans doesn't mean the product is stupid. You're busy laughing about the price point, they're busy opening storefronts in Manhattan.

"The Lytvinenkos collaborated with architectural firm OMA – which also designed Prada’s New York flagship store on Broadway – to design the shop."

Instead of hating on things that you don't understand/can't afford, why not be proud of a fellow NC State grad for being successful? I think it's awesome that there's a store in Manhattan named "Raleigh" but maybe that's just me.

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 5:29 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2012 5:29:08 PM

ITT people bitching don't know shit about jeans purchased outside of a Target, or have ever seen what exorbitant prices designer jeans go for. This is going to rapidly approach "my $20 Wrangler jeans are better than blah blah blah" Beasley's fried chicken bitching territory.

It's not for me, but if I could get a job with them I would. I'd love to ride on that cash train.

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"For the average guy, a 50 dollar pair of Levis that are the proper size cut will be perfectly fine. The nature of luxury goods is that you pay a big premium for that last 2-5% of quality and customization. I can't justify that kind of purchase, personally. A nice pair of boots or a jacket, maybe, but not jeans."

Yeah, but at least you understand the concept of luxury goods and the kind of product. It's more strange when someone will make the argument for, say, the "buy-it-for-life" attitude with leather shoes, but doesn't understand that same attitude with high quality jeans culture. Like I said, I'm not personally into raw or designer jeans, but I totally understand that viewpoint.

EDIT: ..fuck this is in Chit Chat, not Lounge.

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 5:34 PM. Reason : f]

10/15/2012 5:30:11 PM

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10/15/2012 5:30:55 PM

Photographic evidence that Raleigh Denim burns the fingers of it's hipster workforce with a soldering iron when they fall behind production quotas!

10/15/2012 5:31:04 PM

You should definitely be wearing your jeans for awhile between washing.

Even Lucky Brand jeans can be over $200, 7 jeans $150+ range, CoH >$200, AG $150+. Lots of people are willing to spend a little more on jeans that look good and fit well. And no, your cargo pocket hammer loop Structure jeans don't look very good.

Someone mentioned $50 Levi's. Nice wash and cut Levi's are $80-$100

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 5:33 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2012 5:31:26 PM

Raleigh Denim founded by Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko

Victor
https://www.facebook.com/victor.lytvinenko?ref=ts&fref=ts

She must be Sarah Yarborough

http://www.facebook.com/sarah.yarborough.16
It's the only sarah that he's friends with that lives in raleigh

She has jeans in her photo galary, is friends with victor, and lives in Raleigh



Tim Lytvinenko from Raleigh... must be a brother

http://www.facebook.com/timlyt?ref=ts&fref=ts

10/15/2012 5:33:55 PM

Just look at these dismal sweatshop conditions at Raleigh Denim.

10/15/2012 5:34:40 PM

fashion (and people who buy-in to it) is so silly

10/15/2012 5:34:52 PM

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"I'll be god damned if I'd ever pay $285 for a pair of jeans"

10/15/2012 5:35:00 PM

i don't own any jeans

10/15/2012 5:35:45 PM

Jeans remind me of post-Soviet eastern europe.

10/15/2012 5:36:44 PM

from sarah's facebook gallery







These are the $235 jeans just lounging

10/15/2012 5:39:18 PM

jesus christ, those look terrible

10/15/2012 5:40:26 PM

10/15/2012 5:40:33 PM

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"fashion (and people who buy-in to it) is so silly"

You were defending cargo shorts in that other thread, weren't you? For shame.

My girlfriend wouldn't give a shit if I wore nothing but Target brand cargo shorts and wifebeaters. I just happen to be kind of vain and narcissistic. With that said, I hate paying full retail price for anything. If you're willing to look around a bit, you can put together a better outfit from thrift/consignment shops for less money than you could buying new at somewhere like Old Navy or Target.

10/15/2012 5:41:29 PM

^I'll say a prayer for you. I hope the rescuers find you after being covered by the avalanche of tdubbers suggesting you're either a hobo or a hipster for thrifting.


[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 5:57 PM. Reason : f]

10/15/2012 5:43:23 PM

10/15/2012 5:46:40 PM

I don't really care how much I spend on jeans, I just want them to look good. And usually more expensive jeans have a better fabric, nicer wash, and better fit.

10/15/2012 5:48:06 PM

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"I think it's awesome that there's a store in Manhattan named "Raleigh" but maybe that's just me."

it's just you. there are thousands and thousands of businesses in manhattan. nobody cares there is a store with the word "raleigh" in the name.

10/15/2012 5:50:22 PM

I hope they have a warranty or something for that price

10/15/2012 5:53:08 PM

Ronny, I could afford several pairs right now if I wanted. I choose not to because I think it's stupid to spend that much on something that I could get elsewhere for < $50. I doubt anyone would really complement you on them anyways, if that's what you're looking for.

10/15/2012 6:03:06 PM

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"Good thing they were smart enough to know not to buy ad space on TWW."

Apparently not, as they're missing a prime opportunity to advertise to you tools.

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"Just because you don't see the value in quality jeans doesn't mean the product is stupid."

You're right. The product (jeans) isn't stupid. The price ($100+) is insanely stupid. And people who are willing to spend that much money for jeans are stupid. The owners of the company aren't stupid, just their demographics.

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"You're busy laughing about the price point, they're busy opening storefronts in Manhattan. "

Thank you for exemplifying what's wrong with society.

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"Instead of hating on things that you don't understand/can't afford, why not be proud of a fellow NC State grad for being successful stupid?"

FTFY

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"I think it's awesome that there's a store in Manhattan named "Raleigh" but maybe that's just me."

It is.

10/15/2012 6:09:11 PM

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"because I think it's stupid to spend that much on something that I could get elsewhere for < $50"

That's the point, these aren't $50 jeans. They're both jeans, but that doesn't mean they're the same thing. A Kia and a Bentley are both cars, but are certainly not the same thing.

This thread is awesome and is going exactly how I expected it to.

10/15/2012 6:14:26 PM

lol

10/15/2012 6:15:54 PM

custom.



[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 6:17 PM. Reason : .]

10/15/2012 6:16:42 PM

I can appreciate quality goods but there's a point at which you move past "the price you pay for quality" and "how much can we get away with charging?"

This thread reminds me of a couple of years ago in Prague. I'm walking around this fancy mall full of high-end stores and there's a Wrangler store selling plain old Wrangler jeans (as in Brett Favre $25 Walmart specials) for upwards of $175.

10/15/2012 6:26:31 PM

By the way, I've seen every episode of How to Make It in America so I am an expert on this

10/15/2012 6:30:30 PM

how come no one said ?



also, no jeans from a retailer will ever fit well enough to cost $300


i'd pay that much for a custom pair, as long as they really put my bulge on display

10/15/2012 7:07:02 PM

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"Instead of hating on things that you don't understand/can't afford, why not be proud of a fellow NC State grad for being successful stupid?"

How is it "stupid" if he's making a comfortable living off of it? Definition of "hating" right here.

10/15/2012 7:11:46 PM

A few things.

First,Victor and Timmy are not from raleigh but from cary. I grew up four houses down from them as a kid. We hung out all the time.

Second, they are (or at least were when i knew them) super nice guys.

Third, good for victor. I am glad that a local guy has done well.

10/15/2012 7:28:42 PM

People who buy iPads are stupid. You can buy a Kindle for <$100.

10/15/2012 7:33:54 PM

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"I can appreciate quality goods but there's a point at which you move past "the price you pay for quality" and "how much can we get away with charging?""

This.

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"why not be proud of a fellow NC State grad for being successful?"

also this.

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 7:34 PM. Reason : . ]

10/15/2012 7:33:58 PM

I don't know if the price is justified myself, I chose to pay $25 each for two pair of selvedge denim jeans last year and they have served me well and they still look and fit great. They'll be out of style soon enough anyways. I also choose to drink 2 buck chuck, gets you drunk like a $2,000 bottle of wine. Maybe I'm just a cheapskate who would rather fully fund their retirement than run around in a $275 pair of jeans. To each their own.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/273161/selvage-jeans-at-target
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3076201/ns/today-food/

[Edited on October 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM. Reason : ]

10/15/2012 8:22:12 PM

it doesn't bother me that the guy sells jeans for $285

it bothers me that people will buy jeans for that price and look down on others for not doing so as well.


also, not washing jeans for 6 months is kinda gross.

10/15/2012 8:30:44 PM

Except for an obviously sarcastic comment from me regarding carpenter jeans, all of the looking down has been by the non expensive jean purchasers and not the other way around.

10/15/2012 8:52:31 PM

set um

10/15/2012 8:58:23 PM