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Post by Old26 on Jan 11, 2015 22:18:41 GMT -6
I forgot to add that I received an email response from Cody at Gustin today (Sunday) at 4:51 p.m. in which he answered a few questions I posed on Friday. I could be wrong, but I think that is called customer service? You can keep pushing it here, and you'll be on the last step of what was conveyed to you in PM. Tic toc. Up to you whether you stay or go. But the sand is moving through the hourglass. Up to you. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 11, 2015 22:35:21 GMT -6
I forgot to add that I received an email response from Cody at Gustin today (Sunday) at 4:51 p.m. in which he answered a few questions I posed on Friday. I could be wrong, but I think that is called customer service? That's great - I'd expect that. I'm specifically talking about a public acknowledgment of issues, not unlike what we've seen here from a couple other vendors. Over. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 11, 2015 23:11:36 GMT -6
My blood pressure went way, way down when I started thinking of Gustin as a really good jeans company that's only just begun to dabble (often clumsily) in shirts and other stuff. I've adjusted my purchasing approach with them accordingly. The jeans, sans my Beasts have all been perfect. Beasties were small, but I managed to lose weight at the right time and stretch them some. I'm still interested in Gustin jeans, but given my LD are as good - better in some ways - I'm less likely to get Gustin IF LD can get the backlog fixed and keep good gear coming. If not, I'd not hesitate to get Gustin jeans again, albeit in a less excited frame of mind. |
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Post by Hobbs on Jan 13, 2015 8:41:05 GMT -6
Looking forward to seeing if we get something other than the typical Indigo or Black colors this week. The permission looked cool but a bit lighter for my taste. I'm still a fan until I get an American made pair of denim that is made and fits me as well as Gustin. I'd love the see the unique Herringbone denims return.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 8:43:41 GMT -6
Looking forward to seeing if we get something other than the typical Indigo or Black colors this week. The permission looked cool but a bit lighter for my taste. I'm still a fan until I get an American made pair of denim that is made and fits me as well as Gustin. I'd love the see the unique Herringbone denims return. My LD's Herringbone chino supposes to come this week. I am going to post some pictures of them. |
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Post by Tobesjones on Jan 13, 2015 9:28:58 GMT -6
Looking forward to seeing if we get something other than the typical Indigo or Black colors this week. The permission looked cool but a bit lighter for my taste. I'm still a fan until I get an American made pair of denim that is made and fits me as well as Gustin. I'd love the see the unique Herringbone denims return. I need something non-indigo if I am going to make a purchase. Umbers please. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 9:37:59 GMT -6
Looking forward to seeing if we get something other than the typical Indigo or Black colors this week. The permission looked cool but a bit lighter for my taste. I'm still a fan until I get an American made pair of denim that is made and fits me as well as Gustin. I'd love the see the unique Herringbone denims return. I need something non-indigo if I am going to make a purchase. Umbers please. If Japan Umbers drop, I will end my 90 Day No Spend. Japan Umbers and Beasts are the only ones that'll get me to do that. |
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Post by Old26 on Jan 13, 2015 10:14:28 GMT -6
I need something non-indigo if I am going to make a purchase. Umbers please. If Japan Umbers drop, I will end my 90 Day No Spend. Japan Umbers and Beasts are the only ones that'll get me to do that. I'd like a pair of the Umbers or something like them too. Do you remember the weight on those? 13? |
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2015 10:26:44 GMT -6
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Post by Old26 on Jan 13, 2015 10:28:58 GMT -6
Thanks Ickesy. That's my absolute minimum. |
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Post by Tobesjones on Jan 13, 2015 11:17:54 GMT -6
Thanks Ickesy. That's my absolute minimum. I think the regular raw umber was 11.5 oz. I would still do it. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jan 13, 2015 11:19:04 GMT -6
9-11oz is a very different feel. I love the light stuff in the summer.
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2015 11:21:12 GMT -6
Yeah the brown denims are cool. I only have the Raw Umbers and the Downtown Browns but they are both really cool.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 11:25:55 GMT -6
dark oak flannel lined trucker dropped...along with military twill chinos, royal white plaid shirt, and japan coal chambray (which claims a crisp white weft...with no weft photos?!?)
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Post by Old26 on Jan 13, 2015 11:33:31 GMT -6
dark oak flannel lined trucker dropped...along with military twill chinos, royal white plaid shirt, and japan coal chambray (which claims a crisp white weft...with no weft photos?!?) Just came to post that for @devestitis. Looks nice, but I'ma pass on more waxed gear. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2015 12:32:36 GMT -6
oh that lined dark oak trucker looks nice as does the Italy Sky. I am tempted on both, very tempted. The Italy Sky does look very similar to my Italian Powder Blues though only GUSTIN did the Italy Skys with contrast stitching. Excellent choice going with contrast stitching btw G.
Some more nice drops today. G seems to be stepping up their game lately, I give them props for that. There's 6 items in the store right now that I would back, plus I've backed two in the past week. I seem to be getting more excited about Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays again. Keep it up G.
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 13, 2015 12:38:00 GMT -6
Thanks Ickesy. That's my absolute minimum. I think the regular raw umber was 11.5 oz. I would still do it. FYI, the Raw Umbers (the Italian ones) fall squarely into what I would consider a dressier denim. The texture is very smooth and they have a little bit of, I don't know, not shine but maybe a slightly polished or almost waxy look to them at times. I really like them, but I would not classify them as anything like a typical rugged pair of jeans. They aren't something I'll pull on to do some chores or mow the lawn. Ever. Also, I disagree with the part of the Gustin blurb that calls the Raw Umbers very soft. IMO, they are actually quite crunchy for their weight (yes, 11.5-oz) and I'd say the weave is one of the tightest of any denim I own. My pair also feel heavily starched, but they don't really smell like it. So I'm not sure what's up with the starchiness. I haven't soaked or washed them yet, so I guess I'll find out eventually. EDIT: Added photo of my Raw Umbers.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 12:54:21 GMT -6
I think the regular raw umber was 11.5 oz. I would still do it. FYI, the Raw Umbers (the Italian ones) fall squarely into what I would consider a dressier denim. The texture is very smooth and they have a little bit of, I don't know, not shine but maybe a slightly polished or almost waxy look to them at times. I really like them, but I would not classify them as anything like a typical rugged pair of jeans. They aren't something I'll pull on to do some chores or mow the lawn. Ever. Also, I disagree with the part of the Gustin blurb that calls the Raw Umbers very soft. IMO, they are actually quite crunchy for their weight (yes, 11.5-oz) and I'd say the weave is one of the tightest of any denim I own. My pair also feel heavily starched, but they don't really smell like it. So I'm not sure what's up with the starchiness. I haven't soaked or washed them yet, so I guess I'll find out eventually. EDIT: Added photo of my Raw Umbers. Look nice, Matt. I am having a real hard time to pull off a good look with my sole pair of brown jeans (RRL). If I wear my jeans, I normally go for full blown casual look with work boots, boat shoes or sneaker. Maybe there is why my Brown jeans are mostly sitting in my closet. |
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 13, 2015 12:56:26 GMT -6
If Japan Umbers drop, I will end my 90 Day No Spend. Japan Umbers and Beasts are the only ones that'll get me to do that. I'd like a pair of the Umbers or something like them too. Do you remember the weight on those? 13? Hold out for the Taupes, brother. I lucked into a pair in my size on the Stock page the other day, and they are f!@king dynamite. A great no-nonsense midweight (14-oz.) in a beautiful color. They only arrived on Friday, and they've already vaulted up among my favorite Gustins - behind only the Zims and the NIxP at the moment. Also, while the stitching is technically "tonal" it's several shades lighter than the denim. Imagine khaki thread on an olive brown jean. This gives the effect of contrast stitching; it's just that it's not one the traditional yellow/orange stitching colors. A heaping helping of awesomesauce in my book, and in yours too I bet. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 13:17:56 GMT -6
Funny thing, I really love regular indigo denims with a twist, slubby, neppy, heavy, whatever. But usually indigo. I never thought I'd like the majority of the Italian fabrics with their "usually anything but normal, starchy indigo" colors but the entry price at G was low enough to allow some dabbling. I've got the Powder Blues, the Grey Silks and the GreyxBlacks. I have to echo Mattbert 's sentiment. The Italian fabrics are a cool option if you don't want to wear chinos but want to be a little more dressed up than newish dark indigo. I don't wear them all that much but there are times that they are perfect and people actually ask me about them. The lighter weights are good for summer as well. I haven't backed any G jeans in forever but the Italy Sky that are up right now are squarely in the camp of "alternate jeans". Don't get me wrong, I spend 95% of my days wearing something heavier and indigo, but on at the right time, they are a cool go to alternative. |
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Post by Tobesjones on Jan 13, 2015 13:18:11 GMT -6
FYI, the Raw Umbers (the Italian ones) fall squarely into what I would consider a dressier denim. The texture is very smooth and they have a little bit of, I don't know, not shine but maybe a slightly polished or almost waxy look to them at times. I really like them, but I would not classify them as anything like a typical rugged pair of jeans. They aren't something I'll pull on to do some chores or mow the lawn. Ever. Also, I disagree with the part of the Gustin blurb that calls the Raw Umbers very soft. IMO, they are actually quite crunchy for their weight (yes, 11.5-oz) and I'd say the weave is one of the tightest of any denim I own. My pair also feel heavily starched, but they don't really smell like it. So I'm not sure what's up with the starchiness. I haven't soaked or washed them yet, so I guess I'll find out eventually. EDIT: Added photo of my Raw Umbers. Look nice, Matt. I am having a real hard time to pull off a good look with my sole pair of brown jeans (RRL). If I wear my jeans, I normally go for full blown casual look with work boots, boat shoes or sneaker. Maybe there is why my Brown jeans are mostly sitting in my closet. THAT! is what I am looking for. Not denim and not chore related jeans, I have plenty of those. Something a little more formal. Matt liking the kicks as well. |
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Post by Mattbert on Jan 13, 2015 13:29:46 GMT -6
Look nice, Matt. I am having a real hard time to pull off a good look with my sole pair of brown jeans (RRL). If I wear my jeans, I normally go for full blown casual look with work boots, boat shoes or sneaker. Maybe there is why my Brown jeans are mostly sitting in my closet. Thanks. It is definitely a challenge to match stuff up with the Raw Umbers. I have a couple slim-fitting gingham shirts that seem to go okay with them. For me, it's strictly sport shirts or dress casual with these; I couldn't do a t-shirt or casual polo shirt with them. Shoes are trickier. I think they'd look really sharp with a classic pair of wingtips like Allen Edmonds' Strand in one of those orangey-brown colors like 'walnut' or 'bourbon' on through to the #8-ish 'dark chili'. Those are canvas wingtips made by Sperry in the photo; you can probably find them for under $60 online. A slightly dressy boot like the good ol' Alden Indy would probably work well too. IIRC, those brown RRLs of yours look mighty similar to Gustin's Japan Taupes. I am with you on those; they're much more of a casual jean than the Raw Umbers. I wore my Taupes to work today with an indigo button-down shirt tucked in, and these Ecco sneakers:  I'll bet your RRLs go great with pretty much any boot or chukka, and any casual shirt from your IH wabash to an oxford to a beat-up old t-shirt would work on top. Pretty much any shade of blue shirt should look nice with the brown jeans. |
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Post by ickes on Jan 13, 2015 13:34:09 GMT -6
the raw umbers are great, I really dig mine, but lets not talk about the Taupes. I just sold my pairof Taupes...  ...My legs and ass just got too damn big for them. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 13:35:22 GMT -6
Look nice, Matt. I am having a real hard time to pull off a good look with my sole pair of brown jeans (RRL). If I wear my jeans, I normally go for full blown casual look with work boots, boat shoes or sneaker. Maybe there is why my Brown jeans are mostly sitting in my closet. Thanks. It is definitely a challenge to match stuff up with the Raw Umbers. I have a couple slim-fitting gingham shirts that seem to go okay with them. For me, it's strictly sport shirts or dress casual with these; I couldn't do a t-shirt or casual polo shirt with them. Shoes are trickier. I think they'd look really sharp with a classic pair of wingtips like Allen Edmonds' Strand in one of those orangey-brown colors like 'walnut' or 'bourbon' on through to the #8-ish 'dark chili'. Those are canvas wingtips made by Sperry in the photo; you can probably find them for under $60 online. A slightly dressy boot like the good ol' Alden Indy would probably work well too. IIRC, those brown RRLs of yours look mighty similar to Gustin's Japan Taupes. I am with you on those; they're much more of a casual jean than the Raw Umbers. I wore my Taupes to work today with an indigo button-down shirt tucked in, and these Ecco sneakers: I'll bet your RRLs go great with pretty much any boot or chukka, and any casual shirt from your IH wabash to an oxford to a beat-up old t-shirt would work on top. Pretty much any shade of blue shirt should look nice with the brown jeans. Thanks for those suggestions. Need to try that. Edit: this is the RRL that I have. Bought it 4-5 years ago and I really like mine. the only problem is being pre-washed. Is the Taupe similar to this? item.rakuten.co.jp/colorwardrobe/rrl002-061-010/ |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 13:40:32 GMT -6
those raw umbers look great Mattbert. i haven't been able to convince myself to back any italian denim since receiving my greyxblack last spring. they're at the bottom of the barrel in terms of 'favorite pairs' go. something about the texture just isn't my cup of tea and i've somehow convinced myself that anything coming from an italian mill will feel the same. |
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...My legs and ass just got too damn big for them.