I went into a Levi shop and I tried on a 36", 34", 32", waist and they all fitted me precisely the same. The sales girl was like "yeah, I know- it's mental." 😂
This is very late but this sounds wrong. Is Levi’s just significantly lower quality in the UK? Or even just the customer service? Here in Malaysia it’s almost treated like a luxury boutique, the staff will actively try to find the right fit for you and there is VAST difference in fits.
@@HarryHas but there’s so many styles within raw denim/ Japanese denim! Any fit or style really. They’re just the best quality and add that extra layer of depth. Plus they personalize the more you wear and get better w age.
@@HarryHasmaybe look at naked and famous jeans. Tons of fits and denim styles to choose from. They make really good basics and then a bunch of quirky stuff too. Price isn’t stupid either, and you get nice Japanese denim.
I've stuck with apc jeans for years. Simple and always done a job for me and at a price point that I'm willing to go to for jeans. I do have a pair of RRL that I love and wish I had more but it's hard to swallow the price.
I bought my first part of 501s last year. First button fly I've had and I love it. I've had a lot of problems in the past with zippers, and it's a great feeling not having to worry about it. Will be getting more jeans with buttons.
Lol I should’ve elaborated. More that the zipper just comes undone when I don’t want it to. However, I’ve noticed that it will happen more often on pairs that are slightly too big.
I have to give Levi's jeans a 7/10. I love the design, affordability, and how they feel, but holy crap it's like they don't have a quality control system in their production. I rather go to the mall, grab a bunch in my "size" and try them to see which one really is my size. If they ever manage to fix that then they'll be an automatic 10/10 for me.
My problem was with what he said in the video. They feel "softer". Thats a bad sign, not a good sign. That means it has more artificial fabric in them, real denim is rugged and stiff. It will get softer by wearing and will last forever. If you have soft jeans from the beginning they will get stretched.
Mate, don't know why nobody mentioned, for example, for me Wrangler does the best fitting jeans. I used to wear Levi's 511 Slim, but somehow with the time, getting thicker legs and bottom made me change the brand. Wrangler slim fit 34 30 is what I now wear and they fit like a glove, and the material is impeccable, a bit softer denim though.
I’ve tried loads of different makes of jeans,generally Levi’s are ok and wranglers too. Last year I bought some jeans from M&S dark blue and to my surprise they fit great and a year later still look good. Problem with all modern jeans is that the rise isn’t enough.
Have you ever tried Naked and Famous jeans? They make their own jeans in their factory in Canada so their sizing is more consistent, rather than outsourcing manufacturing like most of the brands you've mentioned do. The guys that work there are super friendly too and I'm sure if you contacted them they'd give you some tips on what fit to go for.
The Acne Studios 1996 is such a good fit. Classic, excellent quality, just perfect. I have 2 pairs that I bought in 2019 and they are still in good shape!
My Orslow jeans are my all time favorite. I like a bit of a slimmer leg so I go with the 107 but I know the 105's are great as well. If you're looking for a bit of a darker color than the pair you picked up I would suggest their 2 year wash. Orslow's washes are outstanding and their 2 year wash is a great mid color option.
I love Orslow, I have the 105 in a non washed blue and it's a great pair of jeans. Momotaro might even be better but they're so stiff you hesitate sitting down in them. I'm considering getting a 105 pair in washed black. they are indeed pricy, like anything Orslow does.
To be fair, the denim world is vast, you can completely geek out. As some have mentioned Japanese denim is the creme de la creme of the denim world. Momotaro, dye and weave their own denim, their jeans are amazing. Rivet and Hide is a good shop to check out, they have some of the best brands. Gap used to have some decent selvedge denim, but they don't seem to be available anymore. Uniqlo are ok on a budget. Edwin are a pretty good, like Nudie they have lots of choices.
I feel you on the thigh regions' of jeans being baggy! I have the same issue with finding jeans - literally everything will fit right but there will be excess fabric in the thigh area. I don't even have the slimmest thighs! I don't know why so many jeans, especially straight fit ones, have such baggy thigh regions when the leg fits properly.
Acne studios for sure has one of the best made denim(if your style does not gravitate towards straight selvedge indigo denim, in that case I think Oni or Samurai jeans are perfect for you)
Got the acne 1996 denim in black. I agree, 10/10, exactly what I’ve been looking for in inferior options for many years. You’re paying for refined design and Acne nailed it.
I think one of the battles of well-fitting jeans, especially in classic denims, is that we're applying the fit and movement expectations of a wool or cotton smart-casual trouser to a fabric weight and seam construction which was never originally intended to fit that way. It's a case of "style" and "fit" becoming conflated on a garment type that wasn't historically originally designed to fit, fall, or move in the same way as we now want it to.
I love Levi's but the regular 501 for around 100 EUR is crap. The LVC jeans are amazing however. My 1947 are 2.5 years old now and show no sign of giving up. You should try the 1947 501 model, I think you'd like them.
You have to try nudie jeans in a slim tapered fit, they have much better fit than the one you bought. And you should check out Japanese denim brand like full count, momotaro, studio d’artisan. They are much better quality than the regular denim you find and the price is more reasonable!
I wasn’t too much of a fan of the slimmer ones. I have heard a lot of people mention those. If they have a good cut then that’s great. Im all about finding the right cut/style
If Nudie had a button fly across the board, I'd wear nothing else. I found them a while ago and couldn't believe I'd missed out on some of their older pieces. Awesome message behind them as a company too. I like that in a company. plus Rag and Bone do really good jeans too. Seems like you ran into the "levis" problem with the nudie pair. Have to get the right fit! Lol.
I’m a huge fan of rag & bone jeans. Their Fit 2 is amazing. They’re a little on the pricier side (around $250) but not terrible for the quality you get. I have 3 pairs and wear them far more than any other Jean brands I own.
imagine paying $250 for some jeans I have grindhouse Denim jeans I bought from hibbett sports over 10years ago still going strong only paid $75 and they're very comfortable.
To all the button fly haters - button fly is a sign of quality. Zippers are easily broken on jeans and having a button fly makes them tougher. Not to mention brands like APC have cool lil details on the buttons n just gives your pants some extra detail
This is the first time I’ve heard about button fly probably because I’m new into fashion or because all of the jeans are zip flies where I’m from. A question tho , doesn’t it become tedious to put them on and off , also aren’t they a hassle when you have to pee ? To button down four buttons
Another cracking video mate! I picked up a pair of Selected Homme relaxed fit cropped jeans (dark blue wash) on Asos for £23. I don't usually buy from Asos as I dislike the poses of the models lol. I sized up in the leg to make them less cropped and more normal fitting and they're fantastic for the price. Obviously I don't expect them to last years but if you're in a pinch and need a decent low priced option you can definitely do a lot worse. Cheers
Ive hit this discount rack for years at a expensive boutique close to where I live. Got to own all kinds of denim I'd never be able to afford from Nudie, Naked and Famous and random small brands making selvedge jeans. My favorite have been Neuw jeans though. Their cuts are a bit strange compared to some levi's but they're great, very well made. Incredibly durable too, one pair I have has been through complete hell and back. Not a ripped seam or piece of missing hardware on them.
Nice comparison, well put together! Shame about those Nudie's, I had my eye on a pair for a while and thought they would be better. And yeah those Marni's look decent but defo not worth it. 501s all the way!!
I’ve never liked jeans until I got 551z Levis they’re like the 501 but a bit more roomy for those with bigger legs and the premium versions are even better
…great selection. I thank you for the onSlow review, now time to get me some. I’m an old fruit that often wears cowboy boots so my go to brands are Helmut Lang vintage, Levi’s 527, Filippa K , Fortela, Imogene + Willie, James Perse and the underrated Banana Republic.
It's a time investment to find the perfect pair but vintage Orange Tab Levi's are incredible. Quality is better than any new pair around the $100 price point. Fitting is way more consistent than modern Levi's and the denim is on the same level as $200 pairs I've owned from APC / Rag & Bone (also great choices). My vintage 550s look identical to the Orslow pair, if something ever happens to them I'd love to get those Orslows. Rogue Territory is one of many good options around $300, I'm pretty sure my 15oz pair could withstand an atomic blast.
Nothing worse than getting your bits all caught up in the zipper ay 😂!! Those Acne jeans fit you perfectly brother, they sit so nicely on your shoe 🙌🏽!! Great vid!
I've seen plenty of your videos and do find them very helpful, except for this one - it just doesn't have what the title promises. The main reason is that the selection you got is very.... average? Both Nudie and Orslow have a ton of interesting jeans made out of great selvedge fabrics. And if you go bespoke - that definitely raises your chances of getting The Best Denim jeans. These, in the video - sorry, but they are just mildly fitting pants, IMO (Apart from wearing, I've also been making bespoke jeans for 7 years).
‘The best’ is very subjective and it’s going to differ depending on what that person likes. The best for me is the best pair of jeans I have tested so far, and for me, some of the jeans in this video are now my favourite that I own. There are always going to be better options I haven’t discovered yet, but I can’t test out every pair of jeans in the world before making a TH-cam video, especially if I am making one a week. This is also TH-cam where you have to take titles with a pinch of salt. You have to give your videos a punchy title or no one will click on them. I think I sum things up pretty clearly in the opening part of this video and let the audience know I don’t know what the best jeans are but I have 6 pairs to get through in this video. If I had called the video - ‘Denim expert reveals the best jeans in the world,’ then I’d welcome you to tear apart my video. You could pull apart any of my videos if you approach them like this because people are always going to have their preferences and there are always going to be products I haven’t got round to testing yet. I was disappointed with Nudie so they aren’t making me want to rush out and try others because the cut was poor. I’m sure Orslow do have some better options and I’d love to try them, but until I do, the pair in this video will remain the best pair of Orslow jeans I have tried.
@@HarryHas All fair points. Thank you for replying! Was just hoping to see some funkier fabrics, especially from Orslow. But that's just a personal preference :D Looking forward to more denim content and style exploration! And, yeah, the title game is hard.
If you ever have the opportunity to shop in Korea, or if they offer international shipping (idk if they do) Draw Fit has some really good pair of Jeans. I have a pair of their Jeans that I bought in korea a while ago and they fit me perfect (i'm 6'0 175 pounds with a 30 inched waist) are a great dark indigo color and are very comfortable.
As a denim head you could have definitely gotten better denim. Nudie was a good choice but everything else is kinda ehh. Can’t hate on Levi’s though. One of the big 3! PS the pink stitching is the selvedge edge.
All the jeans I currently have in my closet are the Goodfellow brand from Target for around $27. I've been looking for a more premium brand and being that I prefer zip up jeans I may just have to give the Levi's 501's a try but I'm up for any other suggestions!
Try Acne..style Max. Or just try other stores like Uniqlo or American Eagle..or even Gap. It is really not about the price but the actual garment if it fits you.
get a 501 100 percent cotton one tone and watch them age with time. you can also try nudie steady eddie if you can get them on sale nudie is usually over priced
Levi's cost what we would consider 180$ in my country, but since i thrift my clothes, i found some insane pairs of Levi's for almost nothing, hell: one of them i got for FREE, here're my finds: - a pair of dark blue 514s that i got for 10$! - a pair of regular black 501s that i wear almost everyday, got 'em for 5$! they smelled nasty, but after a thorough wash: they're pretty great! - a pair of...well, i don't know; since the brown label's been ripped off, but i know it's a Levi's; since you have that little red label on the back pocket, found this one for free! they'd been washed with bleach and a fabric softener, so they had a rip at the back, thankfully: it was an easy stitch and they were golden!
Thanks for the video, Harry! Love the awkward jokes. From the video it seems like the Acne's and Orslow's are the best of the bunch. Also, do you usually get your jeans fitted?
I almost never wear jeans because I can never find a pair that looks good on me. I am a similar size to you (over 6ft, 32x32) but I have way bigger thighs and everything is so tight it makes me look like I have curvy feminine thighs when I wear them 😅 I own a pair of 501s and I love the wash, they are my favourite looking jeans but they are so tight in the thighs it actually inhibits my movement sometimes when I'm walking. I'll have to give the 93 a try. Typically my go-to are actually Abercrombie as they are reasonably priced and surprisingly good quality and they make "athletic" fits with extra room in the thighs. Typically stick to sweats or trousers now though.
After spending $1000’s dollars on jeans…….I’ve found diesel the most comfortable. Maybe it’s the elastane. In the US. AG, Citizens of humanity, 7 for all Mankind & Paige also seem to be pretty popular. Your hair looks good. Keep the great content coming 👌🏼
Considering how much I wear them I really don’t buy or spend much on jeans. I’ve considered spending more than my usual £30-40 off the high street for better quality but even spending £80 seems a big jump let alone 200+. I guess if I had the money to spare it would bother me less.
The Acne Studios are the only brand here that does not place the rear pockets down over the thigh. Those Acne higher pockets, also seen on Wrangler Cowboy Cut, are more flattering. Most womens' jeans also have higher pockets. Almost all mens' jeans have droopy back pockets that do not flatter the figure.
Honestly I’ve been a diesel guy since the early 00s. I’ve tried jeans from other brands but for me the quality, and styling are the best. Nudies are overrated in my opinion the materials feel cheap and the fit isn’t good, Levi’s is hit and miss when it comes to fit and quality. Other designers like boss and Armani make good jeans as well, but nothing to write home about.
Great video i have been more into baggy skate pants such as Butter Goods and Polar Skate recently but otherwise i tend to go for Levi's when it comes to jeans.
Another great video ! I'm on the research for a good pair of jeans actually so your advice might come handy - thanks. Also I'm still waiting on your hair products they look amazing. Cheers
I would have tried Naked and Famous for the under 200 dollar jeans. I love mine so much and they last for ever. I do want to try a pair of Imogene + Willie from Nashville Tennessee. But If I had the money I would so try Iron Heart and all of these other Japan brands like Momotaro, Oni Denim, Japan Blue Jeans, Blue Blue Japan and Samurai Jeans but they are north for 275 and up and I just cant justify that price when my Naked and Famous jeans work.
I'd say there's a strong argument for Nudies being better quality that the Acne jeans for the price point. Might have been the wrong style for you (Those are a wide fit, but they do Grim Tims etc. at a much slimmer profile), but the value (quality/price) is far better given you're getting good selvedge jeans with free lifetime repairs. The Acnes look nice, but if you're spending £250+ get some Momotaros or Iron Hearts at that point
Unfortunately I didn’t like the cut of the other Nudie models either. The Rad Rufus was the pair I liked the most. I get what you are saying about Momotaro and Iron Heart but those kinds of jeans are really not my style. I’m sure the quality is incredible but it’s like Rag and Bone and those kinds of brands for clothing in general. They are good quality but not my style. Thanks for the recommendations though and your info will definitely be a better choice for some. 🙏
@@HarryHas Yeah that's fair! I've not picked any Nudies up because of the colourways but I've liked the fit/quality. I've ended up with three pairs of Roark (two 133s, one 128). Selvedge denim, good fit (for me), good price point (£100~)
to me as I got older the more I stay away from raw jeans because they are too much of a hassle to break in. nowadays I just stick to levis made and crafted jeans for the comfort and decent quality.
Great video. Thanks for your content as always. I just got a pair of closed x-lent jeans and wow did they surprise me. Best quality jeans I’ve ever bought. I am an acne fanboy myself so I gonna check out a pair soon but for now I am so happy with my closed. You should give them a try. It’s made in Italy and the quality is absolutely amazing. They even run sales from time to time. Have a great week Harry! Seeya;)
Have you ever given selvedge and/or raw denim before? They’re definitely not as comfortable as your picks at first, but once they break in and fit to your body, there’s nothing like it
Loved the brands that you chose. Especially orslow. I recently picked up a pair from y project and absolutely love them😂. Have you got a pair of the 2003 jeans from acne by any chance? And as usual a great and enjoyable video Harry.
I tried the 2003 and they were too wide for my liking. I like my jeans to be more fitted and my trousers to be more relaxed. The quality on the 2003 was fantastic though, so if you like a wider jean, I’d highly recommend them. Thanks for watching bro
Well done mate, somehow I was out of TH-cam for WEEKS, work… 🤬😂🙏🏻 will keep up now again. Awesome video and a good overview. Going normally with Uniqlo jeans which currently are not stretchy enough (yeah, if you miss that you should work out, I am on that, really 😅😂), jack and jones do the job though, Levi’s too. Hope you had a great weekend, cheers 😊🙏🏻👍🏻
Hi Harry, thanks for all your contents. From what I have learned from your fashion tips, I can very well refer kraemer character from sienfield. He does the 3/4, tapered trousers, socks etc etc... might be a good content to show how oldy gold fashion is evergreen and as u say versatile 😏
hows the sizing comparison between the levis and acne, are the waist similar in sizing or does acne feel a bit tighter? I wear 32 in levis and was wondering if I should order the same size in acne.
Good video and new brands for this American. The Acne jeans are cool, but $380 here in the USA. On my teacher's salary, that's just too much for one pair of pants.
I'm in the hunt for some new jeans as well. I have one 'relaxed' fit pair I absolutely love from Uniqlo but the rest of mine are all skinny/slim which just isn't my style anymore. I want something straight/wide with a high rise and it's tough out here to find one that fits right man.
I've given up on modern jeans and now just buy retro jeans from specialist vintage denim places now, mainly levis, Wranglers, Joker and Diesel, they might be 20+ years old and used but if you pick the right ones they are spotless and come from back in the day when quality control was better and there was no skimping on material as they came from a time when denim was denim there's no elastine to be seen, if I wanted to wear womens jeans I'd buy womans jeans. Plus you are only ever going to pay £30 tops usually much cheaper.
mate this channel is turning into comedy channel in addition to fashion hahaha. I’ve been meaning to cop some Orslow jeans, those 105s look great (fit wise). Great vid as usual!
Hahaha I try mate. I really love the fit on the Orslow jeans. I need them in a different colourway. Will probably pull the trigger on them. Thanks for watching dude
As a rule, I wouldn’t spend more than 100 bucks on non selvedge denim. Any designer/company that tries to tell you their denim is a premium product, and doesn’t use premium denim is a rip off, IMO. Sure, there is cheap selvedge out there. But all the best, most interesting denims are selvedge. If you have cash to spend, look for genuine premium, not fake premium.
i dont buy regular jeans any more. I only go for japanese selvedge denim. The quality is top notch and so is the fit. There are many brands to choose from. I rather buy one pair a year that i know its gonna last a long time and ots made in the us or europe rather than asia, than 5 pair a year of inferior quality. That beign said, japanese jenas can get very expensive but there is no need to spent more than 300-350 euros on a pair. I d say you can find a lot of good staff in the 200-300 price range.
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What do designer jeans and cheap hotels have in common? No ballroom !!!
I went into a Levi shop and I tried on a 36", 34", 32", waist and they all fitted me precisely the same. The sales girl was like "yeah, I know- it's mental." 😂
You must have tried different styles.
She is a dummy.
Different models
This is very late but this sounds wrong.
Is Levi’s just significantly lower quality in the UK? Or even just the customer service? Here in Malaysia it’s almost treated like a luxury boutique, the staff will actively try to find the right fit for you and there is VAST difference in fits.
Japanese denim is the way to go. Momotaro, Pure Blue, and Iron Heart are all amazing. Studio D'Artisan also has some bangers. :)
Unfortunately not my kinda style. No doubt the quality is going to top the ones I go for though
@@HarryHas but there’s so many styles within raw denim/ Japanese denim! Any fit or style really. They’re just the best quality and add that extra layer of depth. Plus they personalize the more you wear and get better w age.
What they said. There are plenty of tapered/slim cuts for those who are still into those 😊😊😊 TCB is my favourite, and Sugar Cane.
@@HarryHasmaybe look at naked and famous jeans.
Tons of fits and denim styles to choose from. They make really good basics and then a bunch of quirky stuff too.
Price isn’t stupid either, and you get nice Japanese denim.
I'm broke otherwise I'd have tried them
I've stuck with apc jeans for years. Simple and always done a job for me and at a price point that I'm willing to go to for jeans. I do have a pair of RRL that I love and wish I had more but it's hard to swallow the price.
I bought my first part of 501s last year. First button fly I've had and I love it. I've had a lot of problems in the past with zippers, and it's a great feeling not having to worry about it. Will be getting more jeans with buttons.
What was the issue with the zipper? Did you get the crown jewels caught in them? 🥴
Lol I should’ve elaborated. More that the zipper just comes undone when I don’t want it to. However, I’ve noticed that it will happen more often on pairs that are slightly too big.
button flys are the true classic jeans. before Lee i think every denim was button fly i could be wrong
@@Len_Dog17 frank n bean, frank n bean!!!
But were they 501 93’ premium jeans specifically?
I have to give Levi's jeans a 7/10. I love the design, affordability, and how they feel, but holy crap it's like they don't have a quality control system in their production. I rather go to the mall, grab a bunch in my "size" and try them to see which one really is my size. If they ever manage to fix that then they'll be an automatic 10/10 for me.
The only great Levi's jeans are Vintage, 90's and 80's
This is my struggle
My problem was with what he said in the video. They feel "softer". Thats a bad sign, not a good sign. That means it has more artificial fabric in them, real denim is rugged and stiff. It will get softer by wearing and will last forever. If you have soft jeans from the beginning they will get stretched.
@@Zoltan1251 yes, the fabrication material its important when you want to talk about clothing quality, that's why I don't take this video seriously.
@@Zoltan1251 doesnt necessarily mean more artificial fabric, they could just be washed more before retail
Mate, don't know why nobody mentioned, for example, for me Wrangler does the best fitting jeans. I used to wear Levi's 511 Slim, but somehow with the time, getting thicker legs and bottom made me change the brand. Wrangler slim fit 34 30 is what I now wear and they fit like a glove, and the material is impeccable, a bit softer denim though.
I’ve tried loads of different makes of jeans,generally Levi’s are ok and wranglers too. Last year I bought some jeans from M&S dark blue and to my surprise they fit great and a year later still look good. Problem with all modern jeans is that the rise isn’t enough.
Or the pockets are too low, making your ass flatter than it is
Haha my beef is there never low enough
Have you ever tried Naked and Famous jeans? They make their own jeans in their factory in Canada so their sizing is more consistent, rather than outsourcing manufacturing like most of the brands you've mentioned do. The guys that work there are super friendly too and I'm sure if you contacted them they'd give you some tips on what fit to go for.
The Acne Studios 1996 is such a good fit. Classic, excellent quality, just perfect. I have 2 pairs that I bought in 2019 and they are still in good shape!
My Orslow jeans are my all time favorite. I like a bit of a slimmer leg so I go with the 107 but I know the 105's are great as well. If you're looking for a bit of a darker color than the pair you picked up I would suggest their 2 year wash. Orslow's washes are outstanding and their 2 year wash is a great mid color option.
My favorites are the Levi’s 513 but the sizing is ver inconsistent, other good jeans are the Buffalo David Bitton brand
I love Orslow, I have the 105 in a non washed blue and it's a great pair of jeans. Momotaro might even be better but they're so stiff you hesitate sitting down in them. I'm considering getting a 105 pair in washed black. they are indeed pricy, like anything Orslow does.
To be fair, the denim world is vast, you can completely geek out. As some have mentioned Japanese denim is the creme de la creme of the denim world. Momotaro, dye and weave their own denim, their jeans are amazing. Rivet and Hide is a good shop to check out, they have some of the best brands. Gap used to have some decent selvedge denim, but they don't seem to be available anymore. Uniqlo are ok on a budget. Edwin are a pretty good, like Nudie they have lots of choices.
How about 7 for all mankind jeans?
Pure Blue Japan 🇯🇵
I feel you on the thigh regions' of jeans being baggy! I have the same issue with finding jeans - literally everything will fit right but there will be excess fabric in the thigh area. I don't even have the slimmest thighs! I don't know why so many jeans, especially straight fit ones, have such baggy thigh regions when the leg fits properly.
Omg I've been waiting for someone to make a men's jeans video. Loved this! Could you do a video on your all time favourite pairs of jeans as well?
Acne studios for sure has one of the best made denim(if your style does not gravitate towards straight selvedge indigo denim, in that case I think Oni or Samurai jeans are perfect for you)
Great Video Harry!
Couple recommendations:
1) Asket
2) Acne Studios
3) Tenue Denim
4) Orslow
5) Japanese Brands
Thanks mate. Orslow and Acne were in this one. Had jeans from Asket before and they were decent
Got the acne 1996 denim in black. I agree, 10/10, exactly what I’ve been looking for in inferior options for many years. You’re paying for refined design and Acne nailed it.
Perfect timing on this video my mom told me today “ Don’t you need new pairs of jeans?” Thank you Harry!!
Glad I could help mate
I think one of the battles of well-fitting jeans, especially in classic denims, is that we're applying the fit and movement expectations of a wool or cotton smart-casual trouser to a fabric weight and seam construction which was never originally intended to fit that way. It's a case of "style" and "fit" becoming conflated on a garment type that wasn't historically originally designed to fit, fall, or move in the same way as we now want it to.
I love Levi's but the regular 501 for around 100 EUR is crap. The LVC jeans are amazing however. My 1947 are 2.5 years old now and show no sign of giving up. You should try the 1947 501 model, I think you'd like them.
Makes sure you invest in the Levi’s 501 93’ PREMIUM jeans. They’re more high quality and feel more comfortable than regular ones.
Levi's sizing is crazy, I have them from 29'' waist to a 34'', it's incredibly irregular. Otherwise they are great
You have to try nudie jeans in a slim tapered fit, they have much better fit than the one you bought. And you should check out Japanese denim brand like full count, momotaro, studio d’artisan. They are much better quality than the regular denim you find and the price is more reasonable!
I wasn’t too much of a fan of the slimmer ones. I have heard a lot of people mention those. If they have a good cut then that’s great. Im all about finding the right cut/style
If Nudie had a button fly across the board, I'd wear nothing else. I found them a while ago and couldn't believe I'd missed out on some of their older pieces. Awesome message behind them as a company too. I like that in a company. plus Rag and Bone do really good jeans too. Seems like you ran into the "levis" problem with the nudie pair. Have to get the right fit! Lol.
Yeah Nudie and Iron Heart >>>>>
Agree with a lot of the comments re: Japanese selvedge. You can get them in any style, colour and weight. Get a pair of slim/ultra slim Iron Hearts.
Great video, Harry. I like that you're trying new brands. I've been interested in Orslow for awhile. That have some nice looking pieces.
They are great. Really like their stuff too
I’m a huge fan of rag & bone jeans. Their Fit 2 is amazing. They’re a little on the pricier side (around $250) but not terrible for the quality you get. I have 3 pairs and wear them far more than any other Jean brands I own.
Is 7 for all mankind good jeans?
imagine paying $250 for some jeans I have grindhouse Denim jeans I bought from hibbett sports over 10years ago still going strong only paid $75 and they're very comfortable.
To all the button fly haters - button fly is a sign of quality. Zippers are easily broken on jeans and having a button fly makes them tougher. Not to mention brands like APC have cool lil details on the buttons n just gives your pants some extra detail
This is the first time I’ve heard about button fly probably because I’m new into fashion or because all of the jeans are zip flies where I’m from. A question tho , doesn’t it become tedious to put them on and off , also aren’t they a hassle when you have to pee ? To button down four buttons
@@gurkiratsandhu personally, I only ever need to unbutton the first and MAYBE the second buttons. No need to unbutton them all
Yeah, depends on girth obviously but I think most guys would only need to unbutton 2-3 buttons
Another cracking video mate! I picked up a pair of Selected Homme relaxed fit cropped jeans (dark blue wash) on Asos for £23. I don't usually buy from Asos as I dislike the poses of the models lol. I sized up in the leg to make them less cropped and more normal fitting and they're fantastic for the price. Obviously I don't expect them to last years but if you're in a pinch and need a decent low priced option you can definitely do a lot worse. Cheers
Thanks a lot mate! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Ive hit this discount rack for years at a expensive boutique close to where I live. Got to own all kinds of denim I'd never be able to afford from Nudie, Naked and Famous and random small brands making selvedge jeans. My favorite have been Neuw jeans though. Their cuts are a bit strange compared to some levi's but they're great, very well made. Incredibly durable too, one pair I have has been through complete hell and back. Not a ripped seam or piece of missing hardware on them.
Nice comparison, well put together! Shame about those Nudie's, I had my eye on a pair for a while and thought they would be better. And yeah those Marni's look decent but defo not worth it. 501s all the way!!
Thank you very much mate. Can’t go wrong with Levi’s 🤟
I’ve never liked jeans until I got 551z Levis they’re like the 501 but a bit more roomy for those with bigger legs and the premium versions are even better
They are great. I’ve tried them a few times but always too wide for me but like them on others
…great selection. I thank you for the onSlow review, now time to get me some. I’m an old fruit that often wears cowboy boots so my go to brands are Helmut Lang vintage, Levi’s 527, Filippa K , Fortela, Imogene + Willie, James Perse and the underrated Banana Republic.
It's a time investment to find the perfect pair but vintage Orange Tab Levi's are incredible. Quality is better than any new pair around the $100 price point. Fitting is way more consistent than modern Levi's and the denim is on the same level as $200 pairs I've owned from APC / Rag & Bone (also great choices). My vintage 550s look identical to the Orslow pair, if something ever happens to them I'd love to get those Orslows. Rogue Territory is one of many good options around $300, I'm pretty sure my 15oz pair could withstand an atomic blast.
Nothing worse than getting your bits all caught up in the zipper ay 😂!! Those Acne jeans fit you perfectly brother, they sit so nicely on your shoe 🙌🏽!! Great vid!
Hahaha definitely. Thanks a lot mate. They are a lovely pair for sure
Just bought Abercrombie's 90s straight jeans and it's wonderful.
I've seen plenty of your videos and do find them very helpful, except for this one - it just doesn't have what the title promises.
The main reason is that the selection you got is very.... average? Both Nudie and Orslow have a ton of interesting jeans made out of great selvedge fabrics.
And if you go bespoke - that definitely raises your chances of getting The Best Denim jeans.
These, in the video - sorry, but they are just mildly fitting pants, IMO (Apart from wearing, I've also been making bespoke jeans for 7 years).
‘The best’ is very subjective and it’s going to differ depending on what that person likes. The best for me is the best pair of jeans I have tested so far, and for me, some of the jeans in this video are now my favourite that I own. There are always going to be better options I haven’t discovered yet, but I can’t test out every pair of jeans in the world before making a TH-cam video, especially if I am making one a week. This is also TH-cam where you have to take titles with a pinch of salt. You have to give your videos a punchy title or no one will click on them. I think I sum things up pretty clearly in the opening part of this video and let the audience know I don’t know what the best jeans are but I have 6 pairs to get through in this video. If I had called the video - ‘Denim expert reveals the best jeans in the world,’ then I’d welcome you to tear apart my video. You could pull apart any of my videos if you approach them like this because people are always going to have their preferences and there are always going to be products I haven’t got round to testing yet. I was disappointed with Nudie so they aren’t making me want to rush out and try others because the cut was poor. I’m sure Orslow do have some better options and I’d love to try them, but until I do, the pair in this video will remain the best pair of Orslow jeans I have tried.
@@HarryHas All fair points. Thank you for replying! Was just hoping to see some funkier fabrics, especially from Orslow. But that's just a personal preference :D Looking forward to more denim content and style exploration! And, yeah, the title game is hard.
If you ever have the opportunity to shop in Korea, or if they offer international shipping (idk if they do) Draw Fit has some really good pair of Jeans. I have a pair of their Jeans that I bought in korea a while ago and they fit me perfect (i'm 6'0 175 pounds with a 30 inched waist) are a great dark indigo color and are very comfortable.
As a denim head you could have definitely gotten better denim. Nudie was a good choice but everything else is kinda ehh. Can’t hate on Levi’s though. One of the big 3!
PS the pink stitching is the selvedge edge.
Im the same height and waist as you, got the Acne 1996 in 31/32 and they were too long. Shopping for jeans online is absolutely maddening.
Not wearing jeans anymore getting older want light tech. I got 4 pairs of ultra light pants by uniqlo. The one wear by adam scott
The film There’s Something About Mary should act as a cautionary tale as to why zippers suck…
Great content as always!
Hahaha oh yes! I forgot about that scene. I’ll stick to buttons
good video, but as a student with a small job its hard to afford a jeans that cost over 100€. thinking about getting the Weekday barrel jeans but idk
I’d recommend second hand Levi’s
All the jeans I currently have in my closet are the Goodfellow brand from Target for around $27. I've been looking for a more premium brand and being that I prefer zip up jeans I may just have to give the Levi's 501's a try but I'm up for any other suggestions!
Levi's 505 has ziper and some people prefer the fitting, me included, the thighs has a little bit more room
@@joaopedrodias8290 Nice! Are they slim fit or more relaxed?
Try Acne..style Max. Or just try other stores like Uniqlo or American Eagle..or even Gap. It is really not about the price but the actual garment if it fits you.
get some second hand vintage levis
get a 501 100 percent cotton one tone and watch them age with time. you can also try nudie steady eddie if you can get them on sale nudie is usually over priced
Great review! I think it would've been worth reviewing some APC's and RRL jeans since you like darker indigo denim/selvedge.
Have looked at or tried Naked and Famous. Really good quality, Japanese denim, and tons of options in fit and cut.
I’ve heard a lot about them
Awesome video. I always struggle with pants in general, not only jeans. This video is so useful for me. Loved it.
Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it mate
You should check out Dondup as well, love thier jeans but idk how hard they are to find outside Italy
Great video. I generally love Levi’s but have same issues with sizing. Drives me batty.
I actually really like the fit of the nudie jeans im after an straight (loosish) fit black jean
Levi's cost what we would consider 180$ in my country, but since i thrift my clothes, i found some insane pairs of Levi's for almost nothing, hell: one of them i got for FREE, here're my finds:
- a pair of dark blue 514s that i got for 10$!
- a pair of regular black 501s that i wear almost everyday, got 'em for 5$! they smelled nasty, but after a thorough wash: they're pretty great!
- a pair of...well, i don't know; since the brown label's been ripped off, but i know it's a Levi's; since you have that little red label on the back pocket, found this one for free! they'd been washed with bleach and a fabric softener, so they had a rip at the back, thankfully: it was an easy stitch and they were golden!
Thanks for the video, Harry! Love the awkward jokes. From the video it seems like the Acne's and Orslow's are the best of the bunch. Also, do you usually get your jeans fitted?
Thank you mate. I don’t. I just buy them and wear them as they are
I almost never wear jeans because I can never find a pair that looks good on me. I am a similar size to you (over 6ft, 32x32) but I have way bigger thighs and everything is so tight it makes me look like I have curvy feminine thighs when I wear them 😅 I own a pair of 501s and I love the wash, they are my favourite looking jeans but they are so tight in the thighs it actually inhibits my movement sometimes when I'm walking. I'll have to give the 93 a try. Typically my go-to are actually Abercrombie as they are reasonably priced and surprisingly good quality and they make "athletic" fits with extra room in the thighs. Typically stick to sweats or trousers now though.
See how you get on and try sizing up a waist size. You can get the waist tailored afterwards
love that sweatshirt. what brand is that ?
I'm not sure if you heard of these but some of my favorite jean brands are Neuw and Purple Brand.
All Denim Jeans looking very premium and so good. If I could take them!
Thanks for the video Harry : really helped cuz i was thinking of buying a jeans and your video just came at the right timing
Great to hear mate
After spending $1000’s dollars on jeans…….I’ve found diesel the most comfortable. Maybe it’s the elastane.
In the US. AG, Citizens of humanity, 7 for all Mankind & Paige also seem to be pretty popular.
Your hair looks good. Keep the great content coming 👌🏼
Thanks a lot mate
May I ask what brand is the shoe?
I think the acne jeans were selvage denim. For 250 quid I'd say look into samurai denim brand
Considering how much I wear them I really don’t buy or spend much on jeans. I’ve considered spending more than my usual £30-40 off the high street for better quality but even spending £80 seems a big jump let alone 200+. I guess if I had the money to spare it would bother me less.
If you ever do a 2nd vid of this, may i suggest other brands? Naked & Famous.
been waiting on a jeans vid for so long
The Acne Studios are the only brand here that does not place the rear pockets down over the thigh. Those Acne higher pockets, also seen on Wrangler Cowboy Cut, are more flattering. Most womens' jeans also have higher pockets. Almost all mens' jeans have droopy back pockets that do not flatter the figure.
Honestly I’ve been a diesel guy since the early 00s. I’ve tried jeans from other brands but for me the quality, and styling are the best.
Nudies are overrated in my opinion the materials feel cheap and the fit isn’t good, Levi’s is hit and miss when it comes to fit and quality. Other designers like boss and Armani make good jeans as well, but nothing to write home about.
those paintings in the background look cool af esp the one in the right 💯💯
Thanks
Levis amd Carhartt are great! I love the quality and fit.
I liked the last jeans the best, acne was nice but the last one was the best.
But i will always go for the Levi’s 😅.
About to go one year without washing my Uniqlo selvedge regulars. Can’t wait to see the gnarly fades from wearing them 4/7 days every week for a year.
Hello Harry, did you stop wearing tapered and cropped jeans?
I did
As a 6' man with a 31" waist who only wears jeans I greatly appreciate this video
Glad I could help bro
Great video i have been more into baggy skate pants such as Butter Goods and Polar Skate recently but otherwise i tend to go for Levi's when it comes to jeans.
Thanks a lot dude
Another great video ! I'm on the research for a good pair of jeans actually so your advice might come handy - thanks. Also I'm still waiting on your hair products they look amazing. Cheers
Thank you mate. 🤟🙏
I would have tried Naked and Famous for the under 200 dollar jeans. I love mine so much and they last for ever. I do want to try a pair of Imogene + Willie from Nashville Tennessee. But If I had the money I would so try Iron Heart and all of these other Japan brands like Momotaro, Oni Denim, Japan Blue Jeans, Blue Blue Japan and Samurai Jeans but they are north for 275 and up and I just cant justify that price when my Naked and Famous jeans work.
What is the difference between 501 93 and 514
I'd say there's a strong argument for Nudies being better quality that the Acne jeans for the price point. Might have been the wrong style for you (Those are a wide fit, but they do Grim Tims etc. at a much slimmer profile), but the value (quality/price) is far better given you're getting good selvedge jeans with free lifetime repairs. The Acnes look nice, but if you're spending £250+ get some Momotaros or Iron Hearts at that point
Unfortunately I didn’t like the cut of the other Nudie models either. The Rad Rufus was the pair I liked the most. I get what you are saying about Momotaro and Iron Heart but those kinds of jeans are really not my style. I’m sure the quality is incredible but it’s like Rag and Bone and those kinds of brands for clothing in general. They are good quality but not my style. Thanks for the recommendations though and your info will definitely be a better choice for some. 🙏
@@HarryHas Yeah that's fair! I've not picked any Nudies up because of the colourways but I've liked the fit/quality. I've ended up with three pairs of Roark (two 133s, one 128). Selvedge denim, good fit (for me), good price point (£100~)
top vid mate, i used to like these g star jeans for the look but it keeps getting these crotch blow outs which are annoying to repair
to me as I got older the more I stay away from raw jeans because they are too much of a hassle to break in. nowadays I just stick to levis made and crafted jeans for the comfort and decent quality.
Also, Naked and Famous makes some amazing quality denim
Great video. Thanks for your content as always.
I just got a pair of closed x-lent jeans and wow did they surprise me. Best quality jeans I’ve ever bought. I am an acne fanboy myself so I gonna check out a pair soon but for now I am so happy with my closed. You should give them a try. It’s made in Italy and the quality is absolutely amazing. They even run sales from time to time.
Have a great week Harry! Seeya;)
I have been meaning to try some stuff from Closed. Like some of their stuff.
And thanks. You too mate
Carhartt wip Newel jeans are my favorite I just wish they didn't have a button fly lol
You should check out some YSL or Dior jeans. Got about 3 pairs of each, I love them.
Have you ever given selvedge and/or raw denim before? They’re definitely not as comfortable as your picks at first, but once they break in and fit to your body, there’s nothing like it
I have. I like the look on others but they aren’t really my style
Loved the brands that you chose. Especially orslow. I recently picked up a pair from y project and absolutely love them😂. Have you got a pair of the 2003 jeans from acne by any chance? And as usual a great and enjoyable video Harry.
I tried the 2003 and they were too wide for my liking. I like my jeans to be more fitted and my trousers to be more relaxed. The quality on the 2003 was fantastic though, so if you like a wider jean, I’d highly recommend them. Thanks for watching bro
@@HarryHas Okayy this is very helpful. Thanks for the insight bro.
@@HarryHas Is the 2003 pair shorter in length at the same size? They appear a tad shorter over the 1996 on different websites.
@@eugenesiu9226 they are a little bit shorter if I remember correctly
Could you maybe add chapters in your video timeline bar so its easier to find information if you watch back your videos? Cheers
I don’t actually know how to do that. I’ll look into it
Well done mate, somehow I was out of TH-cam for WEEKS, work… 🤬😂🙏🏻 will keep up now again.
Awesome video and a good overview. Going normally with Uniqlo jeans which currently are not stretchy enough (yeah, if you miss that you should work out, I am on that, really 😅😂), jack and jones do the job though, Levi’s too.
Hope you had a great weekend, cheers 😊🙏🏻👍🏻
Hey mate. Long time no hear. Hope you are well! Thanks for watching bro
@@HarryHas yeah mate all good, just too much work 🙏🏻 hope you good and I do enjoy your vids everytime 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Harry, thanks for all your contents. From what I have learned from your fashion tips, I can very well refer kraemer character from sienfield. He does the 3/4, tapered trousers, socks etc etc... might be a good content to show how oldy gold fashion is evergreen and as u say versatile 😏
That would have been cool but I don’t wear 3/4 length tapered trousers anymore. I wear full length these days. Thanks for watching the vids
hows the sizing comparison between the levis and acne, are the waist similar in sizing or does acne feel a bit tighter? I wear 32 in levis and was wondering if I should order the same size in acne.
Good video and new brands for this American. The Acne jeans are cool, but $380 here in the USA. On my teacher's salary, that's just too much for one pair of pants.
I'm in the hunt for some new jeans as well. I have one 'relaxed' fit pair I absolutely love from Uniqlo but the rest of mine are all skinny/slim which just isn't my style anymore. I want something straight/wide with a high rise and it's tough out here to find one that fits right man.
It is hard bro
I've given up on modern jeans and now just buy retro jeans from specialist vintage denim places now, mainly levis, Wranglers, Joker and Diesel, they might be 20+ years old and used but if you pick the right ones they are spotless and come from back in the day when quality control was better and there was no skimping on material as they came from a time when denim was denim there's no elastine to be seen, if I wanted to wear womens jeans I'd buy womans jeans. Plus you are only ever going to pay £30 tops usually much cheaper.
mate this channel is turning into comedy channel in addition to fashion hahaha. I’ve been meaning to cop some Orslow jeans, those 105s look great (fit wise). Great vid as usual!
Hahaha I try mate. I really love the fit on the Orslow jeans. I need them in a different colourway. Will probably pull the trigger on them. Thanks for watching dude
As a rule, I wouldn’t spend more than 100 bucks on non selvedge denim. Any designer/company that tries to tell you their denim is a premium product, and doesn’t use premium denim is a rip off, IMO.
Sure, there is cheap selvedge out there. But all the best, most interesting denims are selvedge. If you have cash to spend, look for genuine premium, not fake premium.
I loved your sneakers, what model are they???
Orslow getting the recognition ❤❤
This is the best title I've ever seen
What is your wash routine for jeans and how often if at all? Great video!
If they start to smell, I wash them. Some people never wash them but I can’t do that.
i dont buy regular jeans any more. I only go for japanese selvedge denim. The quality is top notch and so is the fit. There are many brands to choose from. I rather buy one pair a year that i know its gonna last a long time and ots made in the us or europe rather than asia, than 5 pair a year of inferior quality. That beign said, japanese jenas can get very expensive but there is no need to spent more than 300-350 euros on a pair. I d say you can find a lot of good staff in the 200-300 price range.