| |  |  |  |  | | Other Denim Brands & Authenticity Checks Maybe William Rast Jeans, Current Elliott Jeans, Dylan George Jeans, PRPS Jeans, Joe's Jeans, Antik Jeans, James Jeans or Hudson Jeans are more your style. ALSO IN THIS AREA - T-SHIRTS: Affliction, Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, SMET | 
10-02-2009, 11:27 PM
|  | Denim God | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,776
| | | Worst Denim Brand Ever??!!
I think it'll be fun if we start a thread about the worst denim brand that is out there in the market right now and the experiences we have with those brands.
As you all know, the market for premium jean is so saturated that there's a new brand coming out every month. Some of them are really good but most are just plain horrible. And probably will not survive in this competitive market.
So far, only the best has survived. In my opinion, the three premium denim elite: 7 For All Mankind, True Religion and Rock & Republic are doing very well and really can't be touch when it comes to designs, cut, and washes. The three company has the majority of the market.
Anyway, I would love to see some brands gone for good. So here's my top 3:
1. Laguna Beach
2. Mek Denim
3. G-Star
Honorary pick: Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier Denim
And finally, what's yours?  |
10-02-2009, 11:35 PM
|  | Denim Obsessed | | Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 925
| | | lagunas are flashy, but i dont mind them terribly. Id never buy a pair though...
my one and only pick is:
1. FAKES
__________________ Brian http://www.onthelam.ca/
wanted: Henlee Shredding Force 30, Tangled Lines 30, Sedated blue 31
|
10-02-2009, 11:38 PM
|  | Denim God | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Near 2 Nordstrom Racks, N. CA
Posts: 6,401
| | | I plan on buying a pair of MEK...why do you not like them? |
10-02-2009, 11:40 PM
|  | Jean Junkie | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E-town, Alberta
Posts: 2,066
| | | I dont think gstar jeans is bad i think it depends on which one you buy.
__________________
_____
Im on a Mission, No matter what the conditions-so Ambitious |
10-02-2009, 11:43 PM
| | Denim God | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,776
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by jamiej  I plan on buying a pair of MEK...why do you not like them? | This is just my opinion, so don't hate me for it. 
I think MEK Denim is just an ugly clone of True Religion. Their designs and materials are very similar and honestly MEK Denim is not unique in anyway. It looks and feel like True Religion, only just more inferior.
Oh and yes, Laguna Beach is also an even uglier clone of True Religion as well.  |
10-02-2009, 11:50 PM
|  | Jean Junkie | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,436
| | | I think that having a thread like this is just going to start problems because everyone has their opinion and we all like and dislike different things, hell I'm wearing a pair of silvers right now and I know that these would be on the 'list' eventually.
__________________
Someone who wears a size 27 (I also have 28 &29) in most WR and LOVES them PM me because I have a shit ton!
|
10-02-2009, 11:55 PM
| | Denim God | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,776
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Debbielovesu I think that having a thread like this is just going to start problems because everyone has their opinion and we all like and dislike different things, hell I'm wearing a pair of silvers right now and I know that these would be on the 'list' eventually. | These are just your opinions guys. Fully respected. No need to be bashing on each other. 
I completely forgot about the sensitivity of members here. My apologies. But once again, these are just my opinions. Don't hate me!!! |
10-03-2009, 12:02 AM
|  | Denim Addict | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgan Hill, CA
Posts: 1,512
| | Ed Hardy and CA denim get the number 1 spot on my list.
Awful, awful, awful. Laguna Beach's don't bother me as much, I'd never wear it though. Mek...is "meh". Nothing special about it that singles it out from the crowd. G-stars tend to be pretty awful.
Some of the new Affliction stuff is gawd-awful. I still <3 a few of their designs, but stuff like this triggers my gag reflex: 
And ones like this: NEW Affliction Premium CROSS DENIM Pocket Sz 36 X 34 - eBay (item 230382946520 end time Oct-06-09 19:00:58 PDT)
Yicckkk.
__________________ "I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself."
Shameless self-serving addendum: Check out my MUSIC! |
10-03-2009, 12:09 AM
|  | Denim Addict | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Right now, Galveston TX, but I really really miss L.A.
Posts: 1,264
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Debbielovesu ... hell I'm wearing a pair of silvers right now and I know that these would be on the 'list' eventually. | I love silver jeans  I have a pair that probably fits me better than any of my "pd"  |
10-03-2009, 12:18 AM
| | Denim God | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,776
| | I would also like to add Antik Denim.
Do you guys know what happened to that brand? It used to be very popular but now it sort of disappeared. Did the company went bankrupt or something.
I never like the brand but I know a lot of people did because of the Western influence design. Or cowboy chic as some would call it. |
10-03-2009, 06:53 AM
|  | Denim God | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Georgia
Posts: 3,617
| | ^ I saw a pair of Antik on ebay last week that I thought about getting. I just kind of want to try it to branch out a bit.
I super don't like:
Laguna Beach/Affliction/Ed Hardy stuff. Just all  IMO |
10-03-2009, 07:03 AM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flitting about the midwest
Posts: 21,237
| | Vigoss is by far the worst...they try (and fail miserably) to knock off all the PD brands they can get their hands on. |
10-03-2009, 07:49 AM
|  | Denim Lover | | Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 469
| |
__________________ In the Mall: YAYA Aflalo Top (S), Steve Madden Banglez (7) & Tons of Frankie B trousers (Sizes 2-4)! |
10-03-2009, 07:57 AM
|  | Denim Addict | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PA
Posts: 1,689
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Kateann | I'm really offended by this post, I have that same outfit and I wear it all the time...it fits me better than most of my PD .
__________________ Lynne |
10-03-2009, 08:00 AM
| | Denim Lover | | Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 469
| |
__________________ In the Mall: YAYA Aflalo Top (S), Steve Madden Banglez (7) & Tons of Frankie B trousers (Sizes 2-4)! |
10-03-2009, 09:22 AM
|  | Denim God | | Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC
Posts: 5,825
| | | roflcopter @Lynne!
Lady Gaga has a freaking hot body. That's a nice ass! I'm not sure I'd keep mine covered if it looked like that, honestly. But the rest of that outfit... I don't even know how to explain it. |
10-03-2009, 12:47 PM
|  | Denim Lover | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US and A
Posts: 218
| | | MEK is actually one of my favorite. I own 3 pairs and I love them all. My favorite is Oaxaca.
I don't think there is a particular brand that I hate... but I definitely don't like to see guys wearing any carpenter jean shorts, and girls usually look bad in high rise flared jeans.
__________________ |
10-03-2009, 12:58 PM
|  | Jean Junkie | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: U DUB
Posts: 2,429
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean4life167 I think it'll be fun if we start a thread about the worst denim brand that is out there in the market right now and the experiences we have with those brands.
As you all know, the market for premium jean is so saturated that there's a new brand coming out every month. Some of them are really good but most are just plain horrible. And probably will not survive in this competitive market.
So far, only the best has survived. In my opinion, the three premium denim elite: 7 For All Mankind, True Religion and Rock & Republic are doing very well and really can't be touch when it comes to designs, cut, and washes. The three company has the majority of the market.
Anyway, I would love to see some brands gone for good. So here's my top 3:
1. Laguna Beach
2. Mek Denim
3. G-Star
Honorary pick: Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier Denim
And finally, what's yours? | If you're referring to the US Market in denim, im pretty sure WalMart brand wins. As for premium denim, 7FAM, TRs, and R&Rs are prob up there. However worldwide, these brands are unheard of, and I would say Diesel takes the cake.
To be honest, I would love to see 7FAM just go away. Everyone and their mother has a pair; while I applaud their genius marketing and operations management, I hate 7FAM.
My 2 cents.
__________________  |
10-03-2009, 01:08 PM
|  | Denim Addict | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny South Florida Baby!
Posts: 1,334
| | I like MEK jeans as well. I keep looking for some to pop up on ebay in my size, I wouldn't pay retail though.
Worst IMO: CA and Ed hardy, especially the ones with the brand name scripted across the full butt! EWWW!
As, much as I love Diesel  some of the old washes take the cake for FUGLIEST award.
__________________
IN MALL: Frankie B/Siwy/ Diesel Lowky/Diesel Liv/ dresses all fit 23/24; Beach Bunny Swim XS/S
Lori wants flares again to fit 23; Louvely, LouLou, Lovestory
|
10-03-2009, 01:10 PM
|  | Administrator | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 30,368
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean4life167 I would also like to add Antik Denim.
Do you guys know what happened to that brand? It used to be very popular but now it sort of disappeared. Did the company went bankrupt or something. | nah they were just a total fad. they were huge when they first came out, but lacked staying power due to lack of originality and faded super quickly |
10-03-2009, 01:31 PM
| | Denim God | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,776
| | 
It is sort of funny that Ed Hardy has become such a huge phenomenon in the fashion industry even though their stuff is so hideous. I mean would you wear this? |
10-03-2009, 01:41 PM
| | Denim Lover | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US and A
Posts: 218
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean4life167
It is sort of funny that Ed Hardy has become such a huge phenomenon in the fashion industry even though their stuff is so hideous. I mean would you wear this? | haha
not as bad as  
__________________ |
10-03-2009, 01:47 PM
| | Denim God | | Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,776
| | | ^ Hahah. Is that Evisu? Some of their designs are pretty radical as well. But I don't think they are as bad as Ed Hardy. |
10-03-2009, 02:29 PM
| | Denim Addict | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgan Hill, CA
Posts: 1,512
| | ^ agreed, only because of the actual brand name branding on the CA and EH stuff. some Evisu's are pretty horrible too, though.
I like the affliction designs that are simultaneously loud, but subtle. Like this: 
Probably a bit overboard for a lotta people, but I like 'em cause if you match them with a black shirt, the skulls don't really stick out all that much. Noticable, but not like "OMFG I'VE GOT FLUORESCENT RHINESTONES ON MY TUSH LOLZ".
Or my beloved dragon jeans: 
I like this kinda stuff because it stands out from the normal 5 pocket blue jean crowd...I mean, there's a LOT of people just doing the "same old, same old" out there.
Thus why Laguna Beach doesn't bother me so much. It's the stuff that contains excessive branding that bothers me. This is because the huge amount of branding is not there for not the purpose of making the clothes look good, it's for the sake of promoting the product. And I'm not gonna pay 100+ dollars for a pair of jeans just so I can be somebody's billboard  .
__________________ "I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself."
Shameless self-serving addendum: Check out my MUSIC! |
10-03-2009, 03:41 PM
| | Jean Junkie | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E-town, Alberta
Posts: 2,066
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Jean4life167 ^ Hahah. Is that Evisu? Some of their designs are pretty radical as well. But I don't think they are as bad as Ed Hardy. | For evisu i would go for simple gulls and not the daicock because its too crazy.
__________________
_____
Im on a Mission, No matter what the conditions-so Ambitious | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
| | | All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:19 AM. |  | | |
why did i sell you 
