/r/rawdenim

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For enthusiasts of raw denim in all its forms; from the rarest Japanese heritage jeans, to the most faded and repaired beater jeans which started out as raw denim.

RawDenim Subreddit

For enthusiasts of raw denim in all its forms; from the rarest Japanese heritage jeans, to the most faded and repaired beater jeans which started out as raw denim.

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  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 12 PM (noon) EST

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  • Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday @ 12 PM (noon) EST

Buy, Sell, Trade

  • Sunday, Wednesday @ 12 PM (noon) EST

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Releases, Launches, and Drops Discussion

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Online Sales, Shills, and Self-Promotion Thread - February 02, 2025

Sales found 'round the internet, for raw denim and related items.

Please do not post unaccompanied links, let people know whats on sale and where. Do not post links to used items i.e Grailed, eBay, etc., items must be brand new.

0 Comments
2025/02/02
17:01 UTC

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Buy, Sell, Trade - February 02, 2025

Buy/Sell/Trade here at your own risk!

Always get complete contact information before anything is shipped.

Check that you aren't dealing with a brand new account.

 

RULES:

  • Post a description that accurately describes what you are selling. Include measurements if you can.
  • Update your thread when something gets sold or is no longer available.
  • Post item condition and any images of the item (if available). Be as descriptive as possible when posting an item for sale or trade.
  • Items for sale should bear some relevance to /r/rawdenim content. Mods will use their discretion in determining what to remove.
20 Comments
2025/02/02
17:00 UTC

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Daily Questions - February 02, 2025

Welcome to the Daily Questions (DQ) thread for all things related to raw denim.

(Although we strongly suggest checking the sidebar (for mobile users, go to the top of the subreddit front page, click the three dots and select "community info") and the wiki before posting!)

Fit checks and "Help me find a pair of Jeans that has X, Y, and Z" questions are a great use of this thread.

(Help figuring out what size you wear is also permitted here but it is recommended you check out one of these tutorials on how to size before asking.)

If you have questions about how your jeans fit, about a particular fabric, when is this jean coming out, where can I find jean X to try on in state Y, what jeans have this fit with these measurements, what jeans fade the fastest, and what jeans fade the slowest are great uses of this thread.

No question is too simple for Daily Questions threads.

Bashing people will not be tolerated. And "Read the sidebar" or "Google it" are not valid answers in this thread!

Be Helpful!

Be Civil!

13 Comments
2025/02/02
14:01 UTC

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WAYFT - February 01, 2025

WAYFT = What Are You Fading Today?

Post photos of your outfits incorporating raw denim here.

5 Comments
2025/02/01
17:01 UTC

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Daily Questions - February 01, 2025

Welcome to the Daily Questions (DQ) thread for all things related to raw denim.

(Although we strongly suggest checking the sidebar (for mobile users, go to the top of the subreddit front page, click the three dots and select "community info") and the wiki before posting!)

Fit checks and "Help me find a pair of Jeans that has X, Y, and Z" questions are a great use of this thread.

(Help figuring out what size you wear is also permitted here but it is recommended you check out one of these tutorials on how to size before asking.)

If you have questions about how your jeans fit, about a particular fabric, when is this jean coming out, where can I find jean X to try on in state Y, what jeans have this fit with these measurements, what jeans fade the fastest, and what jeans fade the slowest are great uses of this thread.

No question is too simple for Daily Questions threads.

Bashing people will not be tolerated. And "Read the sidebar" or "Google it" are not valid answers in this thread!

Be Helpful!

Be Civil!

41 Comments
2025/02/01
14:01 UTC

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General Discussion - January 31, 2025

Shoot the shit here.

Be civil.

25 Comments
2025/01/31
17:00 UTC

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Releases, Launches, and Drops Discussion - January 31, 2025

Links must be included for released items.

 

Share what you know is coming out.

Theorize on what you think is coming out. Shill what you have coming out.

0 Comments
2025/01/31
15:01 UTC

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Fit check (with options) - N&F Nightshade stretch, first raws

Surprised I didn't discover raw denim until now, and after spending probably too much time on this sub, y'all have already got me checking out people's jeans IRL a whole new way. It's... weird. But I'm excited for this new journey.

Ordered a few different nightshade sizes and cuts and hoping to get some advice from the experts. Some posts seem to suggest stretch raws shrink more than non-stretch (but then stretch back out?).

I'm thinking these 33 easy guys fit the best of what I got https://imgur.com/gallery/33-easy-guys-kf2obIZ, don't mind the taper as much as I feared, though wouldn't mind a slightly thinner knee and wider leg opening.

As I feared these weird guy 34s seem too tight in the thighs (and my thighs might even get a bit bigger), but the waist is tighter than the measurements table suggested, https://imgur.com/a/yQlJ1TE So my second option is to order 36s and hope they're not too big (though I am used to wearing a belt). Besides the hassle of another order they're also supposed to come with some extra knee and leg opening that I'm not sure I want.

I think these easy guys 34s are a little too loose in ass and legs, also making the taper too apparent https://imgur.com/a/tnGnYbj

... and it's painfully clearer than ever that I really need to lose the love handles :/

Would love to hear your thoughts, thanks in advance!

2 Comments
2025/01/31
14:11 UTC

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Daily Questions - January 31, 2025

Welcome to the Daily Questions (DQ) thread for all things related to raw denim.

(Although we strongly suggest checking the sidebar (for mobile users, go to the top of the subreddit front page, click the three dots and select "community info") and the wiki before posting!)

Fit checks and "Help me find a pair of Jeans that has X, Y, and Z" questions are a great use of this thread.

(Help figuring out what size you wear is also permitted here but it is recommended you check out one of these tutorials on how to size before asking.)

If you have questions about how your jeans fit, about a particular fabric, when is this jean coming out, where can I find jean X to try on in state Y, what jeans have this fit with these measurements, what jeans fade the fastest, and what jeans fade the slowest are great uses of this thread.

No question is too simple for Daily Questions threads.

Bashing people will not be tolerated. And "Read the sidebar" or "Google it" are not valid answers in this thread!

Be Helpful!

Be Civil!

41 Comments
2025/01/31
14:02 UTC

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New versus 1 year old: Wrangler 13MWZ

Just wanted to show what a year of occasional wear can do to a pair of Wrangler 13MWZs. I love these jeans and am attaching a couple of close ups for all those who appreciate broken twill as much as I do. I am not into contrast fading and stuff like that. I just appreciate a pair of classic jeans and I machine wash and dry whenever needed. No special detergents, I am using whatever is at hand and in the last couple of washes I used detergent for white laundry, that I learned later on contains a small amount of bleach. It does not get any more classic than the 13mwz in rigid or the Levi 501 in rigid or medium stone wash. I started as a Levi fan (got my first pair at the age of 6 or 7) but am leaning more towards Wrangler now. Price and quality wise, it is Wrangler all the way. I still buy and use the 501s for the sentimental reasons and all the good memories (and not so good ones) from my early adolescence. By the way I am huge fan of the color of rigid Wranglers when new.

Comparison in daylight

broken twill

the lack of contrast stitching around the zipfly has grown on me

many complain about the rubber patch and I actually prefer it over leather that stains the fabric in the wash

old and new

14 Comments
2025/01/31
10:57 UTC

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