Friday, December 17, 2010

Moleskin Jeans

I see your five pocket cords and raise you.  Moleskin trousers already popped up on Sart Inc as a great F/W alternative so I figured I would muse a little on moleskin jeans as well.  Polo put their killer moleskin jeans on sale and, as someone who owns an earlier version of this pant, I offer my full endorsement.  If you had passed on moleskin trousers up until this point because they were a little out of your comfort zone, this is probably a better starting point.  The 5 pocket silhouette is extremely familiar to everyone who reads this blog, but when done in moleskin the style gets a wonderful upgrade - don't be afraid of juxtaposition.  I really can't say enough good things about Polo's moleskin jean.  The cut is great (if you've never tried on their slim-fit), the fabric is luxurious and they look badass.  The thing I like most about these is how you can beat the shit out of them.  A 5 pocket style pant is an everyday pant and the moleskin ages in a really unique way.  You can wear them a lot this time of year and they are machine washable.  After one season you are going to have a non-denim pair of jeans that are truly all your own.  For $105 that's one of the best deals around.


-L.A.S

8 comments:

  1. Way too slim in the leg.

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  2. How slim are they? compared to, say, 501s?

    these seem awesome but I have pretty big legs...

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  3. Hey Lawrence,

    Congrats on the new gig! Which J. Crew are you managing now?

    Cheers!

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  4. why no 30x32 ralph, why?

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  5. Moleskin, the lumberjack's velvet.

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  6. Moleskin trousers.

    A British winter staple. Usually too hot for London but anywhere with a bit of wind and cold - they can't be beaten.

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  7. These pants are an additional 25% off for the moment. I just picked up a pair for $78 + tax. Run, don't walk, etc.

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