New arrivals

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Jan 3, 2015 21:03:27 GMT -6 @rex said:

Jan 3, 2015 19:32:55 GMT -6 oatwilly said:

Were Rex jeans shrink-to-fit? If so, and he didn't realize it, it would explain a lot. Also, the reg fit are high-rise jeans, and it looks like he's wearing them low on the hip, which would explain why the pockets look so low. Just speculating.

 You are correct.  Those are high rise off the new fit guide.  The kickstarter fit guide has the front rise at 10.1...the new fit guide that they decided to use for the kickstarter jeans has a front rise of 12.3.  no wonder why the pockets are so low.

they are not shrink to fit.  When they said to expect 1" shrinkage in the length, I asked if they were sanforized and here is the response
"yes they are technically sanforized...as for the hem we do hem your jeans for free and no need to send them to a seamstress..even after you wash them or wear them for a while...this is part of the lifetime guarantee. If you ever need the jeans adjusted during the lifetime of the jean we will do that for you free of charge..."

so it was a good response and a pretty good guarantee.  It is still cheaper for me to go to a local seamstress for hemming at 810 yen.

ok...that should be my last post.

Rex, thanks for the review. Please let us know how is the second pair. It is beneficial to us on knowing vendor is able to fix the problems being identify by its customers.

[brentkuz]

What size are you?

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Good to hear, outwilly

I am hoping to receive my pair in the next week

[brentkuz]

I ordered 34 straight back in November. Is that what you have or did you get a slim?

[oatwilly]

Jan 16, 2015 20:49:41 GMT -6 brentkuz said:

I ordered 34 straight back in November. Is that what you have or did you get a slim?

I initially got the straight and they weren't for me, due to the very high rise, so I returned them for the slim. 

[brentkuz]

Jan 17, 2015 10:54:20 GMT -6 oatwilly said:

Jan 16, 2015 20:49:41 GMT -6 brentkuz said:

I ordered 34 straight back in November. Is that what you have or did you get a slim?

I initially got the straight and they weren't for me, due to the very high rise, so I returned them for the slim. 

The straight seem to be a little too wide in the leg for me. I'll order hopefully they keep duck in stock.

[oatwilly]

the straights looked like rapper pants on me

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Jan 18, 2015 20:19:59 GMT -6 oatwilly said:

Oh, one other thing I like about their slim fit is the cuff opening is reasonable, and isn't too pegged in the ankle. I realize that look is trendy right now, and I think it looks ridiculous on men's jeans. It's good to see these guys aren't caving into the fashion trend of the minute. For jeans that will last years and years, sticking with a classic timeless look is important IMO

I remember my dad was wearing slim fit pants 50 years ago and I think slim fit on any clothing items are not necessary fashion. If you talk about skinny, then I am unsure.

[oatwilly]

I'm not necessarily talking slim fit, but tight ankles, and on men. great look on women obviously

[exophobe]

Jan 3, 2015 11:08:32 GMT -6 cianofarmer said:

Jan 3, 2015 2:43:12 GMT -6 @rex said:

Got my texas special in the mail today. If this is what Ciano Farmer produces, I would not recommend them.

Rex

Happy New year to you my friend..

I would be glad to address the issues you are having..

1. the EARLIER BIRD KICKSTARTER order on the $68USD texas denim post on the Gustin board was for another customer ...He cancelled the jeans and upgraded after he saw our new selection..Mike made the jeans anyways to show everyone what the $68usd jean look like... you are still the only one that ordered the the $68usd jean as the EARLIER BIRD that has and been shipped.

2. as the the contrast bar tack ..we only use the copper thread for all bar tacks and buttonholes for all our denim. this is our standard fix color for all our jeans...the picture that shows the navy/navy on the 16oz denim was a special order that the customer requested to use tone on tone... you did not request the bar tacks and buttonholes to be navy on your special notes....I will be glad to remake them for you with the navy thread color..


3. as for the fit..I am looking over the order forms and you request the 905 regular fit on both jeans...i can not find in the email chain where you changed to a 901 slim fit...the measurements you are referencing to are for a 901 slim fit ..and i can see where the "Measurements are all jacked" because we made the 905 regular fit for you jeans.

I will be glad to make the 901 slim fit for you if you like..no problem.

4. as for the hidden riverts. Mike noted on you cut ticket for no hidden rivets..if this was a mistake I will be glad to make another pair for you with the hidden rivets..no problem

5. as for the inseam..mike noted on the cut ticket to increase the length on both your jeans to a 34" i/o 33"..so we added the extra 1" to allow for shrinkage [35"]...since i personally made the jeans for you myself I did check all the measurements and they did come in to spec before i shipped them to you. I will be glad to take them in for you and make them a 34"...no problem.

6. let me know if you have anymore issues on the denim..it is my desire to make a pair that you are completely satisfied with..Please let me know if you would like me to make the changes and I will send a return label for you to print out to return the jeans.

This is being referenced in the Hype Train, What ever came of all this?

** edit. I hope you guys are talking privately rather than airing this publicly, but if it needs to be mediated by the group, I guess we can make Old26 a little grumpy and get it all straightened out.

[Mattbert]

Got my first pair of CF jeans yesterday. This will be a short initial review. Wifebert is out of town at a conference all week, so I am solo parenting for a bit and time is short. I'll post a more detailed review once I've worn the jeans around for a couple days and taken some pics in daylight.

I ordered a 905 Regular Fit in the 12oz Italian Herringbone, which is probably very familiar to everyone here by now. The swatch photo on Ciano's site (see below) is pretty accurate as far as the color goes. It's a nice dusky blue with the beige weft underneath, and it takes on a bit of a grayish cast in certain light. I also felt like sometimes it had a very slight...shine isn't the right word, more of a smoothness as though the fabric has been lightly polished. It's subtle; just enough to let you know it's Italian.



Turn-around time from me being invoiced to the jeans arriving on my doorstep was roughly 12 weeks, including all the various holiday periods between Thanksgiving and New Year's. I consider this perfectly reasonable under the circumstances.

Construction looks top notch to me, with the caveat that I only gave the jeans a cursory inspection last night. Quick initial measurements confirmed the specs were adhered to. I even found those sneaky hidden rivets (hi, @rex!).

The fit is certainly different than what I've experienced from Gustin and Lawless thusfar. The rear rise is quite high, which gives me a snugger fit in the top block than I'd expect given the waist and upper thigh dimensions. It's not a poor fit by any means, but I sure don't feel like a farmer in it! They also like to gap at the small of my back when I bend over, kinda like high-rise mom jeans. Needless to say, I doubt I'll be tucking my shirt in when I wear these. Fit through the legs is absolutely brilliant. I'm a tough one to suit in that area, and Ciano friggin' nailed it for me.

I'm puzzled by the concern expressed here by many (including yours truly) that the back pockets appeared to be a little too large. The ones on my pair are significantly smaller compared to my Gustins, probably halfway between G's and the promotional Lawless pair I had briefly. The pockets are also placed low and quite wide on the butt. Not a disaster, but not especially flattering.

I went for the tailor finish on these, and I would strongly recommend giving it a try if you have Ciano make you a pair. It is insanely comfortable, though I believe part of the comfort factor is the softness and suppleness of this denim. Even so, I think the waistband skirt and crotch gusset would make a much stiffer and more rugged fabric feel pretty cush as well.

The other detail I really like is the pennies on the button fly. So glad I went with this option; it's a little thing, but it adds a ton of character. Gotta get out the magnifying glass later to confirm, but I think one of the pennies on my pair was minted in 1919! Wow.

INITIAL VERDICT: Exceptionally well-made jeans, with some very cool details that separate them from the pack. High rear rise and back pocket placement are not to my liking at this point, but that may change with break-in. I definitely plan to order from CF again, especially if Ciano remains receptive to a few minor custom fit tweaks here and there.

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^^I felt similarly about my sample fit - the rise was high and felt like the top block was tight (but comfortable). I was expecting to be swimming in them (thighs measure in around 27", waist 34") and the pair I received was 28" thighs and 35" waist, but it actually worked well.

I requested that the rise be lowered by about an inch, along with the waist.

Ciano told me he will try to get me my pair finished sometime next week.

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Jan 23, 2015 0:39:34 GMT -6 exophobe said:

Jan 3, 2015 11:08:32 GMT -6 cianofarmer said:

This is being referenced in the Hype Train, What ever came of all this?

** edit. I hope you guys are talking privately rather than airing this publicly, but if it needs to be mediated by the group, I guess we can make Old26 a little grumpy and get it all straightened out.

I have a label to send back the pair with multiple errors.  I shall drop that at the postal office tomorrow. 
I thought I had a tracking # (separate e-mail) for the corrected pairs, but it ends up that it was the tracking number for the ship label. 
I edited this to remove additional information because it is redundant and the people don't like negative reviews.
I will post a review when the junior high cheer squad silent treatment is over and I get my "earlier bird" (LOL) jawns.  I do not expect that to be any time soon.  Please don't ask for updates in the future because I will feel the need to post and will become more of a pariah.
To end on a lighter note...K-POP DANCE PARTY TIME!
Gee

[gusjin]

My order left Richmond, went to Houston, North Houston and then Rosenberg
No tracking update since Monday and Rosenberg Post Office have said they marked it as Miss Delivered and it's gone back into the post system

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Jan 16, 2015 19:29:08 GMT -6 oatwilly said:

Jan 16, 2015 6:24:17 GMT -6 brentkuz said:

What size are you?

Me? I ordered a 34 waist, 32 inseam, in the slim fit. They came in at exactly 36 waist, 32 inseam. They use vanity sizing (explained on their site), so I was expecting a 36 waist, and that's what I got

That sounds like it is an inch under spec?
their fit guide says the waist should be 37" actual for a 34 slim.
www.cianofarmer.com/fitguide.html
I just noticed this post...I also ordered a 34 to get a 37" waist (out of the bag) with a possible 36" after wash.
I guess I will have to wait and see what I get.
sounds like the rest of the fit should be what I am looking for and a 36 won't kill me. 
Edited to remove more negative comments.  I have become quite the Negative Nelly and it is very unbecoming of me.

[brentkuz]

Ciano's ordering process is not conducive to drunk ordering and spur of the moment buying. I just want my gf to get some Ciano's for me for valentines day.

[davelewis]

Jan 29, 2015 9:58:00 GMT -6 gusjin said:

My order left Richmond, went to Houston, North Houston and then Rosenberg
No tracking update since Monday and Rosenberg Post Office have said they marked it as Miss Delivered and it's gone back into the post system

USPS is on a roll lately.  My last package went from Houston, to Seattle in a day, then spent the weekend going all over WA state, before finally ending up at the house.  2 day express took a week. 

I have a package that is supposed to be delivered tomorrow, and it still shows it being in Arizona.  Anymore, I don't pay much attention to the postal service tracking. 

[nater]

I was just checking out Ciano today for the first time. It looks like they have a lightweight pink ID denim similar to the one Gustim recently offered. Except that the Ciano lists 2% stretch material (elastin, I believe).

Anyone else know how this fabric compares to the Gustin?

[brentkuz]

Feb 6, 2015 20:47:01 GMT -6 nater said:

I was just checking out Ciano today for the first time. It looks like they have a lightweight pink ID denim similar to the one Gustim recently offered. Except that the Ciano lists 2% stretch material (elastin, I believe).

Anyone else know how this fabric compares to the Gustin?

It would be very hard to compare the fabrics. If you haven't felt a "stretch" denim you should. I find them very different than 100% cotton raws. My gf's jeans all have stretch to them.

[edol]

So i just got this week my USA 14oz INDIGO "ORANGE/WHITE", that is currently sold out on the site.
The order was:
901 SKinny fit
COPPER Thread Color
Waist 31
Inseam 32























I did not take any measure because they fit! The only remark that i have is that the back rise could be a little more higher. The thighs and crotch area still have to stretch a little, but with the wear that i'm going to give them i hope in a couple of weeks they are spot on!
Overall i'm truly happy with this pair! I will order from Ciano again for sure! 

[wdw]

Looking good. Your positive vibes make me feel good about the pair I have incoming maybe later this week.

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Feb 8, 2015 14:22:38 GMT -6 edol said:

So i just got this week my USA 14oz INDIGO "ORANGE/WHITE", that is currently sold out on the site.
The order was:
901 SKinny fit
COPPER Thread Color
Waist 31
Inseam 32


I did not take any measure because they fit! The only remark that i have is that the back rise could be a little more higher. The thighs and crotch area still have to stretch a little, but with the wear that i'm going to give them i hope in a couple of weeks they are spot on!
Overall i'm truly happy with this pair! I will order from Ciano again for sure! 

Yeah, I am happy very much jeans and jacket with Ciano too. I am surprised not more people try out Ciano to experience the additional jeans details of its products. Great value there.

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UPDATE:  Issue is being resolved.  essayons!

Yes, good value. I spent $163 and got a nice list of excuses and over a month of silence. Is ok, they are busy making jackets that aren't on their website for the good people of the world. It aint easy being green...or cheesy (and I am both). I am really just happy to look at the pictures of other people's jeans. They look very jeanie and full of indigos and denim!
No offense to anyone that bought a neat-o jacket.
Hey, my jeans I returned are now in the states! Shouldn't be much longer till they get them back and...I...still...will have nothing.

If anyone wants to track their progress with me, here you go!
tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?qtc_tLabels1=9505%205111%202756%205031%205046%2001
also, shipping labels expire within six days. If anyone sends one to you, get to the office and print that bastard!
Just advice...not a complaint. I was out sick for a few days and missed the window. I opted to pay on my own because I should have been quicker on my part.

[Mattbert]

Jan 27, 2015 9:39:26 GMT -6 Mattbert said:

Got my first pair of CF jeans yesterday. This will be a short initial review. Wifebert is out of town at a conference all week, so I am solo parenting for a bit and time is short. I'll post a more detailed review once I've worn the jeans around for a couple days and taken some pics in daylight.

Okay as promised in the, as it turned out, not-so-short initial review, here are some further thoughts on the Ciano Farmer herringboners in their 905 Regular fit.

Some of the details on these really are pretty damn awesome. Nice patch; appears to be veg tan and hand-stamped. Taped seams and chainstitch runoff on the cuff. Not a huge fan of the runoff, but it's another distinctive detail that helps set CF apart from other designers.

 

Lord, I love the penny closures on the fly. Especially on this color and style of denim. I quite like the two different colors of stitching around the fly, and the logo stitched onto the coin pocket is pretty dope as well. Yet another distinctive detail, and even though it's branding I don't find it garish by any means. The rivets seem really well done. The tailored waistband and gusset and the hanger loops are so, so nice. I wish all my jeans had these features.

 

Now for the one major issue I'm not wild about. This is what I was talking about with the pocket size. These are the pockets we were saying are too big?!? Um, okay. Those are my Gustin Zim18s for comparison (36 Straight).



You can also see how much higher the back rise is on the CF pair, and how the pockets are placed lower and wider on the rear. If the pockets were bigger I don't think the wide placement would draw my eye as much as it does, but as it is I feel like it just exacerbates the undersized pockets and gives the butt slightly more of a dainty, feminine look like you see on ladies' jeans. Not sure what tools I'd be able to stash in there besides a small pair of pliers or something. Just stuffing a pair of deerskin gloves into one of those pockets was a little touch and go.

The high rear rise takes a little getting used to if you're accustomed to the lower rise typical of most jeans these days (even many of the jeans with a regular/straight/relaxed fit or whatever). I actually like it for yardwork and other household chores because there's no chance of the dreaded plumber's crack or the jeans otherwise sliding down my backside when I'm bending and kneeling and stuff. Especially if I pair them with a beastly belt from @stevekas's Voltron Collection.



Boomface. Those pants are going NOWHERE.

The belt loops on the CFs are bigger and beefier than those on my Gustins, and they can take a belt like this (1.75" of pretty stiff and chunky leather) without much trouble whereas I'd worry about the stress on the belt loop to the left of the fly in particular on some of my other jeans.

Also, now that I've given these puppies a few wears, the fit across the top block has broken in to be a little more generous than pictured above. Seeing as how these are an Italian fabric and all, it didn't take much work; the denim is quite soft and had little to no starch to begin with. The waist hasn't changed much thanks to the tailored finish, but there's definitely a little more breathing room around the hips and upper thigh. So that's good.

And I guess that's it. Looking forward to beating these up a bit and seeing how they wear in. That dusky blue color looks better with a little dust and scuffing-related patina on it.

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Feb 19, 2015 11:31:40 GMT -6 Mattbert said:

Jan 27, 2015 9:39:26 GMT -6 Mattbert said:

Got my first pair of CF jeans yesterday. This will be a short initial review. Wifebert is out of town at a conference all week, so I am solo parenting for a bit and time is short. I'll post a more detailed review once I've worn the jeans around for a couple days and taken some pics in daylight.

Okay as promised in the, as it turned out, not-so-short initial review, here are some further thoughts on the Ciano Farmer herringboners in their 905 Regular fit.

Some of the details on these really are pretty damn awesome. Nice patch; appears to be veg tan and hand-stamped. Taped seams and chainstitch runoff on the cuff. Not a huge fan of the runoff, but it's another distinctive detail that helps set CF apart from other designers.

 

Lord, I love the penny closures on the fly. Especially on this color and style of denim. I quite like the two different colors of stitching around the fly, and the logo stitched onto the coin pocket is pretty dope as well. Yet another distinctive detail, and even though it's branding I don't find it garish by any means. The rivets seem really well done. The tailored waistband and gusset and the hanger loops are so, so nice. I wish all my jeans had these features.

 

Now for the one major issue I'm not wild about. This is what I was talking about with the pocket size. These are the pockets we were saying are too big?!? Um, okay. Those are my Gustin Zim18s for comparison (36 Straight).



You can also see how much higher the back rise is on the CF pair, and how the pockets are placed lower and wider on the rear. If the pockets were bigger I don't think the wide placement would draw my eye as much as it does, but as it is I feel like it just exacerbates the undersized pockets and gives the butt slightly more of a dainty, feminine look like you see on ladies' jeans. Not sure what tools I'd be able to stash in there besides a small pair of pliers or something. Just stuffing a pair of deerskin gloves into one of those pockets was a little touch and go.

The high rear rise takes a little getting used to if you're accustomed to the lower rise typical of most jeans these days (even many of the jeans with a regular/straight/relaxed fit or whatever). I actually like it for yardwork and other household chores because there's no chance of the dreaded plumber's crack or the jeans otherwise sliding down my backside when I'm bending and kneeling and stuff. Especially if I pair them with a beastly belt from @stevekas's Voltron Collection.



Boomface. Those pants are going NOWHERE.

The belt loops on the CFs are bigger and beefier than those on my Gustins, and they can take a belt like this (1.75" of pretty stiff and chunky leather) without much trouble whereas I'd worry about the stress on the belt loop to the left of the fly in particular on some of my other jeans.

Also, now that I've given these puppies a few wears, the fit across the top block has broken in to be a little more generous than pictured above. Seeing as how these are an Italian fabric and all, it didn't take much work; the denim is quite soft and had little to no starch to begin with. The waist hasn't changed much thanks to the tailored finish, but there's definitely a little more breathing room around the hips and upper thigh. So that's good.

And I guess that's it. Looking forward to beating these up a bit and seeing how they wear in. That dusky blue color looks better with a little dust and scuffing-related patina on it.

Those look fantastic.  A lot more blue than I thought they were.