I was really lucky as yesterday I have found a pair of Levi's Sta-Prest mod. 306 in cream colour in the Levi's outlet store at Parndorf Mc Arthur Glen Designers outlet in Austria close to Vienna.
They are size 32 (actually 34) so just one size less than mine. So it will be my goal till summer to loose some weight.
I have had my Sta Prest 566's tapered in the leg, they look great with Church's boots and Sunspel Polo, I bought 3 pairs will keep 2 and ebay 1 pair - will post photos over the next couple of days.
As luck would have it, about a month ago I found a pair of cream colored Levi's on ebay that had the tan colored stitching that was featured in the close up photo that someone here provided...I can't remember where it was posted. Anyway with my body type I can't really wear slim fit jeans. My waist floats between 33 and 34 but I have thighs like a speed skater so the jeans I picked up were the 550 which is a relaxed fit. I have to say that I am quite happy with them. I've worn them with a navy polo and my Allen Edmond's chucka boots and I think they look pretty close to what will be seen in the movie. I know many will want to get the exact item that is in the movie but not all of us will look good in the slim fit jeans (myself included). I would suggest patrolling ebay for a style that compliments your body type and not get hung up on getting the exact model...especially now that it appears that they will be hard to come by...just my $0.02.
I've managed to buy two pairs of Levi's off ebay that do the job sufficiently. My first pair match in colour perfectly the ones DC wears when he visits Mathis these are a canvas jean and are Levi 551's and were made in Tunisia for Levi Strauss & Co Europe, Brussels, Belgium. They are lightweight and quite simmilar to the 501 in cut.
My other jeans are a lighter colour and are more cream in colour than beige and are 501's that have been made in the UK according to the label. The only thing that confuses me slightly is that on the patch label on the waistband stamped in black is the word IRREGULAR over the top of the Levi Strauss & Co logo. does this mean that there should be some sort of flaw with them? If so I can't see it. Anyway both jeans look great with navy or black polos.:D
you can get levis 306 sta prest at shop.strato.de.epages/61282130 they are in silver birch but got mine yesterday and they are really light biege. the company is called getalife and the website is in german and takes a bit of translating here and there. the scroll down for delivery only has mainland europe. lucky enough i had mine delivered to a hotel in france where i stay on a regular basis. it may be worth contacting them to see if they will deliver to the uk or elsewere. they cost 95.80 euros which includes vat at 19%
when we talk about "cream levis" (the sta prest) do we mean the trousers worn in haiti with the polo and black jacket or the ones back in italy with the tom ford cardi? im sure they are not the same style.
plus if anyone is looking for a good fitted whit jean migh i recommend uniqlo's straight leg(s-002 style; not slim as they will be skin tight) jean. Currently at £20!!! I would recommend.
I have an extra pair of Levi's 306 Staprest, same as the ones in the movie that I can sell. Size 32 waist, 34 inseam. Please note that they run a bit big so if you are normally 34 they are just fine. Brand new unworn with tags. If anybody interested just PM me.
I spoke to a Levi Europe ( Germany) and they say there is a second consignment of sta-prest 306's due, probably end of January 09, or there abouts. In the Uk most places seem to have sold out of cream ones, although seen some black pairs on-line. Are the 306 button fly?
Folks, can we confirm this: Does DC wear Sta-Prest 306's or Sta-Prest 307's? It would make more sense if they were 307's, as Duncan Campbell, who had the chat with QOS Costume Designer Louise Frogley, and David Zaritsky, quotes in his wardrobe of QOS article on the JBL back in October, as they are slightly baggier and easier to run around in. Yet elsewhere on the JBL site, we are convinced they are 306's. What is the final definitive verdict?
Thanks for clearing that up guys. Wish I was svelte enough for your pair, Simon, but I hear that the Levi Flagship Store on Regent St here in London has just received a batch of 306's.
get the 306's, there is no substitute, they have a unique and flattering fit, tapered leg, roomier in the waist, flattering in the crotch...you feel like a sleek warrior when wearing these babys with their sharp crease...
Luckyman, they are the ones, black tab an' all. Would'nt mind a pair myself , but dont speak french and not sure if thy ship to other countries?
I wouldn't bother Brix....while the website says it can take international customers (the country list includes Azerbaidjan as well as dear ol' angleterre, this is the message i got when i typed all my details in..
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Luckyman, they are the ones, black tab an' all. Would'nt mind a pair myself , but dont speak french and not sure if thy ship to other countries?
I wouldn't bother Brix....while the website says it can take international customers (the country list includes Azerbaidjan as well as dear ol' angleterre, this is the message i got when i typed all my details in..
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They are size 32 (actually 34) so just one size less than mine. So it will be my goal till summer to loose some weight.
I've managed to buy two pairs of Levi's off ebay that do the job sufficiently. My first pair match in colour perfectly the ones DC wears when he visits Mathis these are a canvas jean and are Levi 551's and were made in Tunisia for Levi Strauss & Co Europe, Brussels, Belgium. They are lightweight and quite simmilar to the 501 in cut.
My other jeans are a lighter colour and are more cream in colour than beige and are 501's that have been made in the UK according to the label. The only thing that confuses me slightly is that on the patch label on the waistband stamped in black is the word IRREGULAR over the top of the Levi Strauss & Co logo. does this mean that there should be some sort of flaw with them? If so I can't see it. Anyway both jeans look great with navy or black polos.:D
plus if anyone is looking for a good fitted whit jean migh i recommend uniqlo's straight leg(s-002 style; not slim as they will be skin tight) jean. Currently at £20!!! I would recommend.
https://www.next.co.uk/shopping/branded/brandedforhim/20/1
and you can get blue ones here
http://www.henribeene.com/products.asp?prID=1585&occ=4&o=&curPage=1&b2=list.asp
im still looking for the cream ones , i need a 32x32
Just wondering, was the polo worn with the sta-prest in Haiti the original blue Sunspel from Casino Royale?
Thanks
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If anyone is interested PM me.
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I'm not sure if these are the correct ones since the tab on the back is color black. Anybody actual pics of the fabled 306s?
If these are the ones I was wondering if anyone can help me order these as the site is in french.
Thank you
That's gonna be a problem
Any french speaking members here who can help us out?
I wouldn't bother Brix....while the website says it can take international customers (the country list includes Azerbaidjan as well as dear ol' angleterre, this is the message i got when i typed all my details in..
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but there is a telephone no...
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I strongly suggest acquiring a french penpal...
french penpal? Dont think the wife would be too pleased. Nice idea, though;)