• vodka@lemm.ee
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    22 days ago

    I can never recommend the tactical jeans from Varusteleka enough (Finnish store, jeans made in Estonia)

    https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/varusteleka-tactical-jeans/58865

    Imagine jeans, with almost cargo pants level of capacity, that still look like normal jeans. The extra side pockets are fantastic for phone on one side and wallet on the other.

    They’re also nice and stretchy, and they have lasted me years of almost daily use.

    They ain’t that cheap though.

  • gon [he]@lemm.ee
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    22 days ago

    People are recommending good European brands — which you should definitely check out! — but I’d like to also recommend buying second-hand.

    It’s cheaper, better for the environment, and you don’t have to worry about supporting American companies; Even if you buy from an American brand (Wrangler, Levi’s…), the money is going straight to a fellow European citizen and to whatever platform/website you buy it from, so you just have to make sure to use a European platform such as Vinted.

    It might not be as convenient as buying straight from the brand, but it is better.

  • Ulminpoika@feddit.org
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    22 days ago

    Varusteleka

    Finish army shop that sells also some jeans and cargo pants. Rather regular and wide cut. The online is worth the visit, if you need anything or not.

  • oakward@feddit.org
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    21 days ago

    Salsa and Tiffosi. These two brands are Portuguese and sell mostly jeans, but maybe check them out, they may have something for you.

    Lion of Porches is also Portuguese, they have trousers.

  • Witziger_Waschbaer@feddit.org
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    21 days ago

    I can recommend Asphalte from France. https://www.asphalte.com/ Gotta bring some patience when ordering though. They collect orders and only produce those with a small overhead to cover returns, to avoid overproduction. Their style focuses on timeless stuff in good quality as to avoid trends. You can’t always order all their products, but some ‘eternals’ are always available to order (still have to wait until the next production cycle though). Now would be a good time to order summer clothing. My personal favorite are their sneakers as they look good and are very comfy and sturdy.