RVCA x Erin Wasson Jean Shorts

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed)
Apr 30th 2010 at 8:01AM

Jeans shorts are a definite summer staple. And how could they not be? They're undeniably comfortable, versatile and everyone wears them regardless of age. Worn at the knees, super short, or any length in between with a multitude of washes to choose from, frayed or folded, you can pair jeans shorts with the dressiest of tops or go ultra casual with a cotton tank top and you look great. RVCA and model & jewelry designer Erin Wasson collaborated on a pair of jean shorts called the Chain Gang that caught my attention for two reasons. First, I love the creativity behind them. Of all the decorative accents that are available, I never thought of embellishing jean shorts with metal chain mail. Whether you like them or not, they are certainly unique. Second, the price. At an unexpected $300, you can purchase your very own. Coming from the days where you would transform a pair of old jeans by just cutting them up, the price seems a bit steep. But for those who want to splurge on a unique pair of jean shorts that you are not likely to find on many people, these would be perfect.

Tags: Erin Wasson, ErinWasson, jean shorts, rvca, sequins

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GourmetDevil6 May 2nd 2010 2:08PM

and theese shorts are worth $300.00 why? because some idiot with more money the the sense God gave a stump will pay it? my God what is this world comming to?

veggievera May 3rd 2010 10:08PM

But for those who want a unique pair of jean shorts that you are not likely to find on many people,
CUT YOUR OWN GODDAMN SHORTS.

prauoucr May 2nd 2010 2:40PM

Any idiot who pays $300 for a item that can be bought at any second hand store for $2 deserves to be ripped off.

justaguyinokc May 2nd 2010 3:02PM

Why do stories like this remind me of the story "The Emporer's New Clothes"? I know, it's because some people are getting closer and closer to spending a large money on an invisible set of clothes that are the ultimate in fashion, easy to care for, and will impress even the most well-healed. LOL. Jeez, little did I know that when I was young I had 3,000 dollars worth of shorts in my dresser drawer. I have often thought that the whole idea of "stressed" jeans is the result of the new concept that FAKE is cool. POSTURING is action. FRAUD is impressive. The ONLY thing that ever made cut-off shorts cools was that they were REALLY (as in not fake) worn until they were frayed and comfortable. The idea that you just buy them that way is like buying a fake university degree...it looks like the real thing but has no character, no history, no reality. Fake clothes for fake people. Blah.

Julie May 2nd 2010 3:13PM

To quote the story: "Second, the price. At an unexpected $300, you can purchase your very own." What f'n planet is this writer from?

Anybody who pays that much for a torn-up pair of jeans is just irresponsible. Put that money away for your future (or your parents' futures, if it's their money you are wasting). You never know when you will need that money you are so carelessly throwing away.

raymond harber May 2nd 2010 4:32PM

300.00 a pair,ok i have 7 sisters.if they have not seen this story i can go raid there dirty clothes steal all there jeans and make alot of money.i would just need to know where the idoits that would pay that live.lol

allisonctb May 2nd 2010 4:41PM

More CRAP for people with more money than sense!! Actually, I'm insulted that the so called "designer" of these raggedy shorts thinks I'm stupid enough to fork over $300 for them!

Bill May 2nd 2010 5:23PM

It amazes me how stupid some of these sheep are.Tell them , it will make you cool to ridicoisly overspend for something that everyone has (faded out worn jeans).You will be the guppy of the town, this is like buying a $10,000 Rolex watch ( that will not do more than tell you the time) , paying $200,000 for a car that goes 200 mph, with the speed limit only being 75 mph or less or buying a home that has 60 bedrooms, 40 bathrooms , and you only have, realisticly no more than 15 friends, be honest, all the others are moochers, that you think make you look cool.Call these so called friends when you get in some really bad trouble, see who comes and spends time in jail with you.Hell, even your relatives won't do that.These items will and can do nothing more that get you in trouble, hurt or killed. So you go ahead and spend your money friviously ( maybe if you had to earn it).IMPRESS all your friends and just remember this, they will still be there when your flat broke, yeah right, hide and watch on that one.

ragtimewilly May 2nd 2010 5:59PM

Bridge for sale>
Anyone want buy a bridge: Best offer / cash and carry

Ang May 2nd 2010 6:34PM

Wow those are ugly, I wouldn't wear them if they were free.

legal farmhand May 2nd 2010 6:59PM

THIS ARTICLE MADE MY DAY, I did not win the lottery, but just found I am RICH.
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I have 3 faded and thread bare pair of overalls [ blue denim ] another pair of hickory striped [ train engineer style ] 6 pair of blue denim jeans, [ faded and work torn ] . I also have some complimentary faded and well worn, torn shirts. I would like to sell the entire lot, as I need to buy some new ones to work in. The new ones cost about $30 plus tax at walmart or one of the farm supply stores. I will take $ 300 for all my old ones and buy ten new ones. That will cloth me the rest of my life.

O I also have two slightly faded pair , but I save those for church and to go out to eat, or business appoiintments

dave May 2nd 2010 6:55PM

As the saying goes, a fool and their money are soon parted.

exoticdoc2 May 2nd 2010 10:13PM

Who is stupid enough to pay $300 for a partial pair of torn jeans?

By the way, for those interested, if you sometimes post comments on Pop Eater, they will censor what you say, and not just for vulgarities. If the comment is not PC enough and disagrees with what they think, they will not post it. I found it ironic in that the place I tested this idea was on the article on Muslim censorship, via threats of violence (surprise, surprise), of South Park. So just be aware that Pop Eater is into censorship big time. I have been repeatedly testing the popeater comments section and they also censor any negative comments about themselves, such as this. Apparently they are ashamed of what they are doing and trying to hide it.

Lita May 3rd 2010 2:31AM

Actually, they don't. I think it's a server problem. Goodness knows I've posted negative things about them (I refer to them as Pop Feces Eater) and it shows in the comment areas. I think they are as careless with their servers as AOL, and things get dropped. (It comes from deploying new equipment without testing it first.)

exoticdoc2 May 3rd 2010 2:45AM

I doubt it is as simple as a server problem. Before I posted any of this I tested with innocuous comments and comments they had already disagreed with or speaking against them directly. I have done this multiple times and it was far too precise which ones made it through without issue nearly immediately and which ones were censored. Even when I posted rapid-fire the "harmless" ones got through every time and the others vanished into cyberspace. Therefore I just don't buy it.

mesager42 May 2nd 2010 10:40PM

If you want to make these jean shorts a whole lot cheaper, then head to the Salvation Army or your local thrift store to look for older worn denim shorts, purses made with chain mail or other stuff. Cut the purses up, rip up the shorts, and stitch them all together. Your self-designer shorts will be unique one-of-a-kind to reflect your personal style and not somebody who doesn't know what you like or anything about you.

BlondeGoddess May 2nd 2010 11:40PM

First of all--anyone that would wear sorts that ratty & THAT SHORT , doesn't say much about their being classy....Those are shorts that a 15 -16 yr old would wear .....or some college kids on the beach over their bathing suit....Other than that, i wouldn't be caught dead with those shorts on, I don't care if they were FREE--i ONLY wear skirts & skorts--and tasteful ones at that ....I do not wear ultra conservative type clothing, but i DO WEAR FEMININE-LOOKING clothing.....
Since i am a blonde, I do wear quite a bit of your basic whites, a lot of pastels, and some cute khakis....I have a light denim skort that i love - it is very cute for summer , yet still feminine....I guess maybe i am a bit old-fasioned, but i do not wear pants anymore---only dresses, cute tops paired with a nice skirt, etc....But I just have never been a big pants wearer. My husband also likes my feminine look as well.....But , to each their own---after all, our differences & diversity is what makes the world go 'round......We aren't all ultra cute & ultra feminine like me with my dresses, heels & a tad of lace/silk/and of course, some cashmere & a bit of some suede--all lighter,feminine colors .........Some women like the goth look....Some women are into bohemian looks...Some women are into the t shirt & jeans thing .....And some women like a tomboyish look......The same goes with hair--- some have silky long blonde flowing hair like me,some have sexy red hair , some have cute brown hair, and some have dark brown or black super short hair , because , apparently, they WANT to look like a man...It may be the look of the moment now, but i know someone whom i went to college with , and she actually works at Vogue magazine ---and she tells me upcoming looks, etc...She told me the upcoming look for fall is sexy LONGER & highlighted tresses, and clothing :deep purples, grays (again)--cant go wrong gray,deep reds, blacks, as always , ans winter whites, and , surprisingly -- pops of BRIGHT colored accessories such as : a bright fushia scarf, or a bright red belt, or sexy screaming red heels/boots .......youll seein the fall ....I do not expect you to take my word for it --i live in western mass...most of the trends come from PARIS, L.A., NEW YORK CITY, ETC........You have to do what makes youm happy.....Personally,i wouldnt be caught DEAD with DARK, SHORTTT hair .....it just looks mannish to me .......i have very fair smooth skin, so i have to stick to lighter shades -such as my blonde---and of course, what man doesnt stop and gaze at long sexy hair ......It is one of the badges of femininity......So is a lil cleavage , (if you have it )--some dont ---as i have noticed ....By the way -- the "hard to get, angry ,"i'm constipated" look WAS NEVER "IN".......I see some who look so mannish & soo ANGRY , and just dark, angry , mannish ---It is SO UN-BECOMING---really.......I am sure men would rather see a happy looking woman who smiles and says HI to people , instead of ignoring them.....Ladies , saying hello amnd smiling isn't going to kill you ......(neither is a sexy long mane of hair)..........Well, women time for beddy-bye....TA-TA for now ......Take Care Everyone & God Bless You All !!!!!!!!!!!

Julia May 3rd 2010 12:32AM

Oh my heavens, yes, blondegoddess (lmao)....you certainly sound "classy" with your pea-brained attitudes about what is sexy and what is not. I hope you never have to go thru chemotherapy or have any other issue where you lose your hair, as your entire identity as a woman seems so wrapped up in it. Free your mind, bb, and your ass will follow.

DJ May 3rd 2010 3:42AM

WTF???? seemed like you were writing a book there .....you REALLY like yourself...thats great!!! because you are prob the only one who could listen to yourself daily!!! And as you sit there twirling your long blonde locks around your finger while snapping your gum reading this....remember..... beauty is only skin deep...but ugly goes all the way thru!!!! Sounding snooty and talking yourself up and everyone else down doesnt make you a beautiful person. so blah blah blah....