Why "should" these Jeans be $300? I don't see any reason why. 3sixteen similarly is assembled in the USA using Japanese hardware (using fabric from what most would consider a more reputable mill; i.e. Kuroki Mills) and they're $230 MSRP. Not to mention that they have already built their brand (so they're not lowering their prices to get into the market) and they also make Indigo x Black jeans, their shadow selvedge line. I'm not trying to be rude but I genuinely want to know why you would value these jeans at $300.
sokeI love 3Sixteen - I have owned two pairs over the years. Their shadow selvage is comparable to the fabric shown here, and I believe retails for $240. The difference in value that I'm adding in mentally is that 3Sixteens are made en masse in a factory with a few dozen employees that churns out hundreds of pairs per day (I live right next to this factory and have been in it a few times). RCD, on the other hand, is made by a single person, which is of course much more time intensive but means that Camillo understands every part of the process and the final product is very much his vision, rather than a brand designing something and having a mass production factory make it for them.
Again, nothing against 3S, as I'm a big fan. Just trying to explain why RCD has a strong value proposition.
IanAndersonThat's true. A comparison to make would be to Roy Denim being priced at $300+ as Roy has made a name for himself and people respect his products (not to mention Cone Mills respecting his products and making a fabric exclusive to him!). Camillo (I don't think) has made a name for himself yet, which is why the jeans might not be $300 market value.
sokeI have a few pairs of Red Cotton jeans and they are way above average in build and denim quality. Obviously your milage will vary but I highly recommend the product.