Hang your jeans like Armani Exchange

A few months ago I was shopping at the mall when I passed the Armani Exchange window display and was completely awestruck. They were hanging jeans from their belt loop using a carabiner attached to polypropylene webbing. I liked the idea so much both for its aesthetics and functionality that I decided to make it when I got the chance (Bs/PhD program in Mechanical Engineering = very little free time). I regret not taking a picture of the display; however, somebody else on the web took a similar picture on Rodeo Ave.

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NOTE: This is entirely functional, not to display my jeans. This saves lots of time because I don't have to match up inseams and hang on a hanger. Also, other things can be hung from the carabiner as well (backpack, jacket, etc).

Step 1: Gather Materials

The materials for this instructable are easily attainable and cost little.

• The polypropylene webbing can be purchased here. I used the 1.5" webbing for this project and purchased 11' in case I wanted to make another later. Cost of webbing (including shipping) was only $4.94 USD ($0.22 per foot + S&H)
• I purchased my carabiner from EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports) for $6.45 USD (student discount). I could have opted for a cheaper one; however, I liked the colors of this carabiner and I felt as if this was the main part of the project. This is the carabiner I used, just in a different color.
• Epoxy -- I had some lying around; therefore, I didn't have to purchase any.
• 3M Command adhesive strips, ~ $3 USD
• Expended gift card
• Permanent Marker (optional)

Total Cost: < $15.00 USD

Comments

[sarah_ashley4113]

Since we were talking about this today I thought I would show you what mine looks like.

[sarah_ashley4113]

This is probably one of the best ideas for a college student.  I made one myself and i love it. Great post!

[deputy]

You could just use a pants hanger with the clips on it. Simply use one of the clips and clip it to your belt loop.

[Aqlor]

Looks great. Thinking of doing it.
( ouch emenco chairs are expensive, I don't see a reason why one should buy one, they don't seem confortable, seem cold and that is just too much for a chair like that)

[michel moltrum]

not so great for people with suicidal tendencies

[j626no]

Seriously? Wow....unless you weigh under 10 pounds, you have no problem. It's not lag-bolted to the ceiling, it's held in place with an adhesive strip. I'd advise getting help if that's what is on your mind.

[michel moltrum]

not so great for people with suicidal tendencies and anorexy. (kind of joking here, i mean i'm joking, not you with your super duper ultra instructable);)

[sensoryhouse]

Why is this entered into the epilog laser contest. Do you actually think you will win anything? I hope not. Lame entries like this dumb down the contest and make it a pain to find the cool projects. Nice 'ible, but out of place. q;)

[fwjs28]

haha...AE jeans on an Armani inspired hook....lol

[j626no]

Yeah. I found that comical myself. I cant believe it took this long for somebody to comment about that.

[fwjs28]

doesn;t suprise me, most people don't pay a lot of attention to small details...i am quite paranoid, so pretty much every comment on a forum i read, i remember, and every person in a crowd, i take note of...it can be annoiyng, but hey....at least im safer (in thoery) then most other people....

[fwjs28]

i also thought about...i wonder if he took off his jeans, and looked at the metal clip for a reflection (no such there)...then i read the caption :P

[TRIPLEC]

you HONESTLY made an instructable on how to hang pants by the beltline?...

[Doctor What]

READ, then comment.

[pjamestx]

Hey, I never would have thought about hanging them up by a belt loop :) My gf and I have been arguing about my current method of just laying them on top of the dresser. If I can find a good place I think I'll use a variation on this method, maybe slap some carabiners on the back of a door or something. Thanks for the idea!

[j626no]

No, I made an instructable on how to make the hanger...I left it up to the maker to figure out how to hang the pants :p

[scoochmaroo]

Seems like this would work well laterally too. Like by hanging a chain across a wall and hooking multiple caribiners into it. Or some sort of pegboard set-up.

[Aleksandr Skotbot]

Um... do you wear this one pair of jeans on a daily basis?

[Tinker83]

dave and busters.... mmm beer and games ....mmmmaaaaggghh (drools)

[Mark Rehorst]

Great idea, but I think you'll need to do something else to hold the whole thing at the ceiling. I don't have much faith in that sort of adhesive- if the adhesive doesn't let go the paint on the ceiling will and your jeans will end up where they started- on the floor. Better to screw the hanger into a stud in the ceiling or wall.

[j626no]

Ideally i would...but its a dorm room and they frown upon drilling into the ceilings. I will definitely drill into any studs if/when I do this at home.

[Mark Rehorst]

You just need to be creative when it is time to move out. They'll be upset if they see a hole, but toothpaste makes a great, convenient filler!

[Re-design]

I'd just stick on a couple of the command hooks on the locker doors.

[falcotheimpaler]

this is amazing. i should hang my coat like this instead of throwing it on the floor.

[j626no]

My coat is actually hanging on it right now. The carabiner is perfect for the loop on the coat.

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I'd consider putting both my jeans and coat on it at once, but I'd want to make a larger piece at the ceiling first to better disperse the weight (less chance of ripping the paint off).

[wupme]

Tell me you don't hang your coat on that small loop in the back of the neck area? I never figured out why companys still make those, they tend to ripp off so easy, even on expensive coats like mine.

[SJBarag]

Don't you love those chairs? They're not even comfortable. Looks great though. You live in Race Street dorms at Drexel don't you?

[j626no]

yes i do...how did you know?

[SJBarag]

I'm a chem-e major there (for now... switching to ECE as soon as possible) on the 4th floor haha. Those chairs/furniture pieces are pretty identifiable.

[j626no]

I'm up on the 10th floor if you wanna come up and look at it. PM to set up a time.

[canida]

Cool. How much weight will this set-up hold?

[j626no]

I'm not sure of the the maximum weight (don't want to rip the paint off the ceiling), but i can give it a good tug and it doesn't flinch. The Velcro on the other hand would rip off under the weight of my jeans alone (thus I changed to the stronger adhesive).

[Decepticon]

Seems like a lot to just be able to hang your jeans like a storefront. If you are that proud of the brand of jeans you wear, why not just encase them in a glass frame and present them to every guest that walks in your house...or what looks like your dorm.

[Number09]

I can also see this as a cool way of making a "curtain" to your closet if you have limited space and no door. My old closet was about 3' wide and had no door or curtain. I really like this idea, but unfortunately, this wouldn't work very well for hoodies unless you put an S hook or something on the end instead of a caribeener.

[j626no]

no...its cause its easier for me to hang them up. much easier. i liked the concept armani exchange used, and i then made my own version, not for looks, but for how much easier it is to store my jeans when i take them off.

[ModderXtrordanare]

No need to delete comments because of some constructive criticism. Grow up.

[j626no]

If you knew anything about insructables, you'd know that I can only delete my own comments...meaning HQ deleted it.

[tchiseen]

Nice work. It's good to know you can use epoxy to create the loops in the cord. Cheers!