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Real McCoy's 600 Ranch sub-brand - any idea what era these are? 1990s pre-Joe McCoy maybe? Jacket might be a nice wranglerpro option for someone? not too expensive and a reasonable size https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/h1194238684/ Arcs! Cords with arcs

Apologies for the double photo post, but figured I would follow up here. I’m not really one for reviews, especially on a brand new pair - but since there aren’t any other impressions here I’ll note a few. First - this was the first time I did two washes before wearing. First one was a steaming, and agitated (eh, @Double 0 Soul) soak for about an hour, then chucked them in the warm wash and pulled them before the spin cycle. They dried up nice and crispy but still had some room in the waist, which was fine - I did buy what I thought would be a size up, and that seemed pretty true. But, I wanted to see if I could maybe get anything else out so I did a hot aggressive wash (pulled before spin again), and the waist did tighten up a bit more. They’re still an oversized pair on me, belt needed, but again that’s what I went for. I’ve mostly avoided marbling - the rough plan for these is not to let them hit water again for a good long while, esp as they will only be worn sporadically. Conclusion on sizing and fit is that they’re just about in line with the sugar canes and Freewheelers of the world. Compared to the WMJ I’m used to right now this denim is more substantial - which makes sense as it’s listed as closer to 15 oz washed. I actually kinda like the arcs, though I’m not sure I would if they were stitched. The pockets give the impression of being slightly on the narrower side, esp the coin pocket. Back pockets too, but still hold a wallet fine. I forget what I hemmed them to - I think 33” pre soak, but it should have been more. Ah well. There’s a sort of black enamel coating on the laurel wreath fly buttons which is a bit unique, curious to see how that ages over time. Chainstitch runoff at the waist is a nice touch - no other crazy run offs or dangly strings, everything else is pretty proper and clean more like Freewheelers I’d say. Maybe I’ll get some time for more detail photos later but in general, I approve!

Junky seems to have the current jeans line up of Wrangler Archives minus the jackets https://wrangler-jeans.jp/features/archives_pc.html (also note the Edwin Co., Ltd copyright at the bottom of the page). I think the consensus at least with the Lee stuff is that it's a good repro? Better job than say LVC does with Levi's. I think they did a 1948 prototype model repro at some point as well as the 50s stuff, but might have to look second hand for those.

Most likely already discussed but... How to size Moonstar sneakers compared to Chuck 70s, Doek (the same as it's the same company?!), Nike Kills hot, Vans?

UES linen / Silverstone Groundalls

@Hopethisoneisnttaken Thanks. I posted about them recently in the Big John thread; they’re the XX801S chinos. Just got around to hemming them yesterday evening. Today’s my first day wearing them out!

@julian-wolf those big Johns look good! What model are they?

I’m pretty sure the Wrangler archives pairs are made under licence by Edwin. I believe Lee have been made under licence at various times by Edwin and Real McCoys, and possibly Warehouse.

Ooe / Tezo / Hollows / Big John / MOTO

Rainy day fit earlier this week. Vtg Levis Trucker Faux Turquoise necklace '87 The Rat Hole tee Painted leather belt Bronson 1936 Lee-pro ACME Phoenix Cowboy boots

Curious if anyone has any experience or further info on the few repros that Junky stocks. http://item-jkstyle.shop-pro.jp/?mode=grp&gid=109875&sort=p Don’t know if they are old Edwin made pairs or something done through Lee/Wrangler Japan’s archives.

Yeah buttons look like 213, sad story.

Nice. My guess is a 213.

Much appreciated, Doc 🫡 Another one I saw yesterday and I just have to post. Photo by Dorothea Lange, from the Library of Congress: San Francisco, Calif. Apr. 1942. Pals at Weill Public School - Yuichi Sumi, left, of Japanese ancestry, and Tommy Wong of Chinese descent, on one of the last days before evacuation of Californians of Japanese ancestry, under US Army Exclusion Order No. 20, Sumi will be housed in a War Relocation Authority center for the duration of the war. A gut-wrenching story that should not soon be forgotten. Yuichi looks to be wearing a crisp 506 (or 213?), or another brand's knockoff. Tommy in a very interesting v-neck sweat, with pockets on the waistband ribbing?

https://youtu.be/zdsGXd5enKg?si=G7dmSw-wW5AsS7Gf Good interview, I enjoy he allowed E to control the narrative. Nice to know i’m not the only one constantly fidgeting with the belt straps. Unrelated but, J79-KI looks promising. Happy to see them using cotton again, does anyone have any feedback on KI?

A better colour comparison with my SC1945

RRL Ralph Lauren Corduroy Collar Deck Jacket Navy Size XL, brand new (only tried on indoors) $600+shipping

Just getting off work, variation on my outfit from a few days ago. 1960’s Gant shirt, Duke belt, 50’s Soviet watch, Cane’s M41150 and Lone Wolf Carpenters.

The reason l think they're a cinchback model is because firstly the arc looks stitched on but there's no diamond in the centre and secondly because the red tab is placed high up almost under the bar-tacking which is generally a feature of the 1937 501XX. Just a guess though - could've had the cinch strap completely removed as well as the other pair? Great sets of photos regardless.

Not counting the afore mentioned chariot races, the first Olympic sensation I remember was Mark Spitz the swimmer who won seven golds at the 1972 Olympics.

Camping life Effector, denime, fullcount, vans

^^^Good to know. I'll look into that.

Carl Lewis with his blockhead hair, and Nike .

@Lorcan Fantastic taste, I think those 42's might be my next pair

These days, pretty sure you can get induction (or electric) cookers with pretty big built-in batteries that are made to handle an hour or two of heavy draw per day without added stress to the system—could be worth looking into