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S1000XX wartime denim after almost two years of wear on and off with limited cold washing. Couldn't be happier with how hard wearing these are.

Before my initial soak/wash I decided to pull out the SLR and grab some photos. Trying to photograph the character of the denim is hard! Warehouse S10001XX(1000XX) DSB 1946 model. I'll post post wash pics and pre/post measurements when they dry... and we'll see if I work up the nerve to pick the arcs or not...

Our landlord sent me a text to deal with the tall grass in our yard. He never mentioned how.

@indigoeagle I found this site which is interesting for historical information: https://denimarchieves.com/e/index.html

Freewheelers 1927 type 1 Warehouse triple stitch cowboy jeans Nicks boots

Union Special / Tender x2 / Texomeya / Hollows / Russell

thanks for sharing the post!! i'm not really on ig so it's nice to see photos. i mailed the jeans back several weeks ago, and am really happy they get to be on display in their studio. as for what pair they might have for the next contest, i guess we'll have to see what jeans they plan to produce down the line. the post made it sound like they want someone from sufu to take the lead on organizing, so maybe we could make suggestions on a pair we'd like & try and drum up interest from there?

@Hopethisoneisnttaken not just sewn but rivet for cinch punches through it. Pretty funky but cool detail

Moto/ flint and tinder/ buzz ricksons /Jim Green

wh, tender, tender

Freewheelers Mister Freedom Nicks

S601XX 1945... a few snaps as these will be going in the wash tomorrow

Only 10 months until 2025 and Resolute will release their 15th anniversary jeans!

triple stitch cowboys. Man these fit so good

1001xx 25th

Vising Claremont colleges with my son. IH shirt, Tender cross-weave denim pants, Paraboots…

I think, the confustion stems from the following. One assumes, that 66 model refers to Levis 501XX made in the year 1966 as a blue print. Howeve it seems, that the definition is that the 501s produced from 1973 to 1980 are referred to as “66”. The name comes from the fact that “© 1966” was printed on the flasher. The 66 model is again subdivided into first half and second half models. Same same, but different is the Big E- model. This refers to the 501s produced from the late 1960s to 1973. After the Big E the red tab showed “LeVI’S”. Also the lot number was changed from “501XX” to “501”. According to this Japanese Denim somelier "mtk0058" among others the v stitch at the top button was used until 1969 and the parallel stitch from 1969/1970 onwards. There were also changes in the arcuate stitch colours and a switch from from back pocket hidden rivets to bartacking. So, I guess, when a 66 model is offered it can be one with Big E, first half 66 and second half 66 characteristics. And the cuts were probably also changing over the years. Clearest would probably be the following three models: 1. Big E with parallel stitches 1969-1973 2. 66 first half model and 3. 66 second half model There are probably other theories about this. But this is the info I had found on the insta of mtk0058 and in this article.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4VjZJeJvwN/ TCB shouting out @chicote for his contest S40's! Also seems like Hajime is open to having another contest 👀

Usual coffee shop was rammed busy early doors so we had a kebab for breakfast in Leeds Kirkgate Market The largest covered market in Europe and dates from 1822. Never knew either til I looked it up now. 👀 👀

Future knee fades secured!

s601xx some hand sashiko repairs. more repairs needed. kind of reaching. The everything coming apart phase.

(Photos partly nicked from WAYWT) It’s been touch and go on the fit of the 1101 Big E’s for me. They are absolutely as slim in the thigh and top block as I could possibly go. I did have them hemmed to 29” assuming they would shrink straight away to my ideal 27.5-28”, which didn’t happen, much to my horror. Thankfully they’re getting there after 4 or so washes and I reckon after another hot wash I’ll be able to get rid of the turn-up entirely. I really like the fit of these now after much deliberation and almost regret. The fabric is still a lot rougher than the banner denim but is looking amazing, lots of speckles and rough waste cotton flecks, should fade amazingly and due to the snugness around the top half, should continue to form into a perfectly fitting pair.

This thing weighs more then my buzz N-1

Sunday walk

Wanted to add a couple of lightning strike detail pictures of the Warehouse 1101 Big E.

Drake’s over Tellason Drake’s over Samurai Nudie (yep) 17oz Trickers

thank you; good to be back! haven’t been posting as been lured by the call of the actually water proof and effecient warmth-to-weight ratio: charity shopped musto and folk wool-fleece as evidence… (gorpxyachtcore) back to spring back to denims: think have found a good partner to the tcb 40s jacket: tender 125 (‘achilles’ over-dye: natural indigo not woad methinks)

Here is the mid 66s levis for your reference

We had 50s, 60s, 20s and 40s contests, wouldn't 30s be next in line?

@discwork Any indication on what the hypothetical contest pair would be?

Visited The Flat Head store in Harajuku (Jinguemae) when in Tokyo a couple of weeks ago. Got a tee and a black/yellow checked flannel workshirt. The store clerk was incredibly friend and enthusiatic and helped me out with sizing. Highly recommend that shop any time you're in the area/

Mister Freedom / OA / Tender Just recently turned 40, I think I’m looking a little more tired. But feeling pretty good.

plus as @julian-wolf was asking difference in 125 vs 132 here they are together (both sz 5, 125 the unfaded one) to get a sense of the different cut / pattern… one big difference other than thigh-knee-hem is back pocket size…

Maiden voyage in my first ever pair of homemade jeans. Vintage Oshkosh jacket Vintage YOT bootleg Some thermal, think it's Hanes DIY 😎 Blundstones

If you wear a 33 from Warehouse, you’ll likely be comfortable in either a 32 or a 33 from Freewheelers.

Just got my pair back from being hemmed by Indigo Proof. I will say it feels a little strange wearing a war era pair that's so neatly constructed, but I'm enjoying wearing them so far.

Bubo / Ballpark / Tender x3 / Hollows / Russell @bartlebyyphonics Both fits going off, as expected How do you like the 125 compared to the 132? Does it feel much slimmer up top, in practice?

Somewhere in time.

Keeping the thread alive w/ WAYWT fit pics (better that than the third page) When I’m not in Tender these M41027 have still been my main go-to. The xxxtra high rise is crazy comfy

Heimat / Old charity shop cotton work shirt / Warehouse T / Warehouse 1101 / Yuketen

Bubo / Bubo / Roy / Nick’s

Every now and again I'll wash my jeans with 1/2 cup of bleach just to get them really clean. Started doing this about 2 years ago I think. Finally connected the dots on why this pair of Left Fields that were always a pretty dark color even after 2 years of almost daily wear from 2018-2020 started looking more grey in the past couple years haha. It's interesting to me that I've got indigo pairs that I've noticed negligible effect of bleach in the wash. I guess sulfur dye reacts more with bleach than indigo. Anyway, I personally think they look great. I like how the warp yarns are turning white where they're frayed around holes. Haven't gotten much wear since 2020, but they feel like pajamas since they're left hand twill.

Tough to follow... Denime - Sugarcane - Chucks

Neat Style's in house brand (done by Bridge of the Times, I think) goes to the next level and now offers completely broken leather patches

sda, kapital, sugar cane, saucony

wild leg twist on these lot 64 SC Awa Ai jeans

This is one of the Yahoo scores I totally forgot to have bid on. And one Saturday I got the mail "you've won!". Orizzonti era sweater. On the short side but for 2,610 ¥ I won't complain 😉

Here’s my Flat Head 6002W denim jacket in size 44. I bought it used off Yahoo Auctions Japan last summer. It showed some slight fading on the front placket, and some broken stitches on the “rectangles”holding down the pleats, but otherwise looked nearly new, with no signs of wear on the arms. The denim felt stiff and crunchy after a cold wash. I’ve put about 2.5 months of actual wear into it, and it’s breaking in pretty much like a fresh jacket would. This jacket is awesome, probably my favorite-fitting denim jacket I’ve worn so far. Thanks to the slightly wide shoulders, the sleeves are actually long enough, which is usually the issue I have with denim jackets. The chest measurement is just right, and the width of the body and sleeves likewise. I wish it was maybe an inch or so shorter in length, but it’s not a big deal. The denim is Flat Head’s usual 14.5 oz, which lends itself well to a denim jacket. The weight is just right, and it’s well suited for pretty much all-season wear, over T-shirts, long sleeves, and flannels. One somewhat surprising detail is the patch sewing. On every other 6002 I’ve seen, the patch is sewn with contrast stitching, the outline clearly visible on the back of the jacket, but this one is sewn with navy thread, making it “invisible” when seen from behind. I’m really curious why this was. Was the patch removed and re-sewn at some point? Why would somebody do that? There’s not actually any indication it was removed or “tampered” with, otherwise the jacket is just like any other TFH denim jackets I’ve seen/handled. I’m not sure exactly when the jacket dates from. It has iron buttons so it’s not from earlier than the late 2000s when TFH switch from coated zinc (?) to their current iron buttons, but this model has been discontinued for a long time, so I’d guess early 2010s. All in all, great jacket, especially for the price I paid (around $130 or so), well below typical for a new denim jacket from a Japanese brand. I’m sure their current production Type IIs are excellent as well, but I especially like stuff from the “original” Flat Head era.

Finally got my luck for the jacket and jeans