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Few randoms as I clean out the closet: Levi's 519 Premium line, purchased from Levi's Kyoto store in 2006. My first pair worn from raw, loooove the vertical falling on these, really comfortable fabric as well (maybe 10.75 oz.?) Sugarcane 1966 from 2010. Need pictures of the frontside sometime, the whiskering is really ideal for my taste. TCB Contest Jeans: Can't remember when this was, but I really tested the limits on this fabric with washing/drying. Wouldn't do it again as I prefer a more balanced washed/air dry look these days, but it was an interesting experiment. The fabric itself has wild puckering/marbling properties They're really that intense in real life too, really comical 😅

Havasupai men in shelter. Looks like someone is making new shoes... (1919 Glass negative from Frederick Webb Hodge)

Just some quick comparison photos. S601xx, S506xx, 601xx-C, 506xx '33, 601xx '42 and 506xx '42. The WWII tux and 1942 tux are made from the same denim.

Looking at your @yung_flynn comparison photo, it's interesting that the 1947 pair has lightning and roping on the top edge, but really no puckering on the outside seams under the rivets. The Warehouse pair below (not sure which model, but maybe one that you mention?) has puckering on the outside seams, but no roping or lightning from the top edge. I can confirm this with the pairs I have. From left to right Warehouse S1000XX, Denime 220A, Warehouse 800 and Warehouse 1947 Duck Digger - all in different states of wear (obviously). The denims used for the pocket and coin pocket in S1000XX, 220A and 800 have denim facing the same direction and show what I mention above as having puckering on outside edges, but a pretty flat top edge with no roping / lightning. The 1947 (although mine are hardly worn) has perpendicular overlapping denim (as you also state) and I can see some tension from the top edge that may lead to the lightning and roping. I think @Dr_Heech is right that shrinking plays a huge role; as the denim shrinks in different directions and pulls at the coin pocket differently throughout, it's going to inherently cause different results when it comes to fading, puckering, roping, lightning, etc.

From instagram @weejawns

Thanks! And it's a bit hard to say honestly, the last few months I've been wearing my WWII OAs, but I do miss how loose the 601's are in the top block by comparison. I think my favorite fabric is the WWII denim. But I felt like I washed my S601xx's a bit too frequently / early. So with the '42s I plan on trying to go for a little more contrast and see how the fabric reacts to that.

@aho if there's a sudden Marble-wash revival, we'll all know who to blame 😁

Warehouse 2002XX (with a nod to @Kit Carruthers for that, cheers!) Toys McCoy Warehouse Asahi

JOHNG MUNG DENIM

Completely agree with the topblock of the 601XX 42 vs the OA SOA03XX WWI. I've been rotating those pairs (alongside SC's 1946 and S1943 'super denim collectibles') and the OA's definitely have the slimmest topblock, and most 'regular' feeling denim, but very nice at that as is typical with OA. Been fun wearing pairs based on the same era, but with such different detailing and denim.

Thanks Doc, my wife says they all look identical (and I quote "why do you have so many of the same things?!") so I'm glad someone can appreciate the small nuances.

Horween Cavalier, python and matte nickel hardware

A few hours out hanging in the Texas sun and they're almost completely dry. Just did a hot wash, gentle cycle. Here are the results. 601xx w36: Waist: 19 in. -> 18 in. Front rise: 14.75 in. -> 14.25 in. Back rise: 19.5 in. -> 18.5 in. Thigh: 14.5 in. -> 14 in. Knee: 11 in. -> 10 in. Hem: 10 in. -> 9.5 in. Inseam: 34 in. (hemmed) -> 32 in. 506xx sz46: Chest: 25 in. -> 24.25 in. Shoulders: 22 in. -> 21 in. Length: 26.5 in. -> 25.5 in. Sleeves: 26 in. -> 25 in.

Is it a little lighter there?

@tooth The denim used on the OA WWII pair is great for the summer, very breathable and I like the wider leg opening. I just hate trying to get anything in or out of the front pockets, compared to the 601xx models the front pocket openings are so tiny! I've been wearing my SC 43s a bit as well, but I've been trying to stay committed to the OAs. However that might change now with the '42s.

Looks like something Houdini would escape from

@JDelage looks like a western shield shirt, where the bib opening can be opened either way. Think Lvc did a repro back in the mid '10's but probably impossible to find now.

Cracking tux line up @Broark. Love how the 1933 model jacket has a single stitch pocket added whereas the 1942 jacket has been sewn on using a twin needle machine with lock stitch to the pocket flap.

@Broark Awesome 👍 Do you have a favorite pair / denim?

Definitely not going to take credit here, Hoosier handles the calculations for me. The jeans were about 35.5 in. unwashed before the hem, so he took about an inch to an inch and a half off. And correct, this is the same denim as the S601xx / S506xx from a few years back.

@mlwdp, it looks to be projected to turn away? I know next to nothing about typhoons / tornadoes / hurricanes (something I am grateful for, honestly), but it seems like it's going to be a close call!

Nice. Great info.. thanks! Would like to try that too on my next pair. can you explain? what was original length pre-wash and how did you determine how much to cut? this is same denim as ww2 right ?

Correct, I just was trying to notate that they had been hemmed from the original inseam length to 34 with the intention of getting them to shrink to 31 or 32 post wash.

I always keep a Zippo in my coin pocket, so the only fades I ever see there are a high contrast rectangle 😆

I received my pair of the 220XX last night that I ordered from Bears. I did 1 soak so far and will throw them in the washing machine here in the next few days. I haven't tried them on yet, but they do seem a little bit bigger than the 220A pair I got in a size 31 - which is good because the 220A size 31 are too tight for me after shrinking them.

Picked my 1082's back up from the local seamstress yesterday too (along with the WH/Denime delivery this was a real treat day). They're great, really comfortable and sitting in that loose but not wide mid-range. Got a bit more inseam left on for now so wearing with a breezy ankle cuff, over time I'm fairly certain that will go. Anyway, lovely chinos, just what I was after. I can probably now safely turn my Buzz Rickson OG's into shorts!

220XX-47’s arrived yesterday. First thing I noticed when unpackaging them was how light they feel in comparison to the 220A offset model. The fit plus the weight of those just was not for me, but the same cut/fit with this lighter material is much better. I’ve laid them out with 1000XX DSB and 1001XX banner denim to compare, photos not great but in real life the denim is fairly regular in texture, quite smooth and a really lush dark blue. It's overall really nice looking and feeling. I bought these one-washed from Warehouse and also had them hem them, judging by the original hem these will rope to high heaven. (Ideal as my current obsession with getting the most imperfectly perfect roping on the hem is hitting a peak). Not included a fit pic yet but the fit on me in size 34 I would describe as "smart", i.e. snug but comfortable through the upper half then straight down from the knee. The one-wash process (unsure exactly what process WH use) seems to have been fairly heavy duty so here's hoping these remain as a comfortable "smart" pair. There are some real "Ghost of Hayashi" vibes present. Also noted the immediate presence of the trademark lightning strike on the coin pocket. These are currently in a cool wash, getting that hem nice and puckered (honestly it is an obsession), then I'm kind of spoilt for choice at the moment but once things cool down towards the end of this month I can see myself wearing these a lot. I'm interested to see how the fabric fades in comparison to the 220A fabric (as masterfully displayed by @beautiful_FrEaK!!)

WTS J28-GT Gen 1.4 Medium Brand new, Full set Medium £999 https://acrnm.com/J28-GT_FW2223 3A-1-MIX Black Brand new SOLD https://acrnm.com/3A-1-MIX_FW2223 3A-1-CR Black Brand new SOLD https://acrnm.com/3A-1-CR_FW2324 Items will be shipped in around a weeks time,

The smartphones in the 1940s and 50s were just smaller

Miles Davis at the Kool Jazz Festival 1981

If 40cm across is what you’re looking for, then the 31s should probably stretch out 2” in total (from 37.5cm) to that. If you were hoping for a pair that’d start at 40cm and then stretch beyond that, then the 31s will probably be too small. Either way, the 34s are likely to be too big.

Welcome @PrettyBoyTony! I would say that unless they feel extremely tight and uncomfortable then they should stretch out plenty. If they're not tight anywhere else, e.g. the thigh, then you should be okay. The 0105 is fairly versatile, going up or down 1 or 2 sizes might be okay but going from 31 to 34 is a big jump.

TCB 30s jacket, Whitesville tee, TCB 50s, FC belt

Went up the aisle yesterday Paul Smith Grenson My eldest son was the best man Also Paul Smith & Grenson

thanks! I'm wearing the exact same cut jeans as these but made by yamane industries and in no.0 denim. In 16 months i should have comparison photos lol

I’ve been wearing these again since they fit (thanks cigarettes!), and after a wash thought I’d take some pics. West Ride heavyweight denim, many years and washes.

My boy and I tried to mess with mom/wife while she waited for us , we swapped clothes and walked back to her like nothing is happening. We had a good laugh( I guess you had to be there) me, him, yellow hat, cheap tee, fullcount, vans. him, me, obey, big boys, nike have to say that it all fits him better

Picked these up for $30 this week, I’m really happy with them! Can’t tell how much they’ve faded but they don’t seem too worn.

Another wash on my home/lounging pants. Really love the blue on these, I should wear them more. The buttons started out all black and have patinated over time. Despite the lack of wear, they fade super fast, fastest of any Cone fabric I’ve experienced.

Just for fun - I had enough walnuts fall early in the season for a dye batch. An old cream ladywhite T on top, cheap white Muji slub tee on the bottom. Ladywhite t dyed overnight, Muji T just about an hour. Both are a bit darker in reality.

I like this belt.

Did an overnighter gravel event. A bit of rain and a lot of mud. last picture, same but different

runabout goods denim chinos. Actually the only chinos I own. Great cut and fade very nicely

I've had this Old Navy shirt for like 9 years now, longer than I've been interested in raw denim. It was just a cool shirt that fit me well, and has treated me well this whole time. The second to last picture shows what the fabric started out like where the placket has frayed and opened up. I've had to repair both elbows which I did with a fun floral fabric I had on hand.

Sugar Cane 1947

Just came in and may be the best I've had a flat head t fit. 42, one size up from all my old ones. Now I want some more... jeans are RJB D105-14FW, boots are RMC Buco engineers which I'll post in the shoes that look better with age thread

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