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New jeans came in the mail today. I’ll need to hem them… uniqlo/sugar cane 321/birk Edit: after a hem.

Black 505s coming soon.

Janesville Clothing fireman's jacket. Great heavy canvas (probably waxed) with heavy lining. Corduroy collar and toggle clasps. Also came with a bonus mouse nest in the left sleeve.

After hemming

His most recent post on IG has a few photos of these details: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-UuiGaoPre/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

An update on my TCB 50s at the roughly one year mark after rotating through with my Warehouse pair. I really like how the slubbiness pops out over time although it’s a bit hard to tell in these photos

Smoking while doing that is also part of it https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzzcRm1hHtw/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==

I thought about this as well but then we have seen plenty of versions of this specific 42 model Each contestant can chose his/her preferred cut, so to please most people. But then, check the size charts, the models aren't widely different. The denim will be the same for all, of course. Details of the jeans will depend on the model you take. Custom patch for all, no arcs.

I could be in. I've never done a contest and have some home renovation work lined up this year - whatever pair I'm wearing will get some real good wear I'm good with any cut pre 1960, but we should all wear the same thing same cut, same arcs, etc Let's try our best to agree on that - I'm all good for 40s cuts / details a WWII model would be great, and the maker would be stoked... They could sew distracted, with their non dominant hand, watching YouTube

Been wanting some bootcut jeans, and finally found a pair on eBay. Sugar Cane 321, post 2006 since they have no tabs or arcs. They need a hem. denim is hairy

SC LVC 1961 Type III. 557XX RMC tee SC painters shorts Paraboots

something that’s not denim for the thread Nonnative Xolo bracelet Phigvel tshirt Phigvel white canvas painter trousers Redwing 8179

Limit of participants: 25 Duration of the contest: 18 months Prize: 3rd and 4th classifies 40% discount on a new order 2nd a free pair of jeans 1st a free WWII Type-1 Jkt. Each participant can chose the cut/model Available cuts: 311 (slim straight): a 60s cut if you so will. All orange stitching. Hidden rivets can be added if you want 411 (40s cut): late 40s (clean fly but raw crotch, seams color as desired) or WWII (raw fly, raw crotch, hbt pocket, more wonkyness, all yellow seams, no coin rivets) 5150 (kinda 50s cut, tribute to Eddie van Halen): all orange stitching 611 or S411 (same model): buckle back/reversed yoke construction, hidden rivets, crotch rivets, mixed orange yellow stitches, Yellow/black chain on the inside belt. If desired i could add a ‘42ish version with no buckle back, same fit, crotch rivets seams color as desired, standard yoke construction. Please refer to the size charts. Update: odd sizes can be made! A custom leather patch is possible. Pizza shaped arcs is a no no Choices of denim. The Poll is OPEN! 1. RS1950-ROW Cotton origin: USA Mill: Shinya Loom: Ensyu (Enshu) Rope dyed Yarn count: 7.1 x 7.1 Density: 62 x 46 Weight: approx 12oz loomstate 2. RS501-UF Cotton origin: USA & Australia Mill: Kaihara Loom: Toyoda Rope dyed Yarn count: 7.1 x 7.1 Density: 67 x 48 Weight: approx 12oz loomstate Denim No.1 is the denim used on my sample pair. It's rather new to Simone. Denim No.2 is Simone's "standard" denim where he has the most experience with. Comparison between RS1950 (left) and RS501 (right): His own pair made with RS501 was worn for 10 months and washed approx every 2 weeks: Price: Simone offers the jeans for a lower price of 280€ + shipping! Payment will be 50% on order, rest when the jeans are finished. This will allow him to book the denim (before production) and to offer also embossed labeled buttons for all models except WWII version.

Started to think about participating.... 😎 50s would be my grail so, count me b_F Edit : voted 18 months No arcs is OK for me Hope PIZZA tab will be included and custom patch ... and waiting for denim. If more than 14 OZ, I think I would go out of contest ....

Come and join the Word of Mouth contest! 💡

There's a bit of misinformation here.. The margins are not what you think they are. Some of the lowest margins internationally are Samurai, PBJ, and Fullcount. More importantly, It's not the international retailers doing this, it's the international distributors/agents. Take it from someone who's spent two decades working with Japanese denim brands; it's ALWAYS the distributors, not the retailers, which are behind these types of sales policy changes.

Here’s an update on my Duck Digger 1947 in Banner Denim after about a year of my own ownership. I’ve rode them pretty hard all summer. Unfortunately I had to get a little less precious about drying so now I’m forced to wear them Hayashi-style. On the positive side though, it’s giving nice marbling

Filson SLC jacket Runabout jeans Nicks boots

runabout tux again Nicks boots

I'm thinking the 311 for me. I will judge sizing when we know what denim and shrinkage to expect. 18 months for me (voted).

Added a poll about the duration of the contest

Thanks a lot!!!

TCB / SC / FW’43 / Cons

Decided to keep these slim chinos due to weight loss. Phigvel Phigvel Vans

I've been burned on UES sizing proportions too many times to be particularly inclined to try them again. But Deluxeware looks great, I forgot all about them but they have some nice looking thermals with measurements that seem good to me, and a nice price too. Great suggestion!

All of the above options and I would also recommend deluxware. edit: since I moved the discussion over to a new page the context was about thermal shirts for @Cold Summer

@mlwdp the white pants look great!

Problem imo is many are either very slim or very white @mlwdp. Jelado, resolute and a few others seem to find a good middle ground.

Fuck that’s ugly

Kind of crazy that that post is a paid partnership with IH.

Also the name of his studio, Simone told me.

I'm Interested. Are there any detailed pictures of these specific details - the reverse yoke and the yellow/ black stitching on the inside belt? Thanks

I wondered the same thing ha. While I wait for news on the fabric I'm deliberating between the 5150 and the "42ish" cut!

Ah I see, it's the number not the jeans - thanks!

@Thanks_M8Thanks! Ive played around the idea of having a pair of white pants but didn’t find many I like until now. Even Jelado’s white denim looks promising.

Sounds good, I think I'm in for a '42ish model. Looking forward to info on the denim. Some lightweight denim pocket bags would be cool too.

Exciting info it was too!! So glad this is actually getting off the ground!!

I’m interested.

I didn't resist.... LVC MiJ Type III. 557XX 1961. Bears have it for reasonable price....

That would be Shinya Mills c/o: Paul T interview with Full Count’s Miki-san

517's from circa 1975. Single Stitch back pockets, earlier orange poly cotton stitching, earlier type bar tacking on back pockets, 3% shrinkage on inner label indicating sanforized denim. Overlock stitching on non-selvedge busted seam (something that was used on sanforized denim by levis since c.1960) - but has been forever folded over so no train tracks Bar-tacking on belt loops is as wide as the belt loop itself so a pre 1977 feature. It has LS2109 stamped on the front right pocket bag (?)

Early eighties 505. Nothing special about these particularly but look quite good fade wise. White overlocked stitching to the non-selvedge outseam (folded over so no train tracks), black flag bar tacking and double stitch back pockets. Steel topped anodized button with a Talon 42 zipper. No inside label present. There's a pinkish tinge to them so must've been washed with a red item that bled (not me tho).

Pair of redline 501's made in 1978. 8% shrinkage on the wash tag (changed to 10% around '80/81) and no white internal stitching around crotch/front pockets/yoke so definitely late 1970s. Also poly-cotton looks different, not so orangey/nylony as the early 80s poly. Bar tacking on back pockets is from earlier gen redlines as it's a lylaccy-grey, rather than dark blue/black, and looks more cotton than poly-cotton. Bar-tacking across belt loops is wider, although not as wide as the Bar tacking on pre-1978 501's. Double lock-stitch on the inside of the back pockets so just after the switch from the Single Stitch redline model (1974-77). Lastly, oxidisation on the button fly also visible on the denim button hole. Number 6 on the button back which corresponds to the label. The number 6 apparently belongs to the 3 california. factories Lovely roping!

I propose a new cut:

Dusty boots hanging at the Ren Faire last weekend. Same old same old. T shirt is from my friends Nancy and Kitty's awesome garage punk duo The Ex- Bombers.

From my experience with Samurai and SDA, I can say that after the first wash, they practically don’t shrink in length during subsequent washes. You can leave an extra 1 cm for peace of mind. For raw denim, you can assume they’ll shrink by 4-5 cm, but it’s better to check online stores that sell these models, where you can find information about shrinkage.

Great Lakes / The Flat Head / Cane’s / White’s

Calling the 90s vintage makes me feel very old