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Simone finished quite a lot already

New pair of FW 601xx 1951 "one wash" in size 34, hue of indigo is amzaing , clean and impressive construction. below picture taken on 3rd day of the wear: hemmed by Okayama Denim using their Union Special 43200G , chain stitch with matching color thread, original pair was having 80 cm inseam length, I needed 77cm for 5cm cuff Rivets are pointed / sharp , hopefully will not scratch the skin when putting hands into pockets or when touched without caution. Below waist measurement pictures taken before first wear: Waist measured 86cm , using "The Relax Method": 88cm waist width using flat method: Speedway provided waist measurement using "Flat Method" and was flexibile in communication whereas "Hoosier" was rigid, so I bought from Speedway Waist measured again after 3rd day of the wear, it shows 3cm stretched, now measuring 91cm. It seems it will easily stretch more 1 or 2 cm like any other Japanese denim in coming 20 to 30 wears, one wash pairs usually stretch 5cm (tends to reach raw position) by passage of time.

My pair is due tomorrow And Simone is doing tests with his new die

Evergreen. Massive flaker. Ghosts for weeks, then when he finally agrees to a price, his 'friend' conveniently has a trade that works for him. FOH.

I'd say run with it.. i've enjoyed the entire journey, i've enjoyed gaining knowledge even though i've forgotten most of what i knew, i'v enjoyed wearing and obsessing over most of the jeans i've owned.. i wouldn't change any of it, just be aware that ther is never an end to this, there is no grail, we're just trying to fill an empty space inside.

Thanks for the link @Geeman This is the book referenced... plenty of good pics in it

This. We constantly learn something and then forget it. It’s fine—the objects of knowing flow in smoothly and leave just as smoothly, leaving no trace. We stay.

I like this^ Forever chasing the first hit for me.. the feeling i had when i thought.. this is it.. this is what i've been looking for, that emotion is forever stuck in your brain, it can grow to become something more than it ever was. I'v always been mildly hooked on SC-47s because of this^ reason, are they the 'best' jeans i've ever owned, no of course not.. but after a 20+ year quest for the denim grail wearing numerous pairs to rags without ever buying a second pair.. i've come to understand that somthing which can trigger an emotional response is more important than a perfect replication of a 1946 detail. When i look back at my overwhelming feelings of want for past denim acquisitions, hoping they would replicate the feeling only for them to be forgotten and replaced by more current acquisitions.. maybe this one will? .. i'm glad i stepped off that train.

Wanted to add he sold these fake sp28 to an unsuspecting buyer. Was called out on it in discord and he kept saying he was going to make things right. Consensus was he didn’t do a thing. https://grailed.app.link/8k4iYR5rVOb

Warehouse x3, Georgia Boots - as I’m on my way to Yosemite so I’m wearing the cheap ones. This Warehouse Lot 2202 is really fantastic. The attention to detail is wild.

This could be a blunder, but I am hoping not. I'd previously liked the look of SDA's mainline 15oz denim, but in that former life here none of their cuts appealed at the time. Fast forward, and it still remained one of the few brands who's denim I wanted to have experienced. And then, they introduce their new SD-100 and SD-800 models (same cut). So I've just bought a pair of the SD-100. Hoping that they aren't too slim. Osaka shop blog here And BeeBee's trying them on with Naoki, here:

Vintage coat Vintage chambray shirt DIY jeans Blundstones

Another view is the simple affirmations from the peeps who want their jeans shipped with no delays is a good thing eh 😉 That said, to break it up... here's a pic of someone's jeans

This is a serious question with an obvious philosophical undertone. If we are deeply impressed by something (it could be anything, from a pair of jeans to a piece of music or a fascinating journey, and so on), we might want to repeat it, to relive the same experience. Or even to experience it endlessly. Of course, this is impossible. Everything changes endlessly, and these changes, both objective and subjective, are beyond our control. As for me, I have never bought duplicate pairs—not because there weren’t jeans I particularly liked, but rather because I tend to seek variety and try new things in the quest for the denim grail... 🙃

1947 DSB since May Its gotten two hand washes in the tub, this third wash was the first in the washing machine on a warm, normal cycle Before wash After wash

That's my understanding. Nothing more to it than a play on 501 and a nod to EVH.

Superb. That is some god tier inventory stash.

Of course.. MC11118 (remember it's me) It's just got the perfect package of fit and weight.. the fabric is interesting without being elaborate just for the sake of it.

@dada mafiosi glad you found a way to get the size you needed. Fit looks great. I like the sharp rivets but they have broke skin a couple times. You can always hammer them down

Sold.. Thx for the interest I've got SC x Junky 46 506xx from 2018.. it pre-dates all those silly exaggerated 46 repros.. from a time before we lost our minds It's in the exact same condition as seen here^ Only worn 3 or 4 times, 100x units were made so it's rare af and not going cheap.. https://ameblo.jp/junkyspecial/entry-12414807755.html i could do it for £180gbp +ship? I can measure it up when i get home if you like?

Euphoria, remorse, melancholy, acceptance. What a gamut of emotions. Are we talking jeans or getting high. Euphoria is only around the corner, mate

Yep there is this ^ - and to add I’ve come to understand my favorite pairs never start out that way and it all depends on the journey they’ve had which is never something that can be purchased. So, with that, I understand intellectually it’s never a solution to be solved by getting another of the same pair. It will probably turn out differently anyways. Hasnt stopped me from getting off the train yet but it’s something I sort of want to do, but I still see stuff I want to try!

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2024/nov/28/feeling-blue-how-denim-built-america-in-pictures

You won't imagine how often I found the "one pair"! 😅 Seriously, I have several jeans with a back up

Freewheelers 1927 type 1 Freewheelers 1900 pullover tucked in. Warehouse Leepro

I don't know but l think he would have got away with it if it wasn't for you meddling kids !

Very impressive wear. How does @scoobydoo it?

FW skid row. Warehouse Lee repros from @scooby

broke out the Lee repros I got from @scooby

On the Pioneer Zephyr in a Vanishing West 44 tux

Beekeeper hat / Buzz Rickson L/S Tee / SC 1953 Type II / Stevenson 767 / RW

Supreme/dior/vans+++

Stills from a documentary about the early days of mountain biking. I think late 70s pretty suave dudes and girls