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1927 jacket looking like vintage

Ashoes&Son from Saitama Founded in 1995, apparently for 20 years mostly a fashion shop, then after acquiring the necessary skills and machines offering repairs and making denim items. I saw a few items in this shop like a type 1, WWII type 1, WWII jeans and these '47 type ones. Their web address is stated as ahoes.co.jp , but I couldn't get it io work. But here is their rakuten shop. And they also offer all kinds of repairs and hemming services.

Sidnaw company wool button up Imogene & Willie selvedge denim Danner mock toe wolf dog & wife

thanks @julian-wolffor helping me finally locate a pair. Can’t wait to get these

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

😉 Two W36s... one well worn... one worn a few times but washed. Neither waist band stretched, both have fitted comfortably... food for thought!

I don't think I've ever actually purchased the same exact model twice, variety is the spice of life after all. But after years and years of buying too many jeans I feel like I've found the sweet spot. New releases don't tempt me as much, unless it's a new pair of FW. Every now and then I'll get distracted with something else but I almost always end up back in a pair of 601xx's.

These are an absolute bargain! They look like a o/w (possibly unworn) M41001 W35 ¥12k with 3 days remaining https://zenmarket.jp/en/auction.aspx?itemCode=k1163477017

When IKEA will start selling jeans, they’ll probably come in sets like this.

Vintage coat Vintage chambray shirt DIY jeans Blundstones

I've been discussing this a little with @beautiful_FrEaK, a simple overview of the jeans mostly focussed upon here, i.e. from 36 to 55. We noticed that the 47 has of course been widely discussed, as have in the recent years the different WWII and 46 models. On the different 50s models there hasn't been that much discussion, I found. These are, I think, the main characteristics regarding denim and cut. 36/37: probably the widest fit (thigh, knee, hem) dark denim denim relatively smooth stitch colour: mostly tobacco/orange (LVC has some lemon/yellow in it) 42: two versions, one with cinch, one without, already coarser WWII denim stitch colour: yellow WWII: different versions, but generally higher rise, wider in the thigh and knee, a little tapered, dark denim relativel coarse (neepy and slubby to various degrees) denim stitch colour: yellow 46/47: Rise a little lower than the WWIIs Upper thight a little less than WWIIs, knee similar to WWIIs, hem wider than WWIIs, thus straighter, hardly any taper less dark denim, more blue relatively smoother denim stitch colour: orange and yellow 47 tab one sided (katamen) 50s- there seem to be three main model: 1951, 1953 and 1954 (and on) 1951- little lower rise compared with the 47, similar thigh, less knee and hem denim again a bit brighter similar denim to 47 stitching is mostly brown with some yellow tab both sided (ryomen) 1953- the year the type 2 jacket was introduced while the 51 became slimmer in the knee and hem than the 47, the 53s got wider than the 47s again in the knee and hem denim seems similar to 47 and 51 stitching is mostly brown with some yellow (rainbow stitching) with the arcs from the WH version in yellow shorter side stiches no more selvedge in the coin pocket narrower v-stitch tab both sided (ryomen) 1954- very similar to the 1953 according to the WH models the hem is a little wider switch to more mass production had the back middle belt loop move a bit to the left, offset --> easer to sew as the material/fabric is not as thick the WH model still has the leather patch, later switch to paper patch yarn colours like 53 model 1956- The FW model is even slimmer than the 1951 one, knee and hem Now while the FWs, TCB and WH 50s models I checked all had mainly brown stitching with some yellow (waist, arcs, ...) the 50s models of Cushman (lot 22177) and also Joe McCoy (905S) have mostly yellow stitching. Cushman Joe McCoy So where there models in the 50s with mostly brown stitching and others with mostly yellow? Or is this based on specific year models? Perhaps something is stated in the 501 book. Here are some helpful measurements and overview graphics from the Duke.

Simone finished quite a lot already

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.

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

A set of Levis trade cards just sold on Ebay. Interesting to me, the 1st pic guy appears to have his jacket tucked into his pants.

looking nice (& done! apologies for delay)

^ Your pair looks good b_F. Not sure about the fit quite yet 😉

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.

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

FW skid row. Warehouse Lee repros from @scooby

While you’re there - M11327: https://zenmarket.jp/en/auction.aspx?itemCode=k437808564 The seller also has a size 36 as well as this size 40.

contrastingly… still in the s. canes 47s (find them both a little too stiff and traditionalist even though top block is heaven) gorpametora hybriddin’ 80s iteration of m65 / decathalon petroleum n feathers (n actual warmth) / lvc type 1 (best thing they evrar made [that i bought…]) / sc / timbolando & trusty ortlieb

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They shrink from tagged so i'd widen your search to 31

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

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.

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.

From some of my personal worn out jeans I have a deadstock duplicate to explain the visitors the change from new to heavy used in the Jeansmuseum later, when I really have to retire them

I have a few repeats but in variation - ie same model different fabric, same model different size for a different silhouette. Reality is a little bit of change is enjoyable and 3-4ish years in a single pair is enough for life - at this point for me. Which tends to be about what I get with the rotations I keep. It’s not like the next pair will be really that different from the previous. Lots of subtle differences yes, but that’s fun. For me, buying two of the same thing has come to feel perilously close to hoarding that brings me little to no day to day use. That on top of the varied pairs stashed away that are probably enough for a decade plus - if I can keep in shape - which is why I’ve been selling off a few things. I may eventually buy a second pair of freewheeler 51s, but I’ve got a lot to get through before I ponder that seriously.

I struggle to find sympathy for people like this. These jeans aren't cheap, specially with the international markup, so why not do even the basic of research. If you're that rich where you can drop that much then IMHO you're rich enough to live with your mistakes from your own ignorance.

Back to the (cheap) roots. RW 875

Not mine but very funny.

broke out the Lee repros I got from @scooby

Finally picked up a pair of all black engineer boots after years of looking around, went with the Attractions lot 444. Got these from Japan, they still had size 12 in their most recent restock so figured I'd give them a try. Initial impressions are really good, they are so much easier for me to get on and off compared to my Lofgrens. The leather is pretty thick, will try to wear these daily now that the weather has cooled off.

66 black, size 31. I had no idea how versatile these would be. I slept on the black warp/white weft combo for way too long. Also, the cut of these is *chefs kiss*.

https://zenmarket.jp/en/auction.aspx?itemCode=v1162521430 35" x 30L

We had quite a few people trying to return their jeans when i was at SOAS because of leg twist. Mostly online orders. It's quite difficult to explain it to a novice without sounding like you're stringing them a line.

On the Pioneer Zephyr in a Vanishing West 44 tux

Well ... currently .. my knockabout is a pair of VTD-0101SXX-JNS from A Vontade Probably the best fitting jeans I've tried from Japan tbh. I tend to think that Japanese jeans simply don't scale well into the larger sizes, 34 or 36 for example, for which I've a few personal views, but these for me have a much more Western oriented cut. My other pair, which will win no recognition here, is a pair of Millesimo from Velasca. Not selvedge, but still Candiani denim and well enough put together though I do miss the Japanese obsession with hardware. However, the fit beats all at the end of the day. Though the Candiani denim is a nice bonus.

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

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

You’re this close to being banned for that comment @Geeman 😂

It's a detail that just isn't that appealing for me. Of course I have pairs with leg twist and get the whole 'backstory' to it, but not my preference would be no twist.

Same Oshkosh jacket and Left Field jeans from my post yesterday, vintage ringer I just got a couple weeks ago, and Good Guys boots.

Turned 40 today. Masstard Phigvel Phigvel Wesco

Well, I wasn’t quite thinking that! It’s reasonable for any non denim head to consider leg twist a flaw - it’s presumably one reason it’s eliminated in modern denim. Perhaps it’s on LVC - selling vintage repros to a mass audience - to let them know such things like leg twist are considered a part of the charm for many.

Cleaned up my trusty Rag & Bone Indy clones. Did a little digging and found that Grenson had a factory in Brooklyn around the time these were made and along with a few other clues it seems my long running mystery of who made these amazing boots is finally solved.

Update on my 132s, they have been washed four times now i believe and worn close to four months. Got bitten by a german shepherd a couple days ago, fortunately not hurt badly but the dog did tear a good hole in the left thigh. You can see how little the indigo has faded compared to the fresh hem scrap i patched it with. In the mountains of Veracruz, super beautiful and not too hot this time of year! Riding south this morning:

It's cold out there. Wool coat vintage Fullcount 0105w Clarks

some of my denim bits.... 1.levis 501 xx 1927 2. levis 501xx 1933 3. hellers cafe - larrys collection 4. silverstone ground -alls 5 samurai lot 17 6. evisu no.2 7. stevensons overalls lot 727 8. sugar cane SC40200 x toyo enterprises 9. Evis lot 2504