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Inis Meáin, Freewheelers s516xx, Tender, WMJ 611, Red Wing

Dead pair of Stars & Bars after a year or so in the workshop

Last Sunday, Friday, and Today.

Next prewash update Ooe Yofukuten Lot OA01XX-0522: The pair feels very light and extremely comfortable on the body (sometimes I feel Zimbabwe cotton like FC), fit well on the body, joyful experience Thread count, thread color and stitches per inch are well balanced throughout the pair and helps create an elegant look and feel. Consistent placement of iPhone in right front pocket has left marks of usage (not very prominent) Whiskers are prominent Buttons have become shiny (couldn't capture well by camera) Usage of wallet in left back pocket developed marks, waiting for blowout with more usage Nice puckering on back pockets and yoke raised loops have started fading nicely I liked slight puckering of waist band (maybe I will not like extensive puckering) raised loop like double stitching, from crotch area to yoke with raised cloth , caused similar character like "raised loops fading" (either deliberate by OA or incidental , though very nice). leather patch still intact and very soft like silk train tracks are prominent copper rivets at pockets have started change in color honey combs the best roping, I have experienced so far among all Japanese Raw Denim pairs I have though not well captured by camera but stitching on inseam looks very elegant An unwanted crease during 1st wash also got prominent (my mistake during first wash)

Going out this past weekend in a complete FC fit- 2102 jacket, heavyweight tee, 1101, and wild leather garrison belt.

No, motorbike for a cargobike

Newish poster here, well - used to post very infrequently on Denim Bro way-back-when and a couple of other forums. Thought I'd give this another whirl. Bronson reversible souvenir Cheap tee Fullcount x Garbstore (have the matching type III) Clarks Wallebee's in Maple Suede

My first 'proper' shoes I bought myself were some desert boots in cola. Since then I've aways had a soft-spot. My tuppence about Clarks, most fall to pieces after a while but the odd pair last. Had my new wallebee's since before summer and the heels are still in good condition. Padmore & Barnes have much better construction but run small & are quite heavy imo, not really a good thing for a summer shoe. Had about 5 or 6 pairs of Wild Bunch shoes, construction is great and ain't going to break the bank.

Weird sun glare in this pic Phigvel Tshirt Phigvel slim chinos Wesco romeos

Rare interior shot: Doing taxes, feat. Motor Psyclone, Birkenstocks, 411S

I asked at Desolation Row a few times and they are saying nothing planned but they’ve been wanting to do a rerun in a different color flannel. The factory they order the fabric from apparently shuts those requests down most of the times. The specs they are asking for makes it difficult…

HeatStraps patriot jacket. Hardenco x proximity denim double knee. Nicks boots

Freewheelers x 3 / Hollows / Lofgren... weekend off from WoM... been through 26 buttoning combinations to settle on these two 😜

The AI models from the "Denim Chapter II" are back on the webshop but they were adjusted... So now we can be really sure why they were removed...this makes my pair probably one of the last being sold with the arcuate.

I watched that Wim Wenders film 'Perfect Days' earlier.. i really enjoyed it, it's an ode to unpretentious Japanese minimalism.. a story of Hirayama, who cleans toilets and finds pleasure in the simple beauties of life.. listening to old cassette tapes, riding his bike, books and photographing trees. It's lovely.. i like those slice of life films where nothing actually happens. In stark contrast.. i'm currently at Unit with the boy I've ordered fried chicken & canadian bacon.. served on a freshly baked waffle with maple syrup.. ..outside, is some Bladerunner-esque, lit brutalism

My S1003XX arrived today, so here are some raw images and measurements... You'll see all the details below. I'm relatively certain it's banner denim, but I can't be sure - I've only seen Banner raw once. I feel I've struck it lucky here anyway! I'll be washing them at some point soon then working out how long I want them - I'm going to go for some cuff this time out, I reckon. Not too much though. I've spammed a tonne of images in the hope that someone may have some idea on date or fabric type. Not bothered with an inseam measurement, but it stands at about 34 1/2" at present.

Some progress updates on my 400T. Wore these for pretty much 6 months straight in 2024, and then added into a rotation with a few other pairs after that. I think I've washed these about 4 times so far, but I honestly can't remember at this point. The verticle slub has started to really pop.

Probably the last video about the 1942

Thanks... after the 'button banter' in the questions thread the other day, I was being a bit tongue in cheek... The jacket is deliberately big in order to layer / wear other jackets underneath... and, as you spotted, it has pretty big sleeves, which I decided to use the button to tighten causing a more billowy effect which I'm okay with... cuffing is a good shout thanks... but adds some bulk when I tried it as you can see from the pics... will give it another go next time

Been wearing my Romeos more lately as they don’t get much wear like they used to.

Decided it was a good time to wash the Denime after seeing Tony's! 220 denim is something else... Also, @vIGGiou riou, how did your IIY4 pair turn out after the 1 year mark?

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For many years I have been eyeing the ”new” version of the TCB Type 2 jacket. I got the old version in a smaller size but found it too slim for my liking. This time I sized up to a 46 so I can layer it with a thicker shirt or a sweater. I’m really happy with the fit. Much better proportions from the old one. sorry for the bad picture 😕

@themott welcome!

@winteracr I was able to dig up the photos of each that I posted in August - one peek of being in airport limbo for 36 hours due to heavy ice. They’re a little more faded now, particularly in the lap and knees, but you’ll get the ideaWH TCB

No easy answer mate - they always like to push certain aspects of quality … but re-issues are fairly random, everything has to fit to the ideas for any particular collection

He's nailing the fit

Since denim jackets were workwear and primarily a functional garment, I’d be surprised if there are real hard and fast historical rules about buttoning. Personally I wear them unbuttoned most of the time and if I do button I leave the bottom and the top button (or two undone). On the topic of buttoning the bottom button, I founds these photos by Play Lee where he looks pretty good in my opinion with the bottom buttoned on an LVC Type 1. not personally something that I would do, but it’s certainly doable with te right fit and vibe

All the Clarks talk has reminded me, didn't they do a connoisseur line a few years back? I recall a friend getting some that were sort of teddy boy-ish. I'll see if I can find a photo. Here we go (2020) -

Inis Meain/Kapital/Ooe Yofukuten/WMJ 611’s, Red Wing

They look great @Alec Leamas, now get a seam ripper and carefully unpick the tab stitching to reveal the GENUS beneath. I love the donut buttons too.

UES is a nice denim

Everything alright so far, haven't worn them that much tho, since they are still too big. Consider covering the buttons with clear nailgloss or something becaus they get rusty after just a few minutes.

@winteracr The Denime 220A fades when you look at it. it's the quickest fading denim I've ever worn. While the rise is indeed high an also higher than I usually like, it didn't feel this way when being worn. Front pockets or back pockets? Also Freewheelers is not fading this quickly, probably the slowest of the jeans you mentioned.

This is the way. I just washed mine, and it doesn't really show (the marbling) that well, but I would say 1 month of wear overall. Fast faders, but they are closer to 16oz, though.

Little walk to the near by "biotope"

Ugh my trigger finger is feeling itchy and I’m ready for an impulse purchase. Bears has my 54’s in stock at the moment…

Cheat day Union Special cap / Great Lakes sweater / Tender Co. shades tee jeans [socks] / Russell mocs

Todays fit Danton / Wrench Monkeys / Warehouse / Japan Blue Jeans / Flower Mountain

M&S shirt and Jumper Levis 550 vintage Blundstones

Hollywood cowboy 1950's. Quite obviously a Lee Riders 101J but for some reason the Lee Riders buttons have been replaced by what looks like sewn on black buttons. Even the cuffs have two on each! But then the Lee black tag on the pocket has been removed, maybe something to do with advertising?

Congratulations Ooms! Shirt looks lovely, I hope you had a good meal. Great PopSwatch too. Here's a lovely photo from a great customer and friend of the brand. Pocket use par excellence

Another one! Ryo vs Hiro’s pair, I’ll definitely be wearing these on #WOMCON off days, looking forward to the release, though honestly I’ve never tried the single back pocket style so it’ll be an interesting adjustment

laundry day today for the raw 1947 and the 601rb

Got these three recently... can't beat a bit of Freewheelers... especially the newer stuff... lovely Blystone mechanic shirt #2433005, USAF trousers #2432004, Derrickman in denim #2412004 (a marmite of a pair of jeans... I like 'em)

Fit pics and impressions of my Late S40s jeans. I absolutely love these jeans. This is my first pair of TCB (and first serious, specific repro jeans) and I'm really impressed, especially considering the sub-$200 price tag. I got this size 31 pair from Bears, and had them hemmed to 34", which is the ideal no-cuff length for me. This is an incredibly quirky pair, given the inspiration from the wartime S501xx. The flannel pocket bags are super cool, the sewing quirks charming and fun. In spite of the replication of the oddities of wartime jeans, these are obviously very well made. The denim is dark, hairy, and full of character, so I'm excited to see how it ages and how close it comes to some of the great-looking S501xx pairs I've seen online. The 13.5 oz weight is just about ideal to me nowadays, and is well suited to life in north Georgia where it's pretty warm most of the year. I like the fit a lot, too. The regular rise feels great, and though there's plenty of hip flare and room in the top, after a couple days of wear the fit has settled and I'm quite pleased with it. This is a pair that's easy to wear daily with all sorts of outfits. Highly recommended!

Late 40s jacket arrived in today. Super crispy still and in need of breaking in but very happy with the shorter fit compared to my 20s and all the ww2 detailing! The denim has a bit of a redder hue and is simple but hairy. Wrestled with getting the cinch back to buckle properly a bit but looking forward to wearing this practically daily going forward.

Been gone from hele a long time - thought i'd post a picture of my old R00 i bought back in 2016... These have gotten so fragile so i use them only occasionally these days. Apologise for the low quality pic.

In August 2021, I put a pair of Roy Peanut Pants on ice as they fit too relaxed for my liking. Some of you might remember I debated between selling them or even sending them off to experts like Indigo Proof for significant alterations. At the time, virtually all of you said to move them along or keep but leave them as is. Even Rain advised that recreating some details in the same exact manner that Roy did, might not be possible. Turns out that all of you are right. I went away for 3 years and put on 5 kilograms with food and drink, and now they fit me a little better. Still, they're long in the rise and can slip down during the day and look dumpy in the crotch and butt, but I'm much, much happier with this fit, and have a refreshed appreciation for Roy's work. It is a shame to not have a piece from Roy, but it is an even greater shame to have owned, but never actually tried, something from Roy. With that I'm gonna dump a bunch of photos here. Nothing unexpected for most folk, but I hope it does show why this hobby continues to fascinate us. Front and back photos demonstrate the rather full "relax-tapered" cut, show a glimpse of the internal cloth Peanuts®️ patch, the rounded back pockets and a vintage-looking Big Bro cloth patch with green lettering. That coin pocket is shaped exactly like the back pockets, and it is very deep and wide for an accessory pocket. The back pocket rivets are exposed but done in a manner that it does not scratch furniture. This is a 31" inseam, and combined with the very high rise (these should sit at the navel for me, and even a little above, if I were being honest about being a Super Short King) means I need quite a big double cuff to keep them like high-waters, which is how I prefer my looser jeans to sit. Right away, you might notice the fabric does have a myriad of shades and quite interesting texture. These are very sparingly worn and they are already crinkling in many parts, especially near the front pocket openings and the waistband. The roping at the hems is impeccable. Roy uses all silver buttons for this release. Despite the long rise and rather long fly placard, it only has a total of 4 buttons. I wish it had 5, but who am I to question Roy about his work? A closeup of the narrow, raised and tucked belt loops along with the kind of rivets Roy chose for this release. Check out that tightly sewn bartack for the belt loop, done in a different shade of indigo. Another closeup showing the rivets and one of the exposed corners of the coin pocket. Notice the all-white stitching used for this release. I've seen photos of some pairs of Peanut pants with a different comic strip, but here's the one that came with mine. I'm a little sad thinking the patch will probably wear off to white (or just simply tear eventually) at the top where it sits on the waistband. The shell stitching detail that loads of people love about Roy jeans. Those rivet backs look like brass. Another well-loved detail, Roy's embroidered name and size tag on the back of the front pocket bag. From what I've read, these pocket bags are cut and sewn from an unsanforized canvas material. I'm just a simpleton, so I'll tell you that these heavy duty pocket bags are extremely reassuring to have in daily use. I am positive they will put up with a lot of abuse and still feel comfortable against the thigh. There's two kinds of Rivet backs here. The ones on the fly are one, and the rest are another kind. Now this. I get very excited when I talk about this...excited as a child in a candy store. I tried hard to show it here but it isn't clear. That back pocket patch has a plumpness to it that makes it obviously sit proud to the back pocket. It appears to be sewn in a manner that would become plump as the unsanforized denim around it shrinks with washing.Yet the stitching does not cause the denim to crinkle or appear untidy. Both the back pockets and the coin pocket are entirely lined with the same off-white unsanforized canvas fabric that's used for the front pocket bags. The canvas fabric was chosen, and sewn in a manner that it shrinks with the outer denim, perhaps shrinking at almost the same rate, so that neither the denim nor the canvas forms ripples. I put my hand in those pockets and the inner canvas lies unbelievably flat against the denim. The details really do matter. Selvedge line and Roy's own pink thread being used in his very own black seed denim co-developed with the famed Cone factory. That same thread that's used for the belt loop bartacks shows itself again here. A closeup of the fabric. This is at the outseam of one leg, Don't quote me on this, but I wouldn't be surprised if the selvedge line weave and texture was done in such a manner that it would produce more pronounced train tracks with use. Again you can see this is a really sparingly used pair and we are already getting some bulging of the outside of fabric in the area. The warp threads feel quite plump and that contributes to the texture. There really isn't any pronounced slub or nep, but a constrained level of hairiness is present. Another close up of the fabric, the chainstitch at the hem and the roping. Couple of fit pics, which I put up because they're surely mandatory if I were to claim that they fit better. Notice the leg twist in equal amounts in both legs. On my frame, they are still very relaxed in the thigh with some hip flare. They generally look more flattering when worn higher at the navel but they don't always stay at that level unless I pull them up occasionally during the day. Pardon the unfashionable T-shirt hike up in the back photo, I did that just to give an idea of how those back pockets sit and what the back pocket patch actually looks like on the body. Anyway, that's enough indulgence I'll allow myself for one day, and more than enough to bore most of you. But for sure, Roy jeans are good.