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Orizzonti era WW2 pair. I'd pay good money for a backup pair in either W34 or W36. There is a Shins era W34 floating around but too short...

Broke my leg & my ankle about ten days ago at the skatepark. I’ve been skateboarding for over 20 years and this is my first serious injury so in the long run I guess I’m doing pretty good. I’ve decided I’m going to wear these jeans the entire time I’m laid up & recovering from my surgery. Fun little experiment Zero x Realtree hat Dehen 1920 wool sweater Domestics 13oz selvedge Vans MTE

@Maynard Friedman He's getting those Lvc 1937 501xx from 2004 that I've had kicking around for years. They are raw without tags in a sz 34x34. In comparison, he's a waist 27/28" at present but wants some wide baggy levis that he can cinch in at the waist. They're massive on him and too long too but that's the style his crowd are into atm. Hey they were only 65 quid some ten years ago and l bought them to sell (not keen on this model - shallow pockets and 3 button fly - pfft!). When he looked up prices for this model (both Japanese and old American made one's) they are running between £250- £600 retail, which made him happy. Of course l had to explain to him that nobody in their right mind would pay that for lvc but that hasn't taken the shine off at all for him. He's gonna wear them raw for a while first to see how they feel. Of course before l let him near them, l had to give a small tutorial about exposed/hidden rivets and pre war details, using the raw 37's, raw FW42's and raw Lvc 201's as references. I have also loaned him Paul T's book for further reading 😁

my heavily abused Freewheelers 1937. Tried to get some good photos

Mammut. Vintage. Canes. Salewa. Bonus: baby peach post trim and in full bloom

my heavily abuse 1937 jeans

TCB/Cushman/Buzz (wrinkly after crawling around after my tot)/Alden

I was having a dream about @julian-wolf just before i woke up this morning .. I was in the local park and i spotted him throwing a stick for his dog but it wasn't his aussie cattle dog, it was the dog from 'The Dog House' which was on TV after CH4 News.. he said that he'd taken a job at the university and was looking to buy a house around the neighbourhood with his partner (who i think was Patricia Arquette from True Romance) .. next thing i was carrying some wooden step ladders back to someone who i borrowed them off in a previous dream.. my arms were aching and i realised i didn't know his address.. then i'm in the local pharmacy (which was a cafe in my dream) with JW and his partner, i was explaining that the average UK salary is £35k.. the mortgage company will base your loan on 3yrs of your salary but the houses cost £400k so you'll need £300k deposit which you will never save up because rent is more expensive than mortgage repayments.. so his partner says "this is why i keep printing short stories about Vicky Keys" (i've got no clue who Vicky Keys is... i googled it when i woke up.. still non the wiser) .. next thing she had an old manual printing press and she was printing the front covers.. which looked like old Y2K Faile graphics.. then i woke up

Pics cross posted from the vintage clothing thread. Decided to let this one go but instead of selling it my son now wears it (with his hand me down FW47'S) and loves it! My reason for moving it on are due to me having similar jackets l guess, a similar cold weather jacket - my Buzz Rickson Navy deck jacket (1st model with zipper only) which is thicker and warmer and the handwarmer pockets are more practical. The other jacket being my BR L-2 (American Pad and Textile Co model) which although is more a spring/autumn occasional wearer, it is similar in colour to the CWU-45P has similar higher placed, less practical hand warmer pockets. In fact the CWU 45P is like a mixture of the two. I guess my vintage curiosity got my son a free flight jacket and to be fair it looks a lot better on him. It's his 18th fairly soon and he's getting his first pair of raw repros! So proud.

Hits close to home. Social very much changed the career I loved (I would argue it ruined a lot of it, though I know others have a different take), and finding ways forward in it has been a really interesting path. There’s a wide world of stuff we have access to now, but a higher percentage of it than ever is just pure shit - whatever it is you’re talking about whether it’s music, clothes, art, etc. There’s arguably also, from an absolute standpoint, more of the good stuff than ever. I don’t want to overlook all the talented people making their thing and doing so with passion. But it so often gets drowned out, and the impetus for creators to be a business also is something that I’ve seen kill far off far too much good talent - but it will just drain you. Some sort of skill in relationship building has always been important for most people, but the landscape is so different now that it’s like you need to be a salesperson/internet marketer first. For me, no thanks. More power to all that can do it and keep their creative vision in tact. There’s a cultural critic named William Deresewiecz who has written well about this, now some years back. To answer your question more specifically, I don’t know why the hell Raleigh can’t figure out how to make a good pair of repros. I’m sure they can, but clearly they’re not interested. Not that I would cough up the $500 or whatever they would end up asking for them. I know they have some skilled people working there - or at least they did. Or maybe Tellason or Mister Freedom can get it done. Whatever LA factory MF uses, they have people who know how to make a good pair of jeans there. I don’t find the quality lacking at all versus Japanese made pairs for the most part. There are potential outlets. Maybe I’m even missing one that has done it. Maybe now that @rodeo bill is stateside he can ponder the potential of such a thing!?

Last weekend a great honor was bestowed upon me. I was crowned 'musician of the year' at the Monterey Jazz Bash (an event I've been performing at for about 25 years). The ceremony was a solemn and serious affair, as the photos below illustrate.

Honestly I don't think this is being too picky at all! It's a staple (at least in my mind), and shouldn't be that hard of a thing to sell in proportional quantities. I think the real issue is that the craftspeople are packing up shop, cost of operating is too high or they get burnt out on the constant social marketing grind. It's quite difficult these days to make a product that you love and devote yourself to while also promoting it in a way that'll be sought after to customer base that's seemingly shrinking. And in my opinion the modern customer base is less willing to spend, since the general cost of living is continuing to grow with no signs of slowing down. We still see some of these craftspeople in Japan in this space, but I haven't seen many (at least that I'm aware of) in the US in recent years. If anyone knows of any please feel free to prove me wrong!

After 3 months of searching high and low for my next jacket, I finally settled on the Freewheelers 506XX 46-47. I had no qualms about sizing, thanks to the wealth of information available in the FW thread, and went with a 42. Upon arrival, I was dismayed at the fit. It felt huge ( no pre-wash fit pics, apologies😅) so I immediately threw it in the machine for a hot wash (heavy agitation) and dry, and it came out just about perfect in my opinion. According to my measurements there wasn't drastic shrinkage anywhere, but the fit feels like night and day, it's perfect now; I think I just have denim dysmorphia or something. This is without a doubt the nicest denim I own, it really puts my jeans to shame. It's so textured and lively, whereas the 3sixteen denim just looks flat and lifeless in comparison, I'm not sure if I'll be able to wear them together. I guess I may be in the market for a new pair of jeans soon.... Measurements taken with a sewing tape, garment laying flat, all pleats folded, not stretched. Note: I gave the sleeves a real good stretch before throwing it in the dryer, which could explain the lack of shrinkage compared to the body.

You mean someone like Word of Mouth?! 😉 Would be nice if Simone would get some unique denim as well.

Also this... I remembered we discussed it a year ago...

I saw this. I’m really bummed about this, but not surprised really. I think the idea was good, the vertical integration, but the market just wasn’t there - or if it was then yea the operation was too messy. I only ever handled Vidalia denims a few times but to my mind I just didn’t love it, or even like it all that much. I didn’t need it to be White Oak, but I never was able to find anyone making stuff that I liked that also used unsanforized stock. I know I was too picky in some ways, especially as I first got in to good denim by being exposed to white oak and local supply chains. In a lot of ways I really want to get back to that mentality, supporting more local makers/stores etc - but the cost vs availability proposition takes a real adjustment. I still occasionally check in with what’s using Proximity stuff, but nothing has gotten me yet, and it’s so limited. Someone let me know when they see a good American maker sew up some good jeans with unsanforized Proximity stock using all cotton thread in a nice cut. Again, I’m too picky, I know. Thankfully I’ve got about 16 more months (I hope) in my current pair!

Go to bed! I wanna know how it continues.

Very apparent it’s not E anymore, that’s why. He’s done a good job not being transparent about this hoping nobody notices.

Hit 80°F today in Ohio so I skied in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt

Feels like as good a time as any to shout out Huston Textile; I’ve handled a slew of their fabrics and they’re nicer than anything that I’ve seen come out of Cone Mills or its recent reincarnations in the last bunch of years. The Reddit dweebs would have you think that Vidalia was the very last bastion of domestically woven denim, but the reality is that there’s probably still at least a dozen small family-run mills putting out top quality product. There’s even plenty of smaller, more boutiquey / fashion-oriented brands putting out jeans & jackets that are made in USA / Canada top to bottom—they just don’t have any interest in catering to the repro crowd, or don’t perceive there as being enough of a market to warrant it. Go to any crafts fair in a borderline hip city and you’ll see at least a couple very cool (if non-SuFu-approved) options.

There was a sale this weekend so decided to jump on a pair of the 421sw. I like them, though I thought they would be a little looser in the leg. They feel between a 47 and 66 cut. They fit true to size. Oh and the flannel pockets feel like they’re not the sturdiest. Some bad pics.

Yup that's correct, same denim. I think the new 42s seem a bit more blue though. I haven't worn the new tux much (been wearing the WoM jeans), but I'll try to get some photos soon. I did some comparison shots last year of the 37, 42 and 45 variants:

Good shout Julian, I had forgotten about Hutson. I guess my ramblings are more directed towards the repro world (selfishly so), I just miss the days when we had Roy making stuff. There’s nothing inherently wrong with what MF, Tellason, etc. are making, they just don’t have the same small independent maker feel. I’ve seen a small handful of people on IG making stuff, but most of it seems to be pet projects. I guess I just selfishly want someone to be a Slash Overalls or Lb Denim / rebuilt of the west.

I’ve probably seen a good amount of this, but yea - I haven’t seen (much) that I really wanted to actually wear. And that’s the thing in the end right? I don’t need repro jeans specifically, but it’s tough finding something that has the same charm and potential. Honestly, perhaps the biggest hurdle is finding cotton thread construction. From a business standpoint, I can see why they don’t do it. Probably a slew of complaints from customers not finding its traits desirable and not worth the durability tradeoff. I think if I didn’t care about that, my options would expand. Not that I need any right now. Maybe I haven’t looked hard enough yet - maybe that will be my goal next year.

The background on your chat is fitting for talking with Seiichiro!

That would be cool, if the 42 jacket becomes available again. Isn't it funny, how one becomes very interested in items such as this much much later. I've had that many times

Welcome @Randori! Great shout on the 220A, once you're into them get them shared on here!

Thanks Double 0! You have made my year with that comment.

I did! Perhaps too much. There was a bottle of scotch in the bag that came onto the stage with me later that night. After a day of gin and tonics, it was too much of a good thing...

In this one they're talking about the 42 jacket. They're saying, that the fabric is WWII denim, darker, coarser compared to the more blue 47 one.

Would be very interested in a restock of the '42 denim, especially the jacket. If anyone has the jacket, new or used, in a 46 I would be very interested in buying!

@Broark has the '42s and the WW2 so will be able to comment on the denim used (I thought it was the same denim but let's see)

E continues to prove that he fell off. this szn is atrocious

@CSL Congratulations!! Looks like you enjoyed the formalities!!

New jacket, might be a bit too ahh... neat... fitting for my taste. Probably could have gone up a size Neat Style x Denim Bridge s906xx Type I Codina x Rite Stuff belt Neat Style Kiwami WWII Nicks boots

After the first wash

You can't beat an old door. Cap- self made Cheapo wool triangle scarf off ebay. Probs meant for women but hey it's 2025. Tcb chore Buzz m51's YMC

Denime - Denime - Duke - 45RPM - RW

American Optical, J Crew, Sugar Cane, Coronado Leather, 3Sixteen, Clarks

@lyraman - that 2017 production date suggests you have a pair of the 1880 repros mentioned in this blog by @Paul T, which are dyed from natural indigo produced in the USA. Paul has posted pictures of his own pair throughout this thread too.

CW1017 - these are from week 10 of 2017 which makes them that pair @Sympathy-For-The-Denim said.

So I was to'ing and fro'ing on whether to get a size 42 or a 44 in the Powerwear heavyweight sweatshirt (#2434007) I have FW jackets in size 44 and size 46, so logic says a size 44 in sweatshirts should be good However, for me, the sweatshirt measurements tend to look, or be, generous... though it depends how you want them to fit Also, I'd previously got the Lot #2334011 sweatshirt in size 44 without consulting anyone and it's anomalously massive, even after washing it at 90C and sing the dryer (yes, that's another story) Seiichiro had the idea of sending me both 42 and 44 to help me choose; and asked me to post the comparison (top service from Seiichiro, as always btw). I've never posted on IG so here we go on Sufu I know other Sufu'ers get more shrink from their wash/dry methods, so my measurements are a guide to be used with caution The pictures are pre-wash 42, pre-wash 44 and then washed 42 Anyhow, happy with the size 42 and it seems the right one for me in Freewheelers sweatshirts Size 42 pre-wash / raw Size 44 pre-wash / raw Measurements chart - measurements can vary depending who is taking them - main take-away here is the relative change Ta-da... settled on size 42 And then the bad prince got locked up in the dungeon... and they all lived happily ever after. The end

I’d say 30 of those are t-shirts.

Friends, break out the NEW STANDARDs, we're stacking again 🫡 https://www.instagram.com/p/DG5YrZHyBpc/

Typical Sunday for me.. Rode up to Burbage Hoped over the road to Stanage Ahhh! Noooooooooo Boulderers out in force enjoying the sunshine.. they had frizbee and everything Up to Stanage Pole and down to Redmires ..around the reservoir.. up to Lodgemoor, through the Mayfield Valley and home ..cleaning my bike with a can of Ting, featuring mud splattered JMC sweatshirt

Don't mess with me Carl! Anything can happen they way my brain interprets certain words.. We have a forum member here called olmecasteve.. i know it's a nonsensical word but it sends my dyslexia wild My brain knows him as omelette steve

@reubensangwich this is my Freewheelers type 1