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1001XX 25th anniversary

1933 jacket... I bought this one-wash... haven't washed it myself yet and plan to keep going until needs must... Freewheelers doesn't get nearly enough love around here 😀... so timely to say I really like this 30s denim... Last pic with the 1937 jeans in the same denim for comparison

Took my 5150s on tour to Bucharest recently... a few building pics in no particular order...

Quick update pic from a couple weeks ago. I’ve worn these pretty consistently since the start. They have seen a variety of activities from light hikes, weekend trips, walks around town, several skateparks, and plenty of office & car sitting. I think I might give them their first proper wash in a couple more weeks. Whiskers looking good so far. The fit/cut is still very enjoyable.

I made a very impromptu trip down to Santa Fe (from Denver) on Friday. Apologies to the group I didn’t even think to give a heads up until I was already heading back home. The 10th anniversary S&S/OOE pair they have for pre-order is black unsanforized denim with some loosely interpreted 20s-ish details; black warp white weft, cinch, suspender buttons (metal), belt loops, crotch rivet, exposed back pocket rivets, and white cloth patch. The patch was blank, so who knows what that will end up looking like. They told me the cut was more/less a modified 03 with same-ish top block (hip ever so slightly narrower) and still has the straight leg, but ever so slightly narrower from the knee down than standard 03. I neglected to take photos of them, but here’s a snip from the S&S SF IG

FW Ironalls Stifel. FW 601rb Nicks

The lady wanted pizza this weekend, and I wanted a wash. This weekend’s weather was quite poor but got some time to air dry outside. Loving how comfortable this pair is and the weight of the fabric. Pretty much only pair in my rotation Monday- Friday. Already fraying on my right pocket (pocket knife carried everyday) so will have to manage something with that. edit: shot of the pizza

Same fit as yesterday Osaka and seoul pick ups so far Our onsen was abused for a first soak

Easter Sunday fit. Ironall stifel shirt. 601rb

Don't want to steal away traffic from the M-series thread, but I'll happily repost my The Flat Head S2004. The model number suggests they'd be a war model, but really they're detailed after the late '40s or early '50s, as best I can tell—couldn't say which reference period specifically. The name seems to have been a hold-over from the S2003, which were made the year prior and were a true war model. Otherwise, there's really not much info floating around on these. Here's them when they were new: …and here's after a decent bit of wear: I've said it before, but if it weren't for the low rise these would be way up in the running for my overall favorite pair of jeans. The detailing's great, construction's top notch, and the denim's faded just how I wish all '40s–'50s repro denim would fade. A++, would absolutely buy another pair if one ever showed up, even despite not loving everything about the fit.

since for me everything started with LVC, no wonder they are among my oldest repros: 1950s Sawtooth Shirt, notice the long, what I would call front skirts / tails. I couldn't find out the purpose (maybe for bending backwards while on a Rodeo-Horse back) of it, since one would instinctively think that the back part should be longer, which is not uncommon for other vintage / antique shirt's... however this detail makes them a little less wearable untucked. This shirt was one of 4 deadstock shirts which a had the fortune of to acquire along with a rather large stash of deadstock Valencia Street Era 1955s 501xx repros a few years back... in time I have to post those too.

Colimbo Bush Jacket, Tropical Fatigue 3rd • Freewheelers XXc 1937 • Trickers Bourton West Ride Chimayo Vest

Picked up a pair of the Sumi Ai when visiting their store in Sapporo couple of weeks back, can confirm that all the arc are "revised" now, really beautiful fabric, subtle mix of black & indigo... Kind of looks like upside down 'R' now...

Here are some progress images of my ‘super denim collectibles’ 1946. I’ve never had 2 of the same pair to really to a side by side like this before, and kind of cool to see (IMO, of course). The worn pair is a sz 33” (up one from my usual size) and unworn 32”. I’ve been wearing since roughly the beginning of 2024 pretty much everyday for the first 8 months and after that wearing M-F and rotating different pairs on the weekend. I think I’ve washed 5 or 6 times - when I’ve felt like it. This is typically the kind of fade I like, and the stage when I would stop wearing and start to break in a new pair, but I plan on keeping these going. I really like them.

Lee Vintage tee Vintage OG-107s Vans

Recently got hand surgery and you bet I wore my WOMJ to hospital!

Some post shrink pictures: All in all I’d say the wash brought out a lot of hairiness, they shrunk more than I thought, and are considerably less wide (or should I say more well proportioned?) than other wide jeans I have, but I really love the fit, and the excellent leg twist. Pre vs post wash measurements: Waist: 44 cm to 40cm F. Rise: 36 cm to 34 cm Thigh (including back panel): 37 cm to 34 cm Hem: 25 cm to 24 cm Inseam: 89 cm to 81 cm And now, to wear!

Greetings everyone. Really happy with these jeans. I have missed maybe six days since the beginning and I don't feel at all tired by the fit and feel. Just washed them for the first time

Atlast & co 147J Graphzero heritage Wales Bonner Samba 📍Seoul

For sale Bought this jacket about 10ish years ago second hand and haven't really worn it much. It spent most of its life on a hanger. I've always been a bit of a jacket junkie and bought this to replace an MA-1 but nowadays l'm looking to slim down my collection to just regular wearers. So 1948 Buzz Rickson L-2 American Pad and Textile Co model size 42, although imo fits more like a 44, but please go with the measurements listed. This jacket has perfectly working repro Crown spring loaded zippers, no problems or wear with any of the hardware. Even the olive paint on the snaps is without wear. The leather pulls and oxygen mask clip are in good condition. The knits are not tight but aren't baggy, the wrist knits hold their shape well and the waistband, whilst it isn't tight, it drapes well and doesn't grip your waist like a new one (which when you stretch your arms upwards, the waistband stays under your arms even when you return your arms back down). No holes in the knits! The lining is as new, with a clear contract label and US Air force stamp, also the US Air force decal on the sleeve looks like it's vintage because of the general patina of the outside of the nylon outer shell, which just adds to the charm, making it even more of a clone of the real deal. The Nylon used on the shell of this jacket is not thin or flimsy, it's a repro of the very first Dupont Nylon jackets, made between 1947 and 1949. Some watermarks and light wear hopefully shown by the photos provided. Beautiful jacket but time to pass it on. Asking £150 plus postage. Measurements are approximate. Shoulder seam to shoulder seam = 51cm Shoulder seam to end of cuff = 63.5cm Armpit to armpit = 63.5 Armpit to end of cuff = 48cm Collar seam to base down back = 60.5cm (with collar measures 70cm) Collar/neck width (across) = 13cm Waistband (across) = 52cm Apologies as usual for the sufu pic orientation lottery but hopefully they give you a good idea of the condition.

Easter basket caddy for my youngest yesterday. American Trench / Whitesville / ROOM jeans / Blundstone

^You could try these

Vintage shirt Vintage OG-107S Vans

So, I've looked again into the different types of denim by WH for the years 30-50s. Besides the well known banner (7x7, ca. 13.5/13.75oz) and Memphis cotton denim (6x6, 14.5oz) there are at least three different other ones. 1. The new denim, WWII denim. I think, this was first introduced with the 25th anniversary pair S1001XX (1946) (perhaps earlier?). This denim is not DSB and has an orange selvedge. It's 6.7x6.6, ca. 14oz. And quite coarse. The relatively recent Duck Digger Lot S1003XX (1944 MODEL) (with the flannel pocket bags) is also of that denim. 1946 model: 1944 model: 2. Then there are two DSB. Both have a pink selvedge. I guess, the idea is, that same as the denim has changed by oxidation in the decades of the storage, the selvedge lines have also changed. Same with the tab, which is also pink in some pairs. The suffix (1000XX) seems to indicate DSB. For jackets (2000XX). a) the lighter one 7.5x7.5 ca. 13oz Used for example for the 1953 and 1954 pairs. Also for the Lot.2001XX(2000XX) blanket lined jacket and the 1936 model. b) the heavier one 6.7x6.6, ca. 14oz. The Lot S1003XX(1000XX)【1942MODEL】is made of this denim. 1942 model:

I'm not sure if you're looking for these s601XX 1945, or just calling them out, but Speedway currently has them in stock.

Took my jeans and my boy to see Dizzee Rascal. Was pretty a pretty cool show. I listened to his first album . My boy sometimes hangs out in my shop and it’s on music. The other day I asked what cool song he was playing, dizzee rascal. And I just saw he was playing in our town. he was surprised his old man knew about the cool stuff and even joined him in the moshpit. this type of moshpit was new to me. They open up some space in the crowd, and when the climax of a song starts everybody moshes in that space. a lot friendlier than some pitts at hardcore shows

All ready for night two of our award winning live "Radio Show" The Spectral Silhouette. ( Adult Scooby Doo meets The Shadow with live music. We are on Spotify ). Tonight's show is vaguely western themed so wool trousers become cowboy denim. All vintage except the Barker Black pocket square and the Bronson Lee-pro.

You can reach out to S&S Santa Fe and they’ll send you an invoice-$375, delivery expected September.

Thanks, guys. I saw, that a number of shops received first the N/W and now the O/W versions and there are still many sizes available.

Bumping this thread because I want to see what denim shirts people are wearing!

River junction I think. I got a couple of cinch buckles from them. You’re right, the shipping costs were ridiculous, I think someone from the US proxied them for me. I’d forgotten about them, not sure if they’re still in business.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/dhl-suspends-shipments-more-800-183937197.html welp

Thank you @rodeo bill. The fabric was not cut off, only the pleats were fixed- front and back. The colour is already darker inside the pleats. The pleats make the shirt thicker and very comfortable to wear.

We're getting some mild Spring-like weather which can be a rarity around here, so I'm taking the opportunity to do a few chores around our patch. Trees were long overdue for a trim so I've had to be ruthless. That's hard for me as I'm one of those hippies that feels the trimming causes pain to the tree. I've used the tractor to push away the trimmings, and do a bit of mowing too as the foxtails are starting to sprout. Met a gopher snake soaking up the heat from the pebbles.

The s1945 arrived about 10 days ago. I purchased them raw and have soaked them in the tub followed by a trip through the machine and hung outside to dry. I’ve yet to wear them. The fabric, as @beautiful_FrEaK mentioned, is quite neppy and rough - it really came alive after the soak/wash. Comparing the fabric to the s43 and 46 that I have, it’s closer in hand to the s43, where the 46 is quite smooth with a more ‘regular’ feel/texture. The difference in the color and dye used is quite apparent, and with the s45, I like that the weft is in a more natural/undyed state (see image - s43 on left and s45 on right). I really like the pairs I have - from the different fabrics, dyes, hardware, sewing, etc. I’m certainly no historian, but I really appreciate the effort SC has put into this line. Here are my pairs from top: s43, s45, 46 (unworn), 46 (worn consistently since I got them at the ~beginning of 2024, can’t remember exactly). weft comparison: s43 on left s45 on right

Vintage Nike Vintage 1950s Champion 'Running Man' College Sweat SC-47s Nike Elite 78 Repro Lovely Navy to Purple Fade on the Champion.. I Hope I Look This Good When I'm 75yrs Old "What D'Ya Mean.. You Don't Look That Good Now"

MF, orSlow 101XX, Allbirds

I got one of those too telling me about the potential for massive growth - I told them I was in my 60s and sent a dicpic to show them how wrong they were

Freewheelers tux. Before the contest came together I was planning for the year in mostly black denim. Now it’s just for on the off days. Otherwise pretty much the same thing as usual.

Iron Heart / Whitesville / Full Count

@Sugar Mountain those look great DSB 47 jacket got a machine wash last night after getting a little dirty Pre wash photos Post wash photos

SOLD (on eBay)

@MJF9 this is my special occasions shirt. I bought it a couple years ago from Hoosier. Bought a Neal chambray at the same time. Sadly that shirt started snug and seemed to keep shrinking after every wash so doesn’t fit at all anymore.

Ironalls label still hanging on... iPhone SE shaped front pocket fades evened out to not be too obvious thankfully lol... They are double front to the hem so not blown all the way through the cuffs yet...

MOTO #2121 in light brown Latigo A few weeks ago we were in Atlanta for a family wedding, and my partner’s mom spilled a bunch of laundry detergent on these. Wiped them down with a wet rag and ordered some leather soap and leather cream for next day delivery (wonders of the modern world). Still dry & dirty vs. wet after a wash: Dry again after their wash…plus the view from the suburban front porch (could be worse): Conditioned them right after the last photos, but didn’t have a good brush on hand. Fast forward to today, finally got around to brushing them off and lightly buffing. I’m sure I’ve said it before, but I’m really happy with how these are breaking in.

It’s fine. But, with raw denim, it’s pretty tough to do because the length isn’t exactly a constant and the variable rises of jeans means the ideal inseam isn’t the same from pair to pair. YMMV but most raw pairs I get shrink in length over the course of multiple washes. Like my contest jeans, just gave them their second wash. I did a hand wash with cold water and minimal agitation. This after the first wash was a piping, steaming hot long soak followed by a hot machine wash. Even though it was cold water this time and gentler, still lost about an inch in length. I sized the jeans for where I’d hoped the eventual length after all shrinkage would be only a small cuff or could even be none, but as with many other pairs it doesn’t get there until 3 or 6 months in. If I hem them from the get go they are too short 6 months in. I do tend to get new pairs hemmed when I can, but always err on an inch or even 2 inches too long because of this and then I wear the jeans cuffed or uncuffed depending.

The 1945 is quite neppy. Also on the inside

Freewheelers / Big Yank by Anatomica / Fruit of Loom / my favourite belt by @Duke Mantee 😉😁 / WoM 5150 / Russell Moccasins

Sorry for the multi post, forgot this one: Some nice light blue hues coming through in certain lights which is always hard to pick up on camera

Good question! I think so