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Another of those ACE Western buckles - they get them made special so I’m informed

Some fit pics. Throwing them in the wash now. Think they will form nicely..

Took awhile but finally received the Pherrows items. Solid stuff! The 451 is quite ww2 era, contrast color thread archs ( think they used to paint the arcs during ww2 to save thread), herringbone pockets ++ This is 34x34. Very straight fit not much taper. Waist 43.5cm Inseam 84-85 Front rise: 30cm Back rise 35.5-36cm Leg opening: 24cm Good space in thighs.

I think there are 6 or 7 denim banners given out to retailers by levis over the years. The first one is from the late 1920s but the second one (shown here) and the third one, both relate to this era of 501XX. This one shows the Copper riveted on the patch also -

Vintage Lvc ephemera, all from the earlier Levis Vintage Clothing era, 1996-2005. Apart from the flashers, waist labels and booklets, there are some early promo/info cards which were apparently available to retailers in the first wave of repros from Levi's back in 1996. There's also a remembrance day promo offer from Cinch in London for this WW2 jeans, tee and duffle bag.

American Optical, Freewheelers, Dickies (vintage), Coronado Leather, LVC, Clark's, watery cup of cafeteria coffee

This is the latest 1101 with a new denim worn just enough to show the fading. This denim feels more true to a Big E 501 than previous versions where a 1930s banner denim was used on a 60s/70s Big E model. This denim really reminds me of what I’ve seen on 70s Type 3 jackets, and I wish I picked up one of the Warehouse models

American Optical, Iron Heart, Coronado Leather, LVC, Padmore & Barnes

Another day...another old pair of boots. Freshly cleaned and polished vintage two tone Tony Lama Black Label Cowboy work boots with Vibram soles. Love the patina. Denim: Mister Freedom Cali Outlaws in Cone Mills

Dry now. Two-wash measurements (35x31): Waist / 78.0 cm / 30.71 inches Front rise / 28.0 cm / 11.02 inches Back rise / 39.0 cm / 15.35 inches Thigh / 33.0 cm / 12.99 inches Knee / 25.0 cm / 9.84 inches Hem / 23.0 cm / 9.06 inches Inseam / 73.0 cm / 28.74 inches Same deal: machine wash 40°C, hang dry.

Thank you so much, both! Actually, I'm going to continue making jeans in the UK for the foreseeable future- it's the seasonal things that will be coming through made in the US. I have a lot of denim fabric in stock in England, and this way I can keep repeat orders of jeans going there while doing the more hands-on stuff here. It's all still shaking out, but I really appreciate the enthusiasm. Michael, best of luck with the move, and AlienToy indeed! I'm very excited to be starting up with Today- they seem to be lovely people and it's a great store. I mentioned this in the newsletter too, but how's this for a beautiful colour?! purple logwood on very fine yarn cotton Mackintosh:

Vintage shirt, WOM, Paraboot. Apologies for the awkward pose...

Slash / FW / Equus / Neat Style / Nicks

@indigoeagle I wouldn't take FW's sewing as an indicator of the original models as FW always has rather neat stitching. The late 45 model of FW is probably based on the #24 model from the 501XX book. I had Konaka-san made me a version of this model. They are now with @Dr_Heech. The 501XX book features 10 WW2 models of which we have mostly seen all. And not all of those models are special in terms of details. But there is one model which I haven't seen repro-ed widely: a model with paper patch and printed upside-down arcs. Only CSF made paper patch WW2 models. At least from the top of my head.

i got into waffles in 2013 or something, used to chat on irc but not really a forum poster (not really one here either). i don't know what i'd do without PTP/BTN/HDB and the book trackers, it's been a source of entertainment for what feels like two decades now... i have watched / listened / read so much that i wouldn't have heard of without collages or posters

drkshdw, Iron Heart!

Just sooooo good https://www.instagram.com/p/DJASqTQo72U/?img_index=3&igsh=MWgzNmNrbWVmNWZhaw==

It looks like SDA has updated the fits of their 100 series with higher rises. https://blog.denimio.com/studio-dartisan-100-series-updating-classic-jeans-models/?lang=us

I think, this is the banner denim (7x7 three states), while the other one is a bit different, DSB (7.5x7.5 pink selvedge). Like this: https://www.celluloid1984.com/?pid=167921389

@Topnotcher 32” in stock https://www.dant.us/collections/warehouse-co/products/lot-1001xx-13-5oz-1947-model-unsanforized-selvedge-denim-indigo?variant=46520714887387 Incorrect denim... Apparently the denim used for the model in the link above is Banner denim, and not DSB. Thanks @indigoeagle for pointing that out.

The Bureau Belfast still has size 32.

@Topnotcher I've just checked all the usual sources (as I'm sure you did too!) and no luck - that model is the most commonly re-run one in the DSB series though if it's any consolation - it's likely it will be released again pretty soon! However, there is a few sizes used here: https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/https%3A%2F%2Fjp.mercari.com%2Fitem%2Fm30283227495/13_1/ ...only one in W32 posted above is somewhat used but may be okay for you?

reminds me of the warehouse/duck digger whisky cat — especially the stitching details: pleats in the back, open seams inside, etc

Bringing the TCB 1890S out again now that the weather is getting warmer TCB x 2/Whitesville/Whites

Agreed, I quite enjoyed the latest email. And am looking forward to what is next. Also excited that the shop down the street from me is going to stock some Tender stuff I hear … amazing, I can go try things on and get something while on a bike ride in town and picking up groceries from the farm stop. Probably can only do that once a year, but still. The perfect scenario, really.

When I was younger (and slimmer) I too liked Kayaking, mentioned this as part of a conversation to my partner when we were first dating. Next thing he's gone and bought plans for kayaks and a whole lot of fancy marine ply, we spent the next 9 months building kayaks. Have to say it was a great test of the relationship, seeing how each other dealt with problem solving, following instructions, communicating etc. It was when the ROY comp was on so there were loads of pics of me looking all capable and woodcraftery. I really hate sanding. Still in the relationship, no longer kayak, think the neighbours cat sleeps on them.

Bronson hat/sweater from a skate shop that’s closed/ Iron & Resin/ fake vans

after four months of working on and off I finally finished patching the elbow of this waxed drkshdw overshirt

Looking to the future.. i think we need 2 internets.. this www. piece of shit which has been completely ruined by algorithms and capitalism and a second internet, entirly free from advertising where we can all chat and share our interests.. funded by fines imposed on big tech under the digital marketings act?

No studs … just two needles and one piece of thread to bind two bits of leather into a 6.5mm thick beast

These were starting to get stinky so I gave them a bath today. Good day to try let them dry outside too:

A photo still of Elvis Presley during a break from filming 'Loving you' (1957). I've seen the movie and seen pretty much all of the stills from the movie that are available online but never this particular shot, which l thought l'd share here. 507XX and 501

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.

FW Ironalls Stifel. FW 601rb Nicks

I'm the same Carl.. the first 10mins of a tennis match is spent picking up the worms which have wandered onto the court and putting them back amongst the trees.. Before i left work on Friday, i washed my hands in the sink, I turned the tap on but there was a baby woodlice which had fallen into the sink getting washed down the plughole.. like a coiled spring, i err.. sprung into action and covered the plughole with my hand before he got washed away.. alas, i was a second too late.. when i looked under my hand he or maybe she? .. (you know how these woodlice are with their pronouns) was hanging onto the metal thingy which catches the debris.. "hold on little woodlice" i ran back into the workshop and got some tweezers and picked him out, i put him on a piece of kitchen roll to absorp the water.. his little anteni were still moving around so i thought he'd be ok after he got over the shock. Then when you get home and put the news on.. 300 dead today in this war, 200 dead in that war and you think "what the fk, why do i even bother" .. Sadly, when i got to work yesterday morning, the little woodlice had died.. he was all curled up so it was possibly too late to defibrillate him with the 9V battery from the smoke alarm and a couple of wires. I thought giving him a decent burrial was going a bit too far so i just chucked him in the bin..

Modified Tender 473 Sack Shirt Starts to lose colour very lovely

The rest of the photos of the young lady in the WW2 jeans rolling a cigarette: And on stage wearing a type 2 style jacket:

Let's see them Bedfords!

@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