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Through a second proper wash. They're doing what jeans do. I was surprised when people initially said these were fast faders. I certainly haven't experienced that. Interesting to see how that opinion has shifted. I'd put them in the neither fast nor slow, but just normal jeans in that regard. In fact, that's what I love about this pair so much. It's just a standard, no frills '50s straight that I oversized for fit. They're fading that way too. We're about to head out to Vegas, Zion, Grand Canyon, Route 66 and back to Vegas on a motorcycle trip next week. Should be fun to see how the road wear through the desert affects them. For now, here's some post-wash photos in the best light I've been able to get lately, admittedly not good. Haha.

atlast&co cap Houston shirt atlast&co 147 carmina loafer

Masstard Masstard Phgivel slim chinos Danner Light JP

patch is toasted and gone. Back pocket tearing from tools in pocket at work. Crotch getting thin.

Ooe x Sunny Garden / Tezomeya / @Duke Mantee / At Last / Converse

Freewheelers 1900 denim pullover. Freewheelers 1947. Nicks Boots

Long time no post.. I’ve had these jeans for five years now. Just done their first repair. LVC 1955 Cone denim. The repair is almost invisible 570 wears. 16 washes. First wash at 175 wears.

Jackman & PostO'all 1001XX NB

Quick trip to Paso Robles and Santa Barbara. Crappy pic due to the sun being in my eyes.

I think you look cool and happy. A good combination.

Which should be lucky winner to be tagged in for work abuse duty? Top to bottom Warehouse 1930s triple stitch Cowboy Lee Repro Warehouse 101b Cowboy Lee repro Freewheelers 1922 jeans Freewheelers 1950s black motor psyclone jeans

tcb30's jk johng mung denim aj5

big flashbacks to early 90s cupric hill, house of pain.

I "get" the difference between old and new Denime (I have a couple of Orizzonti-era pairs and then Warehouse-era 220A, 221, 224, and 233 jacket), and I do very much see them as different companies, sort of in line with b_F. I love them both—New Denime under Warehouse, particularly the first run of the 14.5oz denim seen in the 220a, 221, and 233, since the denim has a buttery but substantial handfeel and fades beautifully. The Orizzonti pairs I have, the Kyoto and black 66s, are way more packed with character in the way of flawed stitching and more textured/irregular denim. Neither is better. You could easily argue that the Orizzonti, and therefore the Shins and Wego era, are of a lower manufacturing quality than the current run under Warehouse, since consistency is variable. Still, those details we appreciate, at least on this forum. That goes to say that Denime has changed hands and evolved through different eras of ownership and manufacturing, but has never fallen out of place as an influential and essential brand in the reproduction-focused denim world. I love all Denime. From Hayashi-san owned and operated, all the way up to the Shiotani brothers taking the reins and giving us their interpretation of the classics. If the newer Denime doesn't appeal to you, that's fine, and I get it. There's deadstock from all eras if you know where to look, and that's the beauty of this hobby. Thanks for listening to my TED Talk.

More of an interest check as I'm a bit too tired to do a full sales post, I need to move some pairs and these are the ones on the initial chopping block. Top row, left to right: Boncoura XX size 36, Warehouse lot 1202 USN trousers size 36. Bottom row, left to right: Warehouse Lot 1001xx size 36 (old stock before they added the tab back), Warehouse x Hinoya Lot 1001xx size 36, WH Lot 1001xx 25th anniversary size 36. The Lot 1202 and 25th anniversary jeans are essentially brand new, the other three will be available for a lower price since they've been worn a bit. I can provide measurements, additional photos and pricing if interested, just reach out to me via DM.

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

drkshdw, Iron Heart!

I concur, those are nicely faded pair indeed

very nice ....

I've always been a sucker for harmonies but Brian Wilson in in front of a gospel choir is just fucking heavanly 😍

I've got the Birmingham Half Marathon tomorrow and today was the Kids mini marathon event at Alexander Stadium. My youngest first running event. Obviously in a Darth Vader onesie cuz its May the 4th..

I've sometimes wished that the spotlight that shines on the niche range of 501XX available during the early 1940s would shine on the niche range of 501XX available during the early 1920s (1915-1921 model, 1922-1925 model, 1926, 1927, 1928-1934 model - l'm guessing here) but at the same time, l'm glad they haven't, at least for my wallet's sake. Probably not as marketable as the WW2 stuff though.

Weather was just too nice to pass up.. Traveling light so strapped a rollmat to my bike.. using one SimWorks strap and one vintage 70s Snakebelt because someone (who will remain nameless) only bought one strap Not great for the knees but i was only going a couple of miles up the road.. Sun setting over the Burbage valley Looks like a nice spot.. last time i camped here, it was during the beast from the east.. Only had space for a couple of beers but i had a few mushrooms i picked in the autumn S&M Bikes, Chucks, Vintage Champion, Supreme Work Shorts and PHD down vest which doubled as my pillow Goodnight bike.. goodnight denim people..

Been after these for some time now, finally caught the restock. Timeworn Clothing / Butcher Products deck sneakers, compared to the terrible US Rubber Co. ones I got a few years back these feel great. I really like the sneakers from TWC and appreciate that they make them up to size US12! I like their clothes too but sometimes it's a little too cosplay for me.

I feel the same about them. Doing 1:1 repros is nothing new and TCB for example made their WW2 models apparently very close to the originals they had their hands on. Still I vastly prefer these SCSC models. Something just feels more right.

M&S wool jumper M&S thrifted Linen jacket LVC 47s NB

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

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

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 -

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Slash / FW / Equus / Neat Style / Nicks

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

Flat Head FN-D111 after a few more months of wear and few washes.

Museum pose papa Nui, dehen 1920, Fullcount , vans

tcb / word of mouth 611 / r-mocs elbows up…

Back from the beach and back in the Rockets Denime/Brooks Brothers/Hollows/Rockets/Rancourt

Finally took my one of a kind hand made embroidered denim vest to the tailor to be altered. Short people problems. Perfect length now. This old Coke jacket will be next. Temporarily pinned and cropped by about 3 inches. Looks great now. Fortunately the zipper was about 4 inches shorter than jacket itself. Barlesoni Homburg Old Coca Cola delivery jacket Vintage Embroidered Denim vest Destroyed 40s bandana Bootleg Westwood SEX Tee Teacore belt w/ brass buckle Wide Selvedge Denim Antique Cowboy Boots

Looks delicious! Took me a few seconds. I was 100% it’s a boars head (I guess the upper cut of the knife looked somewhat similar to eyelids?)

I can’t say I agree with FurnitureMaker’s post, for a few reasons I’d rather not get into. I’ll just say this — I pretty much always like the belts Duke puts out, ones I’ve seen in photos. Especially the simpler ones — clean, no fuss. I got one for myself, and it’s only gotten better with age. Picked up another as a gift for my nephew, and just the other day he told me he builds his outfits around it now. If money weren’t so tight — wartime’s not exactly great for the wallet — I’d happily order a few more.

I'm good, thanks for asking! ❤️ Still in Ukraine, still rocking acronym.

FIZZY! Good aggro exercise music.