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Plant shutdown fit Stussy x lvc, Carhartt wip, boa

Freenote Cloth shirt, Hollows belt, TCB Late S40s jeans, John Lofgren Steadfast boots. A rare Flat Headless fit for me.

A 7 hour round trip yesterday to Loughborough University athletics stadium for my lad to run for just over 2 minutes… a great experience and result so it was well worth it

On a little music tour, me and a drummer, staying in houses of folks involved with organizing the concerts. Meanwhile at home our valley is on fire again (The Gifford Fire), it's only been about a month since the last one. The fire crews are getting a lot of work this year...

Can't wait for cooler weather to get these back in rotation.

This guy's blog has some decent images of some late 90s Joe McCoy stuff. The era Atsushi was involved with pre-Bootleggers/Freewheelers if I'm not mistaken.

Been meaning to get this thread started for a little while, was just waiting for my second pair to arrive. The first pair (which was previously posted in the Unknown JP brands thead), was produced in the later half of '23 using the LF44 denim. This second pair (which I just received over the weekend) are made using the SO02 denim and are similarly based on a '47. The one thing that I find very interesting and hard to describe with this jeans is the "three-dimensionality" that you can feel in all the folds where different layers of fabric intersect. He mentions it often on his blog and Instagram, but there's something about it in person that is very unique. And here's some comparison shots, I haven't washed the SO02 yet and I've been wearing the LF44 a bit.

Asket Fullcount 0105ss Asics

Enjoying first day off work Bonus shot

Gardener / Whitesville / At Last / Viberg / Rototo beanie

The patch may be my favorite bit of evo on these jeans.

Slash Overalls is a one man brand operating in Shizuoka Japan, and has been operating since around ~2021. Originally he started offering custom jeans, allowing his customers to pick various details: denim, pocket and yoke shape, pocket bag fabrics, cut, etc. Most of these jeans were loosely based on different historical eras that we all know and love. However they were not always marketed as strict reproductions, but more creative interpretations. Many of these had (quite distinct) arcs, which he has since moved away from. Below are a few examples of his earlier offerings ('37, '40s, late 1890s Miner Jeans). (*Photo credit: Slash Overalls Instagram) He also ran a series of "grunge models", which had more irregular sewing features. These might seem haphazard, but as mentioned in his blog post the irregular sewing details are intentional and quite difficult to reproduce. (*Photo credit: Slash Overalls blog) In his pursuit of creating a more accurate repro, he graduated to working directly with denim mills on developing his own fabrics to use. With this change in production mentality, he stopped offering custom made jeans and began releasing products in batches. I can't quite figure out the exact rhyme or reason to how each different batch aligns which the denim used, but they are all slight variations. One of the first offerings was the LF44, then NP01, SO02 (aka NP02,), and SL01 (developed in collaboration with Okamoto Textile Co.). LF44: LF44, aged: NP01: NP01, 1 year of wear: SO02: SL01: (*Photo credit: Slash Overalls blog and Instagram) The last two are more recent releases (late '24), and thus I don't think I've seen any faded photos yet. As seen above, he also makes a few variations of denim jackets, mostly inspired by WWII models and late 40's type I's. One interesting aspect of the way he sizes and grades the patterns for his denim jackets is that he does not adjust the body or sleeve length for larger sizes. He doesn't list the body or sleeve length on product pages, and says that one should be able to size his jackets based on chest and shoulder measurements. I've seen an Instagram post where he states this is how Levi's used to pattern and size their jackets, but I personally am not sure if this is 100% accurate. I haven't gotten one of the jackets yet, but I'm hoping to add one in the future. (*Photo credit: Slash Overalls Instagram and IG user oto_ten) Alongside his mainline jeans, his most recent undertaking is the XX Grade project. Focusing on reproducing jeans in the most accurate way possible, down to the materials used. These have only just started to be released, but my understanding is that he has been working with different machinists to recreate the machinery used in creating vintage two prong buttons. This line carries a steep price tag, but I haven't been able to track down a pair myself...yet. (*Photo credit: Slash Overalls blog) He also has been working on a line of "vintage aged" denim, assuming this is a similar oxidation process that we've seen from some other makers previously. This line has yet to be released, but I'm interested in the results once he is ready to release the finished product. (*Photo credit: Slash Overalls blog)

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Yep the label has the Circle R only but not the M.R. which would date it around 1966-1967. With the M.R. It would be around 1968-1971

Posted the pre and post wash measurements for the LF44 model previously, reposting them below. LF44 Unwashed Waist: 38 in. Front rise: 14 in. Back rise: 17.75 in. Thigh: 14.5 in. Knee: 11 in. Hem: 10 in. Inseam: 32 in. Warm soaked for an hour and then a quick trip through the washing machine on cold / gentle cycle. Waist: 36 in. Front rise: 13.25 in. Back rise: 17 in. Thigh: 14 in. Knee: 10.5 in. Hem: 9.5 in. Inseam: 30 in. I haven't washed the SO02 yet, but I'll likely get around to it this weekend and will post pre and post wash measurements. I'll also get around to some fit pics, been recovering from a bug the last few days so I haven't been wearing jeans at all lately. I find that I really like the fit of the LF44 pair: ample rise, plenty of room in the legs, accessible front pocket openings. They just feel like a solid pair of jeans. The LF44 denim feels much more dense and fluffy, while the SO02 feels more irregular (pre-wash, at least) and has a bit more nep (especially on the weft).

I must’ve had this t-shirt for about 12 years now, it was originally a dark shade of indigo. Unfortunately, Sufu is displaying the bottom 2 photos with some kind of pattern/effect to the fabric that isn’t present on the originals.

CDG, Cushman, Word of Mouth, Converse

Four-wash @ 30 degrees, spin 800 for 45min. I’ve mostly been wearing shorts since last - still, they were smelling musty so in they went but gently this time. Obviously not much change since last yet here’s some new photos:

Meanwhile, patched over the opening to the left front pocket earlier this week with fabric from the cut off hem of one of my Tender Co. shirts, dyed w/ Prussian blue. I’ve stitched over a few seams, previously, but this is the first real repair—almost always is, for me. I really love how the pocket bag denim is fading; it’s a beautiful rich blue. Plus: photos before the upcoming wash, I think no. 5 or 6?

It's an absolutely beautiful top, one of my favourites in my collection, I've worn it so many time over the last few winters and it always gets lots of nice comments. The construction and patterning with all the Polartech Powerstretch sections is just incredible and the AD has held up surprisingly well from so many wears, no holes or tears or anything to report. I love my Senchi but the S27 is on a completely different level.

More dark denim with nice grainy texture... Gardener 579XX Funky type 2 style based off the Copper King Lot 105 jacket (thanks to @Lorcan for the link) Same denim as @beautiful_FrEaK's jeans – very dark and nicely coarse… delightful denim is a good way to describe it. I had that pleasantly masochistic anxious feeling that the pattern wouldn’t work... obviously after I’d bought it. But a lap of the park gives me confidence that once the stiffness goes, it’ll be grand. Spiral website said it right… ‘The armholes are narrow, the sleeves are thick, the collar is high, and the waist is tightly tightened. I think you will enjoy a unique silhouette that is different from Company L’ The jacket itself is longer length than I usually wear… the good news is it goes nicely over the longer Freewheelers sweatshirts which cracks that particular issuette. I might cuff the sleeves if I’m wearing a t-shirt as they are pretty long, otherwise I’ll embrace them. Very nice service from Spiral via IG. Happy... and few pics out in the garden (local field) naturally...

Tender Co. / Great Lakes / Warehouse x RMF / Union Special / Hollows / Cane’s / Russell

Really happy with the fit. One of the best fitting yokes of my jeans And one pic to show the colour difference of the Gardener with SC1945 jacket

new peace valley shirt is great

Not sure how this happened

Probably a couple months behind most, but happy with the progress so far

Don't mind the cuffs, they need a hem (didn't notice Spiral offers hemming with a 43200G...)

Hakusan Megane x TWC Defender spectacles, open collar twill work shirt & lot 147

Top to bottom 1922 1937 WWII

Size 34x35 One-wash Waist: 86 cm / 33.85" Front rise: 31 cm / 12.2" Back rise: 42 cm / 16.5" Thighs: 35 cm / 13.78" Knee: 26 cm / 10.23" Leg opening: 24 cm / 9.45" Inseam: 92 cm / 36.2"

The (now) annual Dad and lad weekend away in the Peak District, infamous OO Soul country Quick pit stop en-route at Porter Coffee on Sharrow Vale road - £17 for 2 butties and £1 for parking - how much! Hardly a Sheffield accent to be heard, southern tones aplenty - gentrification of S-codes? Took the WoMs for a walk around Bamford Edge... totally staged pic looking out over the Hope Valley It's a strictly carnivorous weekend - we packed 4.4kg (yes I weighed it) of ribeye, T-bone, lamb... will we get through it all is the question And a sauna to finish the day off...

Two sided "The Rats Hole" Custom Chopper Show '87 single stitch T shirt with bootleg Big Daddy Rat "Fink" on a MIUSA 50/50 Screen Stars medium. Perfect fit and fade, with amazing weird graphics, multiple fonts and a subject matter to make the strs nervous. And that back hit is so good. Perfect 10/10. No notes.

Paging @Dr_Heech July 12th, 2002, Chicago Illinois. I had just seen The White Stripes at Cabaret Metro in Chicago and I was high on life and I noticed some young punk out front was wearing a faded two sided vintage Scientifically Treated Petroleum t shirt. In 2002 The White Stripes had just began their meteoric rise to super stardom and I had just seen the greatest live rock and roll show of my life. The crowd was buzzing. We all knew we had just witnessed greatness. Seven Nation Army would come out the following year and for a brief time TWS would become the biggest band on the planet. And it would decades before Jack White would return to the Metro. Without hesitation I asked him how much he wanted for the t shirt. You see years earlier I had become enamored with the STP logo because my grandfather wore a quilted blue winter puffer coat that had some patches on it. Like many folks from his generation he kept everything until it was used and in tatters. This jacket was faded and dirty and I loved it. My grandma HATED it and that just made it more valuable to me. The punk kid said $5. I gave him a ten dollar bill. He took it right off his back and walked off. It became a reminder of that great night of music and it helped that STP was a nice abbreviation of STRIPES. (It also became the night I bounced my drunken best friend from the bar next door which led to him deciding to get sober but that's a different story.) Fast forward two decades and I found two NOS in mint condition on Velva Sheen tees for sale. They had lower quality transfers instead of the beautiful discharge print my OG had but the tees themselves were identical so obviously I couldn't pass them up. One has about a half dozen wears and the other is staying fresh for now. You can see the difference between the prints below: All three shirts together below. You can see how much the transfer on the newer shirt has degraded with just two washes. The OG shirt below. Those pit stains need attention and OXY. Paper thin And the newer shirt. All of the tees are printed on 60s/70s era Velva Sheen. Back print comparison

Nonnative Laguna tshirt just came in. has a picture of a Laguna from the Transit magazine on the back.

Random comparison of the so called 1st ever Levi's leather label from the repro lvc jacket (and vest) from 2000/2001 and the last version of this label, from a couple of years ago(?) The latter version is correct for 1873, as the earlier label states renewal in 1875, so can't be from 1873. Plus the thicker felt tip pen marking the size on the earlier pieces looks a little goofy whereas the newer label looks more authentic imo

Forgot about this one, languishing in the back of the coat cupboard. (Vintage) Levis Vintage Clothing 1873 Duck vest, which together with the duck hunters jacket and pants, we're some of the best pieces made by Lvc around 1999-2001. This one has had a soak and been taken in a little at the back either side of the centre seam as it was a bit baggy for my tastes and it was first worn back in the summer of 2018, when l built my own shed. Those bottom pockets were ideal for holding screws etc as l've never been a big fan of tool belts, but this was great over a vest-top worn with shorts. Think there's a pic buried deep in the Waywt thread somewhere. Not worn it since but you never know it may come in handy once more in the future. Have no idea how that lightened area came about, but it happened in storage back in the early 2000's. Pics have been randomly Sufu'd for no apparent reason again so apologies for that

Posted an update on my DIY jeans in the homemade jeans thread. Figured I'd share em here too. Fabric is 14oz black x gray denim from Nihon Menpu.

A couple of photos of my 1946. The pair on the right have been washed more regularly.

Grand seiko SBGA415 Taisetsu and imperial jeans