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with ya on the shop run… aero lvc tcb

Got laid off yesterday.... The fades will be on hold for a bit but damn these are looking sick!

RW cap Buzz Rickson 2x RMC WH 1000XX RW

A new video. This time with Fujihara-san from BerBerJin. He brought a WWII jeans model with OD HBT pocket bags and Levis buttons. So no more laurel and donut buttons, thus probably a few months younger than the vintage 43 one from Sugar Cane. The price for that is JPY 2.75m, more than EUR 17k. He said, that pocket bags made from flannel shirts (with sturdy fabric and rich colours) from that time are very rare to find. He also said, that there is hardly any dead stock to be found nowadays. He used to tell customers, that they should "Please wear it.". Now, due to the high prices, he tells them to "Please store it well." He had been wearing for two years a dead stock 66 pair to enjoy the fading and encourage customers to do so, too. With the high prices now, it's difficult. As soon as the flasher is off, the price is affected. He said, that people were quite slim in the US at that time and wore their jackets rather tightly with the pleats stretched out in many photos. Mostly in sizes 36-40. The bigger sizes, 46-50 (with special orders up to 56) were produced, but in lower numbers. That's probably another reason (besides more puckering), that the "T back" is so sought after, because they're very rare. The prices for those bigger jackets are three to four times higher than for smaller jackets. And war time jackets are basically nowhere to be found nowadays. And the prices are crazy. From JPY 10m (千万円 senmanyen) (ca. EUR 60K) and even higher. The SC replica will also go up to 50, with a suffix "E" for extra size. The pants will go up to 40. He also said, that 15 years or ago the 46 jeans model was sold in some cases as a 47 model. (around 22:20) After more research in the last ten years he's known the differences. Because it's already different from the war models. With the arcs, the coin pocket rivet, etc.. Also branded rivets. (20:41) Apparently the denim is also different: The 43 is coarser and darker, the 46 already smoother and bluer. (20:07) The 46 model was kind off unknown until recently. In his book, Fujihara-san had no category for the 46: after the WWII models it was the 47 (up to 53 with minor changes in stitching, etc.). (I'm wondering, if CSF can be credited with this. I hadn't heard about a 46 model before. And it seems, that he also triggered the recent proliferation of different WWII models, no? Before there were war models like the RMC Lot 003 or the LVC 1944, etc.. But not the differentiation between the various years.) He sees the 46 model as the first "completed" model. He's wearing a probably XX1950 pair of jeans in the video (around 27:30). That one he had gotten as a dead stock with the flasher and has been wearing it for 15 years, spilling sake on it, etc.. He's also wearing a T back WWII jacket (ca. 14:40). Around 15:30 he's showing a 1943 jacket, size 34.

^Anyway l'm not holding my breath 😉 But just in case, and while we're waiting, here's my son's first pair of jeans with a busted seam. These non selvedge H&M jeans were pictured at the start of this thread (on a farm holiday with my ex-wife) but unfortunately they've been wiped out by the great photobucket scam. And here they are now, next to a pair of jeans that currently fit him (he's not fuckin having them!). What a difference! Also a bonus pic of him wearing his redline selvedge H&M's (whilst out on a local fire station open day) again already discussed earlier in this thread. I'll grab a pic of him wearing the freewheelers 47s at some point if l ever see them again. Probably already swapped them with someone for something else 😄 Edit. Apologies again for the sideways photos, this has only been happening since the new tech updates

And for the full WWII detailed no patch M series fit. Both the same denim from the same era. Absolutely killer. Love the denim, light weight, oxidized blue and gray caste. Love the fits on both. Straight top block, no taper. Jacket is short and boxy. Perfection.

Early morning grocery run slopping Diy by granny Sc california I think gstar sweater/got it second hand because of the color 90s caned Rw irish setters

I kinda liked the lockdowns, but I'm in a position of privilege Also glad i was protected from the first strains cause the so called lighter / later one that i got at the start of this year has kicked my arse. Most stuff is back to normal 6 months later but my heart is a bit mental now. Also, I fear the 3 headed monster that is about to be in the boss seats. ew politics. Jeans related one of my ex students is now living in Okinawa doing a weaving and natural dying intern thing, she sent me a whole lot of links to do with ROY saying I feel like you would appreciate this guys work, she's super cool, I might send her my old ROY's for Christmas.

Here is an oddity that I had to pick up. A pair of no patch M41030 but tagged as a M43030. I cannot find any info anywhere on M43030 so it is either a misprint or some lost version. I can't find any discrepancies between the other pairs I have besides the center most coinpocket stitching going up to the waistband. They also fill the gap I wanted in a pair in my size.

During a ‘casual’ phase in my early teens, I, like many other urban youth, thought it was cool to dress like middle-aged golfers: v-neck woollen sweaters, perhaps with an argyle print, over a polo shirt or roll-neck sweater, teamed with some Farah slacks and, in my case, a pair of burgundy Kickers! What the hell were we thinking!!! 😂

I think the devis jeans were a few years before CSF iirc , that would have been the first time i remember hearing about a 46 501xx

It would be a suitable punishment to replace the naughty step.. ”if you don’t behave yourself I’m going to dress you like your dad” “No mum pleeeease, I promise I’ll be good” “Right that’s it, I’ve had enough.. where are the 21oz Iron Hearts” ”if you don’t change your tune, I’ll get the 3lb wallet and chain”

Same vibe, same energy.

Ok.. ignore my previous statement, aho sent me this msg back in 2012 "Not sure if you've been following the Devi's/Denim Project contest thread, but I just wanted to extend the invite to you It's a straight 1946 repro from a denimhead geek in Japan, not a huge brand just a group of like-minded denim otaku that decided to try their hand at a run 7 years ago. Let us know if you want to participate, jeans will be 20000yen and final payment is due in March" Best, aho This^ was the first time i heard of the 1946 model.. credit retracted CSF

Shamelessly stealing @Dr_Heech idea.. Mini souls AJ5s from when he was 3yrs old.. adjacent to his AJ2s

Get the timing right @Dr_Heech .. Levis are riding the wave but there will come a time in the not so distant future when all but the good shit is worth next to nothing.. I've seen it with so many nostalgia fuled markets.. classic road bikes for instance, used to be worth cash, then the bottom dropped out of the market (what actually happened is the poeple who collected them got too old to ride them and the next generation didn't care because they wasn't looking through the same rose tinted spectacles (you still see them for sale with big price tickets but nobody is buying them) then the bottom dropped out of the old school BMX market for the same reason.. 90s MTB is currently fetching $$$... because the folks who remember it fondly are in that 40s and 50s with a high disposible income... the folks who were buying the Italian road bikes are now claiming a pension if they're still around. Old classic cars from the 60s used to be worth cash.. now it's cars from the 80s and 90s, Ford Escorts which used to be worth £800 are now fetching £60k for the same reasons as above.. it's all fueled by nostalgia.. cash rich, men folk who've paid off the mortgage, kids grown up and they're buying back the good old days of their youth which they can now afford.. if you're not viewing old Levi's through a nostalgia lens their value is drastically diminished.. and let's be honest the next generation who're currently in their 20s just arn't... they only know Levi's for what they've been for the last 20yrs.. complete shite!

Stuff viruses its gonna be the mushroom spores that shakes us off the earth. (the girl with all the gifts.) I read way too many dystopian future books But I haven't started prepping, live at the top of a hill, haven't installed zombie stopping spikes, basement not full of food or water, torch has no battery, vege garden is not planted for the season. But I do have clothes and art. Oh and a cat called SPUD (better than a pug) and giant carnivorous snails. This thread is good for my procrastinations.

Surplus, anatomical, buzz, Fullcount, vans

Sorry to hear that @shredwin_206

Oh yes @Double 0 Soul l am with you on most of those points. This is why l think 50 years for a pair of ds 501's, in a 'golden size' (well golden for me hopefully) of 35x38 (they are stf so final size is roughly 32-33 waist, 34.5-35 inseam), will be their best time to shine. My Mrs has a considerable collection of hotwheels redline cars and trucks, from 1969-1971, most are still 'mint on card' and even those that aren't are in mint condition. Her dad bought them one by one from the local shop as her mum lay pregnant, obviously hoping for a boy. They've been in a box ever since. I enquired about value and did a little bit of research. Over time l found out they are very valuable (to the right collector) and suggested she might want to consider selling but emotions are strong (her father passed away with cancer when she was 19 so they are special to her). Some years later l mentioned it to her because she was skint at the time. I also pointed out about vintage items peaking in value (although toys rarely do drop in price considerably) but alas she wasn't having any of it and they still lie in a box. Back on topic l am wearing my SC47's with arcs 🙂

Two points, that I didn't fully understand. 1. Hidden rivets They're saying, that the 46 is still round and "chubby". The FW 47 for example has this dome shaped rivet. But the one in the video looks different, flat. Might just be the picture and they're similar. 2. Loose threads on the fly and in the pocket, kirippanashi The 43 still has lose threads, while the 46 is sewn cleanly. Or is this something else?

I’d say keep them until you retire or really need the money Charlie and then sell them if necessary. If a pair of my jeans was worth £5k I’d sell them and just wear a pair of repros instead. Once they’re worn-in and washed, they’re just a pair of nice old jeans anyway.

So, they have the white and black tag labels Last Resort and recently the brown one for the chinos. Soon there will be the blue tag for their Jee offerings: a chore coat (91 J style), painter pants and overalls. Apparently also engineer boots.

Here is TCB's latest lined jacket, pictured with 30s jean for contrast. They've suggested this could be their last lined jacket, at least on an annual cycle, which would be a relief for my wallet as I've bought each of the last 3 models. Overall very happy with this jacket putting it on the the first time. It is especially pliant and soft, including the lining which makes it comfortable to wear with just a t-shirt. I'm not sure if they will put more of these up for sale once they're done with size exchanges on the pre-order but they often do. I'm looking forward to what they produce next now that they've closed a few chapters of their design philosophy this year.

As it says in the Yoga Vasistha: "Even the slightest thought immerses a man in sorrow; when devoid of all thoughts he enjoys imperishable bliss."

Converse Timeline, with thanks to our man @Flash

Shrink a lot. Be careful.

That's it! .. men of a certain age would go.. Ooh? men of any other age would go.. Eew!

WTS P39-M black sz small. Drunken grailed purchase - thought they were an M. No bag/spec sheet and had some small marks, so could use a wash. $SOLD shipped P15-S raf sz M. FW15. Lightly worn, still no patina. Like 8/10. No bag or spec sheet. $600 open to trades for an e-j4 or suspesor jackets in l/xl PS WTB beat non-gtx outerwear sz L/XL

For those in NYC, there’s a 30% in-store sale today at Atelier (flushing location only). Picked up the j110 for 1350

4s work perfectly with shorts in the summer but they don't lend themselves too well to having jeans draping over the tops

Those little 5's are class ... the 2's as well . I'd love to pick up a pair of bred 4's but I've never owned a pair of 4's and im not sure how I'd get on with the chunkier shape ... ? Im sure ill end up with a pair at some point

https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/15285/ng1ps-black

Yeah Martin, l've been certainly leaning that way for the last few years. If l could could get the 5k, easily and without bullshit/scammers and whatnot l'd be glad to pick up a couple of pairs of raw 601xx and spend the money on a holiday or a similar treat. Anyway like l said, no rush.

I think, boutiques generally sell for about 3x times the price they buy the goods for. Not sure, how that margin is for vintage goods, especially the pricey ones. Perhaps two times or less is enough. If you can buy some jacket for $5K and resell for $9K or $10K, that is a good cut.

WTS J101-GT WHITE/RAF, M - 550 F&F/SHIPPED add 4% for G&S Some marks pictured on the back. No spec sheet.

Living in NZ, you don’t really need to fear anything, other than excessive lockdowns 😆

It's likely caused by what Julian Wolf mentions above. However if you can stretch the fabric, while using the steam setting from the iron, it might hold enough to fix the issue.

Couldn't find a thread on denim movies/documentaries (there was only one with photos to be posted), so putting it here. This movie, Denim Hunter, looks pretty entertaining.

Same here. My boy had the opportunity to wear 2 pairs of late 60's wrangler 13MWZ when he was 11/12 but chose the comfort of joggers instead. To be fair though he did wear the old type 3 l bought him (age 10) and the vest version (age 13) which was a gift from Flash. But now he's turned 16 and is at the local FE college studying music production and everyone and their wives there are into vintage lol. So at last he has seen the light. Obviously it's modern vintage but last time l saw him (he lives with his mum) he was sporting a brown 90s Nike sweat, matching brown Jordans and a pair of grey widish Carharts. He was going on about old 501's and what should l look for etc and so l threw him my old FW47 601xx which were tts and now he absolutely loves them. So my point is that it's all swings and roundabouts, patience is a virtue? or something of that nature.

^good to see ya B!! Warehouse shirt Homemade printed mockneck Duke belt Cane’s Flat Head

I'm really looking forward to further advancements in humans' understanding of some of the things other species seem to have already learned well regarding tolerances for certain kinds of foods. It's really interesting to me how so many people my age, including my partner and several of my close friends, have developed severe intolerances to foods that they were generally able to eat as children. Obviously, there are individual cases, such as my partner, who learned after some testing that they have a rare mutation in their enzymatic system that prevents complete digestion of a pretty wide variety of foods (wheat, most legumes, most eggs, and some starchy or fibrous vegetables) while handling others with no issue whatsoever. But I have noticed a broader, gradual development of digestive and nutritional issues among younger people, which could (and probably does) have many causes: nutrient deficiencies in soil (or bacterial and fungal imbalances in soil, depending on who you ask); nutrient deficiencies in foods themselves; overuse of chemical fertilizers OR improperly processed organic additives; residue from pesticides, insecticides, fungicides and defoliants accumulating in the foods we eat; overuse of antibiotics weakening and destabilizing our microbiomes, and so on... i'm not a real scholar of this stuff but have done a bit of reading over the past couple of years, and notice that people seem to be starting to make connections between all of these emerging fields of research. The news site Civil Eats is a really amazing source of long-form agricultural and food journalism, I've linked to a couple of their articles above for anyone who's interested. I hardly read paywalled news these days but it's been really worth it to me to subscribe to them. As an aside, when I was working in the Amazon in Ecuador years ago, I spent several days on food-and-medicine gathering trips with Walter, the síndico or political/spiritual leader of the community I was staying in. He would bombard me with information about the medicinal plants we were looking for, much of which I sadly no longer remember, but one thing that stuck with me was his recounting of the process a shaman takes to familiarize themselves with a new species they come across in the jungle. Upon coming across it, the shaman will approach it, study it visually, remember where it is, but mostly leave it alone. They will return home and spend some time thinking of what they found, where it is in the ecosystem, what it's around, and perhaps searching for information about it during a spiritual journey, if they can contact an ancestor or friend of another species who might tell them something of its use. Then they will come back to the plant, and touch it. Then, days later, they will come back and smell it, maybe crushing a leaf or stem in a mortar, but not making any skin contact. Several further trips will get them to the point where they will touch the plant, taste it, infuse it in water, dry and burn it, and so on, to get a sense of whether it is safe to proceed with further experimentation. This process is how, over time, and dozens of generations, humans at least in this part of the world came to such esoteric cures as squeezing the juice from a mushroom into your ear to cure a sinus infection, placing tiny bugs that live in the eyes of toucans into your own eyes to enhance the clarity and intensity of your colour vision, or crushing the berries and leaves of a plant called barbasco and dumping it into a small river to stun (but not harm) fish downstream when hunting. I like to think of our own scientific explorations in the West as a continuation of that same cautious curiosity, and am hopeful that as we move forward into the future, that we gear our findings towards the healing and advancement of ourselves as a species, and as an important but singular link in an endlessly complex and endlessly interrelated web of physical and spiritual life that is, for the most part, struggling towards the same understanding of one another and themselves.

it's been a while nice page all [lovely ecru Volvo...] greetings from wet ol' blighty: back with much of the same; properly starting these sc47s... m65/aero a2/carhartt vest/sc47/cheaney

As a start, you can blame the cat owners who let them outside for playing a not insignificant role in the declining bird populations. ☺️

37 finally gave my pullover its initial hand wash last week and dug some non blue jeans out of the attic

And the fit:

@81FXRmy 1982 suzuki gs550 I can't afford new bike yet (⁠;⁠ŏ⁠﹏⁠ŏ⁠).

Hi all, The V68-PL came in today, and since I'm probably the only person who purchased it, I thought I should post a review. Quality & Materials: It's MIC, but much better crafted than other MIC items I've had (P31A-DS, SP29-M, etc.) The fabric appears to be the same as the one used in the 2019 version, which is a plus for me. Size: I bought my usual XL before the sizing chart was added to the product page and it fits pretty much as expected – slightly oversized when worn over a shirt and TTS over a hoodie. My XL is slightly smaller than the V91 in L. Price: It’s a bit bland since it doesn't have any new features (even V91 had hidden chest pockets). Ideally, this should have been a retail release – a 30% discount would make it a much more appealing purchase IMO.

Love my wabash workshirt. Stubborn as hell, keeps the indigo so well. Guess I’ve had it for 10 years now? Highly recommend it