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the one thing that would suck is if they take off the red tab. that would be harder to recreate.

Good point. You gotta figure the Levi shysters considered that as well. Why would they give the label a pass, if they have?

Yes, the arcuate stitching still appears on the 47 hardwashed style, but the text is the same amended text for the standard 47's. No arcuate stitching.

At History Preservation, the backside pic of the '47's now show them without the pocket stitching. The text reads "For obvious reasons the "Levi†name on buttons and labels cannot be duplicated, nor can the arcuate pocket stitching, which is a Levi brand protected trademark." Levi's legal muscle at work. And so it goes.

The bandanas. You need one. Two. The feel is beautiful, kind of rough, but a roughness you want around your neck. But the smell is what sold me. I'm telling you, that store seduces with the smell of fabric and dye. There's a selvedge edge visible on some of the women's skirts. Damn. This store. This store.

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As of this moment:

Bring Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia

The Killing

Betty Blue

The Exterminating Angel

L'Argent

Goodbye South Goodbye/Good Men Good Women (both Hou Hsiao Hsien)

Bad Lt.

Two Lane Blacktop

In A Lonely Place

L'Aventura

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Edited by Edge_Of_Denim on Jun 12, 2006 at 09:44 PM

Quote: It's funny because even the most capitalistic of the American companies still don't believe in competition.

Well put. Levis seeking an injunction against BIG. That's nuts. Do you suppose History Preservation may figure into that suit? And, further, what does this mean for HP's efforts to get this product on US shelves? That is just infuriating. With Levis fake-ass "lifestyle" approach to denim. Denim cognoscenti would buy Levis if they upped their game a few notches. It's not like they can't afford to. But why seize upon SC '47's only? Shit, why not seek to ban SC entirely, since SC comes right out and says they're using the original Levis template. Stop it all from being sold here. Every friggin piece. Don't go half-ass on this. Crush SC completely. Levis can shit blood.

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Edited by Edge_Of_Denim on Jun 12, 2006 at 05:57 AM

Are you talking about Levis mainstream stores? Hell, they're everywhere! There's one uptown near Bloomies; one on lower Broadway, and their vintage store a few short away. Not to mention every generic jeans store along the way, stocked to the fucking ceiling with Levis.

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At approximately $108 per sq. ft. for downtown commercial rent in NYC, BIG occupies about 600 sq. ft.. That's a huge monthly nut. I wonder what "being competitive" with Japan means in that case? How they'll pull that off? Each time I've gone in there've been no other prosepctive shoppers.

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Pauken, good call. The M41301's do look to be a darker black; I prefer that. Thanks for sorting that out.

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Both sold at Rakuten but each have a different model number assigned. In your link, Pauken, they do seem to be a richer black. How to explain that?

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I have to say I'd rather have a pair with that vicious looking black (leather?) patch on the pair coldrice's link sent us to. But, shit, I ain't gonna let a little thing like a paper patch stop me from rocking those bad boys. Now I gotta see: go for the black Okies first, or Pure Blue Japan. Damn.

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Indigo denim shirt. Bleeds like fuck. It has an urban-boho vibe, as do all of their items. A loose-fitting pullover striped shirt. I feel like I should be slinging paint at a canvas when I wear it. Their clothing just gets in your head. The smell of the store is remarkable, too. You can just breath in all that fine organic cotton, and the smell of rich indigo. Standing on the sidewalk, even, you can smell it. It's really something. And a pair of pants. I'm broke now. I wish I had gobs of disposable income. The Madison Avenue store- Upper East Side- their "laboratory", is a stop you must make. The staff in both locations enjoy talking about the clothes. My man Logan in the d/town spot is the master of folding the clothes you'll buy. It's very special. Buy a bandana to wear around your neck. Smell it. You'll want to paint.

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Quote: You people are killing babies with this shit.

Good. Put abortion doctors out of business.

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Black Okies, huh? G'damn, that shit is tight.

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I've looked in the usual places, but no luck. If there's a link someone would you drop that bad boy right here?

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Received my Okinawa's from HP last week. Un-washed. I got the blue hand as well. They're still in the bag. I'm waiting for a really hot sunny day- high eighties, minimum- so I can soak them and then wear them outside until dry. If it ever stops raining in this f'n city.

What I really love about SC is the way they drape. Just gorgeous. Maybe similar to a "relaxed" cut. Or, maybe, a western-type cut might be closer to it. Either way, they got serious 'tude. I don't think they look best when cuffed, imo. Best to let 'em hang. What do others say? My '47's are my favorite pair, these days, for the same reason. The Okinawa fabric is very fiber-y, and stiff, but not too. I can't wait to get started.

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Delusion requires willing accomplices in order for the deluded to become successdul. If no one plays along, one is judged to be insane. If, however, the deluded one gets others on board, then that individual stands a good chance of one day sitting atop a multi-billion dollar clothing empire. Or at the very least becoming President of The United States.

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Jinx, I hit your page. Nice, brother. Where are you located?

EDIT: Seven months on those SD's? How many times per week was that? They look well on their way to being broken in. You know what, I feel re-energized. Where are my Buzz Rickson's? My new Okinawa's, you're next! Bring on those PBJ"s. Give me those damn Samurai's, I'll break that shit in. I think I can. I know I can. [The little denim-freak that could]

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Edited by Edge_Of_Denim on Jun 7, 2006 at 05:36 PM

Yup, I own pair of BZ's. got them one-wash. They're not very well-broken in at all though because I cycle them, and they're heavy as fuck. 19oz heavy. They don't even hold wrinkles all that well. Yes, I used starch. This is some serious workwear shit. I'd need to be going to a construction gig every day to make a dent in these things. Or I'd have to be hurting them like Ryu hurts his jeans. Which will never happen because, while I am not a sedentary guy at all, just moving about the city as I do ain't going to break in shit, Ryu-style. I'm gonna go guerilla on them and start washing them more often. Last wash was back in February, I think.

When I think about owning those PBJ 100's I'm thinking, damn, they'll always look new. I'd have to wear them all the damn time. No let up. And even then, with no real change of lifestyle...

What's a denim-freak to do?

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Quote: "Why buy the $200 or $400 Polo product when you can buy something with the same brand cachet for $29?"

Er...Uhhh...Wha?...Ok, Polo may in fact be suffering the pains of irrelevancy, but Target's denim selection is better, is comparable in quality? Really? Well, shit...

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Hey, SoloC, great pics, really sharp image. The clarity of the details is impressive. Were you using a macro lens? If so, which one? I've used Canon's EF-S macro and can recommend it. One other thing: Dood, you didn't photograph the selvedge edge! How could you not photograph the traintracks?! Hahaha

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Edited by Edge_Of_Denim on Jun 1, 2006 at 03:51 PM

Try Denime, style 66 Black. I bought through a buyer found on this board, came to about 210, if I recall correctly.

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Hewsinator, [url="TK-01 http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/toscana_series/tk-01/index.html"]TK-01 <a href="http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/toscana_series/tk-01/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.redmoon.co.jp/brand/redmoon/toscana_series/tk-01/index.html</a> At about $260, it's more affordable than the Peacemaker, which is a cool piece, but I'm not really down with dropping over $400 on a wallet, at this time.

For you guys in the States, how did youse acquire your wallets? Same as your denim, from a buyer? Or some other method?

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Thanks. That TK-01 is, as I said, very handsome, but that Peacemaker is seriously boss. It looks to be worth every cent of its $400-plus pricetag.

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Is the Redmoon TK-01 a man's wallet? It appears a bit on the thick side, that's why I'm curious to know. It's quite handsome, anyway. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

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I love this thread. We're all like, "give me them g'damn jeans!!" I love it. I'd like to set up my own account with Rakuten, but like Jinx, I'd dig it a whole hella'va lot more if someone with basic english skills can reply to an email.

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