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cultpop 0217

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  1. Greek Fisherman's Cap Vtg Vanderbilt Wool Western Yoke jacket Corduroy trucker Santa Fe Speedway reprint tee Painted belt Bronson MFG 1936 101b Lee-pro. 1960s Frye
  2. We have a few various vintage threads and one dedicated to loopwheel stuff but I thought we could use one dedicated to the humble tee. Graphic or plain, vintage or new, share your favorites here. I'll start. Vintage Lake Whippoorwill Speedway Tee Thin knobby fabric, single stitch, no label but feels like 50/50.
  3. Very very frigid today so I'm bunded up inside. It's 0°f/ -17c outside right now and Hell has actually frozen over in the United States. To those of you living in other parts of the world, please keep a close eye on us. Things are about to get downright sketchy. Multiple friends working in or for multiple three letter agencies have privately cautioned to keep our eyes and ears open. Stay safe Sufu. Wool watch cap Fuzzy Unif Cardigan The Cure Lovesong reprint Vintage Gap braided leather belt H&M Loose denim Vtg Tony Lama cowboy boots with riding heels
  4. Barker Black Archdale Wingtips on my feet. Seem to run a bit roomy so no dress socks. Might add a thin cork footbed to take up some slack.
  5. A Tale of Two Sizes Levis 501 Shrink to fit with Indigo X pink denim. Size 32 x 30 on left Size 34 x 30 on right The differences look pretty subtle at first but they are pretty drastic on closer inspection. The smaller pair is closer to my true size and shrank to a pretty snug nearly perfect slimmer straight leg. A pretty noticeable difference in the rise, hips, thighs and leg shape. The hem is still fairly roomy allowing all my boots plenty of space. Oddly enough the two pairs are nearly identical below the knees. In contrast the bigger pair is still fairly fitted in the top block due to the higher rise but is much looser in the thigh and all the way down with a slightly roomier leg opening. The knees bags are pretty stretched out too. Closer to a classic mid century fit. Relaxed and straight but not baggy. Both pairs have been worn pretty regularly in my rotation for about a year but neither have accumulated the six months of use to qualify for a full wash yet. The slimmer pair has been worn about 25% less often but were started a few months earlier. I'm preferring the wear pattern and developing fade on the looser pair and that seems to be a result of the fabric having more room to move and fold while worn. It's also because I prefer the looser fit these days, and therfore they are just getting more wear. I took these shots to compare the silhouettes more closely and also to compare the way the denim is fading.
  6. Did something a little different today. Took the same fit pic with two different size 501s for a direct comparison. Size 32x30 on left Size 34 x 30 on right More pics in the denim thread Levis 501 STF Indigo x Pink Vtg denim engineer cap Orphaned vest Lichtenstein reprint tee ( og is THRASHED) Antique Cowboy Boots I love them both but for the record I prefer the looser pair these days. Makes for more balanced proportions as seen below.
  7. Barker Black Archdale wingtip in antique chestnut calf. I've wanted these for about a decade but they were ridiculously priced. This used pair was a Christmas gift from my son and his husband. Love the crowned skull and crossbones motif on the toe, outsole, and insole. The design on the sole was made by hand with dozens of tiny brass nails. Amazing craftsmanship.
  8. Cold as hell yesterday. So many layers that I looked like a box. Barlesoni Homburg Witchy scarf Vintage Pendleton Leather gloves (in pocket) Unif Fuzzy Cardigan Orphaned vest Vtg Gimme Jimmy pin Cure Lovesong tee Painted leather belt Bronson 1936 LEE repro 1960s Frye Western boots
  9. Happy New Year! All vintage except Levis Tee Bronson Mfg 1936 Cowboy Lee 101B repro Lucchese Bias cut Alligator
  10. Just picked these up. Pretty fantastic jeans and remarkably accurate for an unofficial Lee-pro. High waist, slightly fitted top block, full legs, very slightly tapered to around a 9.5 in hem on size 34. Hairy and inky but not super starchy or stiff 14.5 oz RH twill. Quality seems on par As you can see pretty close to stich for stich to the Lee Archives version of the 1936 Cowboy 101b. It was impossible to resist these pockets. So good. Fugazi Union tag in back pocket. Clever lot number. 36101 B
  11. Rainy day after a very trying Holiday Denim engineer cap Thrifted BSA jacket 1960s Mohair Cardigan needing moth repair. Suede vest $5 Snoopy tee Vtg painted belt Bronson Mfg 1936 Cowboy denim (Lee repro) Western work boots Denim is a hairy but not too starchy 14.5 oz. Haven't quite figured out the buckle back yet... Moth had lunch. Non Levis Arcuates and loose buckle back... Full legs...
  12. Amazing luck at the Antique Mall while Holiday shopping. 1988-1992 Made in El Paso Lucchese Bias Cut Alligator (and goat?) Cowboy boots. Found in a pile of old saddles and cowboy crap. Some deep creases but no cracks. Brand new soles. Cleaned up nicely with a coat of Venetian and Saphir.
  13. Simple fit today. Watch cap Thrifted Sweatshirt Mister Freedom Outlaw Cone deadstock Vintage Lucchese Bias Alligator
  14. Very very cold overnight 10f (-12c) Ol denim cap Vtg wool scarf Heavy wool Captain's coat Unif Fuzzy Cardigan Vtg Porcupine Mtns tee Vtg tea core belt with brass snake Vtg early Von Dutch dirty denim (pre Audigier glam) Laredo Cowboy boots Vtg tooled leather bag
  15. That heel my gods. Awesome boots.
  16. Faux Pompadour Thrift Sweater "Heaven knows I'm Miserable Now" tee 1940s bandana bolo Fancy buckle belt Turquoise blanket pin H&M High and loose denim 1960s Frye
  17. Cleaned up my trusty Rag & Bone Indy clones. Did a little digging and found that Grenson had a factory in Brooklyn around the time these were made and along with a few other clues it seems my long running mystery of who made these amazing boots is finally solved.
  18. Added homemade (and totally removable) rubber heel caps to protect both the boots and any hardwood floors from nail damage and to also protect my ass from taking a spill. Black Shoe Goo makes for a great temporary heel repair.
  19. Antique Cowboy Boots Pre 1930? Unknown maker. Seller said 1910s based on pattern, lack of toe bug stitch, construction, and rubber-less heels but I think they are probably a little later. Something about them just says 1920s or 30s. Heavy vintage leather is still flexible and supple, heels have bare leather and nail bottoms since this pair seems to predates the use of rubber on cowboy boots. Love the curves and last shape. The pattern is also a bit unique with a higher vamp like an engineer boot, and very similar to the Clinch cowboy boots made by @brasstokyo that I'm obsessed with. A similar vintage pair that clearly inspired Brass is included at the end. Love the evidence of the maker like crease running down the middle of the vamp where the leather was centered for lasting. And the best part? They are exactly my size and in perfectly wearable condition. Infrequently of course. Any info or educated guesses as to age or maker are very welcome and appreciated.
  20. These past few pages are on fire. I love fall. Same old same old... Shrank the waist a bit on my sized up 501s to reduce the sag a bit but kept the legs dry. Much better.
  21. Added some dark brown Vibram half soles to my 1960s Frye boots.
  22. I have sold off a couple pairs recently but this is most of my current rotation and/or what I have out to sell. Probably another dozen boots floating around in various places ( car, work, storage etc). Tony Lama roper*, Rag&Bone Alden clone, 1949 Nocona Kangaroo Pee Wee, NOS 1960 Frye (current favorites) Vtg Texas Boot, 1950s Justin Pee Wee, 1960s ACME/SEARS Phoenix inlay, No name tan zip boots, 1960s ACME Phonenix overlay 1970s Nocona*, Unknown Harness zip boots, Cheap black Laredo beaters, Justin Boots Vintage w Tulip inlay reissue, Justin Boots w Stars and Hearts inlay vtg reissue *for sale Still looking for a nice pair of tall heeled engineers with a flatter/slimmer toe.
  23. Freshly cleaned, conditioned, and lightly polished. Left the soles alone. A member of another group confirmed he received this exact make up for Christmas 1962 and they were in fact ACME. Cowboy boots with Phoenix overlay and inlays, double soles, and weird heels. Sorry for the photo dump. New camera phone is spectacular.
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