mrsmiff

We just got a batch of the 13.5oz black japanese denim trucker jackets in from Tellason.  It's the trucker jacket we all wanted - which is not-indigo to avoid the denim-suit, and with side pockets so we have somewhere to put our hands at parties.

Here's the sexy hand pocket again:

OrSlow is one the best sleeper brands out there.  The Ivy Fit denim is phenomenal, and the FW16 collection we just viewed was very, very strong.  

There's very few head-to-toe brands I encounter where I'd wear everything, and OrSlow is one of them.  

cool shop, awesome guys, super knowledgeable about their products. I've known these Neil and Jeremy for a while and it's been awesome seeing them grow and now on Sufu!  

We luv u 2, Young!

I feel like stickied posts kind of get looked over. i like how SE thread gets bumped all the time with new stuff.

Good point - I wasn't sure if I should pin this or not.  I'm going to leave it pinned for another week and then let it float as we post new things.   Thanks for the feedback!

NEW FLANNEL ALERT EVERYONE!

Every since we started working with Indigofera, they’ve had some version of the Norris flannel shirt in their lineup.  The latest version is our absolute favorite, by far.   

The fabric is a heavyweight 3x1 selvedge twill, woven on shuttle looms in Japan.  The 3x1 is an important detail – this flannel will wear like iron due to the rugged nature of this weave.  Plus, it’s a selvedge flannel.  That’s pretty damn rare.

The check is made from indigo dyed yarns, meaning this shirt is going to fade and take on a character of its own over time. 

4-hole melamine buttons close this fucker up.  Urea buttons are a cool historical detail on some flannels, but melamine is equally historically accurate, and much more durable.  It’s nearly unbreakable, and fireproof, to boot.

The last great vintage detail on this garment are the bias cut pockets and yoke, making the whole thing even more of a treat to look at.

Have a couple more pix of this rad warm-shirt:

See more here->  OUR INTERNET STORE BLATANT SELF-PROMO!

So happy to have y'all on here!!!  Can't wait to get updates/pics, even though I'm just around the corner.  

Oh I'm about to update the hell out of this thread.

I just visited this storefront today (I work in Oakland sometimes) - I have to say that I was quite impressed.  A good variety of labels and styles in there, and the worker (Brandon) seemed very knowledgeable about the product.  Despite the above pictures, it feels much more spacious than I had been anticipating.  Finally, and I mean this in the best possible way: it seems like a legit store, and not just some overhyped hipster haven.  I look forward to the new shipments and collaborations they got in the works.  

 

Fabulous job, guys.

 

(And if you are visiting the store, Bakesale Betty, a few doors down, which I also went to for the first time today, is worth a stop).

Thanks!  I think we probably just missed each other, or I was hiding upstairs abusing an excel sheet.  

I'm going to get this all submitted to Ooe today.  Thanks to everyone for the hustle on this! 

Welcome on board! Your brand list looks very good. 

Good luck to you guys

Thanks!

Hi SuFu –

We are Standard & Strange, based in Oakland, CA.  We're a denim-centric menswear shop.  You can find us right at 5010 Telegraph Ave, next door to Pizzaiolo.

Our brand list is extensive, to say the least, but here's the highlights:

Full Count

Ooe Yofuketen

Indigofera

Masterson's

Free Note

Rogue Territory

Momotaro

Japan Blue Jeans

Tellason

Circle of Friends

Naked & Famous

Shockoe

Thrux Lawrence

Monitaly

Alden

Trickers

Yuketen

We buy brands that we believe in, without compromise.  Initially, it was only Made In USA goods, but as we traveled and were introduced to more and more great brands, we added Canada, Japan, Europe, and the UK to our roster.

We're constantly expanding our denim selection with the goal of being able to fit just about anyone to a great pair of jeans, whether it's N&F weird guys in stretch selvedge denim, or 18oz Momotaro Natural Tapers.  We take the same approach to shirts, jackets, boots, and everything else – we try to have fits that work for just about anyone. 

About our name – one of my areas of interest has always been urban development, planning, and use, and one of the standout books in that area is “The Death and Life of Great American Cities†by Jane Jacobs.

There's a passage that's stuck with me over the years:

         "Cities, however, are the natural homes of supermarkets and standard movie houses plus delicatessens, Viennese bakeries, foreign groceries, art movies, and so on, all of which can be found co-existing, the standard with the strange, the large with the small." (bold emphasis mine).

When we found our original space – in Temescal Alley – it was on it's 3^rd rebirth – originally horse stables, the store fronts in the alley had long been used as cheap storage lockers.  When we built out the space we were tearing out boards that been there for 100+ years.

Our goal – whether it's denim, boots, or shirts – is to make sure every person coming through our door gets what they want, even if it's just a shot of whiskey and a warm welcome.

The best place to catch us online outside of here is Instagram, and via our email list.

Our 3-year anniversary party:

The denim wall:

When we needed gift cards, we went all in, and made them from brass:

We get a bit obsessive about our denim details - here's a macro of Full Count's 100% Zimbabwean cotton:

And another because why not:

Kapital Century denim and aged button:

Finally, Brandon, one of our team, getting serious about some Rogue Territory and Momotaro:

Is there a timeframe for when orders must be placed? I don't mean to drag my feet but I probably won't get around to ordering and paying until this weekend.

I'm closing this out today - anyone else who wants in has until 6pm PST to let me know!

too bad im in the dwc

otherwise i would join this contest immediately

ooe's are very high on my bucket list of denim

These are gonna fade in quick - but I also have a full restock of the OA02XX coming in March as well. 

@mrsmiff If I change my mind on which size to get do I still have time to do that? I'm thinking of maybe go down to a 34 again.

Let's say until Sunday night.

Can you measure the backrise?

17" from the 4-way seam at the bottom of the crotch.

Size updates on my OA02XX - after 10 hours of wear, 2 short bike rides, and an hour of working on my motorcycle, the waist is now 18", and the thigh closer to 11".

I've got confirmed waists and inseams for all of your guys except Rayw44, and it looks like we can squeeze a couple more folks in, just in case anyone else is on the fence.

Is there a timeframe for when orders must be placed? I don't mean to drag my feet but I probably won't get around to ordering and paying until this weekend.

I'd like to get this wrapped by end of weekend, so that's fine.

I just posted a whack of OA02XX fit pics in the contest thread but figured they'd be useful here, too.

I'm wearing a 36, I typically wear a 34 in almost everything.  I may size down to 35 in the future, as these fuckers do stretch a good bit. Also, after a couple washes the OAXX fabric is like pajamas compared to my 16.5oz Indigofera STF that I've been running around in for the last month.

William,

 

I was just looking over the last few pages -- first time here on the Tender side of things.  I'm an old guy (60) but I've got to say you're inspiring me with your dedication to craft and respect for history.  We share some interests.  I've got an old Hasselblad 500 CM and a bunch of mechanical pilot watches (Smiths, IWC Mark XVI).  By the way, you're right, 45mm watches are too big -- 35-38mm is my sweet spot.  Loving my Ooe, Fullcount, Warehouse, and Iron Heart denim, but think I'll need to spend some time here too ;-)

 

John

Next time you stop by, remind me to show you the 129s - I know we've got your/my size.  

They're a magical fit, off the body, they look odd, but everyone who tries them is just blown away by how they sit on the body.

i'm pretty excited about the fit after seeing those fit pics..i think i'll size up to a 35!

Ok I got you on that - updated your size request.

I have a roll of what could phenomenal pocketing here - it's the stuff that Circle A used for this:

http://www.circleabrandclothing.com/collections/tops/products/copy-of-harris-tweed-vest-sample?variant=13902421702

Wow mrsmiff, my waist is smaller than yours (36') and thigh is the same (22"), yet my soaked OA02 in size 36 feel perfect.  I haven't worn them much or put them through a machine wash.  You've got me thinking.  Does Ooe denim stretch a lot after multiple wears?

 

Based on the current fit, 36 was the way to go, unless there's significant stretch over time.  By comparison, I'm a 34 in the IH 634s (barely), a 35 in Samurai, and 34 in Warehouse 800.

I think we might like a different fit - I always go true to size on my shrink-to-fit denims and just stretch them to fit.  I got a pair of 1966 LVCs sized "correctly" and I hate how they fit.

Ok I measured mine right out of the wash this morning.  These have never been through the drier - 3 washes on cold in 6 months.

17" waist

10.5" thigh 5" below crotch 

11.5" rise

33.75" inseam.

They're gonna be tight when I put them on but will very quickly stretch back out.   I'll update with pictures after about 4pm PST today.  

^mrsmiff do you have any fitpics on your oa02xx?

I do not - I'll get those tomorrow for you guys.