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Somehow the poll does not work for me but @aho was able to vote. How about you guys?

I experienced 3" of shrinkage on my RS1950 denim. It also stretched completely back (I am not proud of this). Simone said his pair of RS501 shrank 2" and he washed his pair a lot. I need to confirm his actual tag size. Both denim seem to be quite similar, I guess the density affects the shrink and stretch, which would make sense seeing Simone's and my results.

My last count was 23 and you would be 24. So from that point it would work. But the denim is not yet decided, the poll we be open later

Choices of denim. The Poll is OPEN! 1. RS1950-ROW Cotton origin: USA Mill: Shinya Loom: Ensyu (Enshu) Rope dyed Yarn count: 7.1 x 7.1 Density: 62 x 46 Weight: approx 12oz loomstate 2. RS501-UF Cotton origin: USA & Australia Mill: Kaihara Loom: Toyoda Rope dyed Yarn count: 7.1 x 7.1 Density: 67 x 48 Weight: approx 12oz loomstate Denim No.1 is the denim used on my sample pair. It's rather new to Simone. Denim No.2 is Simone's "standard" denim where he has the most experience with. Comparison between RS1950 (left) and RS501 (right): His own pair made with RS501 was worn for 10 months and washed approx every 2 weeks:

Little update on the stretch Worn 2 weeks Waist: 36" Front rise: 11.5" Back rise: 17" Thighs: 13"

For transparency reasons: Our lovely Mr @MJF9 is helping me here to get this going and also to help me make decisions behind the curtains (as far as this is necessary).

The possible timing depends a lot on the denim we decide to use. We will most likely offer the choice of two denim and then we all decide which one we want to use . The denim is probably ready in November but we don't know if it is the start or end of November. If it will be end of November and with the shipping from Japan and finishing the possible 25 jeans, we will rather see the arrival of the jeans in January. Especially with Christmas/New Year in between. Shipping in that time of the year is dangerous (loss of packages).

This would be my target dates. I will check with Simone if this is doable especially since he has to order new denim for it in time.

Regarding contest duration there is a strong indication for 18 months. I will let the poll open though. Next topic will probably be the denim we want to use. We will reject the option of Proximity Mill denim. Although Simone was already in contact with them before this idea was brought up, using their denim would increase the costs significantly (high price for the denim, shipping costs and customs fees). So we will run with a denim, acquired from/through Collect Mills.

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Yeah i think it is wearing them wet and rubbing the wet denim. I think he posted this at one point.

Also the name of his studio, Simone told me.

Added a poll about the duration of the contest

I thought about this as well but then we have seen plenty of versions of this specific 42 model Each contestant can chose his/her preferred cut, so to please most people. But then, check the size charts, the models aren't widely different. The denim will be the same for all, of course. Details of the jeans will depend on the model you take. Custom patch for all, no arcs.

Watch the first post guys, I will update it with more information soooooon! Edit: and done! More info about the possible denim will follow!

So far 21 people have voiced their interest! Of course, the final count will depend on details, price and the like. Simone is in the middle of nowhere right now, but he told me he is following this thread closely. So he sees all your requests and remarks. Still, I try to channel this through me directly to him. Be warned though, in the next 1-2 weeks we are awating our second child which means, I might be less available for some time Point we are discussing so far: which denim we will use will we allow all available cut? (my vote would be 'yes' so we can please everyone) which details should be customizable for the contestants? (Simone does everthing on his own so he is totally flexible but we have to see how much this impacts the production, costs and possible risk to mix something up) pizza shaped arcs (if possible, then optinal I think) and custom patch price

@dum_surfer I have several fit pics across the board of both but unfortunaley they are at different weights... If you fear the 711 will be too small, just buy a bigger size The different rise has a big impact. 1946 in W34 and I am heavier 711 in W34 and I am slimmer

Not wanting to say anything wrong bit I think he can accommodate to such a request (thinking about this as well).

They are raw. And the final result will of course differ based on the denim used in the end

No idea how much the denim from Proximity Mill actually costs, but seeing the asking price of the brands using it makes me think we will be far far north of 300$...

Updated with size charts (sorry for the quality, Sufu made it blurry. Click on them) Currently we are discussing a possible denim, a custom patch and other details and yes...we are also talking price. Stay tuned!

Since WoM has a 30s, a 40s and a 50s cut...would you mind everyone can take his preferred fit with the details and only the denim would be the same?

Limit of participants: 25 Duration of the contest: 18 months Prize: 3rd and 4th classifies 40% discount on a new order 2nd a free pair of jeans 1st a free WWII Type-1 Jkt. Each participant can chose the cut/model Available cuts: 311 (slim straight): a 60s cut if you so will. All orange stitching. Hidden rivets can be added if you want 411 (40s cut): late 40s (clean fly but raw crotch, seams color as desired) or WWII (raw fly, raw crotch, hbt pocket, more wonkyness, all yellow seams, no coin rivets) 5150 (kinda 50s cut, tribute to Eddie van Halen): all orange stitching 611 or S411 (same model): buckle back/reversed yoke construction, hidden rivets, crotch rivets, mixed orange yellow stitches, Yellow/black chain on the inside belt. If desired i could add a ‘42ish version with no buckle back, same fit, crotch rivets seams color as desired, standard yoke construction. Please refer to the size charts. Update: odd sizes can be made! A custom leather patch is possible. Pizza shaped arcs is a no no Choices of denim. The Poll is OPEN! 1. RS1950-ROW Cotton origin: USA Mill: Shinya Loom: Ensyu (Enshu) Rope dyed Yarn count: 7.1 x 7.1 Density: 62 x 46 Weight: approx 12oz loomstate 2. RS501-UF Cotton origin: USA & Australia Mill: Kaihara Loom: Toyoda Rope dyed Yarn count: 7.1 x 7.1 Density: 67 x 48 Weight: approx 12oz loomstate Denim No.1 is the denim used on my sample pair. It's rather new to Simone. Denim No.2 is Simone's "standard" denim where he has the most experience with. Comparison between RS1950 (left) and RS501 (right): His own pair made with RS501 was worn for 10 months and washed approx every 2 weeks: Price: Simone offers the jeans for a lower price of 280€ + shipping! Payment will be 50% on order, rest when the jeans are finished. This will allow him to book the denim (before production) and to offer also embossed labeled buttons for all models except WWII version.

Okay, I will create a pre contest thread where we can gather possible contestants and possible ideas and see where this will take us.

I've contacted Simone and Word of Mouth has it, that WoM would be interested in doing a contest. I would talk about possibilities first. If there is enough interest