Stratos

Really??? How?

Oh! Can we get some more pics of the '83's, please?

Without, use natural soap or none, they will be just fine...

need a wash/soak soon. i do not want it to shrink, yet I want to lose some indigo on the denim and have nice contrast/fades. should I cold it in cold water with detergent or?

Elaborate a little, please. Is it sanforized or not? Has it already been soaked or washed before? If sanforized, just machine wash warm (30°C) inside out, no spin cycle, don't machine dry. Should turn out fine with little or no shrink. If they're stf and have been soaked, do the same, but they might shrink further. Wear wet to dry if you want to make sure they remain wearable. If they have not been soaked, then you're in a bit of a tight spot since they will shrink in contact with water, no matter how hot or cold...

^the 22's, apparently...

I have a very nice YMC blue with white buttons chambray I bought for peanuts (think it wat 15€...) @ Urban Outfitters in Antwerp. May not be your 'classic' brand, but it sure is good quality. It only has a left breast pocket, 'engineer' style.

hanon...I know the Levi store in SF and Unionmade expect to get them soon. Interesting that cultizm isn't going to carry them.

I guess Cultizm had some bad experiences trying to sell bucklebacks...

You can't up reps 'cause your rep power is zero, I guess. PM's, no clue...

Great balls of fire...

LVC 1967 505, all you'll ever want ;-)

http://www.cultizm.com/product_info.php?info=p80_Levi--180-s---Vintage-Clothing-1967-505-Jeans-Rigid.html

Might also want to consider the 1954 501Z, or any Lee 101Z, they're basically very similar fit-wise: fairly high rise and tapered.

I'm surprised to read that original big E Type III's pop up so frequently in US thrift stores, I have never ever come across one over here, although I'd love to have one. Please, anyone, if you happen to know where to find one in XL and are willing to proxy and ship, please send me a PM!

What are some unwashed jeans I can get for in and around £50? Only other requirement is a 28in (actual) waist.

Check out Wrangler.

They will shrink an inch or two, then eventually stretch back an inch.

Good luck Erk :-)

Guys, stop nagging

I've a feeling they should be able to afford a German dishwasher, at least.

I have a feeling by now they should be able to afford a German to wash the dishes.

Yeah, f*ck the dishwasher, I'd keep the Levi's!!

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He seems to have a wife to do the dishes anyway.

Don't worry about the 505's, if they fit you now, they will be ok. As they are made in Turkey, they're probably washed, in which case they won't shrink anyway. The 3% btw means they shrink in a wash and stretch back. Just the way all jeans do anyway.

To me it looks more like the card's finish is getting "scratched". The leather is destroying the plastic's smooth finish. Just like when you slide off a car's hood with jeans.. All of my cards get that happening too. Your best bet is to store them in that paper envelope that you get with debit cards. It doesn't look cool, but then again showing your wallet insides isn't exactly a fashion statement.

I'll try the Wranglers and i guess scour the garage sales and thrift shops.

Do try the Wranglers, they are great affordable jeans and they fade nicely. Go for broken twill, very strong and comfy to wear. They come in tapered, straight and boot cut. The straight cut is my favourite.

LOL! Damn, I can't rep you guys

Done done done ^^

regarding the 53.... what attack said is correct, but there are also some subtle differences on originals. the early 50's had slightly different details with regard to pocket shapes and arcs as well as the leather patch. sort of a hybrid between a 47 & 55. fifties cut while retaining some 40's era details.

I actually like that idea, I love the look of the '47's but the '55's fit me better. Having a 55 with leather patch and '40's details seems very attractive idd.

O right, I see, thanks, that does actually sound like something one'd put on a whish list :-)

i believe i said a 71' 501. as to what's special about any of these models perhaps if you asked less rudely i'd tell you.

O dear sorry, I dind't mean to be rude, I wasn't even refering to your post. I did mean a 517...

But, seriously, I don't know the '53 501, what is special about it?

What's so special about the '53 501?

And concerning whish lists: a '71 517 please...