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Here's some post wash pics after I washed them in Taiwan.

yep

And it's the geisha denim.

Where is the link for these SamuraixTake5 jeans? Also, the PBJ ones too if someone knows.

I'm not sure, if you google Take5 Taipei or Taiwan you can find it on their website.

Are they the 10 year Anniversary Samurai and did they have many left? thanks

I don't know if they are the 10 year, because they don't have the 10 year patch like all the other 10 year collabs? But it came with this take5 tag that said 10 year anniversary, so I'm not sure at all. But they have 2 different arcs and 2 tabs on the same pocket if that helps you determine it at all.

Alright my bad for lagging. But I'll post pics chronologically and not all at once, yknow just to keep it interesting.

In the mean time. Anybody want to be in on the next round? Until then I can just keep wearing them here in sunny San Diego. (UC peeps hit me up)

Went to jiu fen. Which translates to 9 something...but anyway, it's a scenic area north of Taipei.

They still do a lot of shit old school up there, which I'm always a fan of.

She's making a calligraphy brush tip. It was pretty cool she was slicing and chopping it with a knife over and over again to achieve that nice smooth evenness on the hairs. Anyone who has written with a calligraphy brush will know what I mean.

My uncle always tells me if I eat this shit I'll get worms in my stomach. But cmon, what's the fun in life if you aren't risking your health.

Takoyaki. For those who don't know what that is, it's basically like a fried octopus ball? Except, unlike normal fish/meat/other type of balls(hahahahahahaha...) they are made up of a small piece of octopus, wrapped in batter and then fried/cooked on these plates with spheres in them. They are usually quite good, but they are better in Japan. As they are Japanese food.

So I stopped by a "famous" chou dou fu(smelly tofu) place with my mom and bro. It was pretty good. Most places in Taiwan will front that they are the most "famous" place. But really, every single food stand pretty much has a picture frame of them on TV or of them in the newspaper. The only way to really know is to walk around a bit and decide for yourself. Or, as sometimes you must, eat them all and then decide for yourself.

I'm not sure how to describe this...but it's basically like the sticky rice you can get at dimsum wrapped in bamboo? Except it's cooked in an actual bamboo shaft cup thing.

Here is my favorite form of smelly tofu, mala chou dou fu. Which is loosely translated as spicy smelly tofu. But the spice is a more particular one...it's I dunno...preference. I prefer mala spice over other types of spice.

This guy carves names and other things onto tiny rocks for people. You aren't actually allowed to take pictures. But I talked to him for a bit and he explained to me that the reason for this is not because he is an unfriendly old man, but because the neighbor kids would keep bothering him when they saw people taking pictures because they thought some crazy shit was happening and it would be hard for him to work. He let me take a picture while he carved me a stone though. It only cost like 8$ to get it cut and then strung with a necklace or wristband loop. The rocks are also supposed to contain gold in them, but he told me it's not enough gold to be worth anything, it just shows that it's from jiu fen.

Alright I think that's enough pics for this post. I'll add more tonight, as for now I'm off to class.

Picked up a pair of SamuraixTake5 at the Take5 in Taipei a couple days ago.

I'll post up pics in a bit, I'm jetlagged.

I'm going to stop drinking for a while...

I'm here too but...I'm leaving pretty soon my bad guys.

Been pretty busy and haven't really been on the comp too much.

The Take5 is really cool though, and those guys also know english.

At least one of them did...

JUST EAT A LOT.

DRINK A LOT.

AND ENJOY THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF TAIWAN!

Sorry guys I've been pretty busy in Taiwan with limited access to the computer, but I'll update in a bit.

It's the 31st today so...shit will be nuts.

Dunno if I will have pics.

But stories will for certain.

Back soon and then after I sober up we can figure out how to run this next leg of the tour.

Well, my jeans became too disgusting from all the drinking, bars, food, grease, street markets, and the humidity of Taiwan to not be washed. The sad part is I washed them roughly two weeks ago right before I came here...they feel more dirty than 4 months of wear.

Washed them today in the sink...several times, with Tide.

Drying now, but it's so cold right now...like 8 C so I hope they don't smell like shit once they are dry.

Does anyone actually own the Take5xPBJ collab? I'm torn between that and the flathead ones, or maybe the Take5xSams.

Yeah I'll figure it out once the time comes, we'll see how much interest there is etc.

UNTIL THEN.

I'M GOING OUT TO EAT FOOD.

and hit Take5.

Peace.

nice Panda, convinced me to post my fit pictures of X-011's over holidays.

It both makes me sad, and happy, that a girl has the same pair of pants as me.

:(:confused:

wow real nice stuff panda.

btw when u guys say wash, do u mean u chuck them in the washing machine or do u guys handwash with some washing powder and scrubbing the jeans?

I don't machine wash it mostly because, this is going to sound weird, I want to see how much dye/dirt comes out of it so I know how often to wash my jeans...I can't really stand wearing dirty jeans so I wash them pretty often and usually the water's not too bad...save for the couple times I went hiking/yardwork/etc.

Nice fades Panda but those are some sick leg twist

Yeah, I know...but what can you do. Also, they riveted one of my pockets weird, so I have this V shaped fade on my left leg pocket, but it's chill, I kinda like these random defects on my jeans. My other pair of PBJs also has some defects.

PBJ x CCP mode twisting dang.

Yeah, my other pairs didn't have an apparent leg twist when I bought them...but this one the left leg literally had the stitching running down the center of the leg, I thought it was kinda neat.

This tour is back from the dead! Looks like you're eating well over there, food pictures always have me coming back for more...

Hahaha, yeah sorry guys I was having some academic difficulties that I had to deal with this quarter...so I didn't get a chance to really do anything worth posting...

But I'm making up lost time on this winter vacation, haha.

So...calling midnight...what do I do with these jeans once it hits the 31st?

Should I just keep updating/getting them around the world or...? I'd assume you'd want them back sometime, haha.

I'll post more pics later, but here are two quick uploads from Taiwan.

This is from the Northern part of Taiwan, I forgot where exactly...but it's the area that is famous for Taro.

Also, I'm not sure how often it happens but every couple of years. I went to an old site in Shizuoka, Japan. But this time the International Flora Expo is being held in Taipei. It's actually pretty neat, if you like flowers and nature. It's nice to get away from all the industrial shit we deal with everyday.

I'll post more pics once I have more time, but for now that's it.

I'll post some more stuff from Taiwan in a bit, but first here are some photos of me holding an impromptu "bao zi" class.

I learned over summer and since them I've been asked multiple times to show people how to do it. It's actually not as hard as one would think.

So now, prepare yourselves for a culinary journey.

BUT, I did not wear the Diors for this...mostly because I did not want them to get all flour-y and nasty. Wore my old PBJs. But whatever. Enjoy.

First, you make the dough. Water, yeast, sugar, etc.

I dunno how many of you have worked with dough, but it's great.

It's almost done.

Normally, the more traditional method is to leave it out in the sun under a metal bowl or something conductive so that the heat of the sun will activate the yeast and help it rise. But it was like 40-50 degrees in LA...so an oven would have to suffice.

Here's the stuffing. We had a meat and vegetables one, as well as an entirely vegetarian one.

Here is the dough after it's risen.

Afterwards you rip/cut them into tiny bits and roll them out into bao zi skins.

And then! Tada! A bao zi, wrapped by yours truly.

I also used the dough to make cong you da bing. Literally translated as large onion bread.

Here is a pic of all the bao zi waiting to be steamed, unfortunately my little brother(the photographer) was too lazy to take pictures as I was steaming them so...use some imagination. Most of them were wrapped by first time bao zi makers, excuse the ugliness.

Enjoy.

Here's an update on my xx-011s.

Worn for about...6-7 months.

Washed around the same number of times.

Front.

Side.

Back.

The humidity in Taiwan is kinda making them stink...I'll give them a wash once I get back. Gonna hit up the Take5 in Taipei later today and hopefully pick up a pair of PBJ collabs...I just can't get enough pbj...

Man, WHERE ALL MY DIOR WORLD TOUR HOMIES AT.

Anyway, here some semi-overdue TG pics.

Pecan Pie, homemade by my brother, shit was legit.

Almond Macaroons(however you spell that shit, haha) made by my Aunt. Was good, if you like almonds.

Endives(This, I also do not know how to spell). Made by my mother. Smoked Salmon is always bomb.

Cheese Plate. Purchased from various markets, arranged by me.

TURKEY. Made by my mother. Looks good huh?

One of my friends is studying to be a culinary chef in Costa Rica, he makes food for special occasion. Unfortunately, there's a language barrier kinda so...all I got from this was that it's potatoes with cream sauce...was great though.

My mom makes sick lamb chops.

My brother made flan. Flan is always good. It's the firmer kind, I think it's Cuban style? or Spanish? I don't quite recall.

ENJOY.

MORE PICS TO COME.

FROM TAIWAN.

Also, does anyone know where/whether the Take5 in Taipei is still open?

Yo my bad guys, was doing finals and LSATs...which ended tragically...

Anyway, I landed in Taipei last night and internet isn't set up at my place yet...

GOOD NEWS IS THAT IT IS COLD ENOUGH IN TAIPEI FOR ME TO WEAR THE DIORS!

Anyone in Taipei?

And you want to be a lawyer???

Thanks bud, that's what everyone says...

...why can't I be a lawyer?

Ah I see, but I thought that a rec was different from a card in that you are not issued a patient number, it's merely a confidential prescription given to you by a doctor. I thought employers could find out if you had a card but not a recommendation? That's what my friends say?

I mean honestly, it's not a big deal, it'd just be a lot more convenient(and fun...) to go pick them out myself.

And although I can see why it'd cause a problem, doesn't the rec only last a year? So I don't think employers could find out about something that only lasts for a year and needs to be renewed...that'd be like if they checked if you have a gym subscription...

But yeah...not a big deal just wondering if you guys have had experience with this kinda stuff.

Hey guys I know this might sound like a stupid question but...

I want to get a recommendation, is there any way that employers could find that? I am currently studying for the LSAT and I dunno, I think it might hinder me from becoming a lawyer maybe.

Second, does having a recommendation or card help you pass the drug test even if you fail it? Or do companies still not hire you simply because you failed the drug test? (Both situations have happened to my friends but most of them did not have cards or recommendations, wondering how it worked out for you guys.)

Anyway, I live in California if that changes anything.

Well Gordon did mention to me the 12s are "being produced end of this yr and will debut sometime early next year".

Any idea of the 12s are pbj made or a collab like the 13s?

I think its pbj made.. correct me if i'm wrong.. but i dont like the blue leaf on the 13s and i hope the 12s dont get the blue leaf stitch too!

btw... u guys really think the 11s cant withstand the winter cold???

i'm heading up to Copenhagen in January and am thinking of wearing 13.5oz jeans there... are they thick enuf to keep my skinny legs warm?

I dunno if this is a fair comparison, but when I went to visit my friend in NYC during the blizzards and what not I just wore jeans and I was fine.

Sorry guys, I've been wearing the jeans here in SD but I've been busy with studying for the LSAT and taking midterms...you guys know the drill...

Anyway, I've been to a few cool places but I haven't had a chance to bring my camera with me...

I'm going to the aquarium later this week I'll take some pics then.

Sorry everyone!

But I'll DEFINITELY have Thanksgiving photos.

Just got these in from BiG

PBJ XX-011 One Wash Size 29

I went true to size with these and I got all the buttons up comfortably. Will probably get a belt within the next week so that it doesn't over stretch at the waist.

Although I'm not built like that...

My PBJs were very tight when I got them[xx-011] and they stretched fine, sort of...fit is still a bit tight but what can I do.

Only problem I really had was the belt button, made some weird stretch crease mark thing on my pants where it looks like my crotch is permanently exploding open.