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Thanks Volvo. Yes they are massive !

You have accurately described my friend. He isn't a man of half measures. 

Photo of my mate showing off those 60's Selvedge lines.

Unless you are Japanese i wouldn't worry too much about having to cover tattoos. 

The only places that its going to be an issue is health clubs.

A pic of my mate wearing  the 30bsp and salt and pepper work shirt.

Two different views of my 5ooxx  

Just be aware that the sewing is supposedly trying to re-create WWII standards...as seen on the back pocket.

Yes i am thanks. One of the reasons I was drawn to them. 

Thanks for the detailed and fast response !

Im favouring the 003 at the moment. 

So Im trying to decide on a pair of lot 001 or lot 003 as my next denim purchase.

Anyone prefer one over the other and why ?

How they are going to enforce this GST threshold is beyond me. 

The postal service and customs don't have the staff or resources to check every package that comes into the country.

I think the lower value of the Aussie dollar to overseas currencies will put a dampener on internet sales anyway.

The population here is really what limits the kind of brands that shops can stock. We have such a small market for certain brands and labels.

I don't necessarily see it as a good thing that denimio stocks TCB though, it's a good thing for the general internet buyer but bad for all the stockists Inoue has outside Japan. I must check again the TCB shop pricing but it seems to me that denimio sells TCB stuff at less than Inoue himself. might be wrong though, typing from the iPhone now...will check from a computer. Anyway Denimio doesn't stock most TCB pieces in my size so I'll keep buying direct from Inoue anyway...I always enjoy the procedure and the Google-translated-Japanese-to-English chatter haha!!

btw I've been wearing regularly the Ranchman shirt, I might be an exception out there but I am totally delighted with the shirt and the fit. I am going to get the chambray version as well.

You are right Denimo is actually cheaper than the TCB online store. Not sure why that is ?

But it definitely hurts retailers who stock TCB and sell it at the RRP.

Really ? I've never set foot inside. The door is always closed and the shop looks so uninviting.

I think anywhere between 15-18oz should be bearable for hot dry summer.

Most of Australia is not dry, but super humid. But agree with up to 15 ounce. Any more you are pushing it.

3sixteen, Orslow and Sugar Cane all do some nice lightweight summer options.

Its not just down the weight of the denim. The cut, weave and the type of cotton used all play a part. I get away with my 15 ounce Samurai's most of the year here in Sydney as they are a loose fit.

http://www.3sixteen.com/collections/denim/products/st-101x-slim-tapered-lightweight-selvedge

http://www.selfedge.com/sugar-cane-denim?product_id=1285

http://www.selfedge.com/sugar-cane-denim?product_id=1208

http://www.pavementclothing.com/index.php/new-in-orslow-107-slim-fit-jeans-with-13-5oz-selvage-denim.html

Some pics of my 666's before i had to let them go because i couldn't fit into them anymore 

About three months of wear, one wash, one hot soak. Just starting to see some progress on them as well...

TCB on sale over http://www.bigtroublestore.com/collections/tcb as well.

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People care. This is just the wrong forum... most people don't know who Blowfly is, yet alone that he is Clarance Reid.

But they probably have heard his music and not known it.

BUMP Iron Heart 666 for sale

Ya I really doubt having a huge silver chain in a place like manila will deter pickpockets from targeting you, more so like the complete opposite. I feel like this is a trend only applicable for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan & Korea. Anywhere else in the world is either going to get you unwanted attention due to the size of these chains or worse, a higher chance of getting mugged if they knew these chains are worth around 1k+ USD each. 

This ^ 

Also I think their popularity has endured in Japan and was never really out of fashion with certain circles.

Will buy the black Visvim nomad if you still have it

Dude its from six years ago !! 

Its true ! 

http://qz.com/563641/tokyos-omotesando-koffee-popular-with-local-hipsters-and-international-visitors-is-closing/

Its a shame but glad I got to go there a bunch of times.

More Tokyo based but this might give yo some ideas

http://tokyocheapo.com/lifestyle/reconditioned-bicycles-the-two-wheeled-wonders-where-to-find-them/

Saintside has Kuumba. 

Anyone know who has a Converse 70's account in Sydney ?

Need a pair of lo's for summer.

I'm pretty sure owning/having ever owned one or more Cassette Playa pieces disqualifies you from commenting on the topic.

 

The new season looks tough as always.  The Award jacket is amazing and the added badge of approval from Tenderloin on the sleeve makes even better.  Will Big Trouble Store be getting any in?

No we had to pass on the Award Jacket. Retail Price was just a little too high for the Sydney market. 

Great piece though. 

The new season of Rats just dropped.

Any Rats fans on this forum ?