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^Excellent choice, Danny!

^woah

What's the jewlery selection like at SENY? In particular feather rings!

We just got an SE jewelry restock (feather rings included), so I'm sure we'll have something for you. 

I'll be making a proper post at some point, but I'm selling my Star of Hollywood Diamond Line shirt for a "pre-sale" price of 130 shipped (size M). I've worn it 5 or 6 times and it's never been washed. PM me if you're interested!

Of course tmadd still posts in this thread. Of course!

I just bought my first hand grinder, a Porlex, and I'm a little frustrated with the way this thing is packaged. This is partially my fault, but I began spinning the grinder dry just to test it, and I quickly realized that the burs were in no way put together properly. They were screwed together tight and off axis, which yielded a pretty awful grinding noise when I began to turn it. I'm worried about having done some permanent damage to the ceramic. I guess we'll see. 

 Hit up SENY for the first time today. Picked up the IH Jersey knit for comfort in blue, an IH loopwheeled T, and a pair of IH jeans. Had a really nice experience and looking forward to wearing the stuff for sure.

It was nice meeting you! Thanks for coming by. 

ahahaha tmadd!

http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/22/living/dont-wash-jeans-levis-ceo/index.html?hpt=hp_c2

 

Sorry if it's a late pass

Ha! It's an old shot, but recently reused for this article. This is his second time on CNN!

I sent Buzz Rickson's Japan an email. They told me their sweatshirts are made on hanging knitting machines, not the modern 'sinker' machines. Either they are lying or the aficionados who claim it is not loopwheeled are mistaken.

Who is claiming this? 

Does anyone know the weight of the old XX denim? 

^great vid! Pretty basic, they just asked about the brand, cuts, advice on fades and sizing. Interesting points:

-he wouldve liked just two cuts but because its a brand etc there are four

-the jeans are optimized for Japanese body types (win for small guys like me haha), esp. the 711 as Levi's tend to give Japanese guys huge hip flare

-when asked how to achieve good fades, he says wash at least once a week by throwing them in the washing machine! He goes on to say that the worst thing you can do for fades and the fabric is to NOT wash them. When pressed for a "message" to viewers at the end he starts off by saying Let's wash our jeans!

-in sizing, he recommends getting a size thats a bit tight at first as theyll stretch, however they go over the versatility of the 710 in that depending on the length you can achieve diff looks

-his closing thoughts were keep on wearing your jeans regularly and wash regularly and you'll have good results

As a note, I bought 710s today and they should be shipping out from Naoki-san soon...thanks for posting the vid!

Much obliged! I think Resolute is a very fascinating brand but, as a man with giant thighs, I don't think I'll ever own a pair. That being said, I'm very glad to see people here buying them. 

edit: Here's another video. Nothing terribly informative (there's no speech), but a fun watch nonetheless!

We need a translation ASAP (interview with Hayashi-San)

Looking forward to trying these and the rest of the SC collection on at SENY this weekend.

I'll be there (James, no beard), so be sure to say hello! 

And that 2013 denim is the fabric I'm most excited about right now. 

I'll join the 1947 circle-jerk for a moment: they are my favorite jeans, period. The cut is perfect and the denim is beautiful, new or old. I also like to wash my jeans fairly frequently, so the fact that they hold their indigo quite well is an additional bonus. I'd buy several more pairs if they used the 66, 55, and 2009/13 fabrics on that cut--alas!

Hey! I like those t-shirts--like, a lot. Y'all are crazy. 

I like the way Warehouse tinker with the cuts and bring models in and out in the same way I like how LVC rotates some of its 501 models through different seasons. It adds a certain mystique and air of exclusivity to specific models such as the various anniversary 1001XX pairs. It also encourages you to move quickly before an offering is gone as the replacement may not quite be the same. I understand it is frustrating to those who miss out on a model first time around but it's probably only a matter of time until that incarnation returns. Overall, it adds a bit of a fun/unknown element to seasonal collections and gives people the thrill of the chase in tracking down a sought after model or patiently awaiting the reissue of a popular one from the past.

I see this side, too. In fact, discussions of Warehouse models/details almost start to sound like vintage Levi's discussions, and maybe that's the point. I do think it's pretty neat the 1001 I have is very specific to the year it came out--still, I wouldn't mind if they had *one* model that stayed the same. 

Oh, I don't disagree that certain details apply to specific historical pairs. I guess my point is that the 1001XX and 1001 are an homage rather than a reproduction. And while they may have details or combinations that we can say "that's '54, or that's '62" they aren't meant to be an exact 501 reproduction.  They're attempting to capture the style and feel of the period from the early 50s to the early 60s by blending details and shapes.               

 

I wish Warehouse didn't fiddle with the 1001XX from year to year, at least when it comes to pattern.  I'd prefer the flagship model stay consistent (think FC 0105, SDA 101).  If they want to try different shapes, detail, and patterns, I'd rather they were done as they're own different model, say, 1014, 1015, 1016, with the last two digits being the year of production.  Would make it easier to keep things straight.  

I agree wholeheartedly with your second paragraph. Warehouse denim looks so incredible both new and old (the variety of which even outpaces my favorite brand, Sugar Cane), that it frustrates me even more that they have no consistent "flagship." 

Somewhat related: I'm sure someone can clear this up for me, but how sure are we about the designation of Levi's cuts? I've always wondered about this in regard to the competing LVC/SC (and whoever else) 1947 interpretations. 

^The 1001XX (and 1001 by extension) has always been an early to mid 50's cut, but different iterations may have different years they're based off of, although the differences are subtle (ranging from 1947-1955ish). In reality, there wasn't much variance in cut during this era either, so the recent cut alterings for the 1001 (slimming it down) is really for modern purposes. The offset belt loop/leather patch type for the 1001 is based around 1954ish, which then became the paper patch 1955 model for Levi's. Hope that helps!

Yeesh, I love Warehouse denim but keeping track of their naming/numbering scheme is such a headache! Across the 1000, 1001, and 1003, is there any sort of consistency in regard to denim or cut? My 2008 1001 (thanks for the ID!) is absolutely a 50s cut, for example, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore (as you mention). 

edit: Didn't see your posts on this page--good stuff!

Those look fantastic! It really is a shame that we see worn SDAs so infrequently. 

I recently bought a Heller's Cafe sweatshirt from a friend, and it might be one of the best I've ever seen (crew neck with a sewn on hood and front pockets). I'll post pictures soon. 

Shin Megami Tensei 4 features one of my favorite OSTs: 

I don't think I ever posted these? Old Denime XX, worn off-and-on for several years: 

To the top! Minor price drops. RJB flannel is gone. 

How does the 1947 compare to the Warehouse 1001?

Does the cut on the 1001 remain relatively consistent? I have an old-ish pair from 2008, and the leg opening is wider than the 47 by a fair amount. 

Yes, but what underwear?

 

Kidding. The peacoat is excellent. Hell, that whole fit is legit.

Costco, I think.

And thanks!