Dr_Heech

Polyester thread throughout.

Tbh my friend, apart from the last Cone triple pleat (with no pocket flaps) all of the other triple pleats are inaccurate anyway - but l see what you mean, that distressing warrants a face palm emoji. Lvc's best time was (imho) 1999-2003, just before it changed from Levis vintage clothing to 'Lvc'. Saying that, their 1955 model has always been (more or less) consistent over the last 26 years or so, as is their 1947 model to an extent. So l guess for the last few fanboys (and fangirls) it's time to stock up on what's left. Maybe I'll have a look at the 55s when l'm up in London next although doubtful I'll end up with a pair.

^But they're stitch for stitch reproductions, what do you mean?? I gave up on them around 2005, with only 3 new pieces bought since. Plenty of decent Japanese companies doing better if you dont mind the lack of arcs. Still got several wearers and 2 pairs of nos so no l won't be shedding a tear either.

Ahh ... but can you wear the type l under the type ll, that is the question?

Not whilst sat on a mower in the pissing rain! And l'm not a Levis expert, more of an enthusiast

I'm not sure. If only there was a Denime expert here who could tell us

@mk3radial difficult to find leg 38 or leg 40 in vintage Levis 501 nowadays, so congrats. A recent pick up or did you own them from new? If they had a patch it would have read 2501 0117 (the 2 being the code for 40 leg length) - same stamped on the inside wash tag.

XX type from 1999.

Been looking through old Boon magazines, mostly mid-late 90's, and came across this Denime 213 from 1996 - [Edit] l also found a pic of the XX model jeans from 1999 but it's too dark to get a decent pic.

I really love that belt @beautiful_FrEaK - nice and simple with the type of buckle l've always preferred. Are those your new Denime's? Interesting in that pic how far the front belt loops are apart (from each other) compared to, say Conners or Lvc.

No, thank you @silencejoe

Amen to that!

Thanks @unders that's of great help mate.

Thanks for the response anyway and yes that's my understanding of the 401 model and as you say, on one or two of the other models, the freedom-sleeve (and diff. cuffs) seem hybrid-like. The 483 'plain rivers' (no V's) looks good and a bit (?) heavyweight but unsure if it's loopwheeled/reverse weave or not. They have a black and a green in this model and the measurements work out well with current wearers. I haven't delved into anything with a double V as l'm a bit over it recently tbh. l have 3 cushmans (double V's) and 2 og buzz ricksons (single V). Too many peeps saying that my jumper is on back to front, then when they see the front of it they give a 'wtf?' face Would like a WH single V but no luck yet. Am going to London soon and will have a chat with the staff at Son of a stag and see how that turns out. They have some models (?) that at least l can try on, then I'll take it from there. Won't be buying at their prices tho. I think the 403 is similar to the 401 apart from the shoulder seams are more fitted and the 404 is the regular freedom sleeve model. Both are double V style so although nice, are going on the back burner for now. Hey l'm in no rush but further investigation may be required.

^l've done that before on my steel toe dunlop wellies - cheap as chips mate but does the job.

John I've got a used pair of OG's I'll let you have for 50 quid, if that's any help? :-)

@NilsLW Look like they've been hemmed actually. A 33x 38 would end up a 35ish leg anyway. Definately early 80's non selvedge as latter versions had white overlock stitch whereas yours have the earlier copper/brown overlock stitch.

Thanks Martin, some nice ones in there, although l'm a little confused by the 401, 403 and 467 lot numbers. Is that to do with weight? Still double V rather than single or no V. Hey l'm in no rush, probably won't get much wear until October time anyway. On a different note, l phoned Soas earlier and tried to book my jeans in to be hemmed but they couldn't guarantee that a taylor would be able to do it whilst l waited which was a little frustrating. Hey I'll just turn up when they open, get them pinned up and then they can post them back to me (they do this now apparently).

Going to London fairly soon so will be visiting Soas to get some jeans hemmed. They have the warehouse sweats (plain with no V and shoulder seams) in large. So I'll see what they have, get the size sorted and then at least I'll have a better idea of what l need. Do warehouse make single V sweats at all? I know its dependent on season but all l want is a couple of decent sweats and just need to find some interesting colours that aren't ^the above. Anyway @Broark keep a look out mate, l've asked @Flash to have a gander too, when he can spare the time. I love my Cushmans, they're built like iron but they are a bit tight round the neck now. Thanks guys, and if you ever need any Cotswold stone, I'll do you a good deal

Never tried it and don't really have the confidence to try tbh.

Thanks @Broark @indigoeagle @Denimstoyevsky - thanks for the input. I should have stated NO grey, heather, blue or oatmeal. I currently own 3 Cushman sweats - one navy, one teal and one in red, so preferably looking for other colours; seen a couple at Soas - one burgundy and one light green - but l ain't paying £169 a pop for them. Oh well, next time then...

No, unfortunately l was around 22/23 and didn't pay attention to such things at the time. Anyway, l get free safety sunnies from work and they stay on my face even when looking downwards so no worries from now on. They're not vintage tho...

Hi denim peeps. Warehouse sweatshirts, single V or no V at all, is my preference (but not raglan sleeves) Size large. I'm not sure what colours are currently available but would be interested to know where the easiest and cheapest (so not Soas) place to order from, preferably a site that's not too difficult to negotiate for a non-tekky person like myself Cheers!

Should've kept my pairs now l guess, although actually no, l remember how the bloody things used to constantly slip down my nose a bit so always pushing them back up. I'll stick with what l have.

Bumping these bad boys. A hundred quid for a pair of late 1920's Warehouse repros, l must be mad.