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What are all the triple pleat jackets out there?  I know of Nama, JWJ, and LVC of course.  What other ones are out there?  I didn't realize there were a few to choose from.

3 hours ago, tod said:

What laces are those? Nice and wide..

If I'm not mistaken, are those the type of laces that are kind of "hollow"?  What I mean is, can you squeeze them on the sides to sort of make them round?  These are my favorite type of laces, but I don't know what the proper name for this style of lace is.  If anyone knows what they are called it would be much appreciated.  These are some I found by searching double layer laces, but I feel like there has to be a better way to find them: https://www.amazon.com/YFINE-Double-Layers-Shoelaces-Sneakers/dp/B00Y4MNWFA

These posts are amazing haha I love the Colonel Kurtz imagery.   May I ask what drew you to 80s 501s?

On 9/17/2018 at 7:15 PM, mlwdp said:

Been noticing a trend of Japanese brands making shirts with the collars similar to the shirt the kid third from the left is wearing.  Same thing with the kid at the end of the right side.  Seems very popular and I have bought shirts with that style as well.  I'm a fan of that open collar style as it doesn't choke me and it works good for hotter weather for breath ability IMO, whether you wear a undershirt or tank top underneath.

i loveee these collars.  also known as loop collar, johnny collar, camp collar etc.  japanese seem to refer to them as open collar pretty much across the board.  i first fell in love with them watching 11.22.63 a couple years ago on hulu lol and then went on a vintage hunt.  you can find em for pretty cheap on ebay and etsy.  i have one sun surf aloha shirt but i've been meaning to pick up some new japanese repro ones but just haven't got around to it.  i don't know why but to me that's how a collar should look.  i would be very interested to know any information about them at all if it's out there.  also  i was in japan a few months ago and these are very popular just with the general public.   you see tons of people wearing them walking around and i saw some for dirt cheap in this like knock off H&M/uniqlo (even cheaper than those places).  also at least 4/5 kids in that pic are wearing one haha just how shirts were made back then pretty much.  it even looks like there's a loop on collar of the kid who is wearing the polo and jacket combo haha

i thought this denim sounded familiar, chrome (the messenger bag company) has used it, or a similar type before: https://www.heddels.com/2016/05/chrome-industries-wyatt-8-dyneema-blend-denim/

What's the best way to buy from yahoo auctions for a US customer?  To me buyee seems pretty good but curious what y'all do.

4 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Hudson Hill account (He's the owner btw).  If you like, I can send you his direct number/email for contact. Let me know.

Thank you!  I'd love his email address. 

On 8/22/2018 at 8:43 AM, mlwdp said:

@Cold SummerEvan at Hudsons Hill in Greensboro can do it.  Sometimes he instagram live streams his work.  He'd be the one to do it.  

Is this on the Hudsons Hill account or a different one?  

Dammit I missed out, what were the arcs like?  Anyone screenshot? 

I felt bad and changed my mind, anyways I would love to pick up one of those 50 slims with a high rise or whatever TCB is cooking up!  That sounds like the ideal pair for me.  Also do they still come with tab in coin pocket?

Wow love that Japanese man's instagram.  On his newest post he ended it with "I am the law." 

24 minutes ago, volvo240thebest said:

2 years ago there were 5 full time workers including Inoue plus 2 or 3 apprentices. I think now it's slightly bigger as they're opening a shop in the factory as well. @Bobbo visited the factory a couple times, I think he knows this better than me.

Thanks volvo (edit: and Bobbo)!  I read through the whole '20s contest thread earlier this week (what a roller coaster) and it just got me curious.  

8 minutes ago, UkeNo said:

Why? 

Will it affect your impression of the brand? 

Just curious and no it won't.

Hey guys I have a question, how big of an operation is TCB?  I got the impression that it's pretty small but also I'm surprised at the amount of distribution they seem to have.

Looks like my local Kinokuniya bookstore!

Wow that sounds really nice!  What would you recommend for someone looking for more of just a regular t shirt?

Thanks for the write up!  What are your favorite loopwheeled shirts that you own?

On 6/9/2017 at 8:14 AM, volvo240thebest said:

Mid July, I'm going to get a pair for the wife. It's a new sanforized denim, talon zip as the original. Inoue still doesn't have a sizing chart for it.

Sounds good mate thanks!  Also do you know if it's based on a specific year?  

Hey volvo or anyone, is there an ETA on those 701s?

Nice score Volvo!  Are those supposed to be a repro of a specific year, if so what year?  Also how much did you have to pay to Buyee for their services?

Hey I know that place!  Speakeasy used to be my local haunt.

Damn companion has some really cool details, I've never looked at their website before thanks guys.

Well that's about what I expected haha but thanks for the replies fellas!  I guess Viapiana is an option too, especially since he has the sugar cane denim that I've always been interested in.

Anyone know of a pair of jeans on the slim side that have a cinch?  I know these things don't usually go together but I've suddenly become interested in getting a pair with a cinch and thought I'd ask here.

I've noticed a lot of brands have a black label with gold/yellow script writing (like Mister Freedom Sportsman, Stevenson Overall Company off top) and was wondering if there was an original that these are based on.