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Great shots. Would love to spend about two hours in there.

Love the fade of the denim and color of the sashiko stitch. You should do a boro style repair on that busted loop!

I had a similar problem, contacted the seller and william -- They resolved it.

It doesn't look great to me, especially if thats where it folds through the buckle... but what do i know..

I'm talking about the overall aesthetic not the actual shirt per se. The patching would usually imply a repair, hence a worn in or distressed look. I know you're very passionate about Kapital and I think that's great but even if you told me it was sewn by mermaids using unicorn hair, it would not persuade me that it's a nice shirt. I'm not trying to be dismissive or antagonistic about this, just really cannot see the appeal of it.

One argument: As much as it is a really cool creation, fantastic overall aesthetic and (i presume) construction, it doesn't have the same magic as if you (or a family member/friend) personally had worn in, worn out, and repaired it. It is, in essence, a simulacrum of an idea about conservation.

Another argument: But the magic is in the craftsmanship. Someone made this using a skill which is essentially disappearing -- and they were paid a fair wage to do it. Yes, it hearkens back to a time when nothing was wasted. It also flies in the face of disposable culture.

A third argument: I don't care about craftsmanship or so-called "magic". I like it because of the aesthetic. Look at all the overall garment -- seemingly disparate components work together to create an overall look.

A fourth argument: I don't care about aesthetic, craftsmanship, theories about disposable culture. I wear a horse dick on a chain because it gets be better gas mileage on the freeway and surface streets. It also makes me invisible to cops -- I think.

Guess which one is me?

Still waiting for Hickoree's to post the Tender wallet. Might have to call...

Good afternoon sun on the Okis...

These look outstanding. Subtle vertical falling is a sight.

this thread needs more love, sg2109 one month everyday wear, thoughts?

(sorry for crappy camera pics)

Say what you want, but I think the sweater, sneakers, and strike gold looks good. Ash Ketchum style jawnz.

Must see the watch.

I see that Kapital is finally available in-store at BiG. Has anybody been in to have a look at the offerings yet?

Does this mean that they won't be selling kapital online, or just not yet?

Bump - Next stop, ebay

I'd love to see some close up and detail pics of a worn in th zipang. Considering them for my next jean.

Also just went through your blog, Almanac. Nice stuff. Any more pictures of the TH jeans you have?

bump

Bill,

Will we see the 510 wallet stateside any time soon? Hickoree's? Unionmade?

Everything still around. Wedding in 30 days and counting.

I will also include free Tender Co. Keychain Brass button if you buy the jeans.

Let's see if I can get a slideshow of the shoes:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewtolson/sets/72157629296164461/

OBO on these.

Price drops.

Tender Co jeans: $250

Tender co belt: $150

Aldens: $390

Bump. Will entertain best offer.

Also

LVC 1947 501XX 34x32

Worn raw for a few months. One ocean soak with me in them, one tub wash with Dr. Bronners. Pre-emptive reenforcement on crotch. It wasn't blown, but was looking like it would get that way if I didn't act. Hems are lock stitched with plenty of roping. For 20 extra bucks, I'll take them to Self Edge LA and have them chain stitched.

Front rise 12 inches

Back rise 16 inches

Inseam 32, waist is 34.

$100 or $120

Mister Freedom Size 38 Gym Henley navy blue.

Worn once, comes with original diamond-shaped sticker.

19 inches pit-to-pit, 30 inches long from top of back collar.

$39

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewtolson/sets/72157629297206797/

Shell Cordovan Color 8 Alden Leisure Handsewn Moccasin (LHS) size 9.

Worn for a few months -- I definitely bought the wrong size.

Shoes have been cared for with cordovan-specific polishes and kept with shoe trees.

Color 8 is just beginning to fade to that perfect deep-brown color that Horween 8 is famous for doing. Trees not included. I'll give the shoes a thorough shine before sending them out. Beautiful Patina, Original soles.

$420 OBO

www.flickr.com/photos/drewtolson/sets/72157629296164461/

Getting married next month. Broke, need money to pay for wedding ring. Hate to sell these things, but fiancee is priority. Tons of pictures on the flicker pages attached.

All prices include paypal fee, shipping, tracking, etc. anywhere in CONUS.

For each item shipped, I will include a few yards of dead stock Cone Mills blue-line broken twill selvage denim for free. Do with it what you wish.

Tender Co. Type 130 English woad-dipped jean. Size 3. (34x32)

These are from the first run of these jeans. 4-5 soaks/washes. Some repairs made by hand on back pockets, back yoke (under belt), and beltloops. Comes with letter from Rodeo Bill (William K of Tender Co). Chainstitched at SELA with matching blue thread.

$250

Tender Co. Type 200 belt. Size 4. 42 inches total length. 36/37 inches to middle hole.

First run. Belt in excellent condition. Note grain growth, woad indigo rubbed off on inside of belt, and features what appears to be a barb-wire scar from when the animal was alive. Super beefy, still has the rich smell that these belts are so famous for. Includes tags.

$150

Thank you for looking!

Would consider trade, whole or partial, for select early Mister Freedom pieces:

Liberty CPO in XL - Any condition.

White Shore Shorts 38 - Any condition.

Okinawa Rainbows withdrawn.

Okinawa Rainbows -- Have to sell them, need wedding money. Wanted to post these here for posterity's sake.

Untreated python patch for maximum wabi-sabi. Note the python reticulation matches the chain link fence in the background.

You can just start to see the rainbow coming through in the places with the most wear.

One of the coolest parts about this jean, other than the denim itself, is the pocket bag fabric. One side is a koi pattern printed in blue, the other side is a dot pattern printed in red--One one piece of (selvedge) cotton fabric.

These jeans are a denim nerd's wet dream. Beautiful Okinawa green-line denim, 1930 buckleback workwear cut with two back pockets. And, of course, boro style hand stitching done with green sugar cane thread. I honestly expected these threads to bust after only a few weeks -- I was wrong.

Maybe 4 months of effective wear. ~3 soaks. Just barely getting started.

Tender Co. Type 130 in size 3. Worn 6-8 months. Off and on at the office and as workwear. The fabric is so beautiful, especially in the backs of the legs where the denim looks almost like canvas. These are from the English woad died run.

Also Tender type 200 belt from the first run.

Have to sell these, but wanted to post them here before saying my final goodbye. More pictures on the flickr.

...I noticed a flaw on my pair of ROYs - one belt loop doesn't tuck under the waistband like the others do. Guess it shows that a 'one-man artisan operation' doesn't necessarily equal 'absolute perfection' and that ROY is actually human, just like the rest of us.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverted_Jenny

Looks like you're wearing money right there ;]

It is possible. They can open up the selvedge side, and take in the excess fabric there.

With a normal taper, your tailor would probably take a little from both sides of the leg. Doing this helps avoid the fabric bunching in strange areas. The thing with pants you would normally taper (dress trousers, nicer khakis) is that they're designed with the understanding that the end user may have them altered. Jeans not so much so you're kind of playing with fire. Safest bet is to find a cut that fits you and roll with them.

Edit: It should be easier for most places to just open the selvedge side and sew it back because it's simpler than tinkering with the overlock stitch on the inside seam. Your selvedge lines will be fatter if you go with cuffs, but whatever.

Ready for the patch contest. Mine is already a little blue from my MF Liberty belt.