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This brand Good Old is now also offering a jeans and a jacket of 1937. Prices are nearly JPY 50,000. But then small batch, vintage sewing machines, probably one man operation. Not sure, how maniacal they are about the details. The question with these small number productions is the denim. Can they get their own? Or is that something that only the bigger ones like WH, TCB, SC, FW can afford? They have also made a 1947 one for the anniversary of the Highnotch Izumiya shop.

Nice stuff. They also offer interesting type 1 versions: 1927 and 1946 and WWII ones. Looks pretty good. They seem to know what they're doing with them apparently often repairing vintage Levi's jeans. some deets of their site on the 1927 type 1: "This reproduction is based on a denim jacket from circa 1927. While the number of these jackets was extremely limited at the time, definitive details are unclear, but it is believed that the chest pocket flaps were added around 1927-1928. Notable features include smaller-than-normal 14mm front buttons, narrow front pleats, rounded pocket flaps, and a wider-than-normal collar. Our workshop is reproducing sizes 46, 48, and 50 inches. Fabric Made with 13.5oz selvedge denim from Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture. The fabric's distinctive color is not black, but rather a deep navy blue, which develops a beautiful vertical fading texture as the color fades. Buttons While typical denim jackets often use 17mm buttons, the 1927 Model uses smaller 14mm buttons, which are unmarked and painted white. Cinch Buckle Includes a steel cinch buckle. Note: Because it is made of steel, it will rust easily." And on the 1946 one: "1946 Model Denim Jacket Product Details In 1946, the country was freed from material shortages, and the number of front buttons was increased from four to five, and the chest pocket flap was reinstated. This transitional model features wartime details, such as the buckle back, made with wartime materials. Buttons The front buttons are DAD'S JEANS original 17mm tuck buttons. Note: These buttons are made of iron and will rust easily. Buckle Back The cinch buckle features the so-called "lily buckle," featuring the fleur-de-lis crest pattern used during wartime. The use of wartime materials recreates transitional details. Note: These fleur-de-lis buckles are made of iron and will rust easily. Attention to Thread The sewing thread is made from 100% cotton, which, like denim, will fade over time, creating a more vintage look. This model features consistent banana yellow stitching. Product Details Material and Loom: 100% cotton denim, TOYODA G-type loom Manufacturing Method: 100-year-old vintage sewing machine made in the USA Country of Origin: Japan Copper Rivet (Washer) Rivet Feet, Copper Material" The denim for the 1946 is the same as that for the 1944 jacket: "The selvedge denim used at the time was woven on a Draper Corporation shuttle loom, but our workshop's "Toyota G-type loom" can produce denim that rivals it. Fabric Specifications: Uses 13.5oz selvedge denim from Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture. The fabric's distinctive character comes from its woven use on a "Toyota G-type loom," based on research and analysis of wartime fabrics from that era. Compared to the 1943 War II model (S403xx), the fabric color is less dark, has a moderately rough texture, and a strong navy blue hue."

😀 I also edited my post. Had just read your other one now.

In the everything bubble anything with a relatively fixed amount has risen strongly in price, whether shitcoins, Rolex watches, stocks or collectibles/memorabilia. I think, once the bubble deflates vintage prices (except for the really rare pieces) will also come down.

In part that is possible because for many people in the last 15 years or so (wonder what happened) buying real estate has become impossible. So one might as well not save, but spend it.

edit: Just read your other post in the other thread. You are referring to vanishing demand by the the future buyers for these brands/items, that we're interested in. I had misunderstood. Not seeing the younger one's opinions as setting the tone. (edit off) You're not succumbing to "ageism", are you?

Wow- must be very rare. That would be a great additon for the "vintage repro" thread.

Yes, that's how I see it. Japanese English names can be quirky. I was hesitating due to the high price, but really liked the effort they put in including the videos on that effort.

In the new WWII denim? How do you like it? Is it much different from the previous one?

Well done I should have kept mine.

That WH Denime Type Two is fading nicely. Great coat.

I agree- it makes it more conservative. Until a few years ago I preferred shirts to be tucked. But then I was also wearing my tops in a more fitted ways and didn't really have many heavy flannel ones. I think, the heavier ones from Indigofera and Iron Heart I always wore untucked. The lighter ones from LVC for example mostly tucked in as well as denim and chambray shirts. Now with wider trousers I prefer most shirts untucked except for OCBD-shirts. And the heavy flannels by UES, WH and FW would be difficult to tuck in with too much fabric that would bunch up under the trousers.

It's similar with the Tanker jackets, some versions have quite high pockets. BR 1941 First Type BR Second Jacket

Yes, nice combo. Especially with the jacket, which can be difficult to wear I think, without looking conservative.

Wasn't there also this dude ranch phenomenon? People from the city spending time on farms to reconnect with the nature. A bit like todays yearning with people wearing hiking and exteme polar expedition clothes. But in the 30 and/or 40s, or 50s? Can't remember. Does anyone know more about it?

I had for a few years also right liked his design, the versatility of his collections, the story presentations he put a lot of effort in, and it was vintage of different era with a special twist. It's also cool, that he does a lot of things himself. But similarly as with other "quirky" denim offers I've gravitated more and more to the vintage repros.

It looks very beautiful.

Great day. Where is this?

WH DD2001 Banner Denim • WH Lot3104 F • FW 601XXC • RoM/RRL

The kids seem to prefer softer fabrics, though, like track suit pants or wool lounge pants, wide chinos, etc.. The most popular jacket looks to be a black down jacket. Somehow a very wide/oversized Ivy league style is also popular.

It looks like the SC42025 is wide straight while the baggy 50s by TCB are even wider in the thighs but then taper down a bit. For 36 the leg opening of the SCs are stated as 25.5cm while the TCBs in 36/38 are 24. I was wondering, whether such wide jeans would look best hemmed vs. cuffed. With the cuffs it looks like a lot of fabric material.

Yes, RMC around 4:00. He's saying that the RMCs are the slimmest, Buzz Rickson the widest, FW not wide, not slim, WH a bit tapered. The Warehouse DD ones are his favourite out of the four (at ca. 07:00). From 08:05 on he's showing a pair of Rockets and of B.O.T., which he has worn only a bit yet.

WWII repros This guy here compares the agering of his FW, WH, BR and RMC WWII jeans.

I think MF9 is referring to FW denim and Oni secret denim. Yes, Duke had said, that the 47, 51 and 56 and the first WWII version- the 43 one- are all the same denim, with different dyeing levels.