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I think, the confustion stems from the following. One assumes, that 66 model refers to Levis 501XX made in the year 1966 as a blue print. Howeve it seems, that the definition is that the 501s produced from 1973 to 1980 are referred to as “66”. The name comes from the fact that “© 1966” was printed on the flasher. The 66 model is again subdivided into first half and second half models. Same same, but different is the Big E- model. This refers to the 501s produced from the late 1960s to 1973. After the Big E the red tab showed “LeVI’S”. Also the lot number was changed from “501XX” to “501”. According to this Japanese Denim somelier "mtk0058" among others the v stitch at the top button was used until 1969 and the parallel stitch from 1969/1970 onwards. There were also changes in the arcuate stitch colours and a switch from from back pocket hidden rivets to bartacking. So, I guess, when a 66 model is offered it can be one with Big E, first half 66 and second half 66 characteristics. And the cuts were probably also changing over the years. Clearest would probably be the following three models: 1. Big E with parallel stitches 1969-1973 2. 66 first half model and 3. 66 second half model There are probably other theories about this. But this is the info I had found on the insta of mtk0058 and in this article.

FW has a pic of a well worn in one on their insta

Very interesting. Goes to show that people wore these jackets in all kinds of ways: relatively tight or basically over sized like shown here. Perhaps he also wanted to wear a t-back 😉

That is in the 2023 F/W catalogue.

Wow Didn't think, that they would have come this far.

@beautiful_FrEaK Which one is that? WH? And no cuffs? Looks good

Yes- mi -> America Apparently from the phonetic use of the Chinese characters/kanji: 亜米利加 (the second character 米 is mi "rice") -> "a mi ri ka". For example: For England: "ei" 英, for Germany it's "doku" 独. Like 耳 mimi -> "ears" which is "selvedge".

Cushman 10oz.

Trophy Clothing- Dirt Denim 14.5oz

Belafonte 11.5oz

20s denim chore coat from Dry Bones

Full Count 10.5oz

This is from Freewheelers Ironall Factories. Co Lot 100 Denim Jacket, 10oz denim

I had tried to get some understand of the different denims and their nomenclature. I had a look again and I think these are basically the main fabrics: 1. Dead Stock Blue DSB/WWII it seems to be indicated by „(1000XX)“ There are two weights a) pink selvedge- 13.5oz. 7.5x7.5 examples: Lot 1001XX(1000XX)【1947MODEL】 b) pink selvedge- 14oz. 6.7x6.6 strong vertical fading examples: Lot S1003XX(1000XX)【1942MODEL】 S1001XX(1000XX) 1946MODEL Lot S1000XX 25th Anniversary S1001XX(1946) 2. New Denim/WWII Denim orange selvedge 6.7 x 6.6 (ca. 14oz, sometimes described as 14.5oz) example: Lot.DD-1003XX NEW DENIM 1946 MODEL 3. Banner/Three State 13.75oz 7x7 examples: Lot 1001XX Lot DD-1001XX(1947 MODEL) Lot 900XX 4. Memphis Cotton 14.5oz 6x6 examples: Lot 800XX(STANDARD) Lot 1001XX HEAVY OUNCE edit: Hmm, there seem to be two kinds of WWII denim: DSB and new denim. Not really sure. But the pink vs. orange selvedge seems to be the difference.

Yes, you can find it in many shops. In this thread, ten years ago or so ;-), somebody wrote about it. Chore coats or coveralls are really a classic item and have somehow not gotten so much attention it seem to me.

Bumping the thread as Jelado is issuing a chore coat/coverall. A few more current options: Edwin/Lee Flathead Sugar Cane Orslow 50s 40s TCB Cathartt Chore Coat Workers Cat Day Coverall

Yes, looks really good. Lee, licensed from Edwin, in Japan also has a 91-J Loco jacket. This one at 11.5oz jelt denim vs. the 10.5 light ounce Last Resort denim that Jelado are using for their 491J. Both seem to refer to models from the 40s. https://lee-japan.jp/features/archives_lm6512_pc.html

Perhaps this. WH 1936- preorder https://item.rakuten.co.jp/rogues/wh_1004xx1936_23s/

Selling this Heavy Twill Ombre Flannel Shirt in Navy XL NWT (in the sales thread)

Selling this Sugar Cane XL Navy HEAVY TWILL OMBRE CHECK WORK SHIRT AGED MODEL All infos here: https://store.toyo-enterprise.co.jp/shopdetail/000000002013/ NWT- EUR 160+ shipping from Germany

These are particularly great. Also Lone Wolf seemed to have stopped production or doesn't even exist anymore. Did LW ever issue this Carpenter in rough out with the other sole, the Cat's Paw? Or only with the white Vibram?

When I bought mine on YahooAuctions a few months ago there were quite a number of hardly worn pants on offer. Many between US$80 and 140.

I hope you're also all getting your coffee beans in chain stitched bags.

This is how the olive in 32 fit me. The 34 is more comfy.

Yep, not wide, not long. I find them a good size. Great sturdy fabric. The rise is a bit higher, but fine, not excessive.