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15 hours ago, Thanks_M8 said:

So, seems like they'll ship a little early? When does the contest begin again?

Hopefully yeah! 

We'll see if we will start it earlier or stick to September. Gonna talk it over with the boys when I get back from my vacation.

Yep! They're working real fast. We seem to be quite ahead of schedule.

Don't think I've seen any black 50's here on Sufu mate. Maybe check Instagram?

Thanks @Maynard Friedman! Yeah, I wear it for layering every now and then around the year. Definitely speeds things up a bit.

Thanks @Cold Summer! 

Jack's got a way better collection than any of us!

So how's the waiting coming along? I can report that Inoue-san has started cutting the fabric earlier this week.

Here's a few pictures from when Shingo visited him last summer: http://denimbridge.jp/2018/07/08/9136 

Btw, looks like we'll be a little more than 50 people in the contest, 20 from Japan. 

Lots of work lately and TCB 20's just got back from second repair. But I did find time for a wee festival with Tame Impala and The Streets to name a few. Bonus bits and scraps from the last few weeks.

Extra Christophe Loiron-kick. At least I'm wearing TCB pants.

Fades slowly yeah, but definitely worth the wait. Lovely denim.

Haha all too trye @schmallo15 We'll probably go down that route.

Btw, today is the last day to preorder, so don't sleep on it if you're still on the fence. Can't wait to get this started!

Got a reply from Kuniyoshi-san that he will be able to sign the pocketbags.

Wrote a short piece of our partners in Japan and their background on my blog: http://indigoveins.com/the-team-behind-the-collab-jeans-gbg001/

Some of the info about Sakamoto denim is from b_F's links but perhaps you'll find some new info about Kuniyoshi-sans backgrund etc.

Solid 3 year improvement! 

Great tee Volvo!

@dau Shoot the Gbg Mfg boys a note that you want them raw. Better safe than sorry.  

@d-rew12 Yeah I get that. Not a massive difference betweem the 36 and the 38 though (except in the waist). Give it some thought, you've got a couple of days before the preorder closes, although I'm pretty sure the boys will order a couple of extra pairs to have in the shop. Could probably swap sizes then if you want to get them for the preorder price.

Btw, we have around 40 orders now, so it looks like it will be a decent contest! 

@srudy Shoot me a dm with your name and email. I'll see what we can do. Totally forgot to ask Kuniyoshi-san about ut.

@d-rew12 Don't have the raw measurements I'm afraid but I did get 3-4 cm stretch in the waist.

3 hours ago, d-rew12 said:

Damn, this looks awesome! I've noticed that my last few jeans are are pretty slim and release I want a slightly more relaxed pair like my 1001s so this is very tempting! I assume the measurements on the site are after shrink right? They look pretty good! I assume no issue though if we decide to get them tapered a bit (from someone else)? 

Hi mate! Happy you like them! Yes, it's after shrinkage. Just beware how Shingo has measured the jeans.

Of course there's no worries if you want to alter them.

Hi mate! As much as I'd love to have you onboard @UkeNo since you were the first Bridger amongst us, I need to think about it and discuss it with the other gents. 

Well played John! 

Edit: Might as well spam with some more pics.

Jonas, the skinny one of us is wearing the old sample which is slimmer than the final jeans will be. Don't think I've mentioned that, but might be good to know!

Haha! I'll see what I can do. Can you guys dm me your name and email so I can pass it along? 

Nice that you're joining @ALB! 

So who of you lot asked for signed pocketsbags by Kuniyoshi-san?

Great to hear it @Babaron!  

14 so far @beautiful_FrEaK so hopefully it kicks off properly soon! 

Edit: I have updated the original post with participants. Let me know if I've missed anyone!