Broark

On 7/23/2023 at 2:14 PM, Broark said:

Bit of an interest check, I can send more photos / measurements via DM if anyone is interested.
Real McCoys M65, size XL.
Mister Freedom Blouson de Quart, size 44.
At Last Co. size 36.
At Last Co. w36.
Boncoura XX, w36.
The Rite Stuff Atlas shirts in green and black size XXL, and a Masterson shirt (don't recall the batch name).

CSF and Rite Stuff shirt in sage sold.
Other items listed on Grailed with measurements.
Keep in mind pricing there is inflated given the transactional fees, bumping, etc.
DM me if anything catches your eye.

https://www.grailed.com/broark

I like the sweet spot of somewhere in between. Part of the reason why I sold the Warehouse DSB that I had was because I felt like they were fading too quickly.
When denim is too stubborn stitching typically fails before they get interesting and repairs can get pricey these days.
FW hits a good middle ground for me and it doesn't hurt that their stitching seems to hold up better than most. They can take some time to get going though.
Warehouse is typically not too fast, with the exception of the original run of DSB denim.

2 hours ago, oomslokop said:

@Broark what's the waist measurement on the at last 147? (big style)

BiG style these measure 36.25 in. (so, just over 18in. flat aligned). Let me know if you're interested in full measurements.

Sorry Ooms, no Champloo in the collection unfortunately. Parting with some At Last jeans though. 

On 6/6/2023 at 5:44 AM, Broark said:

Anyone have experience with US Rubber sneakers?

Just a word of warning if anyone else was in the market for some deck sneakers.
I ended up picking these up from Leffot on sale (~$70 USD shipped) and I have to say these are some of the cheapest feeling sneakers I've tried.
They seriously feel like something you'd pick up from Walmart as a knockoff / lookalike of Vans. Glad I didn't spring for them full price, but even at the price I did pay I feel a bit conned.

Champloo?

Not sure I read that post as “this fabric is defective and we’re disappointed in it, let’s market it as war era since it fits”, rather, there’s enough of a variation in the run that they felt the need to call it out. 

To my untrained eye I can’t really make out a difference between the two. Definitely some marketing involved here (hell, what isn’t marketed in this hobby anymore?), but I don’t think they would knowingly peddle a lesser quality product.

As @oomslokop mentions above I think this post goes into the same detail regarding the denim used on this pair.
I read this as they had another batch of XX4 denim made, and upon receipt / inspection they realized the indigo dye with this particular batch looked more similar to war era denim.

I've admittedly jumped off the OA bandwagon a bit in recent years (not big on the hype, I've got plenty in the closet but still think the product is great).
That being said, I did place a pre-order for the upcoming SOA03XXD-0823 jeans since I don't own any of the 03 cut. Figured this would scratch the war-era itch I've been having.
Don't think that Instagram posts embed here anymore, but here's a link with some nice photos of the jeans. Should have them later this year.

 

@lyraman I’ll get some measurements for you, I’d imagine they’re a little over 36. They feel a little looser but not too loose. I’d rather them be too big than too tight, plenty of room to move around.

@mstax Your description is pretty close, the fabric fairly lightweight but it's densely woven. Feels like a deck jacket but toned down a bit (and obviously, not lined).
Also the one-wash job from FW left this particular fabric pretty starchy, I might give them another wash to soften them up.
The eggplant sateen feel like pajama pants by comparison, super soft and pliable.

@LazyS Based on the raw fit I was a little worried that I would have to cuff them a ton, but they shrank up perfectly.
Agreed on the double cuff, I think they'd look weird if they were any shorter.

Bit of an interest check, I can send more photos / measurements via DM if anyone is interested.

Real McCoys M65, size XL.


Mister Freedom Blouson de Quart, size 44.


At Last Co. size 36.



At Last Co. w36.



Boncoura XX, w36.



CSF, w38.



The Rite Stuff Atlas shirts in green and black size XXL, and a Masterson shirt (don't recall the batch name).

@Hopethisoneisnttaken sure thing, I need to get them hemmed (Hoosier was too quick with the shipping for me to ask him ) but I'll get some fit pics soon.

3 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

surely some dungaree fit pics are in order!!

They're in the wash as we speak, they were massive unwashed.

Another care package has arrived.
Utility trousers in khaki deck cloth and eggplant sateen.




Multi-stripe tee and Bluff Creek.

And the pièce de résistance: Lot 560 1922 overalls, non-wash.

Have any bigger guys picked up the 714 yet? Tempted to give them a go, had some 711s a few years ago but sold them as I found the back rise a little low. Don’t really need any jeans but I’m interested in measurements if anyone has picked up a pair in size 38.

Echoing Mr. Mantee's above sentiments, I have only gotten negligible shrinkage out of FW one wash denim.
Also should have some more fun stuff arriving soon.

9 hours ago, LazyS said:

I was told It's a new 12.5oz denim

That's true to the 504XX closed front jumper, but I believe he was asking about the 506XX 1922 jacket with the drop pocket.

Your 1937s are looking good!

I'm a big fan of the 30s denim, I haven't been tempted to wear anything else since I've been wearing these!

@mstax I don't have any official confirmation on it but I believe that the threads are 100% cotton.
I actually don't know of any Vanishing West items that don't use cotton thread off the top of my head.

601XX-C 1937 pre-wash, ~7 months of wear and 2 washes.
Currently drying after the wash, so I'll get some photos up tomorrow once they're dry.

@UkeNo The fabric is very lightweight and crispy, very breathable and suitable for the summer months. It's also pretty flat, no irregularity to it.
I don't think this one will fade/age like a sateen or a denim, the weave is much tighter than both of those. I'd say it's closer to a poplin or chino.
I suspect over time the sheen will wear and subside a bit, I'll wash it soon and report back.