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Speak of the devil, full catalog and details just posted: https://bookshelf.wisebook4.jp/html/toyoenterprise/51863/

I actually can't comment much on the '47, despite having a bunch of FW I still have yet to wear the '47 or '51... My understanding is that they are still produced somewhat regularly (at least annually) and are offered o/w and raw with raw generally being less readily available since most of the JP market prefer o/w. It's easy to forget the classics when they're always pushing new stuff, I plan to try the '47 once I get through a couple other pairs in the queue. No idea when that might be!

Honestly I'm just trying to figure out how much they're going to be. 😂 In the recent Sugar Cane Instagram post you can zoom in and almost make out the price, but not quite.

Much appreciated!

Did anyone happen to pick up the latest edition of Lightning (vol. 355)? There are a couple of pages in it that outline the details on the upcoming 43 and 46 tuxes, if anyone has them I'd love to see the details! Tried browsing the web for a scan but didn't come up with anything, and the last time I went to our local Japanese bookstore they had gotten rid of most of their Lightning stuff.

That Cossack jacket is great, I'd love to see some fit pics if you get the chance. What's the list price if you don't mind me asking? I've also inquired about the U-Tip shoes in brown in the past with no luck, might try again soon.

Cool enough to wear a denim jacket this morning so I'm happy. Big lizard has made a home in one of our trees in the backyard, gave me a startle this morning. Need to name him as we see him running around regularly. He blends in well!

I was thinking the same thing about the PIZZA tab, will keep y'all posted if I end up ordering. Now someone please buy one of my pairs of At Last jeans I'm trying to sell. 😂

You're a much more active and committed man than I 00. 😂 Although it does sound like you could use a chiropractor. Let's see the Devis!

He shared a size chart with me on IG, not sure if I can share that or not but I'm sure he'd provide it to you via DM as well.

Recently discovered Word of Mouth Jeans, a one-man-band made one by one in Italy by the very friendly and knowledgeable Simone. While I haven't ordered a pair yet I'm on the verge, just need to sell a pair or two so I can justify it. He currently offers two cuts, a pair of 50's and 60's inspired jeans. He is also working on a late 40's pair and some other stuff. You can contact him via Instagram DM for more info. Maybe our friend @volvo240thebest can get a pair! https://www.instagram.com/wordofmouthjeans/

Gotta agree with your take on this one, I've never been able to get with Lee / Wrangler repros. I associate Wrangler with frat bros from the university here. 🫠

At least for my climate, summer is the worst time of year for me to contribute regularly. It's blazing hot, all I wear is tees and rotate through a few broken in pairs or shorts on the weekend so not much to post from a waywt perspective. Hell, I don't even go outside on some days if I didn't have to, we had a stretch of 45 days in a row over 100 degrees... It's definitely been quiet, I think the more active people post on the social media platforms (reddit, IG, etc.) which I think are inferior mediums for meaningful discourse. And honestly a lot of stuff that seems to be popular elsewhere just isn't here which is going to lead to it being a little more quiet. I'll do my best to be more active now that it's a comfortable temperature to do things outside. Got a couple of trips planned (heading to Denver next weekend) so that should be fun. I'll try and swing by the new BiG location and post some photos.

Venturing back to my Russell musings, seems that they have two Fishing Oxford makeups pre-orders running through Stitchdown. Not generally a fan of the publication, but the tan Laramie suede version is calling my name. Still not sure why these are $650, but easier to validate mentally when broken down in 2 50% payments I guess. Debating between 11.5E and 12D currently.

This is true, but I wasn't privy to the the happenings. I think it all happened right before I became a mod. Still am a mod over there but it's dead outside of a random post or two every month.

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I might be able to convince @MJF9 to meet up, maybe even @Maynard Friedman (no photos of course). All are welcome, I think we'll be there around the 26th - 30th roughly before heading over to Paris for a bit, then back again to catch the flight back by the 5th.

Well then I nominate @beautiful_FrEaK and @Maynard Friedman 😂 Regularly active, established members of the community and always helpful.

That's a shame Doc, next time!

Just booked a trip to London around Christmas / New Years, will be spending a few days there and in Paris, maybe Bruges or another place that's easily accessible by rail. Let me know if anyone wants to grab a pint or if you have any suggestions for a third spot to visit.

I think it might end up being my most worn jacket this year, very versatile!

@MJF9 It's fairly soft already, seems that it's been through a wash but it definitely still has some rigidity (you can still see fold creases from shipping). I think once the fabric relaxes a bit it'll feel less billowy.

Some fit pics of the Yellowstone and Urbanite. From the side photo you can tell that the Yellowstone is pretty big in the body, that photo was taken with it unbuttoned. The body length on the Urbanite is pretty short, had to tuck my tee in.

If I recall correctly that guy was mad about a lot of things, soap being one of them!