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The top is stitched down, there's a pen holder on the left hand side and there's a cutout in the middle where you can access it. Stole this photo from Brogue:

@tooth I missed it the first time around back in 2021, and honestly it worked out for the best. The updated model is a bit looser fitting and has the two way zipper which is a nice touch.

Main difference is the denim, the '42 uses the same denim as the S601xx WWII jacket. But the buttons are also different as is the stitching color. And the cinch is coated black / dark silver as opposed to polished silver. And the tab is a bit faded, a bit more washed out pink. Not sure about the pocket specs from a size perspective.

@mstax I'll take some measurements for you soon, plan is to wash it once I get the jeans in. Raw it feels similar to other type I jackets I have from FW, however I don't own the '47 version. For reference I have the '22, '33 and '45 all in size 46.

Honestly we just need to move somewhere more temperate.

As promised, some recent deliveries from Mr. Seiichiro. I also got a handful of tees, didn't photograph those. Won't be able to wear these for a few months but that's okay. 506xx 1942. Blythestone flannel. Lot 100 Ironalls jacket. Deck Worker jacket. S-8 jacket. M-1951 field jacket.

@tooth I went with my usual FW size, I believe the cut is somewhat similar to the '37s so I'm expecting them to be a little loose up top. Will post measurements once they arrive.

Really neat how you can see where you tuck them in!

I wanted to try the '42 jeans out because they're a bit unique, no one else is really making repros of this model that was made for a short period of time. I also felt like I washed my WWII pair too often, so I want to get a little more contrast this time around with the same denim to see how it fairs. @mstax the 601xx '51 jeans / 507xx are perennial releases as far as I know, so you should be able to get that tux setup more readily than the seasonal releases. No experience with boiling jeans that hot, but I'd avoid it due to the prospect of possibly ruining the patch. I've always found that a hot wash with normal agitation from the washing machine gets the most shrink, at least with our washer setup. Temperature is only one factor in shrinkage, agitation is equally as important in my experience.

Agreed, the toys weren’t really my thing but I can appreciate the thought and care that went into developing them. @MJF9 same situation as Doc, mine should be here soon-ish. I did receive the jacket, I plan on taking some photos of it this weekend (along with a bunch of other things). Been a bit hectic lately since I recently started my new job.

Cool video here made by Nest Store from Korea, interviewing a few faces behind Freewheelers. Not sure how many parts there will be, but I personally really enjoyed watching this one, and I appreciate that they embedded English subtitles.

I think it’s a bit of over-saturation in the market, it seems like there are so many people offering such a similar product that it’s just not as unique as it once was. I appreciate the SC ones after seeing them in person and seeing side by side photos of the originals compared to the reproduction. It’s a testament to their ability to train their production team to really hone in on the details. But everyone just letting some runoff extend off their stitches and calling it “wonky” seems a bit lazy and low effort. All in all I agree with @l13902733261, I’ll take the FW approach to war era denim over most others, but y’all already knew that.

Yes that’s correct. Impressive nonetheless in my opinion.

Having seen a few different pairs in person (speaking on the 43 tux, can’t comment on the 46): it’s actually very impressive how nearly identical the wonky, irregular stitching is across each item. Down to the little flecks of weft sticking out. They did a great job of making these as close to their original vintage pieces as possible.

Looks like they included some extra thread in case you need to repair it yourself down the line.

Which one is which?

Bridge Of The Times is a one man brand run and operated by Masatoshi Takenaga. BoT was founded in 2020 and is located in the Hino district of the Tottori prefecture. BoT focuses on reproducing '47 jeans, specifically the 824XX T-47 model with a slew of vintage sewing machines ranging from the 1920's to 1960's. Additionally BoT has started branching out to offer a 506XX reproduction (the 806XX) as well as other limited cinchback model jeans. These can be seen on his Instagram feed. Currently these jeans are only available for purchase via two methods: actually visiting his shop in person to try them on for size, and domestically in Japan via Instagram during specified time slots. BoT is not currently offering international orders, but I am hoping to find a way to get a pair myself as his work seems quite good! There's not a lot of information out there about the brand since it is pretty new, so I thought I would start a thread to wrangle in the discussion in a dedicated place. Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/masatoshi_takenaga/ Website link: https://bot.storeinfo.jp (photos credited to the BoT website linked above)