Broark

Back to our regularly scheduled programming, it appears that they're releasing a limited pair of 01's along with (maybe?) some undisclosed duck items. If anyone is going to Inspiration LA and willing to proxy please let me know, if we hadn't just had a baby I'd make the journey myself.

He’s just got such a natural talent with technology.

Well sure, literally they are, but I think their ethos is a little different. It’s all about the semantics, right?

Warehouse actually included the rope on theirs like MJF mentioned.

Yeah I don’t think the product is a good direct comparison, more so about the fact that they’re similarly set up (one/two people operations). Plus I think they’re trying to achieve different goals.

Well said @ATWM, feels like the social media marketing strategy is just somewhat of a necessary evil these days. A byproduct of the times we live in. I’ll still throw my hat in the ring and hope to land a release every now and then. But I won’t lose any sleep of any of it either. And agreed on Simone’s product, I’ll likely be a repeat customer after the contest!

@mlwdp I thought those holes were for hang drying directly on a clothesline? Not 100% sure on that though.

@julian-wolf you’re right, your point about moving from a truck to a brick and mortar has happened with two spots that I’ve frequented for years here in Austin (both about a mile from my house, and one even catered our wedding and just won a Michelin star) and you’re right, it allows their business to expand and grow and continue to develop. Not exactly the case when we’re talking about a two person operation that’s directly limited by their ability to produce in limited quantities. On your second point, I’m also curious since it seems like they repost just about everything that they get tagged in. I’m not an influencer by any means but when I do post something from them they will usually repost it.

I agree with @ATWM, I prefer a little more room with my denim jackets. Easier to layer or wear a heavy sweatshirt underneath.

You were always the harbinger of things to come 00, a canary in the mines! This isn't all that dissimilar to whenever your favorite taco truck or local restaurant gets blown up by food influencers. I've got a bbq spot near our house that I've been going to for years and lately they've been gaining notoriety. I'm happy to see them doing well, but I'm also slightly annoyed that I can't just pop in anymore without waiting in line.

Do they deserve the recognition? Absolutely, they make a great product and they're dedicated to their craft. But I selfishly don't want more competition on future releases, they already sell out quickly. Looking back I got my first pair from them 10 years ago which is kind of crazy. I guess when influencers shill something that I've been a fan of for some time it just feels so disingenuous. And don't forget to like, comment and subscribe.

They have a way of ruining everything they touch, don't they?

Nothing has been confirmed yet (that I know of).

According to the inflation calculator that would be roughly $49 in today's money, what a steal!

Reminds me of the fly on the old N&F or Unbranded pairs.

I think it might also have to do with the fact that they're showing photos of a size 30. I checked their IG and most of the rises / fly spacing appear to be more in line with what you'd expect.

@mlwdp been a very long time, I feel like a lot of shops just started accepting direct international orders once Rakuten halted their overseas distribution.

Yup seeing the same thing in the US, priced at $299 but then add an additional $103 for shipping?! Seems way too rich imo, I had thought about a pair of the S824XX wartime model jeans at some point but the extra cost and extended wait just isn't worth it.

Not as interested in the S&S pair personally, I already have the war jeans from last year. They’ve been hinting about what look like some late 1890s type trousers made from duck canvas for Inspiration. Would get out there if it was closer!

@beautiful_FrEaK good call, I’ll reach out!

Yup what Maynard said, consistency is key! I haven’t really been rotating any other pairs in yet, and I’m noticing some nice contrast starting to develop. Once the summer kicks off I’ll start swapping pairs somewhat more frequently.

If anyone is heading to Inspiration LA in April I’d be interested in working out a proxy for whatever OA has planned for limited release. Please DM me if you’re open to it.

One of the only that I’ve seen so far! I’m really enjoying the contest jeans, I’d definitely be interested in another pair whenever he gets some different denim. Also if we’re including the EU makers, Superstitch in Paris seems to do some interesting stuff with their MTO jeans. They’ve moved the rest of their production to Japan.

Good shout Julian, I had forgotten about Hutson. I guess my ramblings are more directed towards the repro world (selfishly so), I just miss the days when we had Roy making stuff. There’s nothing inherently wrong with what MF, Tellason, etc. are making, they just don’t have the same small independent maker feel. I’ve seen a small handful of people on IG making stuff, but most of it seems to be pet projects. I guess I just selfishly want someone to be a Slash Overalls or Lb Denim / rebuilt of the west.

Honestly I don't think this is being too picky at all! It's a staple (at least in my mind), and shouldn't be that hard of a thing to sell in proportional quantities. I think the real issue is that the craftspeople are packing up shop, cost of operating is too high or they get burnt out on the constant social marketing grind. It's quite difficult these days to make a product that you love and devote yourself to while also promoting it in a way that'll be sought after to customer base that's seemingly shrinking. And in my opinion the modern customer base is less willing to spend, since the general cost of living is continuing to grow with no signs of slowing down. We still see some of these craftspeople in Japan in this space, but I haven't seen many (at least that I'm aware of) in the US in recent years. If anyone knows of any please feel free to prove me wrong!