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This jacket has side panels on the body and sleeves. The most recent Duck Digger version of the 2002 is has side panels but the regular Warehouse 2002 does not. 

I just won a yahoo auctions bid on this Sugar Cane Storm Rider repro. I’ve been wanting a Lee style jacket for a while and this was the right size, condition, and price. My only issue is that I can’t find any information on this style anywhere on the internet. Is anyone familiar with this model? I’m mostly want to know what denim is used (it’s blue line selvedge and LHT) and what year it cane out. 

I'm currently bidding on an old blanket lined Storm Rider style Sugar Cane jacket on yahoo auctions. Does anyone have any info on Sugar Cane lee repros? I'm mostly curious when they were made and what denim was used, but search results on here, denimbro, and google yield no information. 

Swamp stuff

TCB Ranchman

LVC tee

Warehouse 1001HXX

Viberg Chukkas 

I haven’t worn the 800s in our warm weather yet, which is 85-90°F/30-32°C and very humid, but suspect they won’t be very comfortable once summer comes. The 800s are noticeably thicker than the banner and c/l denim, and I’m worried they will hold moisture once the humidity really sets in. Granted I live in New Orleans which is one of the most humid climates in the US and no jeans are comfortable once summer starts.

45 minutes ago, jsky808080 said:

thx to the advice here- i got the FC 1108 - been enjoying them although a bit tight in thighs (think will loosen up more now that i'm wearing to office). i like the 800 and 900, but leaning towards 800 as want them to be comfortable. couple questions:

1) is 800 C/L still available - what is model number that follows 800? may be nice to have C/L heading into summer

2) is 660 still available? seems its similar to 800 but slightly lower rise?

 

Warehouse hasn’t used the C/L denim since 2014. You may find a pair on a Rakuten shop, but the sizing will be extremely limited. I would love to get the type 1 or 1001s if it ever came back. 

There will be no more 660s. It was exclusive to Blue in Green and they won’t be making any more. 

Going to Tokyo really opened my eyes to how jeans should fit because literally every single person wearing jeans (selvedge, raw, or not) had them hemmed to the perfect length. I suspect many of these relaxed-tapered cuts are overcompensating for the people who don’t hem their inseam to the proper length. Any size leg opening can look good with the proper inseam length and cuff combination, but all people see is a smaller leg opening that won’t swallow up whatever shoe they are wearing. 

For anyone unaware that Sugar Cane is now on social media I bring you this good news  

Does this mean that there is some Lee x Warehouse in the works? I’ve been looking for a 101J or Storm Riders jacket lately, and a Warehouse version would be perfect. 

It definitely is the XX model.  Any idea why they are calling this the XX model compared to last seasons 800? As far as I know just the stitching, tab, and being one-wash changed from last year's model. 

There's also a feature on Warehouse denim in the upcoming issue of Lightning that is currently up on the staff blog . I wonder if this is the whole article or if it's worth picking up a copy of the magazine. 

I finally added a pair of 800s to my collection. I’ve had the C/L 800s and a few banner denim pieces for a while, but this will be my first Warehouse piece in their 14.5 oz denim. I ordered these directly from Warehouse and had them hemmed to 79cm. I believe this year’s lot is one-wash, yellow/orange stichting, and has a red tab.  

I’m also wearing a Warehouse 2002, an LVC tee, and some Viberg X Nigel Carbourn Chukkas. 

Where is everyone getting their jeans repaired right now? I asked to be put on the Indigo Proof waitlist all the way back in March and I’m still waiting. I didn’t need repairs then, I just anticipated some of the stitching would eventually split on the back rise, but once that needed them I’m was still months out. My wife happened to be in NYC this month, so I she was kind enough to drop them off at Self Edge for me. I read some negative comments lately about Railcar’s turnaround time and I’m not sure who else I trust with quality repairs. 

Maybe I’m underestimating the popularity of denim, or just how many people are still sizing down, but I get the feeing that the good repair services are swamped tapering the jeans for the reddit and Instagram denim scene. 

I bought my first raw denim in 2012 the second time I visited New York City. After going to Self Edge and Blue in Green I ended up buying some Raleigh Denim jeans because I was moving to North Carolina (30 minutes from Raleigh) the next year and I also bought pretty heavily into the “made in the US”  trend that was peaking around then. Good jeans, but I took the size down advice and that never really worked for me. My biggest miss on that trip was not buying the now discontinued Warehouse 660 at Blue in Green. Aside from the fact that they don’t make that collab anymore it also one of the only Japanese pairs you can buy in my true size of 35. 

The online shop is up with measurements. Everything is marked as sold out, but I’m assuming that’s because the stock may become available some time tomorrow. 

Edit: and that’s what happened. Sales are now live. 

Has anyone who has ordered jeans directly from the Warehouse wedsite also had their jeans hemmed in the same order? I’m assuming I could leave a note in the order form with my desired inseam but if anyone has any tips on how to communicate with Warehouse it would be greatly appreciated. 

3 hours ago, NonJazarenko said:

I looked now and I found a cool sherpa/corduroy rancher jacket by Sugar Cane in four different colors, but I couldn't find a suede one. The more I try on this new LVC Shorthorn in front of the mirror, the more I realize that while it fits perfectly in the shoulders, it billows too much in the body. For the $$ I paid--even with the 40% discount--it should be a great fit. I may just send it packing.

Sugar Cane

Warehouse

An original

I much prefer the color of the LVC and the original Levi’s, but I would expect a higher quality product and better value from Sugar Cane or Warehouse.  

On 11/27/2018 at 7:10 PM, NonJazarenko said:

Any thoughts on the made-in-Italy Shorthorn suede sherpa jacket? I picked one up with a 40% off coupon, though I'm over the barrel on keeping it or sending it back. Fits me perfectly in the shoulders & sleeves, and a bit roomy in the body which I prefer for this type of jacket. Still, it's a big chunk of change. (Picture courtesy of Nordstrom's)

 

 

Both Warehouse and Sugar Cane are making versions of this jacket this season  for more affordable prices. I’ve even seen a few originals on some Japanese vintage Instagrams for cheaper.  

19 hours ago, jsky808080 said:

 

beautiful jacket indeed. what makes it better than than FC or TCB versions for example - fit? construction? denim?

Compared to TCB I much prefer the shorter, boxier fit of the Warehouse type II. My favorite aspect of this jacket is that the banner denim does an exceptional job of recreating the look of a Levi’s original type II. Here are some more faded examples 

https://info.ware-house.co.jp/usedsample/item/jacket/

https://warehouse-labo.tumblr.com/

Here is the current state of my 1105s along with a fit from when they were new. I bought these one-wash while at warehouse store in Shibuya a few years ago. This is a great fit without being to slim through the thighs and no ridiculous amount of taper. 

I was also mistaken about the denim. The Warehouse catalogue now lists the upcoming 1101/1109/1105 as using the 13.5 ounce banner denim. 

I actually just started wearing the 1105s Warehouse released in 2014 while my 1001s make their way through the Indigo Proof waitlist. I’ll take some photos once I’m home, but I have several fit and update photos in this thread. 

My pair is a banner denim version, but I believe the next release a 12oz denim rather than Warehouse’s usual 13 and 14oz denims. The new 1105 looks similar to the cotton/linen denim, so I’ve been waiting patiently for Warehouse to post some more info on these pairs. 

If you don't mind a zipper you may want to consider the 1105 

On 10/26/2018 at 10:25 AM, vexed_wear said:

Hi guys, I am planning to get my first pair of LVC.  Decided to go for the 1955 model.  Several sources suggest to get this model at your normal waist size or 1 inches up.  However I would like to tumble dry my jeans.  Would I need to buy 2 size up if tumble dry is in the equation?  Many thanks..

No, go true to size. I wear the 1955 in a 34w and my jeans will stretch to about 36” after some wear. I machine wash and dry my pair and haven’t noticed significant shrinkage after the initial wash. 

Looks like Warehouse and LVC happened to make the same suede sherpa jacket this season. 

https://www.ware-house.co.jp/?pid=132358637

https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/outerwear/suede-sherpa-trucker-jacket/p/560220001