propellerbeanie

2 hours ago, goodrain said:

http://www.roydenim.com/peanut-pants

jeans look great but not as slim as I was hoping

I was hoping for a wider fit, so I'm pretty happy with the measurements I'm seeing. I think they're supposed to be loosely inspired by carpenter jeans, which would explain why it's not slim.

Also, if anyone is curious to know the back rise measurement, you'll have to ask Roy directly. I asked on his most recent post if he'd be able post them on the website, but he DM'd me saying that he wouldn't be doing that. He did, however, say that he can measure a particular size, then tell you what the measurement is!

@Iron Horse

Yeah, those are hot. I've been eyeing those for a little while, but unsure of the best place to pick them up. I know Speedway has them in my size (US 9.5), and Standard & Strange is out of stock. S&S seem to have a better price, so fingers crossed they eventually do a restock... Not sure where else to look.

Thanks for the suggestions, y'all. If I am to go MTO, I'll have to do a bit of research to see what's best for me - I think "the paradox of choice" is what usually deters me. I am, however, trying to venture into other brands, so that might be a good way to do it.

Since I'm quite the leather novice, to go for the Flat Box might be the easier option because there isn't really anything that I dislike about it. Probably the only minor thing would be the opening of the boot... Does anyone know if that rolled piece of leather that goes around the circumference of the opening has a proper name? What I'm referring to might not be clear, but as an example, the same thing can be found on their Moc Toe, but not on the IRs.

I've been looking for a 6" boot that has a toe that will collapse with wear. The Role Club Underdogs look really nice, but it seems like I'd have to wait for years to actually get a pair made. Red Wing Japan's new "Flat Box" boots look like they have a nice shape. 

If you press the play button on the Instagram post I just linked then you'll see how they look after they've been worn-in. Does anyone have any brand suggestions that do the same style (preferably with speed hooks, Goodyear welted, and black)? I do like the look of Vibram 705 soles and 700 heels, but not necessary.

@kicks79

No worries, mate. Hopefully you can find a size that works for you =)

@bartlebyyphonics

Thanks! True, fit varies for everyone. I think the main thing for me is the shrinkage in the width because I've never really had any real issues with LVC's lengths as I'm not tall. From your account, it seems like they don't shrink too much in the width, so I might end up going with the size 31... I'm in no rush to purchase, so will probably sit on it for a little while.

By the way, am I right in saying that they no longer use the olive pocket bags for the '44s and now just use the regular white-ish ones?

@bartlebyyphonics

Thanks for the advice. Interesting that the waist didn't shrink much... Did you use a machine to wash them?

Do you find that there's enough room in the thighs? I'm not the most proportionate person, and the measurements for the thighs are looking like they could be slim-ish.

5 hours ago, kicks79 said:

It has been years since I bought a Levis STF 501.

I'm looking at the 1976 model. How much shrink is in the waist? Can I still expect 1.5-2" ?

Hey man, for my size 31 pair, it started off with a 82cm waist (measured BiG style). After a hot machine wash, it ended up being about 76cm. I've now done a proper cold machine wash to clean my jeans, worn them for a few days, and the waist is currently 81cm.

So I guess you can expect shrinkage of around 2", but it'll stretch back out if you don't wear a belt. If you do wear one, then you can limit the stretch a little bit, but I've gained weight, so I no longer need one lol

How do I size for the '44 501? For reference, if I were to size my current LVC jeans so that I wouldn't need a belt (i.e. so they're not deliberately oversized), these are the following sizes I would get:

• '33 size 31
• '47 size 32
• '55 size 30
• '76 size 31

I've been thinking that the size 31 in the '44 501s will be the right choice, but I'm unsure due to the discrepancy in waist measurements across different websites. 

Does anyone know if Paul + Williams is still doing the photos for LVC's collections? If so, do you know when they usually upload the album's because there's nothing there for the current FW17 stuff.

3 hours ago, HAZARDkid said:

Have a couple pairs on ice in my closet: resolute711/710 and warehouse800/1105ltd. Ill see what everyone else is joining with first before I choose. I like to wash frequently so I don't know if I should even waste the $20 lol.

Controversial lol

@Paul T, thank you for the info! Yeah, I see what you mean by the slots with the edge of the patch still intact, and that's the first time I've seen something like that.

Repro or not, I have to agree that I've found LVC's fabric to be really nice. I'm really liking the '76 and '55 denim! It would be interesting to be a fly on the wall when they decide to make certain compromises/decisions. 

Hey @Foxy2, I'm not sure if I understand what you mean. Do you mean that the machines they used to produce the patches automatically created these notches and that it wasn't a design choice (back in the '50s)? If you see the Instagram post below, that's my mate's LVC '55s although I'm not sure what the production date is. You can see the notches at the top, and the bottom ones are most likely not visible due to the bottom of the patch being slightly folded upwards.

If anyone knows, I was also wondering which font for the lot number, waist, and length is correct i.e. whether the number 1 is supposed to have the short horizontal line at the bottom (second pic), if the number 4 should have all the lines connected (second pic) or have a gap (first pic), and if the Xs should have little horizontal lines at the top and bottom.

From pictures that I've seen, it seems like they number 1 and the Xs should have horizontal lines, but I'm not too sure about whether the number 4 is supposed to have all the lines connected. I never took notice, but thanks to @Maynard Friedman, I'm also interested in knowing whether the "PXR-8" code is supposed to be there and what it means.

I know peeps might say "well what do you expect from Levi's", but these things kind of bother me. I know that from reading other forums that Levi's does less faithful reproductions of their own products than their Japanese counterparts, but don't y'all have a whole archive at your disposal? 

Hey, does anyone know when LVC changed the patch on the 1955 501? In the first pic, you can see four notches on the patch, but in the pic below, there are no notches.

I've had a skim through some photos of 1950s 501s, and I've seen both appear. If I've been looking at the right stuff, then I believe I've also seen jeans where some patches only have three notches. Maybe @Paul T will know, but do you know any reason why they were there in the first place?

Thanks =)

Oh man, this is what I've been waiting for. The only thing is that I find the Lot. 64 to be a bit too slim to warrant the need for a cinch. The jacket, on the other hand, is something that I've been waiting for. Not sure if they're only available through email purchase or if other stores and their own website will have them up.

Even Heddels reposted this news. I wonder how someone managed to just take them from their archives though... Considering that they're so valuable, you'd think their security would/should be top notch. I did, however, find it funny that people worth saying that it's in the hands of the Japanese now lol

I think I somehow measured my '76 501's inseam incorrectly. Mine is a bit shorter than setterman's at 79cm (31.1"). If you're usually a 33" inseam then they'll be too short in my opinion unless you plan on rocking the high water look.

Here are some impressions after wearing these jeans for a few months since I wore mine while I was in the European summer for around 3.5 weeks. Under sunlight, you can see streakiness and subtle slub, but under incandescent lights, it kinda looks plain. I'm still a firm believer that denim from Cone looks rather boring to start out with, but gets significantly better with wear. I know that my gauge for "significantly" is different from others, but I'm into the vintage fades and denim that doesn't have excessive character, which may be considered blasphemous amongst denimheads.

I'm still disappointed with the stitching quality. I'm not aggressive with my jeans, and pretty much just do normal things in them (walking, retail work, sitting, but not cycling or extreme activities). I usually cuff my jeans, and the inseams rubbing against each other have caused the stitching at the fold to deteriorate at a rate that I haven't experienced before with any of my other jeans. Even the overlock is dying, but if you don't cuff your jeans then you probably won't notice this flaw. To me, the threads are plasticky in both look and feel... 

Fit-wise, I'll be using the '76s as a guide for the future when I'm looking for jeans that aren't too slim or sloppy. Now, if I could somehow get this denim in multiple fits and in a jacket...

So summer sales made me lose my mind, and I ended up getting a few things for around 50% off. It's basically an LVC '50s kit: 1953 Type II, 1955 Sawtooth, and 1955 501.

I've managed to hot machine wash the jacket and jeans, and I cold machine washed the shirt. I measured the pieces to the best of my ability using the BiG method, but since the jacket was quite stiff after the wash, it was a lil difficult. Here are the measurements in centimetres. 

I've worn the shirt a few times, and the jacket and jeans have been worn for two days. I'm still considering doing the 2017-2019 DWC, so I'll continue wearing my '76s to keep these '55s under the 30-day limit.

So far, I'm really liking the fit of the jeans. They feel only a bit looser than the '76s, and it's most noticeable in the crotch/thigh area. The denim feels rougher, but it also seems slightly less hairy to me. The front and back pockets are shallower than the '76s, so it is probably going to take a bit to get used to (my phone sticks out more when it's in my back left pocket, and when I put my hands in the front ones, I pretty much have to make a fist so my palms don't peak out the top). I wouldn't call this a negative, though, because it doesn't bother me. The buttons feel kinda cheap and lightweight, but I honestly didn't expect much since I'm relatively familiar with what LVC produces. Seam puckering is looking promising, and the left leg has twisted a fair bit while the right leg has only shifted a tad. I'm sure that subsequent washes will make it better, but right now the hems are lacking in the roping department.

The jacket is pretty rad. After the first wash, the front placket has twisted to the right slightly. There's some good wrinkle action and seam puckering throughout, which I find visually appealing. This is probably a weird part to like, but I really like feeling of ridges in the fabric where the cuffs are sewn onto the sleeves, especially the inside lol The extent of hairiness is not dissimilar (oh yeeaahhh, double negatives) to the jeans.

Some of you might be wondering why I bothered to wash the shirt when it's sanforised... I found the denim to be rather flat, and I like it when the front placket is more uneven. After the wash, the denim is still a bit uninteresting, but I like the fit.

My phone + gloomy weather = shite pics, so I'll post some when I think I can take a nice shot. For now, I hope this info helps those that may be unsure about sizing! =)

Yeah, pretty sure I've been blocked then, but it's probably a bug and not an intentional block. I feel like I'm part of an exclusive club now haha

Not that it's important or anything, but if someone's Instagram account is unsearchable (and only reachable through tagged photos), and unable to be followed, does this mean you've been blocked? Tapping the "follow" button makes a loading symbol appear for a split second, and I know it's not my Wi-Fi that's playing up. The pic below is related.

lol

1 hour ago, mlwdp said:

Unionmade has/had a lot of LVC tshirts in their sale.

I live in Australia, so shipping is USD 60 (no joke). Even if they have a sale going on, there's kinda no point in me buying anything from them when other stores allow me to shop tax-free on top of free worldwide shipping. The only time I've ever bought from them was when they had a sale on the PF Flyers X Gitman Vintage sneakers, and the total I paid for the item + shipping ended up being as if I had purchased them for retail price.

Regardless of the level of participation, @setterman is numero uno (my opinion, obviously). I'm a fan of less contrasty fades (his are on the higher end of what I'd consider "moderate" contrast considering the number of washes), and to be fair, his tracks and roping are better. The hand repairs and rips add a personal touch, and you can tell this bloke's been doing some serious leg-crossing. Not to mention, the fact that the red tab is destroyed looks cool.

I'm not hating on any of the winners, but I just thought he was going to win.

17 minutes ago, mgvtp said:

propellerbeanie, can you please confirm if that t-shirt is sort of thin? I have one just like it and unlike all the other lvc tees I own, it feels really flimsy. I hope I didn't get one from a secondary factory or something..

Thanks.

Hey man, I would say the T-shirt is quite a thin material. I don't own many T-shirts from LVC, but my 1940s one also seems rather thin as well. I feel like the material wouldn't be very resilient if I were to get it caught on something, which means I'd probably only where it on occasion when I'm not doing anything too physical.

Just crossposting from the WAYWT 2017 topic. I'm wearing a couple of items from LVC's most recent offerings: 1960s stripe T-shirt, and the usual 1976 501.

I'm no good at reviewing pieces of clothing, but I got the T-shirt because I liked the colour of the stripes. The fit is quite pleasant as well because it's not too long for my short stature, and the shorter sleeves are something different - as you can tell, I have a mad T-shirt tan as most of my T-shirts are a bit longer. The fabric itself really isn't anything to write home about having handled T-shirts from the likes of Merz b. Schwanen, TFH, Lady White Co., and some others. I've been asked why I buy LVC gear when there's better quality clothing out there, and most of the time it's because I like the designs and can't find the same ones from other brands. For example, the graphic T-shirts from the Homerun collection were pretty cool.

It's not noticeable in this picture, but my '76 501s are fading nicely. Whiskers, combs, and roping are developing, but I do have a dreaded phone fade on my back pocket (unavoidable at times). They feel dirty, so a wash in the near future is inevitable. Also, I'm pretty impatient when taking detail pictures, so please forgive me when I say I'll post pics and don't post any. They'll eventually happen when I'm in the mood! =)

Second last day in Europe. Pretty much wore the same bottom half every day, and changed my T-shirt/shirt daily (and I developed a rad T-shirt tan as well lol).

LVC T-shirt, LVC jeans, and PF Flyers. 

In a town in Austria wearing a 3sixteen shirt, LVC jeans, and PF Flyers. A faceless man for now...

In Munich wearing a The Strike Gold jacket, Levi's sweatshirt, LVC 1976 501, and MiJ PF Flyers. Had to brighten the image because it was a cloudy day.