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You can figure out if they're the MiUSA ones or the made in Bulgaria ones by looking at the PC9 (nine-digit product code on the last tag). Pretty sure the last time I checked, the V2 models had a different code to the last MiUSA models. Honestly, didn't really expect much else from Levi's in regards to the lack of transparency... It's almost as if they're ashamed to say that these repro jeans (that they were once so proud to say were made in USA) are now made somewhere you wouldn't expect. The price ain't helping their cause either. I think they forgot what they were once good at ages ago.

I don't understand why people wash their jeans while wearing them... Wearing wet clothes is so uncomfortable (for me, at least). 

On 8/5/2019 at 11:57 PM, JDelage said:

No it's a war-time (?) type I.

I think I described it really poorly lol It's this one, yeah?

On 8/3/2019 at 12:09 AM, JDelage said:

I have a similar Warehouse Type I. The pocket is H.U.G.E.

I think I remember the one you're talking about. It's that Leepro-esque one with the long pocket?

That overdyed jacket. Holy sh...

Thought I'd share some shrinkage info on the 2001XX 1st Type. I recently helped my friend shrink his unwashed jacket in size 36.

Pre-wash -> Post-wash (hot soak, cold machine wash, hang dry)

Chest: 53cm -> 50cm

Shoulder: 46.75cm -> 43cm

Sleeve: 65.25cm -> 61cm

Back length: 63.5cm -> 58.5cm

These measurements were relatively rough, plus the side seams and pleats may have made the chest measurement a little off. No dryer this time (at his request).

This has actually made me want to wear my type 1 more now!

This one is from lunch with the family.

IH, IH, JL.

Made in Bulgaria seems pretty disappointing. I know that something being made in the USA doesn't necessarily mean it's of higher quality, but it would have been nice to continue cutting/sewing the rigid pieces in the US. I mean, the price increase and different denim origin don't really add any sort of appeal to LVC jeans anymore. Maybe I'm being silly... I don't know.

Thought that was an apron upon first glance haha

9 hours ago, kicks79 said:

The denim will be from Kaihara mills( last season was the last of the white oak), no idea where they are now cut and sewn. 

Interesting, I do remember that being the general chatter (regarding the denim) although never quite confirmed. We'll have to wait and see where they're cut/sewn!

@bartlebyyphonics I recall reading that in various jeans descriptions a little while ago which somewhat strengthen my speculation. Not too sure why they wouldn't include similar info in the new rigid jeans since these buzzwords tend to attract customers.

16 minutes ago, DoitsuJin said:

Speaking of Japan and LVC, the Harajyuku store is releasing a limited edition run of LVC 1966 501. Made in Japan with all the english text translated to Japanese.  Not sure about the denim..

 

the catch? Going to retail for 66000JPY

Yeah, I saw these on Instagram. I could be wrong, but I think the entire jean in made in Japan (denim, hardware, cut/sewn) to celebrate Japan's initial release of 501 reproductions. It kinda feels like more of a collector's item like the Cone tribute jeans, but maybe this one more so because of the Japanese pocket flasher/tags.

For me, It says 71,280 JPY which I assume includes tax. 

Hey all, End Clothing has released some of the 501 cuts in a colour called “Rigid V2”. Does anyone have information on the origin of the denim and where they are cut and sewn? On my end, the pricing also seems to be slightly higher than the ones from previous seasons.

The fact that they're slim tapered is a blessing in disguise... Temptation eliminated! The buttons look quite nice on these, but I also have enough Black Seed to last me a while. It's a good thing, however, for those that have wanted a pair in the past but weren't keen on the straighter legs.

Excuse the mess, but here is some new jeans. It's the PIH10ANS =) I'll give them a wash today.

Just a quick edit; gave these a 50C soak then a cold wash in the washing machine (low spin setting). The water was quite deep in colour, so I was initially worried that I should have been lighter on the washing style. The jeans are still very dark, so I probably just limited the initial rub-off. I had these hemmed by IHUK to 34", but could have chopped a bit more off because I'm a shorty. Also, I'll remember for next time to specify including the cutoffs in the package because it would have been nice to have it for future colour comparison.

PS, probably best not to put these suckers in the dryer. I spent a solid amount of time scrubbing the inside of the dryer because it was so blue! I eventually soaked an old T-shirt in water and threw it into the dryer for a spin. Saved me some effort.

Before -> After (size 31, btw)

Waist: 41.5cm -> 40.5cm

Front rise: 28cm -> 27.25cm

Back rise: 40.5cm -> 38.75cm

Thigh: 32.25cm -> 31.75cm

Knee: 23cm -> 22.5cm

Hem: 22cm -> 21.75cm

Inseam: 86.25cm -> 83.25cm

I could have managed a slightly smaller waist, but I don't think my legs would have been comfortable. Overall, I'm very happy with these!

Just to update on post-wash measurements of the Lot 1082 trousers. I soaked them in some hot water, rinsed them in the washing machine and then dried them in the dryer. Size 31 btw...

Waist 40.5cm -> 40cm

Front rise 29.25cm -> 28cm

Back rise 38cm -> 36.5cm

Thigh 33cm -> 33cm

Knee 25.75cm -> 25.5cm

Hem 22cm -> 22cm

Inseam 86.75cm -> 82.25cm

The trousers basically shrank most noticeably in the length as opposed to the width, which was pretty negligible. The back rise is quite a bit shorter than what I usually wear, but it's not actually uncomfortable. My guess is that the back rise will stretch a teeny bit when I wear it with my belt. I think that the width of the legs somehow make the shorter back rise more manageable to wear. Maybe some pictures next week when I get a break from uni work!

Hey all, haven't been on sufu for a while, but recently bought some chino trousers in green. They're unwashed and should shrink a bit (I'll post again once I've done it). The current measurements for the size 31 are:

Waist 40.5cm

Front rise 29.25cm

Back rise 38cm

Thigh 33cm

Knee 25.75cm

Hem 22cm

Inseam 86.75cm

Hopefully some better pictures to come... Including a fit photo.

Just a quick question for those that wear chino trousers. Do you prefer buttons or a zip?

There are some new pictures up on their Instagram profile where the dye looks less patchy and more even. It could be due to the lighting, but I wonder whether you'd be able to request one that's the least distressed looking out of the lot. Dye distribution along the lines of the jackets you see on Leather & Things Motor's Instagram would be preferable.

A couple more photos of the leather jacket. The overall cut and shape of the pockets look nice, but I'm not sure if the dye looks too uneven for my liking...

On 11/27/2018 at 1:10 PM, kicks79 said:

So it seems that I didn't have the whole picture and there will be a whole line up of 501s for next season:

1890, 1915, 1933, 1944, 1947, 1954, 1955, 1966 and 1976  

The 1880 triple pleat blouse, Type 1,2 & 3 denim jacket are also back.

All in cone denim.

From this post, larger sizes should be showing up this season. I believe @kicks79 works at Big Trouble Store in Sydney, which is a stockist of LVC, so I guess he's got a bit of the inside scoop. It was presumed that only the 1947 and 1954 cuts were going to return for the SS19 season, but we should be in luck! I'm not sure if the SS19 lookbook will be able to shed some light if anyone has been able to get theirs hands on one...

If that's a jacket that's coming out in the same fit as the new Cossack jacket then my wallet better watch out!

Saw these 1966s on Heddels a little while ago. They're not mine, but I thought they were worth a share here!

Veja is also rather well-known and popular these days because Meghan Markle has been seen wearing them. They do look rather nice, and I agree that they look similar to some New Balance sneakers I've seen, albeit cleaner/sleeker.

Very nice! The sleeve length seems to be rather short though...