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I see that a lot of people are not big fans of the cat ears. I genuinly like them and wonder if I'm the only one? 

After 105 days it's time to wash my 50's for the first time since shrinking! Curious to see what happens to the colour, have heard that they don't loose much of it.

@HGS @tigerstrom  Nice to hear! I'm in love the 50's, super slow faders but the satisfaction it gives when the fades are starting to show is the best.

With all the talk about second (or more) washes/soakes I'm starting to get a little anxious. Only wahed my 50's once in 40 degrees and already put in 60 days of wear

Any good places to visit while in Quebec city? Denim shops or other clothing shops? Coffe shops and cafés?

The Momotaro SJ011 Railway worker cap. One of few caps that work well with my long fluffy hair. Will be cool to see how this will look in a couple of years.

Thanks, it is the regular 50's, the angle makes them look a little slimmer and they're not as wide as I thought. Awesome jeans.

Fit pics of the TCB 50's, really love the fabric after the first wash, some nice nep and the feeling is just great!

Just got my 50's! A nice pair that probably will be better for the summer than my 16.5oz Japan Blues. Will post fit pic tomorrow when they've dried after the first wash.

How good are the TCB 50's suited for the summer, and does it breath? I'm in Sweden so it's usually around 20-26 C.

1 hour ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

 

if I was on 4chan I would recommend yee to lurk moar

but In this regard I am interested too…

I feel a little too green to post the response to such a question (which demands a real thorough knower to stump up), but here are some (tbh most found from denimbro browsing – the real archaeologists of turn of the century wear):

 

Oee did an amazing 1890 hercules (a denim bruin special, now sold out, but interesting for reference)

https://standardandstrange.com/products/hercules-overall-denim-125-years-finish-lot-0716

 

a link Fried-san has posted many times on the db leepro thread:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=120

 

and the lee japan options

http://www.lee-japan.jp/archives/

 

blue blanket offers some nice examples:

http://www.blueblanketjeans.com/en/P08/

http://www.blueblanketjeans.com/en/IJ1/

 

rising sun have these turn-o-the century themed beasts

https://shop.risingsunjeans.com/collections/pants/products/blacksmith-raw

https://shop.risingsunjeans.com/collections/pants/products/powerhouse-chino-ind-raw

 

micheal harris wrote the book on the pre-1890 history and competing brands alongside levis

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Jeans-Old-West-Michael-Harris/0764335006

 

then…

basically all good Japanese repro brands should be knocking out a lot of 1920s onwards models

ie

http://www.ware-house.co.jp/?pid=103088279

 

happy digging...

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you, the book is on its way to me since two days ago. Then I shall go and lurk some more!

Any recommendations on jeans in the 1890-1930 style? The only ones I know of are the new LVC 501XX 1890 and the TCB's 20's.

^ From what I know they don't update their website very often so that's probably the reason for it not being on there. 

What are peoples opinion on the new LVC vintage jeans? How do they hold up against other brands that also make jeans close to the classic 501?

6 hours ago, TheIntelligentHoodwinker said:

Tough one. I have a pair of the SDA-103 in a 31.

They didn't shrink much but they didn't stretch either, even after several years. I still have to breathe in slightly when I do the top button up. It's weird as they are really roomy everywhere else - thighs and leg openings are pretty wide.

What other jeans do you wear, for comparison? I usually buy 30 in Full Count, 30/31 in PBJ, 31 in Momotaro

 

I'm new to raw jeans so the only pair I own is the Japan Blue JB0412 tapered fit in 30 which fit perfect in the waist but I haven't used them enough to notice how much they'll stretch. I got some pair that aren't raws like regular Levi's and Lee Manchester pants that are in 30.

I'm really interested in the Studio D'Artisan  SDA-103 jeans. I wonder how much they will shrink in the waist? I'm usually 30' in the waist, do I need to size up?