julian-wolf

Really good comparison @bartlebyyphonics, thanks

You’re right that the front rise on the 125 doesn’t seem as much higher as I would have expected

From your photos, it seems like maybe similar room in the crotch + upper thighs, but less in the hips + seat and less through the rest of the legs (on the 125 as compared to the 132)?

If you wear a 33 from Warehouse, you’ll likely be comfortable in either a 32 or a 33 from Freewheelers.

^ The work boots & also the Western vest—but it’s a good look all the same

Keeping the thread alive w/ WAYWT fit pics (better that than the third page)

When I’m not in Tender these M41027 have still been my main go-to. The xxxtra high rise is crazy comfy

Guess I need a new WAYWT spot with the sun getting higher again

Tilley / Ooe / Orguiel / Duke / Cane’s / Frank’s 

Don’t pay too much mind to that Heddels article. Information was never their strong suit. If you’re interested in Levi’s history, there are actual books you can read.

I was thinking of the ones with no patch—that only seems like the next logical step

Sugar Cane did it first, 25 years ago ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

Spent a couple evenings this past week tending dye pots of cochineal and red cabbage

Both dyes were new to us, so so far it’s just been testing out different fabric treatments & dye additives, with some cheap silk handkerchiefs and some little cotton & linen test strips

Thanks for that. I already have sweaters that I like plenty, though, and anyway they tend to go on the outside of shirts or tees—so I’m not sure that they really play into that conversation.

@AlientoyWorkmachine I’ve really been enjoying them; I’ve probably worn them 3–4 times a week. They’re extremely comfortable, and feel pretty flattering too. They’re already showing significant signs of wear on the thighs, which is a bit of a surprise, having seen how long the woad dyed Type 900 has taken to lighten up. At this rate, I’ll probably be able to post some update photos by the Fall.

The Achilles Heel aspect is a turn-off for me, in principle, but I don’t find it to be noticeable on these jeans in practice. The indigo overdye itself is lovely; it’s a little brighter than the woad, and also less consistent.

I’ve been leaning into the Tender Co. aesthetic a lot, in general. I have a couple of pairs of non-jeans pants that I wear, but all of my actual jeans have been at least vaguely (and usually not so vaguely) repro style for the last bunch of years, now, so these feel like a pretty big departure from what I’m used to, and from what I think of as my comfort zone. An interesting side effect of wearing these more—or maybe a cause for me being drawn to wear these more—is that, for the first time in years, I’m rarely wearing button up shirts, and am relying in stead on tees and thermals. It’s nice feeling more casual, and it’s definitely more cozy. On the other end of things, I’m noticing my knit tops getting little snags & pulls from everyday life in places where woven shirts wouldn’t. I’ve been speculating with friends as to what middle ground I’ll reach, there.

Tilley / Tender Co. x3 / Tezomeya / Hollows / White’s

It didn’t quite feel fair to describe anyone who regularly buys IH for international MSRP as “normal”…

Most of what feel like the nicest shirts on the market, within our little sphere, top out at closer to $250, and many are much less

All the same, you’re right that it’s a big jump up from where we were at (or where those of you were at who were always present at the time) 15 years ago

1 hour ago, Cold Summer said:

it’s almost normal in this sphere to spend $350 on a shirt

???

Those fit you better than they ever fit me. Very cool pants; congratulations on the score

Tilley / Tender Co. x3 / swag tee / Hollows / Frank’s

5 hours ago, Cold Summer said:

There's a good chance these end up being the best-fitting jeans I've ever worn.

That’s a pretty bold expectation, for never even having tried them on…

Obviously I hope the best for you—and I’ve seen these jeans fit really well on a wide variety of body types—but it feels like the online measurements say very little, in practice, about how clothes will actually end up fitting at the end of the day, and trying out a new brand for the first time always ends up being a toss up

Finally found a Trailblazer in my size + preferred color on Yahoo (paid ¥20k plus shipping)

Really really pleased with it so far after a few days