Duke Mantee

1 hour ago, Dr_Heech said:

Where did you order from Duke? I would like to order a copy but am crap at doing online stuff, so any help for a 'non-tech/last century' fellow like myself would be more than appreciated. 

@Broark beat me

It’s an easy process Doc

12 minutes ago, Foxy2 said:

They have updated the preorder - seems like most EMS destination charges are included - UK is, preordered mine, too.

Yeah, I knew the postage was included - I was actually just wondering aloud if there’ll be delays and if I’ll be stung for customs duties

13 hours ago, Dr_Heech said:

Wonder who's going to be the first person to score the new 'Levis jackets book' (Levis type 1,2 and 3). Looks like another Berberjin collab. Out in October. 

  

Well I’d ordered it - who knows what the postage will be like

@volvo240thebest 40?!! Don’t you count your school years? 

Happy Birthday, I hope you had a great day with family and friends

3 hours ago, Illcutz said:

I’m a natural 35” waist so always have to choose between a 34 or 36. As I also like to tuck I go for the bigger size. The huge rise on these make very comfortable for as I have both long legs and torso.

sorry your size didn’t work out bud

I’ve got a big arse and my plan collapsed over the chart reading - but the jeans got a good home.

Yours look great though and really suit your proportions. Quality

17 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

^ ha ha I was just about to ask if he got off with it!!

Edit - btw top rig out OO... that could turn out to be a long loan from Duke...

... then he’s not getting the quid deposit back 

46 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Looking smart for a change...

You don’t do often, but you do it well

47 minutes ago, mondo said:

I'm finding them quite roomy, after a couple of days' wear... for my body type, sizing up 2" from my usual produces a comfortably snug fit around the old love handles with plenty of space in the rest of the top block. Loitering with hands in pockets is a breeze, compared to my usual snobbish thumb-hook 

It seems most folk that persevered got what they wanted - I’m starting to think I just made an arse of it and gave up to soon ... although I had I very specific plan which did rely on the charts

45 minutes ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

Duke; perhaps he means extra cm in the rise?

Possibly buddy, and I do think the rise has been very flattering on a lot of folks. Gives the impression of a longer leg.

12 hours ago, Illcutz said:

First Day wearing them out of the house. Loving the fit and the extra space in the top block.

That’s a great fit - but ‘extra space in the top block’? ... did you get a different cut?!! 

14 hours ago, Ar_thor said:

Oh well, fuck it. Threw the boots and jacket on again and snapped some shots. Losing my virginity here people.

Post whore more like 

1 hour ago, mandel9000 said:

(In case you registered it before I corrected the mistake, @Duke Mantee: Sorry about the neg rep, and lykke til!)

My reputation is in tatters anyway, so a little extra neg won’t change a thing 

This years’ model - excellent!

17 minutes ago, mondo said:

Worthless without pics, I know, but I just received a 506xx in the mail... someone local selling BNWT in my size (44) for about $USD 300... man. I have some fine denim, but FW is in a class of its own. Was after something to take the pressure off my well-worn LVC 555 506xx, but this jacket could well supplant it, on first impression. The weight and irregularity of the denim is greater – couple of extra inches in the length, which I was not looking for, but it turns out it allows for better proportions in details such as yoke position, pocket placement (larger and more central) and drape of pleat. I think @Duke Mantee has an earlier iteration of this jacket (probably several.. heh); I seem to remember seeing a comparison he posted on DB a good while back of 506 & 507xx

I’m so glad you’re pleased with it - I’ve said it before but I think it’s worth repeating, FW are quite neglected, in relative terms, when it comes to denim. Because of the extent of their catalogue I don’t think the market outside of Japan sees them as a serious denim manufacturer.

I didn’t bother with the ‘43 506XX - I think the fad on WWII designs is just that, and although it’s fun seeing brands produce their take on war economy design for once a FW product didn’t inspire - but yeah, I have all the rest in the first version lengths. What’s the tag number on yours?

35 minutes ago, dudewuttheheck said:

Thanks @Duke Mantee! I was thinking the same thing. Aside from a slightly small waist, I do think this might be my best fitting pair of jeans yet.

They have a great proportion and you’ve got them sitting nice with your engineers (plenty of choice there)

2 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

@JDelage, yeah, when you get a chance that'd be great—there're some on sale at East West that I've been eyeing for what feels like well over a year now, and I think now might be the time, fit allowing

Just ask Jamie at Eastwest ... he’s a good guy and would be happy to advise. I know he’s got good experience of other brands, and used to post on other forums, so might also be able to give you direct comparison.

I really do like the style of a lot of the Belafonte clothing ... I’m just too committed to a particular route now to want to change

@dudewuttheheck easily the best fitting denim I’ve seen you post - excellent fit

@smoothsailor Great to see you Paul - it’s going to be tough to post pics as cool as yours 

1 hour ago, Maynard Friedman said:

Interesting article about a short-lived new town/overspill modernist ‘Lego’ estate in Runcorn (of all places!). I wasn’t aware of this place at all.

“... the particular talents of a man who was more concerned with setting an agenda for everyone else to follow than in creating failsafe designs unworthy of controversy.”

Erm, no - not when you’re pissing public money up the wall. I see too much of this - there’s a great confusion about the role, and more the ability, of the architect (a small ‘a’ is sufficient), mostly due to highfalutin tosh like this.

55 minutes ago, heyson said:

post hot wash and hot tumble dry

 

Awesome 

That would’ve been the perfect leg length for me

5 minutes ago, shredwin_206 said:

@Duke Mantee curious how those RMC N1 compare to the Lofgren M43? 
 

The JL have more structure and are a lot more refined in their presentation. The N1 are soft as butter but look a lot more like a military boot. They’re different boots for different reasons and tougher to compare than you’d first think. However the JL fit me better so that’s why the N1 are for sale

All of the above are up for grabs - if you have a genuine interest and a genuine offer then I’ll listen
 

Tomorrow they’ll be on eBay 

John Lofgren Engineers - Size 9

Whites Smokejumper - Size 9

Viberg 2045 - Size 8.5

Freewheelers x Irregular Pecos - Size 9.5

Rolling Dub Trio ‘Giraffe’ - JP26.5; UK8.5 ... fits like a UK9

Real McCoys N-1 - Size 9