Duke Mantee

Apart from profiteering? You should have read the Denimbro exchanges when it first came out. It’s a long process on a vintage machine - I got one of the first 50 made and I think those took well over 50 days to make. It’s also a lot of expensive wool. I think it’s better value than the Ultima Thule stuff for example. For me, the real FW is when they focus on stuff that’s ’hard to make’ - the details and the materials. But I only mention the cardigan because it’s a statement piece that’s been released again and not what @AlientoyWorkmachine was thinking …

Not a real fan then 🤷‍♂️ Anyways you know what you like, you know how much is in your wallet and you know Seiichiro will confirm your likes and take your cash. Looking forward to the result.

That’s exactly the best thing to do - ask Seiichiro what he has and take it from there. But for what it’s worth a real FW fan should be getting the turned down collar sweater coat …

That’s a big response which I think demonstrates the passion I mentioned - I don’t care for sematics, so you can call it for what makes you happy. That’s cool. It’s great you take the time to energise a thread that’s seen little action, that’s a credit to you, and there should be no one here who can’t appreciate that. There’s a good history to the brand so it seems you’ve plenty of mileage left to keep this going. I’d still argue their patterns are difficult - I wasn’t referring solely to the Western, the Work Shirts were far too narrow in the body for me (esp. in relation to sleeve length et al) - but they definitely suit some builds, I can immediately think of one.

I’ve read these last few posts a number of times. I like the passion you have for your possessions, I’m a lot less keen on the spurious comparisons and justifications which just aren’t needed. As others have noted, using a potentially overpriced brand to demonstrate good value is unsound; as is trying to extrapolate currency trading values over a long period (nevermind then confusing things further with other countries). Much as I’ve admired fabrics and the ‘look’ of Flat-Head shirts - I find the sizing / cut almost nonsensical. I’m probably the computer designed ‘average’ build … well maybe a bit less so these days … but never have I found a Flat-Head shirt that fits (I’ve tried a few). It tells me a lot that someone of your build needs a 44. One question about that shirt in particular - why do the front yokes and pockets have fabric running in different directions?

@Cold Summer @yung_flynn - basically you guys are discussing and advocating a different cut for every pair of jeans made in a different waist size. Technically any maker can change a pattern but really that takes you into a custom build. Grading is what all makers normally do and that means they are creating the same style in another size - EVERY measurement point is changed, following a strict formula, to maintain the same fit and proportion in each new size.

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The thunderbird design is getting popular - albeit each has been subtly different (jewels, studs and layout) - so Tyler Bryant (of the Shakedown fame) has another: Wickett & Craig harness with nickel plated brass and antique brass hardware; His wife Rebecca (along with her sister) is one half of Larkin Poe who won a Grammy for their album Blood Harmony, so a belt for her: Wickett & Craig bridle with a big ol’ western buckle set and antique nickel hardware;

Chest bag / fanny pack / sling for my great friend @srudy Badalassi Carlo No Fin, with Japanese cloth lining (and I made a drawstring bag for the bag with that too) and AustriAlpin ‘cobra’ buckle and slides … all hand sewn naturally

Rolling Dub Trio Coupen custom build - JP27 (CXL roughout and Vibram gumlite sole) Near new condition - £325

Rolling Dub Trio TriBeCa - JP27 (Kip leather, resin/cork sole, cat’s paw heel) Near new condition - £275

Rolling Dub Trio Bedford - JP27 (Kip leather, resin/cork sole, cat’s paw heel) Near new condition - £275

Jeez still going Doc? You deserve all the congratulations offered Happy birthday!

@Hopethisoneisnttaken White bleached cotton belts were 1 ¾” and leather ‘undress’ belts were 2” wide

Happy Birthday Modnard Freidman

I’m not aware of the rough out with any other sole … but I think the sole I had them rebuilt on is a big improvement AFAIK Lone Wolf aren’t currently in production

Lone Wolf Carpenter natural roughout Size 27 - white vibram wedge sole replaced with Dr. Sole raw cord unit by Yorkshire Sole excellent condition - some minor indigo staining. £275 plus shipping to your preference

John Lofgren (via Eastman) Engineers - Brown CXL - Size 9.5 VG Condition - a few minor scuffs and scraps, nothing significant, the heel shows most wear £350 plus whatever shipping you’d like

Slim Wickett & Craig ‘double stuffed’ (harness) leather with nickel plated brass buckle and copper saddlers rivets

Sedgwick bridle leather shell and La Bretagna pecos interior with suede lining in the zipper section Another one off to Japan - this time a replica (hopefully), rather than a variation of this …

Freewheelers Brakeman - hand buffered - size 40 DM me for serious consideration

I’ve always wondered if you buy a ’luxury’ car you get automatic exemption from the Highway Code and traffic laws generally … we’ve got a disability badge for Ellie and it seems we can’t use any of the designated parking spaces because they seem to be full of top end motors

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