CSL

Here are my photos, taken indoors, mid-afternoon. 18 months. No washes. (Not my original plan but as the fit was good I didn't want to risk shrinking). I tried a real camera but couldn't find a lens with the right perspective so went with iPhone. I'm quite surprised how well they've helped up, requiring just one reenforcement to the crotch seam. One front pocket was getting close to needing repair. I think this had to do with the fact that they were very soft and non-starchy in the raw state. I would imagine a wash would have brought out some stiffness, guessing? The loose fit no doubt meant low stress to the seams too. Usually I don't wear jeans in the Summer months but the loose fit and light (at least light feeling) denim did not feel oppressive and consequently I was able to give them steady wear through the 18 months. Overall I've been pretty gentle on them, much of the wear coming from long hours in the van, flights, dog walks, etc. Frankly I wanted to avoid the heavy repairs I'd had to do on the TCBs during that contest, where I went out of my way to put stress on the jeans.

OK! Think I've got things working. Note - You have to hit 'join folder' before you can upload. I made a CSL folder. Figured it'd make sorting easier for the judges. I suggest everyone does the same and puts their pics in their own folder. Probably stating the obvious...🤓

Maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to set up a dropbox folder where hi res pics can be deposited for the judges to view.

Very nice!

I guess it's really over. Ladies and gentlemen, please remove your jeans... Judges, any guidelines for final pics?

^^^ I guess it is six. I don't count the waist button. I remember having jeans with that button count when I was a teenager.

I like the 5 button fly! Never see that anymore.

Getting a few last moments in with the WOMs. Pics from the 14th and 15th. Hot as the blazes here today but I'll put em on for the last hurrah-dog walk now.

^^^Yes. The phrase 'needle in a haystack' comes to mind.

Very sad to hear this. I only met him once, at a Runabout Goods get-together. I think the jeans model I bought were the last run he officially made.

I am completely unbiased!!!🤣

My name shouldn't be on the judges list. Initially I was asked to be a judge but then I decided to participate instead.

Certainly worthy of consideration.^^^

Those are really nice! And good job digging up the Dean info and pics. I was aware that some people cut the straps off. Frankly I always thought the straps seemed to be more an intended function than an actual one.

If they're doing a custom order for us we can demand pocket bags down to the knees!

Thanks, Geeman. That's a good tip. I may write them and see what they say. I've thought about sending in pics just to show them it's still rolling after 30-ish years. I've done various repairs over those years. I guess the death- knell will be when the wheels give way. I'm doubtful I could deal with replacing those.

While I must admit I've been yearning to get back to being single and dating other jeans, I'll probably jump in to support the cause.

Geeman, I did consider it. Figured they might want to see a receipt, or some kind of proof of purchase. I wouldn't be able to come up with that. Also figured it'd be a pain in the a** shipping it to them. I guess it's still potentially an option for further repairs.

It's feeling like this will likely be the direction for the next contest.

Not Birks, but I had kept a pair of sandals that had shed their soles in the garage for a few years. Throwing away the leather parts just felt wrong. Recently the handle on my 30 year old Briggs And Riley folding bag gave way and I was able to repair it with the sandal leather. Justification for the endless clutter I can't seem to help accumulating? Probably not...

WOM, Gola, and an off-brand vintage jacket that I've had for many years. Will post label in the vintage denim thread.

Yes! Love those. Has a repro been done? I feel like I've seen similar. The Mister Freedom Buckaroos have the same front pockets.

Super cool!^^^

The cut of those pants looks really good on you.

Thanks, Gents! While I don't think I'd ever want to make it my norm, it's good to know that it's a possible way to go. For instance I've got a couple of early LVC raw pairs that will fit in that state. I feel more confident now about giving those a go.