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Feel free to share some picture updates of how the jeans look. I know I’m interested at least. 

They’re pretty cool, though I’d prefer a bit of higher and wider fit (something more similar to BR 1942 chinos). I like the label very much though, and it should be interesting to see how tcb incorporate their sewmanship (invented a word here) to non denim fabrics. 

@julian-wolf I remember you had pretty cool wide SC you used to climb with. How are they coming along?

7 hours ago, tchengaa said:

nice and soft tee!  which website did u buy from? thanks ~

Thanks! Purchased from celluloid via instagram DM

So we can all have something to aspire to

Anyone knows of a maker that does something similar to this flannel? I know FW did something but theirs was a more elaborate design and I’m looking for a simpler version. 
 

A lot has been said, so all I can add is personal experience (thanks for the invitation to share my opinion by the way). 

let’s start with tcb 20s. Personally for me they do not fit as a wide cut. I love my pair of 20s. I wear them a lot. Their somewhat of straight pair of jeans, my first pair of non slim jeans, but definitely not wide. For me wide jeans have at least 35 cm in the thigh measurement (straight line from the crotch seam to the outseam). My first pair of wide jeans (note: I had wide trousers before, like BR 42 chinos) are the old baggy jeans from Moto/r (This is a link), and they definitely took some getting used to. The cut is wide with a small taper, sort of a balloon fit. It took some getting used to in a sense that I was not comfortable with the look in the beginning, however I it was a combination of things. Mostly that I chose a bigger size so things took a while to become proportional for a lack of better word. Also I have a pair of belafonte denim trousers which are higher, wider and taper-ier than the motor jeans. 
 

There’s also the question of design, are you aiming for a classic five pocket? Chino? USN trousers? 
 

Tcb seamen trousers I think are worth looking into if usn trousers are an option. 
 

Another good option is Black Sign vocalion jeans (and while they cost a fortune on S&S, they are priced a lot more comfortably directly from Japan). 
 

On 9/8/2023 at 3:26 AM, rockon99 said:

Old quote here …

This was a fascinating read. Anyone have any cool boro or other antique mending inspiration they could share? Blogs, photo series, etc? 
 

I’m lookin to do some major hand repairs to an old pair I have and I’m struggling to make a plan. The above article really makes me feel as though I’m overthinking it, so maybe I should just slow it down. 

Here are a few from ig that I really enjoy: 

https://instagram.com/nora1985cat?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==

https://instagram.com/vintagecustoman?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==

I also created this board on Pinterest with mending inspiration stuff for myself, feel free to follow it  though I’m not sure it’s to everyone’s taste  

https://pin.it/1Ao64pP

i don’t get why the feel the need to talk down on other brands.

14 hours ago, Abochka said:

Hello all, 

Does anyone know who would make a pair of jeans with my own fabric? I got a bolt of, what is supposedly denim from Nimes, circa 1880…I tried Viapiana but he said he won’t work with fabric that’s not his 

Either way, keep us updated. It sounds very interesting and I would love to see pictures of the results. 

34 minutes ago, Depth said:

Would love to know peoples experience with shoes like pottery vs doek and other kurume made canvas sneakers?

 

As far as I’m aware shoes like pottery and doek are both made by good weaver. 

11 hours ago, JDelage said:

Ah, I missed that, very cool. Well I have sent a couple items there for dyeing. We'll see what we get back...

What’s the cost of this service give or take? I thought I might send them a few old white whitesville tees to indigo dye. 

21 hours ago, UkeNo said:

Baker pants…

Was interested in the navy/ Egg Plant Freewheelers Military Utility trousers but can’t find any in 32 or 34  

missed the TCB baker pants pre order too  

Anyone have a link for something similar? Warehouse and UES pairs look to be good. Any recommendations? Stores? 
 

thanks. 

tropthy clothing has a nice version. not sure if their in stock now but yahoo auctions used to have a bunch of them. Worth looking into I think.

17 hours ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

That’s the same photo, the Milan one has a different background photoshopped in. The 1961 dated one looks more authentic but idk. 

I think that’s the original one 

https://www.soniceditions.com/image/playing-at-the-window

21 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

I think Chet felt comfortable sitting by an open window in that position.

I thought it looked somewhat familiar 

Chet Baker in 1961

Sorry, what’s OCBD? 

I was looking for an “entry level” ecru denim 5 pocket jeans and came across one where I like the fit on Marrkt. Name of the brand is Ends and Means, which I was not familiar with. Came a few days ago, here are some first impressions - overall construction seems great, and roping effect is surprisingly nice. The fabric is pretty nice as far as ecru denim fabrics go, but not as nice as warehouse/resolute etc. I don’t care much for the zipper fly, the snap top button or the front pocket material (which seems very nylon-y but tag says 100% cotton). The fit is very much to my liking - high rise, wide with a small taper. 
 

After doing some research on the brand it seems like some of their stuff are pretty nice, leaning a bit towards outdoor fashion. 
 

@chicote I felt exactly the same with previous release of victors voice capsule haha. 

Really nice. How’s the fit?

33 minutes ago, smoothsailor said:

I never paid any attention what is said/asked about proxy services, because it is something i wasn't going to use.

The time has come. How does it work? I figured out you can use it for auction sites. But I found an item on a regular webstore who doesn't,t ship out of Japan

Its a pair of glasses from Effector.

Thanks

Go to fromjapan. They have a service where you can provide a link and they respond if they can get it for you or not. Works like a charm. 

Anyone has any experience with a brand called Ends and Means? 

That’s one hell of an entrance. Welcome!

@Geeman yes I guess you’re right. I didn’t think about this way. 
 

@chicote hahaha. No guessing needed (although most of the items are pretty obvious I think)

Cap is ebbets field, shirt from Dallee & co, Buzz Ricksons trousers and Doek shoes.