Talan
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I like my FW Red Chambray shirt:
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Your comment really clarifies things. My knowledge of Evisu is quite basic, and I had forgotten that they have multiple production lines. It makes sense that the products in Hong Kong weren’t from Japan. Now that I think about it, the ones with bright, multicolored embroidery are probably further proof of that. Interestingly, despite Hong Kong’s vast shopping scene (I wasn’t specifically looking for it, but it’s hard to avoid), I never came across authentic denim or any serious brands. Even the regular Levi’s stores were nowhere to be stumbled upon, at least in the city central parts.
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I understand that you’re asking about a completely different place, but still—I happened to come across two different Evisu stores in Hong Kong about a week ago, without meaning to. Both had quite a lot of stock. I’ve never been particularly interested in Evisu and don’t recall seeing their products in person, only in online images. The quality of the denim puzzled me a bit—it didn’t feel entirely authentic, too thin and flimsy. It seemed to have some additives that make the fabric stretch or something along those lines. The painted designs and embroidery are distinctive and make an impression, though they’re definitely not to my taste.
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All questions are no, except for: Engineer boots.. One JLB pair, more to know what everyone is talking about. Heavy oz denims.. Initially an interest, Iron Heart and Samurai, no longer. Numerous pairs of very expensive boots.. White Kloud, etc. Numerous fancy leather belts.. A couple. Duke's - fancy? Mil repro.. One item. Handmade English shoes.. Some Trickers, still relevant. Whites Semi Dress.. Yes. Wore jeans wet.. A couple of times, when I made a mistake with the size and wanted to stretch them a bit.
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Nice cover of the single...)
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SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)
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I was asked which brands make the longest jeans. I’m 176 cm, so anything fits me, I never really thought about it. But my friend is 198 cm tall. What would you recommend? -
That was exactly what I did before asking here, I couldn't find anything here, for example- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Cliffs_of_Dover
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I’ve never heard of the White Cliffs of Dover being man-made. How so?
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I’ve already added it to the list of “how many pairs I’ve never bought.”🙂 But seriously, I’m genuinely impressed—in the best way—by the enthusiasm here. I’ll be looking forward to photos of the different stages!
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Is an electronic version available? Shipping any package to Ukraine is currently problematic and, in any case, takes an indefinite amount of time.
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I was ordering from Mcfly. By accident it was a pair of Freewheelers Walden corduroy pants, which have suspender buttons - a question couple of days ago here 🙂 -
Ian Dury
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Our kind Russian neighbors launched a massive missile strike on energy infrastructure and water supply early this morning across the country. They’re doing everything they can to create a festive mood for us. There’s been no electricity since morning, but it’s still a holiday. We’re celebrating—and we wish the same for everyone else. Well, except for those too busy preparing their stinking missiles.
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+1
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Just like the experience with my old Macs, they’re always plugged. -
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I think the suggestion above about an inexpensive external keyboard makes sense. Before fully replacing the keyboard on my MacBook Air, I connected an external Wi-Fi keyboard, and while it took some time to get used to, the solution worked. Probably, even a very inexpensive USB keyboard could do the job. I still have an old MacBook Air, I believe from 2011, and a MacBook Pro from 2007. Both still work, though with limited functionality. The keyboards on both are fine, and I’ve never replaced the keys. I don’t remember if anything spilled on the keys, but over so many years, it’s quite possible. So yes, over time, everything becomes more fragile. And we’re not getting any younger either 🙂 -
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I don’t want to upset you, but fixing such issues with the keys on your own is likely to be quite challenging, if not impossible. I recently encountered a problem with the keyboard on my new MacBook Air after a small amount of coffee spilled on it. The keys still worked, but they started making a suspicious crunching sound. The spacebar, in particular, began to stick, and when typing quickly, there were often no spaces between words. I tried removing the spacebar to clean underneath (there was indeed a hardened sticky drop), but I couldn’t reinstall the key properly. I managed to attach it somehow, but it only worked when pressed in the center and didn’t respond at the edges. I ended up taking it to an Apple service center, where they explained that removing and reinstalling keys is almost impossible due to the fragile construction, which is prone to damage. The only solution, which I ultimately opted for, was to replace the entire keyboard, which required partial disassembly of the laptop. Including labor, which took about three hours, the repair cost me around $120. -
^ glad they didn't forget to mention Grateful Dead 🙂
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I was using FromJapan several times, it is easy. Otherwise, you can them directly at Mepse website contact/inquiry page. Just provide them with your address and tel number and ask to send you a paypal invoice for required item. I did the same many times with Japan's vendors and it works 9 times out of 10.
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SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)
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When I bought my first pairs of Japanese jeans and felt uncertain, I would usually start by soaking them in cold water for 40-60 minutes. Then I’d let them dry and see the result. If the shrinkage was less than expected, I might repeat the process in warmer water. The first machine wash came only after wearing them for some time. The washing temperature depended on whether I needed further shrinkage or not. A couple of times, I tried to shrink some particularly loose items by washing them at a high temperature. It rarely worked, though I managed to cook a tag or two. Now, I usually start by soaking in cold water and then wash on a gentle cycle at 40 degrees after some wear, inside out. -
But you'll be able to stitch as messily as you like, leaving Konaka-san green with envy and leaving scraps of thread of any length.
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Additional plus, their threads are strong — pure nylon.
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I had a friend here in Odessa who owned a professional sewing machine and would hem some of my pairs with a chain stitch for a symbolic fee. The stitch looked good, but the problem was that the rope effect was missing. In the case of Uniqlo, it’s probably not a fact that they use a Union Special or something similar, right? Besides, it’s stated that this is only for online orders, so they wouldn’t accept a private order from someone with an item purchased elsewhere, would they?
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When IKEA will start selling jeans, they’ll probably come in sets like this.
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This. We constantly learn something and then forget it. It’s fine—the objects of knowing flow in smoothly and leave just as smoothly, leaving no trace. We stay.
