Studio D'artisan

[HoustonChris]

I was fatter when I bought them, so I was forced to size up to a 36.  These days a 34 would fit really well.  In retrospect, I should have bought a pair in each size when I had the chance.  Then I'd have a pair no matter what my weight is...

[HoustonChris]

I suppose some pictures are in order at this point.

I bought my pair of X's-33 for the HWDC-2, so I've been wearing them for about 18 months now.  Since the contest started, I've washed them pretty regularly, for a total of 12 times (including the initial STF wash)

 

I don't shred jeans like some folks around here, so they're not impressively faded.  They are a bit darker than the pictures, but I'm using a simple camera and I don't do any image processing, so this is the best you get.

 

I like how the patch has weathered

 

Overall, they're holding up really well.  I need to do so minor repair work around the hems, but that's about it.

 

Anyway, I've really enjoyed wearing these jeans for the last year and a half.  They've made me quite enamored with Studio D'Artisan.

[Maynard Friedman]

They look great Chris, don't be so modest! They're holding up well too, after 18 months; my experience of SDA (101s) is that they're very well constructed and robust.

[bradl]

Love it Chris, still seems like you have a fair amount of nep on the lower leg. 

[Broark]

Those look great Chris.

Is there a general consensus when it comes to SDA tshirt sizing?

I've been enamored with a few of their printed tees on Pants Shop Avenue for awhile now, thinking about getting a few.

[Coolguyzack]

I fucking love the SDA patch. It's hilarious. Piggies pulling pants!

 

Yours in particular looks nice. Good job on that pair.

[HoustonChris]

Those look great Chris.

Is there a general consensus when it comes to SDA tshirt sizing?

I've been enamored with a few of their printed tees on Pants Shop Avenue for awhile now, thinking about getting a few.

Based on my experience, SDA shirts are inconsistent.  I normally wear a Large in western brands and Iron Heart, and size 42 in Flat Head tees.  SDA short sleeve tees in size XL sometimes fit and sometimes don't.  Their long sleeve tees in size XL usually do.  I've bought from a few different stores on Rakuten (never Pants Shop, though) and the measurements have usually been accurate.

[HoustonChris]

Oh yeah- I meant to add; when they fit, I love SDA tee shirts.  They're some of my favorites and excellent quality.

 

And thanks for the compliments, guys.

[S-Town]

PSA seems to be the only shop that is getting SDA to make even larger sizes.  And, Naoki is sooooo easy to order from!

[Broark]

Thanks for the input Chris.

I realized SDA actually has size charts for most of the tees I was looking at, and like you said a lot of them are pretty inconsistent in regards to sizing.

I've exchanged emails with Naoki before, I'll likely be ordering a few tees from him in the near future.

[bradl]

Based on my experience, SDA shirts are inconsistent.  I normally wear a Large in western brands and Iron Heart, and size 42 in Flat Head tees.  SDA short sleeve tees in size XL sometimes fit and sometimes don't.  Their long sleeve tees in size XL usually do.  I've bought from a few different stores on Rakuten (never Pants Shop, though) and the measurements have usually been accurate.

Yeah, I picked up a Large a while back, and it fit's near an xl, and just got the champloo t in in a medium and it fit's small in some places in medium in other. Really quite odd, would be careful and make sure you know the measurements before hand.

 

And to note I am a XL in the 5335 14oz work shirt, and a large in the flannels.

Edited October 26, 2014 by bradl

[vgadjo]

I don't shred jeans like some folks around here, so they're not impressively faded. 

 

 

 

Overall, they're holding up really well. They've made me quite enamored with Studio D'Artisan.

 

This is an interesting remark. As far as I'm concerned, my jeans - such as a pair of 103s - shred way more in the combs when they were bought unsanforized. 'Once washed' Momos don't shred as much for instance.

 

Would it be because post home-soaked/home-washed jeans still contain a lot of starch? I remember the Sda were very stiff brand new.

[xcoalesce]

washed my sda

 

[lance]

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[JDelage]

Here's 2:

D1546 21oz, zip fly

http://shop.tateandyoko.com/collections/studio-d-artisan/products/studio-d-artisan-d1546-special-heavy-21oz

D1585 21oz

http://shop.tateandyoko.com/collections/studio-d-artisan/products/studio-d-artisan-d1585-21oz-relaxed-straight

There were also some neppy fabric ones with white flecks that BiG are now sold out of. I can't remember the model number but a couple of contestants in the HWDC have them.

 

Not sure why I didn't reply earlier. Thank you!

[bradl]

X's-33

[Maguire]

My very first pair of raw denim:

 

SDA-103s @ 3 years, 5 months, multiple machine washes; total wear is closer to 2 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Bobbo]

Grand choice for a first pair of raw denim. They look great mate. 

[Sugar Mountain]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love it when a well-worn pair of SDA pop up on here! They always come out of the blue and never fail to impress me. 

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Same. 

 

I have a pair of 103s that I bough in BiG about 6 years ago that I have neglected a bit TBH. I find the leg openings a little wider than i like these days, but skimming this thread makes me want to break them back out again.

[Chubacca]

Chris, thanks for those updates!  I was always curious to see how the x-33's would fade and evolve.  

[bradl]

I'll snap some photos of mine when i get them back from repairs some time next week.

[Maguire]

Selling my 103s I posted above, among others.

 

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/157961-fs-studio-dartisan-ironheart-oni-kapital-denime/

[BrownMetallic]

@Mr-Bielby__ Sorry, missed your query.

Tagged W34: w= 33, ins= 35, f/r= 10, b/r= 13.75, u/t= 12.25, kne= 8.75, l/o= 8.5

Hi.

Old post I know, but any chance of measurements on those size 34's?

  

Shameless plug:

Deadstock/still DRY tagged W34 will be up for sale @supermarket__ since I won't fit in them post soak .... Looking for 300 shipped__ bought retail @BiG for 420

Lightning, striking 2wice:

Srsly worried about the Champloo w34 being too tight __ since I learned the waistband shrinks more than a size below tagged post soak/wash. Luckily, I snagged a w36 pair .... w/c were a comfy @34.5" post double hot soak.

[Foxy2]

Received a new Studio D'Artisan pair:

This time it is a collaboration between Pants Shop Avenue and Studio D'Artisan executed by Double Volante, not unlike the Champloo Jeans:

It's a 103 cut with a higher rise in a 15oz natural indigo denim with lots of little details done with amazing craftsmanship by Double Volante.

40 pairs for Naoki's 40th anniversary!

[bradl]

Amazing fox, loved this pair when I seen them and not surprised that you picked them up. What does the red tab say on the back pockets?

[Maynard Friedman]

Looks like AVENUE to me.

[Foxy2]

I seem to remember it saying "AVENUE" - will let you know if not...

[bradl]

Ahh that's it, only use mobile so hard to see details like that.

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

My neglected SDA 103. These are coming back into rotation in the '15

 

These are pretty old. I got them in Blue In Green in (I think) 2008. No idea how often I've washed them.

 

 

 

 

Edited December 24, 2014 by TheIntelligentHoodwinker