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[Broark]

Fit pics of a few items from my recent delivery. 601xx 1947, Iron Wharf and Steelbackers chore coats.
'47s were delivered raw, they have been washed and dried twice.
The chore coats were delivered one wash, but I was advised that they would shrink a bit with another wash so I went ahead and did that even though I've got a few months before I'll be wearing either.

[okimoto]

@Broark you finally got a pair of the 47s after all this time! Looks like a good fit. The iron wharf looks sick too

[Broark]

@okimoto figured it was finally time, I'm surprised at how textured the denim is.
I was expecting them to feel like the older '43 fabric which is a bit flatter. 
Can't wait for it not to be a billion degrees outside so I can wear something other than a t-shirt. 

[okimoto]

32 minutes ago, Broark said:

@okimoto figured it was finally time, I'm surprised at how textured the denim is.
I was expecting them to feel like the older '43 fabric which is a bit flatter. 
Can't wait for it not to be a billion degrees outside so I can wear something other than a t-shirt. 

what sizes did you get in the iron wharf and steelbacker? the shoulder measurements seem so tight in comparison to everything else. they'd end up looking like mid length coats on me

[Broark]

31 minutes ago, okimoto said:

what sizes did you get in the iron wharf and steelbacker? the shoulder measurements seem so tight in comparison to everything else. they'd end up looking like mid length coats on me

They are both 44, and before I washed them they felt like I could probably have worn a 42.
Of course I didn't take pre-wash measurements but I'd guess most of the shrink happened in the body and sleeve lengths.
The sleeves are cut pretty wide, not very evident in the photos but they should layer easily over the heavyweight sweats.

[MJF9]

On the Steelbacker, I went with 44 because the constraining measurement was the shoulders like you say @okimotootherwise a 42 was good in the other measurements.  My sense is it's deliberate by design by Freewheelers to achieve the silhouette they were aiming for.  These are definitely voluminous jackets.  Mine will fit layers under.  Great neppy denim on it.  I reckon it'll be September here though before it gets any wear.  

[vlad_III]

300 days. 2nd 47. 

[julian-wolf]

Picked up my ‘47 506xx from Brogue right at the beginning of the Word of Mouth contest, so this marks a year and a half! I wasn’t too consistent about it, but I did wear the two together quite a bit, so the end of the contest does feel a bit like the closing of a chapter for the jacket as well.

Still no washes beyond the factory wash; photos taken in direct sunlight.

[shredwin_206]

1927 type 1. Worn hard for 9 months or so. 

[julian-wolf]

Bubo Sports Togs Sierra Nevada and Joshua Tree

Different colors of the same A++ ombre plaid cotton plain weave, same buttons, same construction and detailing top to bottom, but one a button-up and one a popover. Probably my two very favorite summertime tops.

 

[olmecasteve]

The color on that popover is amazing!
Reminds me of the flannel lining on vintage Ralph's Pugh jackets 

[Alec Leamas]

Yeah the collar, colour and general steez of the popover is perfect, great stuff!!

[mlwdp]

The black rogue trousers look excellent.  Would love to see someone get that pair as a black chino.

[CSL]

Yes^. Those do look really good. Tempting...

[JDelage]

All - I'm looking for FW wabash shorts (and to some extent denim but not cut off 5-pocket jeans), in size 32. I have a couple in size 34 that are now way too big for me (I've lost 25lbs in the last year). Size 30 might work, but I think it would be a bridge too far for most models. Most of those cool wabash shorts are sold out everywhere but I'd consider gently used ones. (And if you're looking for size 34 I'll put 2 up on eBay this Sunday.) Please reach out to me if you want to part with yours.

Edited August 7 by JDelage

[JDelage]

From the for sale area...

• FW denim Sidewinders, size 34
• FW wabash boilermaker, size 34

Edited August 10 by JDelage

[vlad_III]

Collection is growing. 

[Broark]

Final spring / summer items have arrived.
I owe the forum a more detailed comparison on the '41 jacket vs '42 as well as the updated WWII denim compared to the previous version.
Stevedore trousers in yarn dyed denim and another pair in the same denim as the Steelbackers jacket.


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601xx 1941 jeans.
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Right and left sides finished using different stitches (lockstitch vs. chainstitch).

Special edition color of the STONE FREE tee.

[vlad_III]

that looks like a Hoosier hem. 

[vlad_III]

Apparently the 1937 601XXC is coming back in February or March. 

[nopal]

1 hour ago, vlad_III said:

Apparently the 1937 601XXC is coming back in February or March. 

I’ve been waiting for that to happen. Looks like I’m going to buy my first pair of Freewheelers jeans soon then. Thanks for the heads up!

[MJF9]

@vlad_III interesting... using the same denim?  do you know if they be doing the 30s jacket as well?  Just curious.

@nopal great jeans... and great denim imo... if they tweak it, I only assume it'll be an enhancement as I think will be the case for the WW2 denim tweak

[vlad_III]

no change to the jeans. Everything same as last time they said at desolation row. 30s jacket to be release same time. Wash and non wash. I reserved the jeans. Remember them being on the wider high rise side. Higher rise than 47s even. 
 

 

[MJF9]

Thanks @vlad_III

I just measured w34 37s v 47s…

Front rise ~32.5cm on both

Back rise ~45cm on 37s v ~46cm on 47s (1cm difference)

Both rises plenty big 👍

[MJF9]

30s tux to keep the theme going

Jacket came OW and has not been washed by me yet; jeans came raw and been washed a few times

Edited August 25 by MJF9

[shredwin_206]

Mustard Man set has arrived 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

1944-45 

[julian-wolf]

This may have been covered already, but how does the fit of the newer Trailblazer sweaters (the reglan-sleeved version) compare to the fit of the originals? Same size throughout?

Paging @Broark

[Broark]

@julian-wolf it's been a little bit since I've had the chance to wear either one, but from what I recall the new version is far less slouchy than the original.
The raglan version is shorter and a tad bit slimmer in the body. I went with a 44 in both and I like how both fit.
The knit is quite different which is what I think has the biggest impact on the variance in fit, with the newer version feeling more taught throughout.

[julian-wolf]

@Broark Thanks, that’s helpful. I was worried that might be the case: I have a 44 in the original, and there’s a 42 in the new version up on Yahoo that I was considering trying out. I could afford for it to be a bit slimmer all around, but prob. not more than a full size slimmer. Oh well