Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, Broark said:

Thanks for the info, hard to imagine that the 47 tapers less than the 43 as my 43s are pretty wide. I think it's accentuated by the fact that they're a few inches too long still.
Don't mind hip flare, like the recent conversations about the historical accuracy to the 47 cut.

No problem

Personally I don’t think the FW ‘43 are ‘accurate’ ... but then I’m yet to be convinced there is such a thing as a specific and consistent wartime jeans pattern

The 47’s however are as good a repro as I’ve seen 

[Double 0 Soul]

8 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Very similar - the ‘47 has a more pronounced waist (so more hip flare ... although that’s accurate and disappears over wear/time)

Here's an example.. FW-47's crazy-ass hip flare!

Chair, whip, lion-taming skills...and a few months down the line

 

Edited March 20, 2020 by Double 0 Soul

[Duke Mantee]

Perfect example of what we’re saying Neal 

Also, the second pic has always been one of my favourites because it’s good to see denim with no cuffs AND below the ankle (with a proper break)

Edited March 20, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[edmond]

guys i really need sizing advice on the 47's please

 

im like a 35 35 wh is too loose while a 34 is on the just tight size but comfy im like a 35 really what do i get on FW 47?  i do wash with dryer

[mpukas]

6 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

 

 

 

5 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

...it’s good to see denim with no cuffs AND below the ankle (with a proper break)

yep 

[Double 0 Soul]

6 hours ago, edmond said:

guys i really need sizing advice on the 47's please

 

im like a 35 35 wh is too loose while a 34 is on the just tight size but comfy im like a 35 really what do i get on FW 47?  i do wash with dryer

Ed- I wear a 32" in pretty much everything (albeit loosly) those FW's are also at the loose end of the '47-cut' spectrum and i could easily swing a 31" but if i was to buy them again i would def go for another 32" Ive never used a dryer tho.

If you want that^ kind of fit i would go for the 35" if you want something more in tune with what LVC call a '47' cut then go for the 34" if you're between sizes you could probably swing either because they dont hug the body.. well, they don't hug my body

[edmond]

Alright whats the cm waist on the 32 man? Thanks buddy

[Double 0 Soul]

 

[edmond]

Looks like an 83cm when front and back rise starighten out eh ? The 36 said its like a 92cm and 34 is like a 86.5cm on the website 

 

hows the front rise on the 32 ? Thanks man 

[Double 0 Soul]

Yeah, they can probably stretch a bit from here^ too, i don't think ive worn them since their last wash, rise is around 31cm

[julian-wolf]

On 3/20/2020 at 12:53 AM, Duke Mantee said:

@julian-wolf Do you have any other FW jackets? They fit TTS in that regard - obviously just a little bit slimmer in the waist than the other denim jackets

No, I don't have any other FW jackets. I wear a 17 in their shirts, but they're worn tucked and generally seem fairly fitted.

I wear a 42 in Toyo jackets and my modern Levi's trucker is an L, but I don't have much else to compare to.

[edmond]

Tuck looks like a 34 would work

but the measurements online says otherwise fuck it

[Duke Mantee]

@julian-wolf I think the 42 might be ok on you - I wear 17 in the shirts and I don’t find them so fitted but I wear a 40 coat/jacket

[Duke Mantee]

A bit of ‘banditry’ for @beautiful_FrEaK  

FW S-8 Aviators Jacket, Hammersmith Shirt and Deck Bib Overalls (I don’t yet need to squeeze into)

Edited March 25, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[shredwin_206]

Where are you guys buying your FW gear from? 
have a buddy looking at either the 47 or 51 

I see Son of Stag and Denimio and then some options on Rakuten? 

[Duke Mantee]

Seiichiro at Hooosier will sort you out bro’

[Broark]

Did FW get rid of the overseas order contact email? Was inquiring about the 1946’s but haven’t heard back in a few days. 

[Duke Mantee]

Not as far as I’m aware - but there’s 2 things happening

1. An exhibition

2. Covid-19

It’s possible either/both are slowing things ... and in any event Desolation Row is shit as a webshop, they’re not geared up for it at all. It’s usually quicker to ask your best (other) shop contact to enquire and supply for you

[Broark]

Main reason I asked is because there used to be a contact form for international ordering inquiries and I couldn't find that page this time.
But like you said, some more pertinent things going on right now. I saw the blog post about the exhibition. I'll see if Hoosiers can get me sorted.

[edmond]

I couldnt see hoosiers contact too or wedshop

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, Broark said:

Main reason I asked is because there used to be a contact form for international ordering inquiries and I couldn't find that page this time.
But like you said, some more pertinent things going on right now. I saw the blog post about the exhibition. I'll see if Hoosiers can get me sorted.

http://freewheelers.co.jp/english/contact/index.html

I get the feeling it’s their organisational abilities that’ll be the main factor

40 minutes ago, edmond said:

I couldnt see hoosiers contact too or wedshop

[email protected]

But you can also send Seiichiro a message on Instagram or LiNE

Edited March 23, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[Broark]

Now that you mention it my previous emails with them took quite awhile to get a response. Wearing my 43’s today, still need to get them hemmed by a few inches. 

[Duke Mantee]

FW Watch Cap, USN Shawl Collar Coat, USN CPO and USN Work Trousers

Edited March 25, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[shredwin_206]

1947 in 33x32 en route from Hoosier! Thanks to @Duke Mantee for the recommendation!  

[Duke Mantee]

@ecsong187 nothing to thank me about bro’ - Seiichiro would be happy to do business with another good guy

[JDelage]

@Duke Mantee - this is a Freewheeler peacoat? Very nice!

[Duke Mantee]

@JDelage aye, of sorts - another of their snappily named items ... it’s the ‘1920s US Navy Double Breasted Shawl Collar Coat’ from about 10 years ago 

[JDelage]

Very cool. The shawl collar really sets it appart.

[Duke Mantee]

‘22 overalls and ‘27 jacket? Yes please!

Orchard pleated blouse is a thing of beauty 

[Broark]

You got some inside scoop on the new collection?

I heard back from Seiichiro on the 46's and they are a Desolation Row exclusive.
I'll probably never hear back about them, but that's okay. Money saved!