Baldwin Denim, Kansas City

[Jscoope84]

I wish they'd make the reed in a black overdye like they do with the henley. That would solve my dliemma - black baldwins and shadow 3sixteens. easy.

[Trav e Martini]

best fit pic i could get right now

[Trav e Martini]

I wish they'd make the reed in a black overdye like they do with the henley. That would solve my dliemma - black baldwins and shadow 3sixteens. easy.

honestly i think i like the fit of 3sixteens better. not to mention the 3sixteen denim is the shit.

[SparhawkJC]

My size 29 16 oz Kurabo Reed Classic Dry are actually pretty comparably to my 12.5 oz Cone Mills Henley Dry Stretch. I was afraid that they would be too loose based on Blueowl measurements but were glad to see the pair I had were only vanity sized by 2 inches. I'll get my gf to help take some fit pics when she has time.

[swoosh]

The Reed and Henley finally shipped today. I'm looking forward to trying them out. I know they'll stretch, so how tight should they be?

[satchelbmoore]

^they should be slightly tough to button.

BlackBlue just received their newest cut, the samuel in their kurabo 16oz denim. the fit is a henley the top with less taper from the knee down. basically a henley with the reed leg opening. solid cut.

[skcheng]

^they should be slightly tough to button.

BlackBlue just received their newest cut, the samuel in their kurabo 16oz denim. the fit is a henley the top with less taper from the knee down. basically a henley with the reed leg opening. solid cut.

I recently had a chance to try on the Samuel cut. Since I have bigger thighs, I couldn't fit the Samuel properly. And unfortunately I was between sizes on the Samuel. Both the Reeds and the Henleys fit me in a size 31. With the Samuel, the size 31 was too tight along the thighs and top block and then the size 32 was simply too big everywhere. Bummer, since it's a nice cut.

[satchelbmoore]

^too bad about the samuel but sounds like you have your choice with the reed and the henley both fitting. the samuel is basically for people who's thighs are too small for the reed and don't want the taper of the henley.

[Jscoope84]

The more I wear the Henley the more I like them. If they were a heavier weight I think i'd probably hate them but the 12.5oz stretched and softened perfectly. Fucking. Love. Them.

[swoosh]

I got my Baldwins today, but unfortunately they're too small in the waist. I know they'll stretch, but I couldn't even button them. I'm sending them back for the next size up. Awesome pair of jeans though.

[liquiditytrap]

What up guys. I just bought these Baldwins today:

Reed in Raw Moss.

I'm pretty excited about them. I really like the color. When they arrive, I'll post some fit pics and make some comments on the sizing.

[satchelbmoore]

the fabric on those is awesome.

[liquiditytrap]

What up guys. I just bought these Baldwins today:

Reed in Raw Moss.

I'm pretty excited about them. I really like the color. When they arrive, I'll post some fit pics and make some comments on the sizing.

ugh. . . I just go them in the mail today and I have to return them. I didn't take any pics because I couldn't even get them on all the way. I typically where a size 32 waist. I ordered a 31, which according to Need Supply's measurements has a 16" (flat) waist. That should translate to a full 32 circumference, right? Anyway, the waist felt like a 31 or maybe even less. The thighs were skin-tight. The calves were a bit looser but still pretty tight.

I could size-up one or two sizes which would probably help with the leg tightness, but I don't know if it'd be enough. I was basically hoping they'd fit like Levi's 514 Slim Straight jeans, but these things feel like skinnies.

[EDIT]: Damn, I should have read this thread more closely the first time through (I just skimmed it originally). Are you guys familiar with duck cloth, e.g. the jeans in this post? From this thread, it sounds like Baldwins stretch quite a bit. Now, I'm second guessing myself and thinking maybe I should just go up a size and hope they stretch. Does duck cloth stretch like denim though?

Edited March 7, 2013 by liquiditytrap

[swoosh]

I've been wearing my Baldwin Henley's for about a week now and LOVE them. At first I had a hard time buttoning the top two, but they've already stretched to the point where it's pretty easy to get them on. I hope they don't stretch much more.

I also got their wallet. Love it. Highly recommended. A bit pricey, but it's nice and definitely unique. Let me know if you guys want pics. There isn't much pics of the wallet available.

[misterh]

Kid B.

[fuckcity]

7 months daily wear. 1st wash.

Edited March 22, 2013 by fuckcity

[St Fact]

Picked up two pairs recently:

Henley - Listed as Kaihara mills denim but have been told it's Nihon Menpu, can anyone comment/confirm?

Reed - Raw Moss Duck Canvas

[satchelbmoore]

^that looks more like the 14oz kaihara than the lighter-weight run of nihon

[swoosh]

Anyone know if they still carry any belts? I'm looking to get my dad one for Father's Day and love their lanyard and wallet. 

[Trav e Martini]

You could email them and see. I pretty consistenly scour the web for baldwin shit and havent run into any belts lately.

[swoosh]

You could email them and see. I pretty consistenly scour the web for baldwin shit and havent run into any belts lately.

I sent them an email and am waiting for a response. I know their GQ/Gap collection later this year is featuring a belt. 

[Trav e Martini]

gq/gap collection? uh oh...

[Trav e Martini]

I absolutely hate companies like gap and everything they stand for. Hopefully they don't sway baldwin toward their business practices.

[swoosh]

http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/media/pressrelease/2013/med_pr_GQ_Best_Menswear2013.html

 

Agreed, but I wouldn't worry about Matt changing anything. 

[swoosh]

BTW, they do have belts but I'm trying to get some more details. They run for around $125. 

Edited June 2, 2013 by swoosh

[Trav e Martini]

Ah I see now. Thanks man. Would love to know more about the belts when you hear back.

[Trav e Martini]

Also not sure if anyone is interested but wharf has had baldwin polos on sale for awhile. $50 and they have most sizes except large I think.

[jyoni]

What is the shrinkage on women's EJ?  I picked up a pair for my wife.  Not sure what to expect for a shrink. 

 

Bought from BlackBlue -- and Satchel, don't worry, they fit great.  Dunno if Andrew passed the message but they are a direct template for her old Evisu Heritage.  I think she could push down to a size 25 but she's happy with the 26.

 

*update, practically no shrinkage beyond the original sizing.  The cuffs puckered up into some roping, that's about it.

 

It's an interesting fabric.  I don't think I've ever seen a selvedge stretch blend.

Edited June 18, 2013 by jyoni

[Khawar]

Nice pics dude I will go to buy some Baldwin Denim

[satchelbmoore]

thanks for the update john!