Out in Left Field (1/1/2012-1/1/2013)

[pepper davies]

$210!

Here's the link to LFNYC's shop.

http://www.leftfieldnyc.net/product/black-selvedge-canvas-chinos

[fre-co]

I got mine. It's going to be difficult to resist wearing them before 2012. Quality is very nice, fabric is lovely although I'm not sure at all how it will age. This will be a voyage of discovery.

[pepper davies]

Fre$co, I have to say I think that there will definitely be significant aging.

I'm sorry to break the rules everyone, but I snapped some fit pictures today and yesterday. I just shipped off all of my camera equipment and I don't know how long it'll be until I have a camera again. I hope no one is mad, but I figured I need some fit pictures for the contest.

[robbie]

I am totally gonna neg you.

[kansas]

i love how they smell!

[misterh]

AD. I'm not mad. Disappointed yes. Mad no. And also kidding.

Kansas. I'll be sure to note the smell when I finally take them out of the box. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[kansas]

adh- did you go tts? i did, but they seem a little snug for what the left field website measurements state. i guess they'll loosen up with wearing. gonna be hard to wait two weeks.

[attackwithstones]

can you guys puhlease make it 20 people in the contest?

[pepper davies]

My pair was tight to start, but loosened up when I went out to lunch to get fit pictures. If you can get them buttoned and don't have any "pocket flaring" you should be fine.

[pepper davies]

Word from Christian is that we can bump this up to 15 or 20. Those that are interested shoot me a PM and I'll get in contact with those that missed out. We're still only looking for really serious applicants regardless of size... Those that hop on now might not be ready to start for January 1, but if you don't mind then we'd love to make this a little bigger.

Here's a bit of tasty information straight from Christian. Makes me happy to be involved in this. "Just another interesting fact, this is the darkest indigo dye bath cone has ever made, i personally love the color and the Indigo fill yarns(weft) were a huge problem for Cone so from what I am told by one of the head fabric designers they are not going to due a true indigo fill again, just dark navy so could be a deadstock fabric currently."

[Happy Hooligan]

mine were so dark, I thought I got the black pair instead of indigo, then I rubbed it with a paper towel, and the towel turned blue....

Edited December 20, 2011 by Happy Hooligan

[arcarsenal]

the more the merrier. can't wait for this to kick off. the indigo really is something to behold. I also had a run in with some paper towels, doing a bit of spot cleaning. the towel came away a lovely shade of blue.

[robbie]

Here's a bit of tasty information straight from Christian. Makes me happy to be involved in this. "Just another interesting fact, this is the darkest indigo dye bath cone has ever made, i personally love the color and the Indigo fill yarns(weft) were a huge problem for Cone so from what I am told by one of the head fabric designers they are not going to due a true indigo fill again, just dark navy so could be a deadstock fabric currently."

Damn! our Christmas keeps gettin' better and better.

[NoSecretsBetweenSailors]

I got mine on Monday. They're a little snug in the thigh. Should give a little with some wear.

[robbie]

My pair left New Jersey the 17th, should be here today or tommorow. I am waiting with bated breath.

[Paul T]

I'm kinda jealous I'm not in the comp, as these look so beautiful, but I did do an interview with Bud Strickland, the new head of development at Cone, the other week, for my blog loomstate. We did talk about the Duck, and if I can I'll ask a couple follow-up questions about this version of the fabric.

[dkatz]

Man, I wish these were cut just a wee bit slimmer and I'd be all about it!

Also, I had assumed this is the same fabric as used by raleigh, roy and (soon to be, I hear) tellason for their indigo canvas/duck releases, but andrew's comments have me wondering if this is the case. Anyone know?

Edited December 20, 2011 by dkatz

[fre-co]

I'm still disappointed I couldn't get the indigo, more so now I hear they won't be made again.

[misterh]

just compared mine to my rouge territory indigo duck and the fabric is pretty similar.

[kansas]

the black is really cool, but the indigo info has made me slightly regretful i didn't snag them.

[rnrswitch]

I accidentally picked up a pair of these off of the Left Field website. I sold some stuff and there was money sitting in my paypal account... oops. I would totally join this contest, but I don't feel like I could contribute a ton. If there are any spots open after everybody who wants in gets a spot, then hit me up and I will gladly join, but I don't want to take the spot of someone that is going to be dedicated to updates.

[pepper davies]

rnr, I don't think there's any "firm" cap anymore. We'd love to have you!

[Happy Hooligan]

I accidentally picked up a pair of these off of the Left Field website. I sold some stuff and there was money sitting in my paypal account... oops. I would totally join this contest, but I don't feel like I could contribute a ton. If there are any spots open after everybody who wants in gets a spot, then hit me up and I will gladly join, but I don't want to take the spot of someone that is going to be dedicated to updates.

I hate when I accidentally pick up awesome pairs of pants too. Bad luck I guess.

glad to have you.

[mikecch]

My pair has been ordered!

Looking forward to this - though, be warned, most of my fit pics will feature crappy hospital shirts

[robbie]

I accidentally picked up a pair of these off of the Left Field website. I sold some stuff and there was money sitting in my paypal account... oops. I would totally join this contest, but I don't feel like I could contribute a ton. If there are any spots open after everybody who wants in gets a spot, then hit me up and I will gladly join, but I don't want to take the spot of someone that is going to be dedicated to updates.

I wanted you in from the start, so HELL YES.

the fact I cannot capitalize 'hell yes' makes this post less effective than I intended.

Edited December 21, 2011 by robbie

[ninja07]

hi everyone and greetings from the tropics!

i just ordered my pair, though i probably will not start in time for this i'm looking forward to joining in and will post up as soon as i get them.

Sizing wise, seems like some of you have said that it'll stretch out so i'm hoping that mine will be ok....

[misterh]

I might accidentally buy some roys on thursday.

[mikecch]

Haha, thanks for the add adh92, and in alphabetical order too

Was wondering how the judging for this contest will work?

Edited December 21, 2011 by mikecch

[knucks]

heads up, looks like there are some seconds as well..i'm tempted....not sure on sizing. my duck chinos in a 36 are fairly big so i could definitely size down, just not sure whether a 33 or 34..

[knucks]

Really concerned about pocket flare, so I think I'm going to have to pass. Even my 36s had this happen (needed room for thighs, wore a belt..caused flare :/)