What about Jeans Jackets ....

[Quoise1203]

Got my Samurai S0553XX today. Bought from Yuichi, the last size 44 Samurai had in their stock.

The one-wash treatment was pretty harsh to the leather patch. The denim looks fine though

 

 

shoulder: 19"

p2p: 21"

sleeve: 24,875"

length: < 26"

 

 

fit pics to follow. fit is very snug. I can't believe Quoise is pulling of a size 42

Hmmmm...I went back and looked at the measurements on my 42 and they are pretty much the same as the ones on your 44, though we may not have measured exactly the same. Was this lot 14? It seems sizing on Samurai has been a bit off on the recent lots of their jeans, maybe jackets are similar?

In any case the fit looks good, and except from the back when buttoned I can't tell it's tight.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Thanks Marcus!

Mine are from Lot.15 (which confuses me a bit as I thought Samurai does only one run of jackets per year/announcement)

We will see how much they stretch (if much at all).

I  used the BiG methode and my measurements are pretty similar to theirs

[Mich]

Great fits on the jackets both b_F and Jared Lee.

I like a type III to fit trim and on the snug side.

 

The Samurai does run very small for a 44, glad for you the sizing worked out fine.

I wonder why Samurai washes all their jackets while they normally sell all the jeans in raw state, i would prefer it if the jacket would be unwashed personally.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

thanks M!ch!

In regards to he poor leather patch I agree with you

 

But then it's easier with the sizing. I don't think they will shrink much more from that point. Looks like they are shrink from tag size with their jackets. A size 46 was only available at BiG, AFAIK

[Double 0 Soul]

I concur on the fit, thats how i like mine. and the raw, I have never washed a denim jacket.

I would like to see another fit pic without the tee, Can i just preemptive any "Bare Chested" quip from Mr.Friedman at this point.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

what should I wear then under the jacket?

[Double 0 Soul]

Wife-Beater?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Just for you...after work then

[jonmhenderson]

Thanks for these pics, guys. Makes me feel much better about the length of my jacket. I've actually gone back to tucking in my shirt and wearing a belt on the days I wear my jacket.

[Mich]

But then it's easier with the sizing. I don't think they will shrink much more from that point. Looks like they are shrink from tag size with their jackets.

 

Must be the reason, but same would go for the jeans, when they'd pre-wash those they would also be easier to size

 

Still i prefer raw because it would let me play with the sizing and fit, according to how loose or tight the jacket would be, you'll able to do a cold soak/ hot soak/ wash/ spin in the dryer or even wear it raw.

With a pre washed jacket all the shrinkage is out so it either fits great or it just doesn't fit.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

no wife beater but a tuckedd-in white tee
 

 

[Double 0 Soul]

Makes the jacket look 3" longer.

[xchen]

Yeah, mine is a 42 from lot 14 and I'd guess the p2p is roughly 20.25".

 

It doesn't feel short to me at all and I'm 5'11". I'll try to get a fit pic up soon.

[el_toro]

about 1 yr 1 wash

 

[Aries]

Had this DenimJunkie jacket for ages now, very resistant to fading but I love the green tint.

Apologies for the quality of pics and my sloppy-looking self, rainstorm hit me just on the last few hundred metres home!

 

Edited May 16, 2013 by Aries

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I always loved D/J's stuff!

Not the best fading denim but his eye for details is second to none! Would love to see a comback of his stuff. Too bad it might never happen.

 

edit: that said, someone has a size 4 or 5 in the DJ-501XX or DJ-501XX heavy lying around?!

Edited May 16, 2013 by beautiful_FrEaK

[Aries]

Yeah his attention to detail is superb. What happened to him?

[Denim-Garage]

Lee Farmer Jacket, Raw Denim, Limited 3 pieces worldwide

 

 

[swiss-jeansfreak]

Super great updates over the last months

^And this Lee jacket is really awesome

A member of the German music group Spliff had one of those jackets as well over 30 years ago (picture taken out of an old Bravo magazine from Germany and already quite well worn):

Edited May 16, 2013 by swiss-jeansfreak

[exaptavist]

Good deal. 50% off.

 

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/porkys/item/1148601/

[Megatron1505]

Man, that is one short jacket. The XL is 22.5" long, thats crazy short.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Quoise1203]

I just took my weekly trip to the BiG website and saw a Samurai Type I made out of the 17oz zero denim.

http://blueingreensoho.com/site/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=13244&category_id=&manufacturer_id=10&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=62

If only I needed another denim jacket now...

[fre-co]

Man that is really fucking nice. I'm too poor and I already have an LVC type I though.

[hollowsleather]

I have that jacket from the original run.  Due for a wash soon, I'll snap some photos afterwards.

[Megatron1505]

I'm beginning to think that investing yourself into 1 denim jacket may be even more rewarding that making the same commitment to a pair of jeans. The break in and and evo takes so much longer, and the pay off can look simply amazing.

 

I will be now be doing this personally, don't worry, no contest required 

Edited May 23, 2013 by Megatron1505

[fre-co]

Looking forward to that hollows.

[501XX4EVER]

Does anybody have any info/advice on what would be the the cheapest option to get a Iron Heart Extra Heavy Black 21oz Type III Jacket ?, ie buy it direct from Japan or from here in Europe?

[fre-co]

Direct from Japan should be cheaper I expect. There are plenty of proxies around to choose from

[deadendpro]

^ i would go through ironheart.co.uk, not only will you get amazing service and easy ordering, determining the your size cannot be easier.