Denim World Championship - SuFu Division

[holio cornolio]

^ here here. True dat.

[Maynard Friedman]

I love Nemo's pair and that's definitely my kind of look, however I sense a few disparaging remarks about the rarely washed, high contrast pairs. There's nothing artificial about them in my book, as long as they honestly reflect the wearer's lifestyle and wear/washing regimen. Just because there are washes out there intended to make jeans resemble this aesthetic (often done badly) the real deal shouldn't be tarred with the same brush. I think some of the BiG contests (Warehouse, Full Count) weren't necessarily dominated by the contrast fade brigade, but perhaps my memory fails me.

Controlled mini-rant over. As you were peeps...

[nizzel55]

My IH666SII are away for some repairs. It give me some time to wear my second pair entered in the competition.

2016-02-26 - 112 days (04 soak, 00 hand washes, 01 machine wash)

[KrisB]

At least his pair is unique as the washing Routine & choice of brand is pretty unique...nothing against the heavyweight stuff, but we've seen two HDC already - it would be cool if this competition (that allows for such nice vintage fades on normal weight denim) would feature something that only this open (minded) contest can produce. 

For me, the ideal winning pair is:

 

- very well worn

- washed, as they're clothes

- has a unique appeal & character that sets them apart from others

- filled with cool Details (like the coinpocket roping)

- in good shape & cared for

 

I back this 100%

[Iron Horse]

Rainy day, went out for a walk and stumbled upon a new, Nazi-themed cafe in town. If in Asia, don't be too sensitive!

 

 

Edited March 12, 2016 by Iron Horse

[Blue Nemo]

as in the past we disagree on these topics, it's okay.

 

so, of course, i really feel the urge to give the owner of that place an old fashioned "Sonderbehandlung", just so he knows what this antiques are about...

 

sickens me to the bones, especially as i am german..

[nizzel55]

2016-02-26 - 113 days (04 soak, 00 hand washes, 01 machine wash)

[d-rew12]

Time for a wash! About 8 months and 5 washes.

 

Before:

 

After:

 

Back pockets starting to deteriorate (and some how already got dirty...)

[d-rew12]

Part 2!

Patch starting to wear down due to my belt

 

Top button hole stitching starting to go. I'm not that fat...

 

Decent fading/roping since I stopped cuffing

[KrisB]

March 12, 2016

 

Hello hello, 

Here's my March update, it took me this long to even since i posted early February to find time to snap proper photos and get them posted, as i sit here typing this I'm thinking of all the stuff i want to study haha. 

 

Anyways, my set has been really cool, I've been rocking my pants daily and at least one of my tops everyday as well. My Iron heart shirt/jacket has been getting most of the wears as I want to spend some time with it because it's a kick ass jacket/shirt.

 

My pants have been on the brink of ripping from the crotch down but i've been keeping it at a stand still with some hand repairs, but i will be sending them to rain in Portland soon for a proper repair.

 

 

First up, my samurai jacket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love this jacket but this is one of my favorite details. The shoulders are fading from my backpack straps and the collar is coming out too

 

 

 

Here are some "bonus" photos

 

For whatever reason my phone camera is pretty exceptional when the subject is farther that 4 feet away but when im too close it tends to bug out. As a result these photos are a bit bright and arent the best representation of its color.

 

I anchored my red tab down by running thread through the fold

 

 

The way the pocket flaps are fading due to the pocket pushing up is one of my personal favorites

[KrisB]

Next up My Iron Heart Shirt/Jacket monstrosity thingy

 

To be honest I personally like this peice more than my sammy jacket simply because of a couple of things:

-it has hand pockets which makes my life soooooooo much easier through out the day

-I love the color and the honey combs are super fun to look at especially around the wrists

-And the way it fits me makes me feel pretty damn good hahaha

 

But who knows maybe i'll start wearing my sammy jacket more in the future. I've been back and forth between both.

 

It's hard to capture the progression on these but due to the lighting (overcast) i think this is my best shoot yet.

 

 

 

 

The color is a bit weird in this photo but i really dig the way the border of the pockets are puckering and doing some roping-like stuff

 

 

The roping on the shoulders is probably due to my backpack too

[KrisB]

~Last and certainly not least my Pantz~

 

 

 

Not the cleanest or the prettiest looking repair but it get the job done

 

 

 

 

Biking, skateboarding, hiking=

 

One of my favorite details on this pair is how one of my whiskers extends all the way around and lines up with the IH arcuates on both sides

 

 

 

 

 

[KrisB]

Alright last post random stuff

 

Got some new head gear

-Seasoned gatling (deadstock cone mill denim, feels like 14.5ish)

-Samurai 15oz cap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[nizzel55]

Great update KrisB. I really like all 3 pieces.

[Max Power]

We're spending the week in Barcelona...suddenly spring is here, so it's time to bring back both HDC pieces. IHxVS Type I & WH 800.

The museum of contemporary art. Also a great place for skaters and stoners.

An old monastery. There were orange trees in full bloom - it is the most beautiful smell I've ever encountered.

White orange blossoms

Swarms of green parrots flying free. Must get a better picture of them,

[Max Power]

Olive trees

Art everywhere...we'll have to spend a lot time in museums.

I wish we had a kitchen to get all that great food from the main market.

Giants and monsters running free, only stopped by running into traffic lights.

[Max Power]

Jeans.

The cathedral.

Art.

Choclate and sweet stuff on every corner. We'll have to track down the choclate world champion.

The royal place.

See you the next days, sorry for that many pics.

[Iron Horse]

as in the past we disagree on these topics, it's okay.

 

so, of course, i really feel the urge to give the owner of that place an old fashioned "Sonderbehandlung", just so he knows what this antiques are about...

 

sickens me to the bones, especially as i am german..

I don't disagree, it's just one of those things; look at all the Japanese brands that use swastikas and a straight up Nazi imagery. Anyways, a topic for the blunders thread.

[BOPOHA-KAP-KAP]

So it was literally the first sunny day during last 6 months and I decided to go for some updates : )

 

Big John R008, 10 months. Nothing special about care: casual use, washing machine when needed @ 30 degrees. No repairs so far, happy with Big John guys craftsmanship so much : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[louisbosco]

nice holiday max. did you go to the nou camp or the sagrada famalia?

[Max Power]

Here's some more from today.

Sunday morning

The Cathedral




Fits like a glove

Wooden ceiling


Good stuff.
 

Edited March 14, 2016 by Max Power

[Max Power]

We spent the morning in the Picasso museum.

She was very happy about it.


Damn tree huggers



Don't come close

 

Playtime


 

Edited March 14, 2016 by Max Power

[Max Power]

A huge cascade

The harbour

Columbus



Great ... now I don't only miss my skateboard, but recall I used to do this too.

The man.

The Bird.

See you!

[KrisB]

great photos max, it's always cool to see your trips.

 

do you have a thing for cathedrals? 

[Blue Nemo]

i think barcelona has a thing for cathedrals

[Max Power]

great photos max, it's always cool to see your trips.

 

do you have a thing for cathedrals? 

Thanks mate. Yes, indeed I have. My dad is very passionate about all kinds of art, the renaissance and middle ages being his special interest. So I "had" to visit every church or old building since I was a kid and ended up enjoying it a lot. (My girlfriend is an art & history teacher, so it continues).

[louisbosco]

Back in perth, back to the daily grind. Had a friend visited perth for asap rocky and attended another friend's convocation. it will be my turn next year hopefully.

 

 

 

will be giving this another wash

[karanimal]

Had a mini vacation in Nelson's Bay, NSW with some friends and their new puppy. Safe to say I forgot to vigorously apply sunscreen and paid the price with the worst sunburn I've had since i was a kid. Unfortunately no denim pics in this update, but the flat heads were worn for most of the weekend! 

 

Photo dump, still getting used to manually focusing with the vintage prime i have on my Sony A7, thanks to Volvo for some tips! A moving puppy proved to be pretty damn challenging. 

 

Beach down the street from our rental house 

 

Drove over to Hunter Valley for some wine and cheese sampling, gorgeous area and great wine! 

 

Piggs Peake Winery 

Edited March 14, 2016 by karanimal

[karanimal]

Damn Spiders 

 

Balcony View 

 

Tomaree Lookout 

 

Shoal Bay 

[KevMcAlley]

Incredible photos. Beaches are sheer bliss