TCB

[volvo240thebest]

the duck jacket is washed, so you can expect a minimal shrink, 0,5 cm pit to pit. at least that was the story with my duck vest, made with the same fabric.

I wore the jacket three days since I've got it and it stretched out a bit. I don't plan to wash it for now though.

[heavydoom]

the duck tcb50 jacket is a one wash.  

[JohnM]

If anyone has experience with the TCB 50s denim jacket, I could use some input regarding fit and sizing.  I believe volvo240thebest has this one and posted some nice pictures last year.  It's priced more reasonably than comparable Type II's from Fullcount or Samurai -- is this typical of TCB, in general, or something specific to this jacket?  Thanks, in advance, for the input!

[nycsurfer530]

^50s jacket is definitely a slim fit jacket- not a typical type 2 fit. If your on the fence about two sizes go for the bigger size. They also run on the longer end. TCB is always priced reasonable but don't think that's a reflection in quality. I love every item I have from Inoue and quality is always top notch. The 50s fabric also fades beautifully!

[seriousdelirium]

Looking for sizing advice...I was looking into getting the 60s jeans, I currently wear a pair of SDA-107s, in a size 33. I was looking at the charts and it looks like maybe I should do 33 for TCB's as well, unless I'm calculating for shrinking wrong?

[ColdsnapBryan]

Did those super washed out pairs that were posted on his blog make it to any stores?

[alvin_cheong]

Just received my duck jacket...looks nice, haven't try it on yet.

[heavydoom]

Just received my duck jacket...looks nice, haven't try it on yet.

i think that the duck jacket is cut smaller than the jeans version...you will see what i am talking about once you try it on. 

[alvin_cheong]

@heavydoom true, my jeans version in size 40 is a bit loose and 40 in duck version seems  just nice....

[heavydoom]

@heavydoom true, my jeans version in size 40 is a bit loose and 40 in duck version seems  just nice....

yeah, i love the fit of the 40 duck version.  it actually was the biggest size that the tcb site offered.  so i had to get the 40.  it's the perfect length and the sleeve length is perfect.  it will be the perfect spring jacket with just a t shirt. 

[alvin_cheong]

yeap, same thought as you, I'm loving the fit of the 40 duck version, fits just nice unlike the 40 jeans version.

[Redheadbluebottom]

Hi guys,

Another size question about the 50s jean jacket.. I know you've had a few so bear with me:

Im a hair under 5'11 (178cm) and around 160 lbs (72kg). These are some measurements from a semi heavyweight denim shirt that fits me well (in cm):

Chest 51

Shoulder 45.5

Length 72 (long back for tucking)

Sleeve 65

As far as I can tell from inoue-sans own charts, the 40 seems right to me, but what do you think? I would like to be able to layer under it but also to just wear it with a tee.

Much obliged!

[nycsurfer530]

^ size 40 should be good!

[Redheadbluebottom]

Thanks Surfer!

 

You're the guy with the great size 38, right? It was actually your pictures along with holio's and Volvos that persuaded me to finally pull the trigger on the jacket. Let's hope the 40 won't be too big then...

[tigerstrom]

I think a 40 will work out perfect! I'm 179 cm and 75kg and have a size 40 50s jacket!

[Redheadbluebottom]

I think a 40 will work out perfect! I'm 179 cm and 75kg and have a size 40 50s jacket!

 

 

Great! And how does it fit you, is it still snug in the chest/shoulder/armpit area? And how's the length?

[tigerstrom]

The armpits are pretty snug but I like it. It's a pretty slim jacket in my opinion and it's slightly shortened but I can't remember how many centimetres. I swapped my 60s jacket for the 50s with holio cornolio here on sufu.

[Redheadbluebottom]

I don't mind the longer fit than the old school type 2s, since the length of those is what's kept me from owning one. I realise though that the look might be sloppy if it's too long, but we'll see.

 

I don't think I would be able to move around in the 38 with anything underneath it, so I'm glad to hear the 40 is stil snug on you.

[volvo240thebest]

I think you'll be grand with a 40 and it won't be too long too.

make sure to post photos once you get it!

[goodrain]

saw on instagram that the foreman vests and jackets are being discontinued, so get them while you can! I personally love the foreman vest, especially for traveling when you need the extra pockets(subway cards, loose change, map)

[tigerstrom]

This is how the 50s in size 40 fits on me Redheadbluebottom

[Redheadbluebottom]

That's a perfect fit as far as I'm concerned! Thanks!

 

If you swapped with Holio I guess yours is a bit shorter than mine will be but that's fine. Are the sleeves rolled up or untouched in that picture?

 

Shoulders and chest look great - how's it feel when buttoned up?

[tigerstrom]

Thanks! The sleeves are rolled up. It feels great buttoned up, pretty slim but that's the look in after No problems moving around or so!

[volvo240thebest]

TCB featured on japanese telly!

 

scroll at around 11'00'' to see the TCB factory and Inoue San himself in all his denim splendour!

Edited November 9, 2016 by volvo240thebest

[heavydoom]

thanks for that video!!  how the fuck did you find out about it?  some crazy double soundtrack on that video as well.

[volvo240thebest]

hajime sent me the link to see!

[st199ml]

Kojima is a great place. Bit cheesy and touristy at times but still something to behold. Amazing the amount of work must go on behind all the nondescript doors as well as jeans street. 

[Bobbo]

Haha this brings back memories! Love it.

[holio cornolio]

The armpits are pretty snug but I like it. It's a pretty slim jacket in my opinion and it's slightly shortened but I can't remember how many centimetres. I swapped my 60s jacket for the 50s with holio cornolio here on sufu.

it was shortened by about an inch and a half as I recall.

[nycsurfer530]

Here's a little update on my 50's jeans. They are really starting to take off with whiskers beginning to form and a beautiful electric blue coming through. Jeans probably have 7 months of wear with washes almost every week to every other week.

 

First a shot of fall in NYC

A friend was taking a video of my climbing at my gym (in my 50s jeans!), here's a screen shot of the video. not good quality though

 

Finally here are the jeans first couple shots have bad lighting but you can see some marbling and whiskers. 

 

Here are the jeans in natural light with my with a little shot of my suede alden boots