Denim Blunders, Reflections and General Nonsense.

[jkbrwn]

Dang, @ATWM and @julian-wolf making me want a pair of those Tenders. I am in the market for some new glasses. What is the lens quality like? Very much settled on Goodr glasses for hiking/running/cycling but need something nice for casual.

Having lived in England for the first 25 years of life, glasses and a cap were never needed. But out here, man. Very much a necessity.

Edited March 27, 2025 by jkbrwn

[julian-wolf]

@jkbrwn Can’t speak to lens quality; I had mine replaced with prescription lenses almost immediately. The frames themselves, for what it’s worth, are still in perfect shape after however many years of use

[MJF9]

Hat and glasses / sunglasses ftw!

Wear a hat all year round - beanie, heavier (flat) cap or sheepskin 'Russian' hat in colder weather; warmer weather it's cotton beanie (Rototo), (flat) cap in lighter fabric, N-3 cap or Daisy Mae. Sun protection or warmth, only both very rarely.

Prefer contact lens but all day wear became too much so it's prescription glasses day time (Moscot, going to get some Effector sometime)

[fabes]

Hat + sunglasses a must here in the higher elevation. It’s still a trip needing sunglasses early in the morning, but the sun is aggressive. 
 

However, I can’t stand sunglasses with a beanie. Looks absolutely awful and I’m not about that. 

[ATWM]

@jkbrwnive also had mine for years (stock lenses) and they’re in great shape. The lenses haven’t scratched so they seem robust - optically, I find them quite clear and sharp - no complaints. 

[jkbrwn]

Thanks guys. William sent me a really helpful reply to a couple of questions but they aren't gonna work for me from a measurement perspective.

[Double 0 Soul]

Don’t forget Mother’s Day lads..

I’ve just splashed out at Tesco.. one card for my own mum, one for my kids mum because he’ll probably forget and one for the cats mum because he’ll forget too...  🐈‍⬛

[Maynard Friedman]

Thanks for the reminder Neal, I’d completely forgotten 😬

[Dr_Heech]

Denim related April spring cover for our free monthly local magazine so thought l'd share ..

 

 

Edited March 30, 2025 by Dr_Heech

[Double 0 Soul]

Laurel button, no rivets.. looks like a war model

[Dr_Heech]

6 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Laurel button, no rivets.. looks like a war model

A rare model, think they were unearthed by the Foremost guy.

[Maynard Friedman]

Levi Stroud & Co

[MJF9]

They'd be good to grow turnups in... oh ok... I'll get my coat...

[Dr_Heech]

9 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

They'd be good to grow turnups in... oh ok... I'll get my coat...

Which one!?! 😁

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

A general thought here - how many articles would you say brands in our niche usually manufacture as a single drop of a fullsize range? I know the variation must be large, but this post regarding the new LVC model made me think. Can 800 really be called “limited” in our neck of the woods? 
 

[Maynard Friedman]

On 3/30/2025 at 9:51 AM, MJF9 said:

They'd be good to grow turnups in... oh ok... I'll get my coat...

I’m not sure, I think that is more of a carrot-shaped cut

[okimoto]

4 hours ago, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

A general thought here - how many articles would you say brands in our niche usually manufacture as a single drop of a fullsize range? I know the variation must be large, but this post regarding the new LVC model made me think. Can 800 really be called “limited” in our neck of the woods? 
 

Levis definitely has more reach than just the repro/heritage/whatever folks so maybe 800 is limited and will sell out quickly in their eyes? But that price tag would definitely turn off some prospective buyers...

[Double 0 Soul]

Affordable.. Pfft! 

Last time i looked (which wasn't that long ago) you could still pick up a NWT Valencia made 201 for not much more than than $500

[Dr_Heech]

1 hour ago, Double 0 Soul said:

Affordable.. Pfft! 

Last time i looked (which wasn't that long ago) you could still pick up a NWT Valencia made 201 for not much more than than $500

You still can, but not necessarily NWT. The price for nos pairs is around £300-700 now.

[Maynard Friedman]

Are those Valencia St 201s likely to be the ‘misnamed’ 37 501s or actual 20s 201 repros?

[Double 0 Soul]

I've just had a quick look on Mercari and deadstock cloth patch Valencia 201s are £400.. DS Valencia 37s are £215

[Dr_Heech]

51 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

I've just had a quick look on Mercari and deadstock cloth patch Valencia 201s are £400.. DS Valencia 37s are £215

Sold my DS pairs for £380 and £400 back in 2010/2011 but will definitely keep this last pair. 

 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

16 hours ago, okimoto said:

Levis definitely has more reach than just the repro/heritage/whatever folks so maybe 800 is limited and will sell out quickly in their eyes? But that price tag would definitely turn off some prospective buyers...

Completely agree about the price tag. 
going back to the quantity discussion, 800 for an extremely niche repro seems like a lot. Even for LVC. 

[Maynard Friedman]

Sometimes LVC limited edition jeans are limited to 501 pairs for obvious reasons. I’ve seen them limited to 300 too. Perhaps they think 201 (which matches the model) is too low, so they’ve come up with an arbitrary number or added the 501 to the 300 and rounded it down!

[ATWM]

I just checked and they are sold out 

[kicks79]

A 23% tariff on MIJ goods does not bode well for US stores carrying these kinds of goods. 😔

 

[mlwdp]

Was going to post on this but decided not to.  Don’t know exactly what we’re trying to “liberate” from.

[Double 0 Soul]

It's all about the fades lads.. while you're sat in your air conditioned office playing Candy Crush and sipping single origin, you ain't fading shit.. but once all the  labourious jobs come back with their terrible working conditions your denimz will look fkin dope! .. you'll be dead by 50 but hey, you can't afford medical insurance anyhow so win-win.. 👖💪 🔥

[Double 0 Soul]

 

1000 posts in the bollocks thread

Don't know if i should be proud or ashamed?

Congrats to the runners up!

[Maynard Friedman]

^ This is proof that you can be both a Winner and a Loser at the same time 😆