Denim Blunders, Reflections and General Nonsense.

[Geeman]

Anyone used a proxy for  US to UK purchases? 

[Double 0 Soul]

I use friendly forum members.. just put a shout out in the Small Qs thread, i'm sure someone will come to the rescue.

 

[chicote]

I got you if you need! Though someone who lives on the east coast might be a little cheaper

[yung_flynn]

26 minutes ago, Geeman said:

Anyone used a proxy for  US to UK purchases? 

I've heard of people using Forward2me rather easily and successfully for the reverse journey of UK to US. I have no personal experience with them though.

International Parcel Forwarding Service 📦 | forward2me

I can help proxy too if needed or if the fees above are extortionate. I'm in the sticks of the US though and somewhat far from a major shipping hub so it might be a large time or money saving at that point

[Duke Mantee]

There are stores in Italy and Belgium where I buy leather - they will not sell to me unless the purchase is at least £135 (shipping incl.) … so I’m getting hit with every tax the UK feels obliged to charge.

There are stores in Croatia and Denmark where I buy leather - they couldn’t care less how little (or how much) I buy and if the order is less than £135 the stuff turns up a week later and not a penny extra paid.

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

We all know Kojima, Okayama to be the main area for denim production in Japan, yet in Fukuyama (Hiroshima prefecture) apparently 80% of Japan's denim is made:

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/satoyama-consortium/2023/02/21/satoyama-consortium/fukuyama-japans-city-denim-spins-surge-public-awareness/

Granted, it is directly next to Okayama prefecture.

 

Companies like Sakamoto (dyeing) and big mills are located in Fukuyama.

Another map with big names in it:

https://www.japandenim.jp/supplier/

[Maynard Friedman]

Just saw this in Sainsbury’s, I’ve never heard of it before!

[Double 0 Soul]

Me neither.. who's that on the front, it looks like Brian Harvey

[Maynard Friedman]

Seems it’s a limited edition version of Southern Comfort and Aitch isn’t the annoying one from Steps but a rapper from Manchester 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

Has anyone else thought about how we might all get to experience WW3 denim first hand? 
 

(…too soon?) 

Edited June 22 by Hopethisoneisnttaken

[Double 0 Soul]

8 hours ago, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

Has anyone else thought about how we might all get to experience WW3 denim first hand? 
 

(…too soon?) 

 

WW1 Jeans

WW2 Jeans

WW3 Jeans

?

 

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

55 minutes ago, Double 0 Soul said:

 

WW1 Jeans

WW2 Jeans

WW3 Jeans

?

 

Haha exactly. I think my main objective will be to get around 20 pairs, store them and tell my daughter to sell them in ~ 80 years or so. And keep 5 pairs stashed away for her kids, etc. 

[smoothsailor]

I’m shifting.

I’ve always been shifting. But I shifted deeper in . There must be a more obscure brand, harder to get a few snobs know about. But not to snobbish. It was /is a fine line I balanced on( at least in my perspective)

I guess it started at no buy 2019 I believe it was. That was easy

when financial situation changed, I sold my engineers, and Mr freedom stuff.

all I need is a white t shirt a good pair of jeans. 
 

now it’s time to buy a new pair of shorts, (rabbit hole) I stumbled upon service works.  And blacksmith’s webshop Seems nice stuff and more in my nowadays financial reach.

Looks like all the basics I like, but not so obscure .

life is always shifting

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

A little bit of jeans history lesson:

https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02518/japanese-jeans-turn-sixty-visiting-okayama’s-denim-capital-kojima.html

[Double 0 Soul]

Never underestimate the power of sufu.. I’m down at Morrisons now, buying pizzas for the weekend..

 

They have a new touchscreen so I don’t have to engage with the staff.. I just type in my pizza order, go pick up some bits ‘b bobs, call back and collect with no uncomfortable interactions and no anxiety freak outs.. 

Edited June 27 by Double 0 Soul

[Maynard Friedman]

You are such a coward. Betty will be distraught, I’ll bet she’s wearing her best lipstick in anticipation of your visit today🫦 

[Double 0 Soul]

She's plucked her eyebrows and drawn them back on in a disappointed expression

[Geeman]

Had a wash and everything 

[Maynard Friedman]

She really wanted to handle your 10 incher personally Neal.

[Double 0 Soul]

I wish half of that statement was true

I told my mum what was happening.. she said, "i'll get your pizzas if you like and you can just collect them from here"

No it's ok, i'm a fully grown human being.. i have a wife, i have a kid, i own a home and run a businness.. i'm sure i can deal with this..

Her and her best bud Pat went to check her out last week and both said "wtf! why on earth would he?"

Edited June 27 by Double 0 Soul

[Duke Mantee]

On 6/27/2025 at 6:23 PM, Geeman said:

Had a wash and everything 

Too far … 🙄

[mlwdp]

Been debating about buying another pair of denim or trousers even though I’ve gained weight while being in a new relationship.  Seems like wasteful spending if you can’t wear it until weight is lost.  😐

[rbeck]

Scored a Necchi BU Mira off FB marketplace for $50 the other day. Needs some cleaning but I'm excited to get it running. Been hunting for a Necchi for over a year now and finally came across one that wasn't some ridiculous price or in another state. 

[CSL]

6 hours ago, mlwdp said:

Been debating about buying another pair of denim or trousers even though I’ve gained weight while being in a new relationship.  Seems like wasteful spending if you can’t wear it until weight is lost.  😐

Perhaps worthwhile to have a pair in your current dimensions? We all go up and down a bit.