Bowery Blue Makers - NYC

[Foxy2]

placeholder....general story, etc....to come

http://boweryblue.com/

[Foxy2]

After reading a small feature early last year in Men’s File I decided to take chances and order a pair - given that nobody seemed to own a pair or knew anything about the brand.

I opted for a Type-S Authentic Straight Fit in 14oz denim...

A straight cut with a moderate rise - modern.

...and into the washing machine they went for the initial hot soak.

Edited February 4, 2018 by Foxy2

[Foxy2]

Type-LB Authentic Pleated Blouse

here are the first rough pics of the latest delivery after the initial machine wash/soak (no soap)...colour is not correct, will take better pictures over the weekend.

Edited February 2, 2018 by Foxy2

[lance]

Nice denim jacket, Foxy2 and I like the stitched logo on the patch. Also enjoyed reading his story.

Edited February 2, 2018 by lance

[MJF9]

Looks very nice @Foxy2.

Link to article in the New York Times https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/nyregion/a-craftsmans-passion-american-jeans.html?referer=https://www.google.co.uk/.

That lead time may extend!

[Foxy2]

Probably - he said it’s been crazy since the piece went into press...

[mlwdp]

The comments

2 hours ago, MJF9 said:

Looks very nice @Foxy2.

Link to article in the New York Times https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/nyregion/a-craftsmans-passion-american-jeans.html?referer=https://www.google.co.uk/.

That lead time may extend!

The comments in the comment section of this article is disheartening to say the least.

[MJF9]

^ some quite opposing perspectives there and a few who'd no doubt frown on our 'weird' hobby here! 

[heavydoom]

i am loving that jacket.  i love the fit.  

[Foxy2]

Light wasn’t right today, but here’s what I got...

shots from the official website:

My jacket after the initial wash/soak:

[Foxy2]

Fit pics...I guess this is what’s it supposed to look like:

Here’s what it does for me:

Posing...

The jeans is Bowery Blue Makers’ Type-S.

 

 

 

Edited February 3, 2018 by Foxy2

[MJF9]

Excellent fit on you @Foxy2. Spot on. Lovely jacket. 

How did the sizing pre- and post- shrink compare to BBM's size charts?

[Vulcan]

A+ foxy, what a lovely jacket. Fit is great.

[propellerbeanie]

Very nice jacket, and the fit is great on you. I really like the details of the triple pleat, and I may need to look for another one since I feel like my LVC jacket is a bit too tight. Although the buttons are just standard looking laurel leaf ones, no doubt that are of better quality than the ones found on the LVC version.

[Niro]

@Foxy2 Give us a smile!

Fit looks great, works very well with those jeans too

[Paul T]

Looks great. I like the royal blue tinge of the later photos especially, and the crinkling after the first wash. Do we think it's a bit longer than the LVC?

[heavydoom]

foxy, yes, that is a perfect fit for you.  also, like the others have said, what size did you get?  did you have the jacket custom altered to your specific needs or you bought the jacket as per their size chart?  i hope you know what i am asking.  thanks.  that jacket is absolutely to die for and i love the pockets the most.  it's very unique. 

 

also, who is that thai looking dude?  i know that he is somehow involved with the company and that jacket looks fucking amazing on him, you don't want to mess about with that dude.

Edited February 4, 2018 by heavydoom
no reason at all.

[Foxy2]

4 hours ago, heavydoom said:

...

also, who is that thai looking dude?  i know that he is somehow involved with the company and that jacket looks fucking amazing on him, you don't want to mess about with that dude.

That would be “Pat Bangklyn” or “Pat” Prasong Kanhasura of Bangklyn fame, now running Bangklyn East Harlem...

[heavydoom]

foxy dude.  what size did you get in that jacket?  i just had a chat with echan and he seems like a real nice guy.  i may end up getting a 40 for a fitted look or the 42 for a looser look and for layering.  

[Foxy2]

Got a size 40 - just based on his size chart, no alterations, no customization. Will try to take measurements tomorrow.

just as a note: the front button plackets are narrow which makes buttoning and un-buttoming something to get used to, especially the collar button.

[Foxy2]

I edited the 2nd post from the top with the initial pictures, so here are the post-soak pictures for the S-Type jeans from last year:

and a couple of post-soak fit pictures Over the course of last year...

Edited February 4, 2018 by Foxy2

[Maynard Friedman]

Thanks for the pictures and the owner’s background story Foxy. Echoing others on here, the jacket looks great and fits you very well indeed. I like the look of the denim on those jeans too.

[heavydoom]

no word of a lie here guys but i am in love right now with that jacket.  i have been emailing the owner  and he seems to be a great fucking guy, speedy replies and very easy going.  it's a bit expensive but he is a one man show.  again, i just love that boxy fit.

[jigsaw]

that tripleads jackets look very interesting and all the single stitch construction had me in " i want to know more"

[Foxy2]

On 2/3/2018 at 2:41 PM, MJF9 said:

...

How did the sizing pre- and post- shrink compare to BBM's size charts?

 

On 2/4/2018 at 7:07 PM, heavydoom said:

foxy dude.  what size did you get in that jacket?  i just had a chat with echan and he seems like a real nice guy.  i may end up getting a 40 for a fitted look or the 42 for a looser look and for layering.  

did find time to take a closer look at the measurements...didn't take pre-soak measurements, but here are the post-soak ones:

Chest 44.1 inches
BC Length 23.2 inches
Seat (hem) 42.5 inches
Sleeve Length 24.0 inches

a couple of comments - I haven't pressed or ironed my jacket after the soak/wash and I haven't worn it much, yet - so there will be extra length in the crinkly fabric and certainly some stretch - the chest measurement is tricky as the design has pleats in the front and the back which allow for up to 48 inches - statistically speaking, I don't know if my jacket and the way I soak/wash is in any way representative for the average BBM jacket or how you wash or wear them...

comparing my measurements to BBM's target size chart I think that Chest and Back Length measurements are spot on.

critical measurements are waist hem and sleeve length - the sleeve length is fine with me but it is currently shorter than the chart - I believe the sleeves could be stretched when wet to match the chart, if necessary - the hem is also narrower than the chart, which is not a problem for me - also, the design should not require one to close the last button at the hem.

[Foxy2]

On 2/5/2018 at 6:47 AM, jigsaw said:

that tripleads jackets look very interesting and all the single stitch construction had me in " i want to know more"

I think he is using also a double needle machine...

[heavydoom]

hey foxy, is the arm opening very tight?  if so that would be perfect in case the sleeve length is too long then at least the sleeves can rest on my wrist.  

[jigsaw]

On 6/2/2018 at 1:39 PM, Foxy2 said:

I think he is using also a double needle machine...

oops yes for sure he is using a double needle on it but do they use any chain stitch other then the hem? 

Edited February 8, 2018 by jigsaw
typo

[Foxy2]

9 hours ago, heavydoom said:

hey foxy, is the arm opening very tight?  if so that would be perfect in case the sleeve length is too long then at least the sleeves can rest on my wrist.  

don't have it with me today, but IIRC they have a 24cm circumference buttoned up.
(please keep in mind that sleeve length and shoulder length together will determine if the sleeve is too short or not.)

can't decide if I like it buttoned up or open better - both work for me...

Edited February 7, 2018 by Foxy2

[Foxy2]

2 hours ago, jigsaw said:

oops yes for sure his using a double needle on it but do they use any chain stitch other then the hem? 

no visible chain stitch (double or single) on the jacket/blouse - only hem on the jeans, but he does lock/chain stitch hems on request...