Happy jeans: TCBxSufu S40s WW2 contest thread

[CSL 2,834]

 

Think there's been a bit of evo since the last check in. Will add some detail photos asap.

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 1,851]

A small teaser

[scooby 3,535]

Looking killer you two!! 

[Toegun 2,877]

Merry Christmas everyone, gave my pair another monthly wash and plenty of time on the radiator. Though they pale in comparison to other contestant’s fades, this is really good for me and compared to my other jeans (most look fresh even though I’ve owned them for years)

Edited December 25, 2021 by Toegun

[Thanks_M8 3,528]

Had to try out the new phone camera after the post-christmas wash. 
Still falling behind most of the superb fades we've seen around here, but are finally starting to show some good evo. 
Right front pocket had to be repaired a while ago. Right back pocket will have to be repaired soon, as the bottom starts to unravel.

Edited December 27, 2021 by Thanks_M8

[Jared_Lee 3,551]

Hi everyone! Still loving the updates. So many beautiful jeans in this contest, I'm still so pleasantly surprised. I don't have any pics to share this morning, but wanted to check in with you all anyway. I got my pair back from Self Edge a few weeks ago. It was my second round of repairs - some extensive crotch and bicycle seat darning, heavy wallet and key repairs on the right rear and now looking at some basic seam repairs making themselves known.

While I was off these, my Left Field Greasers got a month of heavy wear. It took me a week or so to settle back into this comical rise. Really, really, really not my favorite top block, but the comfort of the fit and the fabric go a long way to make up for it. Hoping to get another trip to Mexico in before the contest is done. Sadly, the jeans missed my trip last month to see family for the first time in nearly two years (out for repair).

Rented some motorcycles and rode the beautiful hills and coastline with my partner and my uncle. We made it to two California classics in motorcycling - Neptune's Net and Cold Springs Tavern. Over the last month I also completed my body suit with J Medina finishing up some web work, my partner sticking a little PMA into a gap and Steve Boltz closing it out with dots and stars over my entire lower half. I've attached some of those here for you. Happy Holidays and good health to you all in the coming new year.

[Jared_Lee 3,551]

Happy NYE

From NYC

[smoothsailor 2,929]

respect for the bodysuit Jared.Looks super. The dots and stars are such an good way to ty it together.

2022 start of your well deserved tattoo retirement

[srudy 1,604]

Last pic from 2021….

[Jared_Lee 3,551]

On 1/1/2022 at 4:07 AM, smoothsailor said:

respect for the bodysuit Jared.Looks super. The dots and stars are such an good way to ty it together.

2022 start of your well deserved tattoo retirement

Thank you! Very much looking forward to a break from getting tattooed. It hurts! Haha. It's also a deeply satisfying feeling to view the complete suit and reflect on the 18-year journey I took to get here. Where are you located? Europe somewhere, right? If I'm ever fortunate enough to be traveling through, I will have to arrange something with you for a little denim nerd souvenir tattoo.

[smoothsailor 2,929]

@Jared_Lee  that would be cool to do. You need swing by Groningen in the Netherlands . You can sit on my bech. I clear it out from the youngster hip kids, they can show some respect to the bodysuit.

i,ve been getting tattooed for over 30 yrs, and the last yrs I look for easy access and max2 hours of work. Almost there with the suit too

[vpgosnell 186]

Took a few photos in the shade today.  Everyone's pairs are looking great!

[Chris T 844]

Quick pre-wash update in the afternoon light. 

[andrewrose 1,044]

381 wear days in… discovered that both pocket bags have blown out, so I’m not wearing them today so as to not loose anything and going to patch em tonight. Hole in the back pocket as well, don’t think I’ll repair at this point with ~1.5 months left. Probably won’t wear them much once the contest is over. Not that I don’t like them, but have the same problem as many of you. Too many jeans and not enough legs!
I have to say wearing a normal slim straight cut feels very odd and a pair that was previously a favorite feels too tight. Or did at first, feeling better with a few hours of wear.

 

[olmecasteve 656]

Not as awesome as others, but I'm happy where I'm at considering I'm in front of a computer most days. 

 

[Jared_Lee 3,551]

Denim updates, both fit and fabric. TCB has these spurts to its fabric aging. Six month and one year tend to mark a rapid progression in tonal shift and wear for me, both in the '50s and these S40s. Lovely jeans all around.

 

[chicote 4,765]

Oh man, those look awesome Jared!

[srudy 1,604]

Perfection @Jared_Lee

[aho 677,855]

Hot damn @Jared Lee

[efujobu1 7,701]

4 hours ago, Jared_Lee said:

Denim updates, both fit and fabric. TCB has these spurts to its fabric aging. Six month and one year tend to mark a rapid progression in tonal shift and wear for me, both in the '50s and these S40s. Lovely jeans all around.

 

Nice!

[Jared_Lee 3,551]

Thanks, y'all. All credit due to TCB for making damn fine jeans and @volvo240thebest for organizing and motivating these contests. I just get the pleasure of living in them for the duration of the contests. For all the glorious fades in this contest, I do miss the more blog-style updates of past contests where it felt more like we were all sharing the lives lived in the jeans throughout the contest as much as we were flexing fades. Things change though and I certainly can't complain about how many folks have seen this contest through and presented so many beautiful examples not only of how well these jeans wear, but also how differently they wear depending on the wearer.

[erk 839,124]

I'm still out here wearing the 40s - not a lot of time to take pictures of myself/jeans though. Love the jeans. 

[Thanks_M8 3,528]

^same here. getting washed weekly Hayashi-san style. I'm in all kinds of labs for work recently, so I kinda have to

[Hopethisoneisnttaken 1,851]

19 hours ago, Jared_Lee said:

Thanks, y'all. All credit due to TCB for making damn fine jeans and @volvo240thebest for organizing and motivating these contests. I just get the pleasure of living in them for the duration of the contests. For all the glorious fades in this contest, I do miss the more blog-style updates of past contests where it felt more like we were all sharing the lives lived in the jeans throughout the contest as much as we were flexing fades. Things change though and I certainly can't complain about how many folks have seen this contest through and presented so many beautiful examples not only of how well these jeans wear, but also how differently they wear depending on the wearer.

Didn’t know that was a thing. Sounds very cool. I’ll try and do that from here on with future updates. 

[heyson 86,446]

[volvo240thebest 23,979]

hello beautiful people!

I'm sorry for being very badly MIA during the last six months. Life hasn't been very kind to myself to put it mildly.
My main job has become so stressful to put a dent or (or three) on my mental stability, and this made me, off all things, gain weight again, and loose interest in clothes. I think I may be ready for a no buy 2022 (unless I keep gaining weight!). I can still fit the jeans but truth be told now they're not much comfortable anymore so I don't wear them everyday. I'll try and find time to dremel the jeans and take a few pics of the jeans in the next weeks ; )

Very glad to see so many beautiful fades out there. Special mention to @Jared_Lee whose pair looks and fits fantastic.

 

[Toegun 2,877]

Sorry to hear about the stress @volvo240thebest but good to see a messsge from you. 2020 was a pretty stressful year for me. But things are more stable now. Definitely be joining you with a no buy for 2022. Just want to enjoy want I already have, which is plenty. 

[Maynard Friedman 570,720]

Good to see you back Volvo, sorry to hear about your troubles and I hope 2022 is kinder to you.

[efujobu1 7,701]

Sorry to hear that Volvo.  Take care of yourself good sir.

[srudy 1,604]

@volvo240thebest so good to hear from you! But very sorry to hear about your work stress and it affecting your mental health. Take care of yourself.