Happy jeans: TCBxSufu S40s WW2 contest thread

[Dan_F]

This denim is slow fading, but very pretty. I dropped my pair off at a local tailor to fix the yoke and rear pocket, because I don’t own a sewing machine and I’m clumsy with my hands. I’ll do a proper update in a couple of months probably.

 

[JDelage]

My contest pair (#50, size 34) is available if anyone’s looking...

 

[shredwin_206]

@jdelage measurements? 

[JDelage]

@shredwin_206

Waist 33” (post wash), front rise: 13.5”, back rise: 17”, thigh: 12, knee: 9.5”, inseam: 30.75”, opening: 8.75”

[CSL]

[Frost]

 

 

Think I'm at four washes?

[Mifune]

I have just finished reading this entire thread and enjoyed it immensely. For the first time in a decade on the net I see jeans that resemble the ones I wore in the 50s and 60s. I am not sure about the denim itself, but the cut brings back memories. When you bought Levis back then, they were as stiff as boards and weighed a ton. And when you first put them on, you felt like they came up to your armpits the rise was so high. Then after a few washes, things settled down and the pants could be worn at or above the waist (as in the fit pictures in this thread.) Back then, jeans worn on or below the hips were called “hip huggers” and only girls could wear them so low for obvious anatomical differences with men. Today seeing men, especially those over six foot, wearing pants with a rise meant for very small men or women seems odd to my eye, but the Japanese cut for smaller men and they dominate the quality denim market. So what to do?

I am sorry I missed this contest jean. But you guys and gals wearing them look great! You may not know that you do, but believe me, every single one of you truly look the part. I hear the roar of muscle cars, the first bars of Rock and Roll, and I feel the excitement of youth, just looking at you wearing this true reproduction jean. Thanks to TCB and all of you.

PS: I hope TCB makes more of these cause I can still wear my high school letterman jacket and I will be wearing jeans till they cart me away!

Edited February 21, 2021 by Mifune

[Uncle Karl]

Hi!  Everyone!  My pair is back from repair.  My crotch and knees are in good condition.  And from today, I will wear it as real workwear again!

 

Today is Cat Day in Japan.

[volvo240thebest]

gorgeous cats... on a cat related note, I am broken hearted to say that my old buddy has just been diagnosed with bladder cancer. I have another vet appointment in a couple days but it looks like we'll likely have to bid farewell to a true friend and family member sooner than later
 

[volvo240thebest]

On a more light hearted note, even my desk warrior jeans start to look good

[unders]

Sorry to hear that @volvo240thebest

Feels like spring is on the way, but still super muddy

[Thanks_M8]

Sorry to hear about your cat @volvo240thebest. Always very sad losing a pet.

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

@volvo240thebest sad to hear that about your cat. Can't imagine what it must feel like.

[CSL]

Very sad, Volvo. It's always tough to lose our furry companions. 

[Naoto Ver.2]

On 8/31/2020 at 12:33 PM, Tiro said:

Drink responsibly......

[el padre]

That's very sad @volvo240thebest, thoughts with you 

[el padre]

I swear these keep shrinking with every wash. It can't possibly be my waist getting bigger.

[breakingfad]

@el padre were yours one wash or raw version. Yea  I noticed my one wash shrank up a tad. Im hoping that is it though.  Jeans look good btw!

Edited February 24, 2021 by breakingfad

[el padre]

8 minutes ago, breakingfad said:

@el padre were yours one wash or raw version. Yea  I noticed my one wash shrank up a tad. Im hoping that is it though.  Jeans look good btw!

Thanks! Mine were OW but they still shrank, about an inch in length. But to be honest now I think they're done shrinking, and it's me that's expanding. To be fair it's only the waist that seems to keep getting smaller, not any other dimensions

Been washing lots and sticking them in the dryer, so I'd be surprised if there's any shrink left now

[volvo240thebest]

Contest pair no. 1 checking in from Rome Italy. As mad as it may sound I have just travelled all the way from the peasant lands of Liguria to play the posh-est gig for the national broadcasting company, from the Quirinale (house of Italy's presidente della Repubblica). It feels great to be back on the saddle for a little while...

[tigerstrom]

the patch

[volvo240thebest]

Me and the Volvo boys after the gig in the Presidential palace in Rome.

Sorry for unsightly slim pants, the brothers still need a denim education.

[Broark]

Didn’t know you had a sister! 

[mondo]

^ The Aphex Twin of the chamber music world...

[Facini]

On 2/8/2021 at 11:37 AM, Facini said:

I hate to admit it, but my contest jeans got to go - i can’t make the size work for me. Haven’t been worn since Oktober I think.

They measure around 42 cm across the waist, but will stretch out around 3 cm easy. They were hemmed by TCB to 76 cm.

Asking around 120 € for them, but hit me up and let’s talk.

 

edit: if you are curious about the pocket bag combo. They are pair no. 43

These are still up for grabs, waiting to be faded to perfection!

hit me up with a reasonable Offer.

[BionicEye]

first wash and repairs

[heyson]

[maharu]

[unionmade]

wow - contest is going strong!!

[chicote]

Went a month without washing while i started a construction job - after washing early this morning they’re back to being covered in mud and drywall dust

Edited March 6, 2021 by chicote