Happy jeans: TCBxSufu S40s WW2 contest thread

[cottonskinblues]

I had my sister snap some shots of me during our morning bike ride and couldn’t help but notice the progress on the s40s. I am currently a month behind the start date and just gave them a hot wash/dry two weeks ago

[Toegun]

Slowly chugging a long...

really enjoying the cut. 

[bartlebyyphonics]

a just washed silhouette

&

as the lockdown in the UK lifts a little, back to onsite working and observing global Britain at a standstill...

popped back to a particular neglected corner of the world between rochester and chatham [rochester high street, just on the river medway], seeing how they are faring with the pause in the world... 

if the previous post was a little too pastoral, some broken glass to go with the pollarding...

the church come gym now amassing its own tyre collection

shops that are long boarded up and their neighbours...

nearer the river itself; 

[this used to be a video game archive - now a house of rage...]

in the reflection here: the chatham house I presume the international policy think-tank is named after

[a listed building, long boarded up and sealed off]

the local synagogue seems to have amassed a pile of shoes...

and then some shots of st bartholomew's - the oldest hospital in the UK (established 1078 wikipedia tells me) until its closure in 2016... you know what it is becoming now...

edit: the 'granite gym' posted earlier is actually st bartholomew's chapel - built around 1120, on original site of the hospital (so the internet tells me...) - this redevelopment is of the 19th century hospital rebuild...

plus; wondering why there is no iconography of covid signs going on - a start to the collection

 

Edited April 9, 2021 by bartlebyyphonics

[discwork]

200 wears in. I've switched to washing them every month or so since my last update. Have a bit of love–hate relationship with the rise on these!

[Broark]

@discwork are those Pras sneakers? I've been wanting to try those out myself.

[discwork]

40 minutes ago, Broark said:

@discwork are those Pras sneakers? I've been wanting to try those out myself.

They're PF Flyers Grounder Hi. Unfortunately discontinued, I believe. The ribbing on the toe cap does look very similar to Pras sneakers.

Edited April 9, 2021 by discwork

[djungelorm]

I have not been on a plane in a couple of years at least, but it is a good thing I have been recently vaccinated as holy !$$@$! there were a lot of people in the airport and the plane was completely full. But here is a picture of the jeans. Funny how the light makes both legs look different.

Flying Alaska as I almost always do.

Here are some bonus desert pictures at my destination

 

 

[roomtemplacroix]

wore my pair yesterday for the first time since january. still on the fence about whether these work for me but i am warming up to them styled with a tucked in shirt. here are a couple photos. 

[Guest]

I am somewhat sad to say that not only have I not worn my TCBs in months, but they are probably the last pair of raws I will ever buy. The poor fit made me reflect on what exactly I was trying to accomplish besides spending money and I couldn't come up with anything... I expect this wasn't what TCB was hoping to accomplish but I'm just not cut out to be a heritage bro or whatever. It's too much work! And you guys all do it better anyway. I'll still check on the contest progress every now and then as I still respect the process and appreciate the passion. 

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

8 minutes ago, justintk said:

I am somewhat sad to say that not only have I not worn my TCBs in months, but they are probably the last pair of raws I will ever buy. The poor fit made me reflect on what exactly I was trying to accomplish besides spending money and I couldn't come up with anything... I expect this wasn't what TCB was hoping to accomplish but I'm just not cut out to be a heritage bro or whatever. It's too much work! And you guys all do it better anyway. I'll still check on the contest progress every now and then as I still respect the process and appreciate the passion. 

Ha dang you can go to a store to try things on though - I guess not contest jeans. Repro cut jeans work well with all kinds of non heritagey accessories though. While I love denim I'm with you that thinking of jeans as an achievement of sorts has always been a little lost on me. Aesthetically pleasing fades are a thing that happens with living life, but just like my grey hairs or my slowly deteriorating ankle cartilage - I don't consider these things accomplishments (even if the ankles are the result of very enjoyable and hard years on a skateboard). I find it interesting to see the lives people lead only united by an affinity for indigo dyed twill fabric. It's absurd on it's face but fun nonetheless. That said, trying to truly rationalize little passions or hobbies like this will usually lead to a similar place, which is why acceptance is the only way. 

[el padre]

Wash number God knows 

Bonus: pocket cat fadez

[Guest]

13 hours ago, AlientoyWorkmachine said:

Ha dang you can go to a store to try things on though - I guess not contest jeans. Repro cut jeans work well with all kinds of non heritagey accessories though. While I love denim I'm with you that thinking of jeans as an achievement of sorts has always been a little lost on me. Aesthetically pleasing fades are a thing that happens with living life, but just like my grey hairs or my slowly deteriorating ankle cartilage - I don't consider these things accomplishments (even if the ankles are the result of very enjoyable and hard years on a skateboard). I find it interesting to see the lives people lead only united by an affinity for indigo dyed twill fabric. It's absurd on it's face but fun nonetheless. That said, trying to truly rationalize little passions or hobbies like this will usually lead to a similar place, which is why acceptance is the only way. 

Yeah, you're not wrong. I guess maybe it's more accurate to say I'm going to fade what I've got? I have other pairs that fit way better. And on further reflection, all I ever wanted was a good pair of jeans.

[bartlebyyphonics]

4 hours ago, justintk said:

 ... all I ever wanted was a good pair of jeans.

follow that star!

[Chris T]

Small update. No 77 jeans still pretty pristeen  I haven’t ever really worn my jeans down that quickly... 

still really liking the shape - and everyone else’s updates - including when people are wondering about how much they’re into the jeans at different stages too. 
  

[claes]

Suddenly my pair looks quite faded in the pale April light. Quick shot of the lap while catching some sunbeams on break from thesis work. Will have to do a proper update soon, enjoying everyone’s posts in the meanwhile!

 

[Jared_Lee]

A little project on my Interceptor 650. I looped it on some ice a couple weeks back. The damage to the motorcycle was minimal and thankfully no damage to the rider. The jeans made it through unscathed as well. My brake paddle however was badly bent. We manhandled it back into useable position, but I opted to replace it along with the foot pegs for a more refined look and some adjustability in the peg position. Before and after shots here. All executed in all TCB: cap, jacket and jeans. Haha.

Edited April 15, 2021 by Jared_Lee

[Dan_F]

Worn 5-6 days per week. 1 repair and lots of trips through the washer and dryer. I like these jeans a lot.

 

[Chris T]

This post from Ryo on the TCB blog was good coincidence just as I was thinking of the blackness of the dark blue WW11's compared to the deeper bluer colours of post 47s. I was  on 1 day liking the black/blue and then the next day the bluer blue.... These 3 shown are obviously different stages of fading process  - so maybe the black/blue 40's will lose their black... 

 

[CSL]

It was time to reinforce a couple of seams. I'm not the greatest with a sewing machine but it's certainly handy to have one on hand.

The scraggly bits are the old threads. In addition to the yellow thread I used some blue right at the edge of the fold to add extra strength & make it lay flat.

The second photo is the inside leg seams where the cuff folds had caused the original threads to fail.

[mondo]

^ I'm impressed at anybody's attempts to use a machine..! I've had some similar wear at the crotch, but have resorted to my usual darning with indigo threads unpicked from a roll of Cone selvedge I've had for ages – one edge of the roll is frayed from having some odd pieces cut out, so I figure I've got a few years left of unpicking before the roll gets tidied up and needs to be preserved. I'll get some pics up one day... dodgy as my efforts are, the indigo thread ends up fading and blending into the original fabric so the repairs become very much a part of the jeans

[CSL]

^ mondo, I'm sure your hand sewn repair will blend in better than my bright yellow. If I lived closer to town I'd have sought a better match but I've learned from experience best to get the job done with what's available. Otherwise I never seem to get anything done.

Edited April 17, 2021 by CSL

[Yot]

Been absent for a long time...

[Hardcrimper]

Just finished making a set of trestles with wood I found on site 

[diggers]

had a stroll around Sudirman Street, Jakarta the other day. Lots of office buildings, hotels and shopping centre.

 

[JRendon02]

Went to pick up some pan dulce at a pop-up this morning. 

[chicote]

Wild guess but was it from comadre panadería @JRendon02??

[JRendon02]

@chicote the pop up is Tlahuach 

They started this during the pandemic as a way to make money and it took off. 

[chicote]

@JRendon02 Oh word!! Those look amazing! I made a note to stop by and see them when i visit Houston, thank you! I see through ig that tlahuac and comadre seem to know each other, small world lol! I’d recommend checking them out if you get the chance to, Mariela and her partner aaron are old friends and she’s one of the most talented and meticulous people I’ve ever met.

[JRendon02]

@chicote I might be in the Austin in a few weeks. If I am I’ll check out comadre. Looks like they are available at Nixta, a place that’s been on my list for way too long. Hopefully I looked up the right place. If you want more places to check out in Houston just send me a message. 

[chicote]

Yep, sounds like the right place, and will do! If you go feel free to let them know iyan from seattle sent you 

Edited April 18, 2021 by chicote