Happy jeans: TCBxSufu S40s WW2 contest thread

[Illcutz]

Hey guys,

So good to see so many wonderful fades of this wonderful jean which has become a firm favourite, not only because of the beautiful denim but also the fit was has been the best to date for me.

As for the competition I was never going to win but I have thoroughly enjoyed wearing and getting some subtle fades.

thank you @volvo240thebest once again for your hard work and encouragement.

No 42. About 7 months of total wear

i’ll be continuing to wear these as much as I can.

[jigsaw]

no.60

Lot of superb pair here

The pandemic really keep me from wearing them and try my best to keep faithful to this one every time i got the chance. 
 

mine wont be on the top 50 but just to jazz up this competition with as much as possible submission 

 

[Foxy2]

Managed to finish tiling the walls…

also, the final wash before final pics.

Edited March 4, 2022 by Foxy2

[Frost]

Final update - they are in need of a repair and did not get as much wear as I would have liked (thank you, permanent home office), but still quite happy with their state

 

 

 

 

 

 

[bartlebyyphonics]

no.12...

final check in...

'twas a blast m'dears...

[Hopethisoneisnttaken]

Has anyone received some type of confirmation email from tcb that they indeed receive the submission? 

[Darren Barbera]

1 hour ago, Hopethisoneisnttaken said:

Has anyone received some type of confirmation email from tcb that they indeed receive the submission? 

I got a confirmation,but I did ask  

[srudy]

I got a confirmation @Hopethisoneisnttaken and did ask! Ryo got back to me on IG, and said he’s had a ton of emails and is trying to go through them all. 

[CSL]

So do we post the final submission here? Someone mentioned there might be a fresh thread dedicated to that purpose.

[Thanks_M8]

On 2/28/2022 at 2:55 PM, volvo240thebest said:

Here we go beautiful people!

final submission rules:

Picture rules: Maximum 8 pictures
Picture submittance deadline: 14th March

Please send the pictures to [email protected]
Title: TCB WW2 fade contest/ your contestant number and your nickname

How to judge: Each TCB member decides their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
1st place-3 points
2nd place-2 points
3rd place-1 points
The person who gets the most point wins.

As you all know, the contest had lived a life of its own on multiple platforms, due to language barrier many JP didn't manage to create an account on sufu.
Ryo would like to have all photos also to make a tcb contest gallery on Tcb website.

I guess it doesn't hurt if we want to make a final submission thread here on sufu for the sake of posterity, but as I wrote above the evaluation and official submission will have to be made by email.
 

@CSL

[CSL]

Thanks!

[Thanks_M8]

No. 22 checkin' in. 
Didn't wear them as much as I could've, since there have been some stressful times during this contest, albeit also some of the happiest moments in my life
Finished my masters thesis, university and got a job. Got engaged and married during the contest, wore them on our short honeymoon. Moved out of our old hometown.
Probably not a winning pair, since I could've put a bit more work in, but I am happy with the results as is and will probably wear them until they fall apart. 
Like how they fade, nice vintage-vibe, how it should be. 

 

Edited March 5, 2022 by Thanks_M8

[Minet88]

N° 121

Last update, but not the end of the story. I love this TCB40's and I intend to keep wearing it for many more years.

 

 

[CSL]

Pics taken on March 2nd, some outdoors, some indoors. I've never worn one pair of jeans this consistently before this. It's been interesting, stuff like keeping up on repairs to keep them wearable. 

I've certainly enjoyed interacting with you all & following the progress. Thanks in particular to those folks who urged me to jump in. It's been grand!

Edited March 5, 2022 by CSL

[bartlebyyphonics]

^ very nice @CSL ; what was the washing protocol? they look pretty raw still w.hyper blue white in fades, deep dusty blue down at hems? back pocket stitches still look fab, even with the advised change from rocking 88...

and very nice updates all round

and congrats to @Thanks_M8 - big times ahead...!!!

[CSL]

20 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

^ very nice @CSL ; what was the washing protocol? they look pretty raw still w.hyper blue white in fades, deep dusty blue down at hems? back pocket stitches still look fab, even with the advised change from rocking 88...

Thanks bartlebyyphonics! Not many washes. Three or four. 

There were a few weeks when it was too hot for jeans so they weren't worn continuously. As much as possible though. 

I expected the pocket stitching to wear off quickly. I'm surprised it's held on this long.

Regarding the dusty blue at the hems, you're quite right. It's a dust bowl here much of the year & any walking in the field kicks it up. It sticks like hell & gentle washing doesn't get it out.

I'm actually looking forward to giving them a thorough wash maybe with oxyclean & a scrubbing brush.

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by CSL

[Spiraltoy]

The time for a last submission I guess. Lovely pair of jeans. Been hell of a time for me wearing them though. Got divorced, moved out of our house and into an apartment. Did a complete renovation of the apartment. Had a nervous breakdown. Got better. -All in these jeans. Been wearing them all but maybe 3-4 months (too hot in the summer, special occasions etc).

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by Spiraltoy

[Maynard Friedman]

Sorry to hear about your travails @Spiraltoy, hopefully it’s onwards and upwards for you now.

[MJF9]

@Spiraltoy Good to hear you're on the other side mate and hope that continues! And with an awesome pair of faded jeans, as expected having seen your previous beauties

[MJF9]

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Edited March 6, 2022 by MJF9
double post

[plattertough]

Check in from #56. Pictures taken today, haven't worn since the 27th. They've held their indigo really well, especially considering I wash pretty regularly. I don't often keep pairs in the rotation for more than a year but it's going to be weird putting this into semi-retirement, great jeans.

[Jared_Lee]

Happy to have you cross the finish line with us despite the trials and tribulations @Spiraltoy. Also happy to hear you're on the mend. If that's an overstatement of fact, then happy to hear from you and that you're still here with opportunity to find better days. Respect.

[srudy]

Have y’all seen these on IG?

[irual]

#53 with the final update. Had a bit of a love-hate relationship with the fit of these so ended up washing lots as the fit was the best after a wash. Lots happened here as well with changing careers and graduating, getting a new job with the new career choice, getting a dog, getting engaged and now expecting a child  Don't expect to be competing with my pair for the prices but that was never the goal. Really enjoyed peoples updates and great results everyone!

[bartlebyyphonics]

good to see more pairs crossing the finish line

@Spiraltoy ; sorry to hear your tribulations; divorce with children is a particular circle of hell: to be taken one day at a time with an eye to the future! my thoughts are with you!

 

7 hours ago, srudy said:

Have y’all seen these on IG?

yup: my minimal sleuthing makes me think those are this gentleman (posted on the tcb ig...) - the man who washes our jawns...

a man who rivals @Double 0 Soul's welly-steez...

[Jared_Lee]

Some final fit pics as we close this thing down. Pictured with Buck Mason and Whites x 4Q.

[bartlebyyphonics]

oh

very

yes

I like the mode: lets go ppl: more final fits to finish this off!

they were-are great jeans; how did-do you best like wearing them? best fit of the period? or how they softly drape now in the twilight...

[efujobu1]

11 hours ago, Jared_Lee said:

Some final fit pics as we close this thing down. Pictured with Buck Mason and Whites x 4Q.

Outstanding!

 

[Jurassic]

congratulations everyone on some great fades

though not so much here on pair 96 down to the desk job and also being tempted away by my Warehouse and Tenders

thanks to @volvo240thebest and all at TCB for organising this

patch held up well, even with a couple of trips through the dryer

 

 

[Bowler]

Hello! final pics from number 73! Its been a great past 18 months - seeing all the progress from everybody on here has been awesome!

thanks to @volvo240thebest and the TCB crew! Ive really enjoyed wearing these pants!