Bridge of the Times

[julian-wolf]

I’ll take the jacket if you don’t want it…

(Jeans are looking great—really excited to see how they wear)

[MJF9]

Now you're just teasing! 

TBD is shorthand for To Be Done right? 

[Broark]

Really need to sell another jacket or two before I can justify brining in another one. Who am I kidding, probably need to sell more than one or two. 
I'd like to get some wear into the jeans and see how the denim ages, then I'll likely add the jacket for the full tux look.

[MJF9]

Phew. That's more like it.  Sounds like a how-many-denim-jackets-do-you-have is about due.  

[srudy]

Can we order a pair now? Is he shipping overseas?

[Broark]

33 minutes ago, srudy said:

Can we order a pair now? Is he shipping overseas?

Not yet I don't think, but I'll keep working on that. 

[mpukas]

@broark nice score! Looking forward to more pics and thoughts. 

From now on, I'm referring to you as my #1 Bad Influencer! 

[aho]

Really looking forward to the post wash measurements! I was ever more intrigued as soon as you said "Shins era Denime"

[Signet]

size 38 raw on BOT 47 cut 

raw - 18 1/4 waist , 13 1/4 front rise , 17 1/2 back rise , 13 3/4 thigh , 10 1/2 knee , 9 1/4 hem , 35 inseam

 

 

after a hot wash and dry 

16 1/4  waist , 12 1/2 f rise , 16 1/4 back rise , 13 1/8 thigh , 9 7/8 knee , 8 3/4 hem , 31 7/8 inseam 

 

-- edie

[Dr_Heech]

@Broark hit me up if they dont work out for you size wise 

 

[Maynard Friedman]

4” shrink in the waist! Happy birthday Charles you whippersnapper 

[Broark]

Here are the post-wash measurements! Raw first, and hot washed once to the right. They certainly did shrink up significantly.

Waist: 19.5 in. / 17.25 in.
Front rise: 13.5 in. / 13 in.
Back rise: 17.75 in. / 16.75 in.
Thigh: 14.25 in. / 13.5 in.
Knee: 11 in. / 10 in.
Hem: 10 in. / 9.25 in.
Inseam: 35 in. / 31.5 in.

[Thanks_M8]

damn, those shrink a lot! how is the leg twist?

[efujobu1]

On 2/7/2022 at 2:55 PM, Broark said:

Not yet I don't think, but I'll keep working on that. 

Cross fingers

[Signet]

[Broark]

Excuse the lighting again (been trying to find alternative locations for fit pics but not having much luck)...but I'm happy with the fit!  Paired here with my FW S506XX.
With the shorter inseam I can wear them uncuffed or with a small one.

22 hours ago, Thanks_M8 said:

how is the leg twist?

Not much to report so far, I'll report back after I've worn them for a few more days.

[busterthehuman]

They look great!

Color me intrigued - I'd love to secure a pair sometime too. I love the 47 repro.

[efujobu1]

On 2/8/2022 at 4:04 AM, Signet said:

size 38 raw on BOT 47 cut 

raw - 18 1/4 waist , 13 1/4 front rise , 17 1/2 back rise , 13 3/4 thigh , 10 1/2 knee , 9 1/4 hem , 35 inseam

 

 

after a hot wash and dry 

16 1/4  waist , 12 1/2 f rise , 16 1/4 back rise , 13 1/8 thigh , 9 7/8 knee , 8 3/4 hem , 31 7/8 inseam 

 

-- edie

Damn that’s crazy shrinkage! I’d need a 38 myself if we ever get a chance to purchase. 

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 2/9/2022 at 1:35 PM, Broark said:

Excuse the lighting again (been trying to find alternative locations for fit pics but not having much luck)...but I'm happy with the fit!  Paired here with my FW S506XX.
With the shorter inseam I can wear them uncuffed or with a small one.

Not much to report so far, I'll report back after I've worn them for a few more days.

looking good: so, you're organising the 2023 contest then? or a tour at least... [nudge-wink.emoji]

[Broark]

2 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

looking good: so, you're organising the 2023 contest then? or a tour at least... [nudge-wink.emoji]

Let's see if I can convince him to allow international orders, I'll pitch the idea of a contest! No idea how receptive he might be.
He tends to prioritize customers that are visiting his shop in person. But if I can convince him that I'll handle communication on a contest then who knows. 

[Thanks_M8]

^I would be down for a BOT contest

[andrewrose]

Same! Or if not a contest, perhaps a group buy?

[Maynard Friedman]

Or a BOTTy call?

[Toegun]

After a month or so of wear, I’d be interested in by how much they stretch back to prewash measurements. 

[Broark]

@Toegun I can certainly manage that! 
Here are a few photos of the denim after a couple days of wear, nothing of interest yet but there's potential.
Patch faded super quickly unfortunately, some of that's on me since I threw them in the machine on hot. 

[scooby]

Damn those look good! I’d be very interested in a BOT contest

Theoretically speaking, if you pitched it to him and he seemed open to it, what model would everyone want to wear?

After the TCB contest (and with Signet approaching) I am curious to hear what model everyone would agree on

[Signet]

29 minutes ago, scooby said:

Damn those look good! I’d be very interested in a BOT contest

Theoretically speaking, if you pitched it to him and he seemed open to it, what model would everyone want to wear?

After the TCB contest (and with Signet approaching) I am curious to hear what model everyone would agree on

 idt BOT would want a contest now. hes really very private specially  when konaka sent him a lawyers letter and all.. 

[Double 0 Soul]

5 hours ago, Signet said:

  specially  when konaka sent him a lawyers letter and all.. 

The more i read about this mf'er the more i dislike him

[bartlebyyphonics]

2 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

The more i read about this mf'er the more i dislike him

which one?

[Double 0 Soul]

7 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

which one?

@Broark of course ... Na, damn Konaka-san and his bullying tactics..  i suppose he's sticking to the brand ethos and emulating Levi's..even down to the lawyers

"insert wanker emoji"