Word of Mouth - Contest Feeler Thread

[Alec Leamas]

Hello! Glad you're here to join us!

[nick682]

I'm interested 

[Jared_Lee]

I am interested. Though with my work dress code, I couldn't be a serious contender. Keep us updated on what WoM is willing to do on its end. A standard 5150 would work just fine for me. Collect is my favorite Japanese mill (not sure who makes FC's 13.75oz fabric).

Edited August 25 by Jared_Lee

[theguywhoknewthatguy]

Potentially interested in the 50s or 30s cut but I'll have to see what the final price ends up being to know for sure. Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this

[yung_flynn]

I’m curious. Any of the 30s, 40s or 50s would appeal to me. 
 

I don’t necessarily need more jeans at the moment and there are other pairs that also catch my eye, but the idea of supporting a small maker and participating (even casually) has its appeal depending on price and details

[Maynard Friedman]

4 hours ago, Jared_Lee said:

Collect is my favorite Japanese mill (not sure who makes FC's 13.75oz fabric).

That would be Shinya Mills c/o:

Paul T interview with Full Count’s Miki-san

[Lazerr]

I am interested in this as well.. as for a fit, the 40's fit looks nice.

[bartlebyyphonics]

imma in: either 30s or 40s…

thanks for the organising @beautiful_FrEaK

[beautiful_FrEaK]

So far 21 people have voiced their interest!

Of course, the final count will depend on details, price and the like.

Simone is in the middle of nowhere right now, but he told me he is following this thread closely. So he sees all your requests and remarks. Still, I try to channel this through me directly to him.
Be warned though, in the next 1-2 weeks we are awating our second child which means, I might be less available for some time

Point we are discussing so far:

• which denim we will use
• will we allow all available cut?
  (my vote would be 'yes' so we can please everyone)
• which details should be customizable for the contestants?
  (Simone does everthing on his own so he is totally flexible but we have to see how much this impacts the production, costs and possible risk to mix something up)
• pizza shaped arcs (if possible, then optinal I think) and custom patch
• price

 

[bartlebyyphonics]

3 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

So far 21 people have voiced their interest!

Of course, the final count will depend on details, price and the like.

Simone is in the middle of nowhere right now, but he told me he is following this thread closely. So he sees all your requests and remarks. Still, I try to channel this through me directly to him.
Be warned though, in the next 1-2 weeks we are awating our second child which means, I might be less available for some time

Point we are discussing so far:

• which denim we will use
• will we allow all available cut?
  (my vote would be 'yes' so we can please everyone)
• which details should be customizable for the contestants?
  (Simone does everthing on his own so he is totally flexible but we have to see how much this impacts the production, costs and possible risk to mix something up)
• pizza shaped arcs (if possible, then optinal I think) and custom patch
• price

 

repeating others: but best option imo is to have:

 

the variables as cut and pizza arc

 

the constants as WoM sourced denim (somewhere between 12-14oz pls…) and patch design…

 

in terms of denim i would welcome what WoM can offer rather than a plethora of requests… givens the expressions of interest seems something appropriate to 40s and 50s is the most appropriate…

 

and good luck with the upcoming nativity! hard to juggle two forms of nascence!!!

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Watch the first post guys, I will update it with more information soooooon!

 

Edit: and done!
More info about the possible denim will follow!

[81611]

I’m interested.

[Alec Leamas]

2 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Watch the first post guys, I will update it with more information soooooon!

 

Edit: and done!
More info about the possible denim will follow!

Exciting info it was too!! So glad this is actually getting off the ground!!

[Broark]

Sounds good, I think I'm in for a '42ish model. Looking forward to info on the denim.
Some lightweight denim pocket bags would be cool too.

[scooby]

I could be in. I've never done a contest and have some home renovation work lined up this year - whatever pair I'm wearing will get some real good wear

I'm good with any cut pre 1960, but we should all wear the same thing

same cut, same arcs, etc
 

Let's try our best to agree on that - I'm all good for 40s cuts / details 

 

a WWII model would be great, and the maker would be stoked... They could sew distracted, with their non dominant hand, watching YouTube 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

8 hours ago, Broark said:

Sounds good, I think I'm in for a '42ish model. Looking forward to info on the denim.
Some lightweight denim pocket bags would be cool too.

I thought about this as well but then we have seen plenty of versions of this specific 42 model

3 hours ago, scooby said:

I'm good with any cut pre 1960, but we should all wear the same thing

same cut, same arcs, etc
 

Each contestant can chose his/her preferred cut, so to please most people. But then, check the size charts, the models aren't widely different. The denim will be the same for all, of course.
Details of the jeans will depend on the model you take. Custom patch for all, no arcs.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Added a poll about the duration of the contest

[vIGGiou riou]

Started to think about participating.... 😎

50s would be my grail 

so, count me b_F

Edit :

voted 18 months

No arcs is OK for me

Hope PIZZA tab will be included and custom patch ...

and waiting for denim. If more than 14 OZ, I think I would go out of contest ....

 

Edited August 27 by vIGGiou riou

[reallypeacedoff]

I'm thinking the 311 for me.

I will judge sizing when we know what denim and shrinkage to expect. 

18 months for me (voted).

[Mtvare]

What exactly is the connection between the 5150 and Eddie van Halen? I'm not especially familiar with his sartorial preferences, but an image search for his name and "jeans" doesn't turn up anything very 50s-looking.

[JohnM]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/5150_(album)

[Mtvare]

Ah I see, it's the number not the jeans - thanks!

[Alec Leamas]

I wondered the same thing ha.

While I wait for news on the fabric I'm deliberating between the 5150 and the "42ish" cut!

[UkeNo]

On 8/23/2024 at 7:57 PM, beautiful_FrEaK said:

611 or S411 (same model):
buckle back/reversed yoke construction, hidden rivets, crotch rivets, mixed orange yellow stitches, Yellow/black chain on the inside belt.
If desired i could add a ‘42ish version with no buckle back, same fit, crotch rivets seams color as desired, standard yoke construction.

I'm Interested.

Are there any detailed pictures of these specific details - the reverse yoke and the yellow/ black stitching on the inside belt?

Thanks

Edited August 27 by UkeNo

[beautiful_FrEaK]

1 hour ago, JohnM said:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/5150_(album)

Also the name of his studio, Simone told me.

[Broark]

4 minutes ago, UkeNo said:

I'm Interested.

Are there any detailed pictures of these specific details - the reverse yoke and the yellow/ black stitching on the inside belt?

Thanks

His most recent post on IG has a few photos of these details: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-UuiGaoPre/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Regarding contest duration there is a strong indication for 18 months. I will let the poll open though.

 

Next topic will probably be the denim we want to use.
We will reject the option of Proximity Mill denim. Although Simone was already in contact with them before this idea was brought up, using their denim would increase the costs significantly (high price for the denim, shipping costs and customs fees).
So we will run with a denim, acquired from/through Collect Mills.

[bartlebyyphonics]

excellent news on dates and denim: 18 months gives two autumn / winters and only one july/august (for those in northern hemisphere…)

for example: 01 jan 2025-01 july 2026?

[Jared_Lee]

Now that we're narrowing in on what the denim would be, I would say that a 13-14oz red caste from Collect would be perfect.

[reallypeacedoff]

3 hours ago, bartlebyyphonics said:

for example: 01 jan 2025-01 july 2026?

Provided WoM can make—and ship—the 25 pairs before then, which I assume is fairly doable?

Personally, something in between 12–13.75oz sounds perfect to me FWIW.