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[CSL]

2 hours ago, ATWM said:

Cinch though. What else do ya need? I'd buy (but I won't). 

Cinch has become my favorite pre war detail, the functionality is unmatched - I tend to use it much more than a belt anyways! 

Yeah. I'd probably buy too. They look super cool. I've never cared much for the functionality of cinches, always found them uncomfortable. Maybe I need to try, try again...

[yung_flynn]

33 minutes ago, CSL said:

Yeah. I'd probably buy too. They look super cool. I've never cared much for the functionality of cinches, always found them uncomfortable. Maybe I need to try, try again...

I like the idea of cinches, but have been indifferent about their actual use. I recently watched Stagecoach though and John Wayne's pre-1937 Levi's have made me cinch curious again. 

[julian-wolf]

I’m a remorseless cinch snipper, but boy I’d sure love a pair of LB jeans

[shredwin_206]

I’m honestly burnt out on the cinchback. I’ve started cutting them. I much prefer a belt. 

[indigoeagle]

On 3/27/2026 at 5:31 AM, CSL said:

No belt loops or suspender buttons. That's a bold move!

I have the LVC somewhere. Don't recall if they were they 1915, or 1916.

Who'se the tattoo artist Shredwin?

I think for a fee, both were optional.

My LVC 1915 (that year they switched back to Cone or signed some long term contract, I think) has got no belt loops but suspender buttons.

[CSL]

4 hours ago, indigoeagle said:

My LVC 1915 (that year they switched back to Cone or signed some long term contract, I think) has got no belt loops but suspender buttons.

Yes. Mine too. I haven't examined them in a while but I recall it being some pretty nice denim.

[volvo240thebest]

I love wearing a cinch with a thin belt that doesn’t fold over it, the cinch fastened just above the belt loop. That’s how I wear my Warehouse 1004 and TCB 20s. best of both worlds I think.

 

On another note, I’m about to bring back into rotation my early pair of Rebuilt 20s I picked up years ago from @Broark. They used to fit quite loose, but I recently got a dryer and decided to give them a run, just to see what might happen. They shrank a lot — pretty much a perfect fit now, aside from the leather patch..

It's a nice pair, only thing that leaves a bit to be desired is the quality of the chainstitch hem, it's a big chunky hem that will show very little roping, but anyway I will have to hem them again, or just chop them off...

[volvo240thebest]

Here’s the rebuilt 1920s cut, chopped with no mercy. Pretty happy with how they turned out. I’m actually quite surprised by how much they shrank...  they’d already been washed, but I put them through a 60°C wash and then the dryer. The waist went from a 45 cm BIG down to 40.5 cm.

This is my second chopped pair, and I have to say I really dig the look (might be in the minority here, haha). I’m wearing them pretty high on the waist in this pic because I like the highwater look with loafers, but there’s still a bit of extra length if I wear them slightly lower.

Edited April 1 by volvo240thebest

[ATWM]

2 hours ago, volvo240thebest said:

Here’s the rebuilt 1920s cut, chopped with no mercy. Pretty happy with how they turned out. I’m actually quite surprised by how much they shrank...  they’d already been washed, but I put them through a 60°C wash and then the dryer. The waist went from a 45 cm BIG down to 40.5 cm.

This is my second chopped pair, and I have to say I really dig the look (might be in the minority here, haha). I’m wearing them pretty high on the waist in this pic because I like the highwater look with loafers, but there’s still a bit of extra length if I wear them slightly lower.

I like a raw hem sometimes. I’ve done that to a few pairs myself, mostly because I haven’t had the patience for the chainstitch and the pair is worn through enough anyways - though tend to leave some room to roll.

[volvo240thebest]

Yeah same, there are only two places in Italy that offer chainstitch, one is slow as a slug and expensive, the other doesn't use a union special and the quality is shoddy. Couldn't be bothered with either of that for this pair. I will probably add a safety stitch to make sure they won't unravel too much with wash and wear. 

Edited April 2 by volvo240thebest

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@volvo240thebest Simone from WoM is slow? And I think his price is in line with the other offerings.

[volvo240thebest]

I may be wrong but last time I checked he said he wasn't offering repairs or alterations anymore on order to focus on jeans production. 

So I wasn't referring to him to be fair! 

 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Oh! Didn't know that. I had my Evisu jeans hemmed by him in...December or January I think?!

[PBTony]

@volvo240thebest I think they look great but could you not take to a local tailor to hem and just not have the chainstitch?

[volvo240thebest]

5 hours ago, PrettyBoyTony said:

@volvo240thebest I think they look great but could you not take to a local tailor to hem and just not have the chainstitch?

I prefer the raw hem compared to a shoddy lock stitch. 

[ATWM]

19 minutes ago, volvo240thebest said:

I prefer the raw hem compared to a shoddy lock stitch. 

This is the real choice it often boils down to. I’ve undone the latter to achieve the former ha.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Took the 40s out of the wardrobe 

[Broark]

I saw where Wolf Pack is having a preorder event for a First Arrow's, Jelado and rebuilt collaboration pair for First Arrow's 30th anniversary.
Jelado fabric, some sterling silver features from First Arrow's all made by rebuilt. Only 300,000¥! Makes the recent Sugar Cane jeans seem affordable. 
Not my cup of tea but figured it was worth sharing. Looking forward to whenever Ono-san starts doing his own LB jeans again.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Currently the pair I enjoy wearing the most. Even in the current heat