SUPERDENIM SMALL QUESTIONS THREAD (Use instead of making new threads)

[JDelage]

All - looking for *indigo* lightweight hot weather pants. Any good alternative to the MFSC Chambray Naval Chinos would be greatly appreciated. Regular straight / loose cut preferred...

[MileHighEvertonian]

^TCB Seamens, maybe? They're lightweight denim, not twill/chino fabric though. 

[JDelage]

Thanks - they're definitely an option. So would the Tender 132 woad twill I suppose (however, not available in my size).

Edited April 2, 2018 by JDelage

[dotcomzzz]

What's the consensus on where to send denim to be chain stitched? Is it advised to go with a Union Special machine for a good amount of roping or are there other ways?

Thanks!

[Bobbo]

Where are you located mate? It's not just about the machine, the operator is a huge part of the roping success.

[dotcomzzz]

Well I'm in Colorado. I'm looking to send them in somewhere in the states, either coast I'm guessing, as I'm skeptical there's anybody in my neck of the woods who does this sort of thing properly.

Who do you trust stateside then?

[Broark]

Indigo Proof. 

[mlwdp]

Hudson Hill in Greensboro, NC. They do chain stitching with a Union. 

[MileHighEvertonian]

I think Berkeley Supply in Denver was aiming to offer chain stitching at one point, but I don't know if it ever came to be.  

[dotcomzzz]

Didn't have a chance to call them today, Berkeley Supply, but their site doesn't mention anything about hemming. Looks like Indigo Proof it is then.

[mlwdp]

Just curious, has anyone here used any of the forwarding service companies offered on Rakuten to order an item from a store that doesn't technically ship overseas?  

[UkeNo]

@mlwdp

I've used Sutocorp in the past (not for a couple of years now) and that was quite simple. 

https://www.sutocorp.com/

 

There are others, can't think of them...?

Edit:

This is a proxy service, not sure if it's exactly the same system as offered on rakuten?

Edited April 5, 2018 by UkeNo

[mlwdp]

1 hour ago, UkeNo said:

@mlwdp

I've use Sutocorp in the past (not for a couple of years now) and that was quite simple. 

https://www.sutocorp.com/

 

There are others, can't think of them...?

Yeah there's quite a small list to choose from on under the Forward Services Info on Rakuten.  I had a store respond to me yesterday that they don't ship directly to USA and for me to use the services to make a purchase for shipping purposes.

[UkeNo]

That's s fairly common response on Rakuten.

I used a proxy for exactly this resson to buy McCoys clothing via Rakuten. 

The result is a higher cost to you due to their comission but they'll arrange the purchase and shipping on your behalf. 

[MasonAlexander]

So, I just went searching for the LVC website and cant seem to find it anymore even though I am positive that I have been on it, and pretty recently

Anybody know anything about that? Or know about an LVC webpage that I dont know about?

[i_denim]

16 minutes ago, MasonAlexander said:

So, I just went searching for the LVC website and cant seem to find it anymore even though I am positive that I have been on it, and pretty recently

Anybody know anything about that? Or know about an LVC webpage that I dont know about?

The regular Levi's site in UK has the LVC products http://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/mens-jeans/p/335010048

So does the Levi's US site https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/men/jeans/1890-501-jeans/p/905010009

Stores like super denim and end clothing seem to carry LVC though. I haven't seen a separate site for LVC though.

[MasonAlexander]

Weird. That page on the US levis website is the one I was talking about, but for some reason I couldnt get there without clicking that link

Thank you!

[UkeNo]

@MasonAlexander

^thats Avatar picture rep right there

[MasonAlexander]

2 hours ago, UkeNo said:

@MasonAlexander

^thats Avatar picture rep right there

Haha! Thank you! Just got that one this morning

[Spiraltoy]

Does anyone have any experience of the hem service at denimio? Is it ok? I have had jeans hemmed at Hinoya, UES (both in Tokyo), Nerdy by nerds (Malmö), TCB and SELA. All are fine apart from the SELA one which is horrible. Very big, wonky and the selvedge isn’t folded properly. Comparison between TCB hem job, SELA (from 2011) and an original hem on a pair of LVC ‘37s from -07.

[i_denim]

No experience with Denimio yet but I am certain the one done by Okayama isn't union special.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

What makes you so certain about that? At least they claim it to be: https://www.okayamadenim.com/pages/chainstitch-hemming

And I was quite happy with the result on my Full Count 1108EX

[i_denim]

Let me post some pics. My PBJ was hemmed by Okayama and I probably have the original hem from FH somewhere. Plus some of my high street brands have union special, I think. I may regret saying this

[UkeNo]

Let's not confuse a chainstitch hem, which is possible on many sewing machines, including modern ones, with a chainstitch hem performed by a union special, which is what our preferred retailers and Japanese brands use. 

Same same, but different. 

 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by UkeNo

[i_denim]

LVC doesn't seem to offer many options in Shirts/T-Shirts. What did people wear with their Levi's in the 20s/30s/40s/50s/60s? Are there any other non-japanese brands to look at?

[Critical Observer]

For plain tees, my holy triumvirate is BPCall - Asket - Sunspel, with noticeable increase in price and rather minimal increase in quality at every step going from left to right.

[MasonAlexander]

Has anybody here ever ordered from the Western River online store? They have a Trophy Clothing piece that I really want, but I have never heard of the store

[mlwdp]

4 hours ago, MasonAlexander said:

Has anybody here ever ordered from the Western River online store? They have a Trophy Clothing piece that I really want, but I have never heard of the store

From a email last year:

Hi ,

 

Thanks for your inqy. Yes, we can ship to USA by EMS on your dime. https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/charge/list/ems_all_en.html

Rate schedule(EMS：All Zones) - Japan Post www.post.japanpost.jp All zones include countries and areas in Asia, Oceania, North America, Central America and the Middle East, Europe, South America and Africa.

If any question, feel free to ask.

 

Thanks,

Akira

 

差出人: D 
日時: 2017年3月28日 10:53:42 JST
宛先: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
件名: Do you ship to USA?
 

Do you ship to USA? Thank you.


 

[mlwdp]

On another note, some of the American stuff you can get from the US cheaper than from them like their Frisco Choppers clothing.  Western River is also the largest distributor of West Ride clothing.  They're the first ones that get the new stuff, two locations I believe.  They're a motorcycle enthusiast store with gear and clothing geared towards motorcyclists.  Real cool store with a huge following by the Japanese bikers.

[Geeman]

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