The Evolution of Jeans: Pictures, Scones and Tea

[phive-oh-won]

update on my Levi's 1966 superslims. I'm closing in on my 15th or 16th month of wear and they're fresh from a machine wash and dry and some repairs to the seat.

[chambo2008]

nice t shirt...

[martin.s]

apc-2 years

skulls-13 months

imperials-new

[ashkaun]

x-post

Here are my new standards. Got them a year ago, worn almost every day till this july, so like 11 months?

I wanna say like 3 soaks, 1 wash?

supercuff creases cause I washed my car in them yesterday and super cuffed but forgot to uncuff them.

[shinobi2000]

no crotch repairs needed? awesome

[ashkaun]

no crotch repairs needed? awesome

haha yeah I spent like the first 6 or 7 months babying my jeans. kinda a waste in my opinion.

[Knugget]

LVC 501xx

Samurai 710xx

Fullcount 1108c

[beatle]

Really liking the FC's

[tigerformula]

Kicking Mule 1980 9 Months 2 Shower Washes 1 Machine Wash

[mr.invincible]

I agree, I like the FC's than the other two pairs.

[Mr HaGa]

I haven't been wearing that much denim since the FC contest ended, but if I was, it was these Denime Kyoto. 3-4 days/week since March but they had some wear before that. Washed about once a month I think. Other than some unraveling and breaking on the hem stitches these haven't needed any repairs

[grouse_allergy]

What is it about Knugget's fullcounts that you guys prefer to his samurais? Just curious. I think both pairs look really good, but the samurais seem much further along compared to the fullcounts. Just wondering if you could elaborate on your opinion.

[CMCiA]

My dukes at 22 months and 2 washes. Fresh after its second wash.

[mr.invincible]

What is it about Knugget's fullcounts that you guys prefer to his samurais? Just curious. I think both pairs look really good, but the samurais seem much further along compared to the fullcounts. Just wondering if you could elaborate on your opinion.

both pairs are indeed good, but i like the subtleness of the fc. The color on the Fc has a nice hue on it and isn't too bombastic for my taste. but that doesn't mean i totally oppose "contrasty" jeans.

[Lendo]

Take 5 x Momotaro - 1.5 years:

[Hendodo]

FH F380: 2 years : 9 washes: semi-retired

SC Okinawas: 6.5 months: 1 soak

[DigitalN.]

my 501 STF 6-7 months into it. 6 washes? I dunno I am not really keeping track.

[hypsterism]

skulls 1050xx - 5 months, before and after soak

some detail shots

[pat!!]

about a year, need a wash

[DoitsuJin]

pat!, nice sams but you washed these already... why are you lying about the current status of the jeans? just the nitty part of me being curious...

[pat!!]

when did I say I haven't washed them haha <3 I'm just saying they need another wash

[superhero]

Awesome sammies, pat!

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Old Selvage model from 2006, worn for almost 2 years - washed about 10 times.

should i remove the back pocket stitching?

It appears the washing frequently reduces the stiffness of the denim and the combs don't seem to be as defined as others who don't wash

close up of the kaihara selvage

patched my crotch 3 times, there's even some flannel i've used there

[poly800rock]

2nd wash, this time aggitated in the tub with dr. bronner's

after being worn for a few days

loving these.

[joelz]

poly that bathtub shot is hurting my brain.

[marineabilly]

Some "veddy nice" jeans in this thread! Thanks for the inspiration, ALL!

[everyinchofgod]

I think I've +repped Pat!'s jeans already, but wow.

[Killypants]

BSPs at around 9 months. Two soaks, one wash.

the vertical falling is particularly eye-catching, I think.

Not gonna lie, I wasn't too excited about the progress of these before their first wash. Even after a soak at 7 months, there wasn't much going on. But then, I decided it was time for a good cleaning, and BAM! now they're really coming alive.

[ThinFinn]

+rep to you...

FH F380: 2 years : 9 washes: semi-retired

SC Okinawas: 6.5 months: 1 soak

here are my S0500XX after 1.5months (3 initial soaks, 1 soak after one month)

for more pics, check the sign. !

[jazzya]

xpost from pbj thread

Almost a year on these xx10's, i'll post a fit pic in the sun eventually

[LC_Miey]

^look at that belt loop fades.... they are class. so are the rest of the jeans