The Evolution of Jeans: Pictures, Scones and Tea

[poly800rock]

the denim look like 45rpm's denim in those pics. they look great btw

[majikero]

here are some cheap $15 pair of selvage jeans i bought raw. my only complain are the combs in this. too lazy. fuck!

some detail photos:

[40ozprophet]

well, for 15 bucks..

[dino might]

Actually, giantsdrink had it right. Samurai denim gallery, and HJJ's blog have the jeans reported as the old S0710BKs (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/d-stock/540681/579541/).

i dont know what the deal is then, toshiko herself said they just started entertaining the idea of 710bks, and the ones in that link arent cut like the normal 710s either. were they some weird prototype or something..

[poly800rock]

i dont know what the deal is then, toshiko herself said they just started entertaining the idea of 710bks, and the ones in that link arent cut like the normal 710s either. were they some weird prototype or something..

no. they were sold like the s5000bk's were supposed to be sold, as a limited cut back a few years ago. toshiko probably meant they re-entertained the idea. I'm not sure about the cut of the 710bk. but don't know why they would name another cut the 710 as well..

[dino might]

ah, well those look pretty straight from the knee down to me. my 710s definitely taper more than that laid flat

[Bona Drag]

yo majik, i'm not sure if it's the lighting or what, but the lap on those looks pretty freaking amazing - the fade is nice, but beyond that there appear to be some complex tones going on

more pics/info on these, maybe?

[majikero]

i've lost track on how many months i've been using it but its more or less between 8-10. washed it a couple of times with a no bleach detergent. nothing really special on the wash.

i'll try to take more pics when i get home

[ctazza]

and eternals look excellent, tazza

six month holdouts are arbitrary bullshit

thanks very much. Yeah I agree these seem to be the kind of jean which favours more frequent washing. They seem to just fade quicker every time I wash them. I'll hopefully hold out anoth 2-3 month before the next wash and then start washing them every month. Bring on eternal holy grail status....!

if only those bastards made long enough inseams...

lol... I know, I was pretty amazed by the length of the leg. I don't know if any of the other models come in longer leg lengths... Maybe the eternal x bears...? It's wprth a look as the denim is so so good!

[Cameland]

The grail black sams are def. 710s. But I don't think its the same cut as the indigo 710 that was released this year.

[andewhall]

Small update on ze Grifter V3's....not to much change, a bit lighter perhaps. Approx 10 months, 4 washes, 2 hot and 2 cold - hang dry. Haven't re-beeswaxed the leather yet. Employing Ryu's "letgoasyoulike" on these now.

[sybaritical]

They are lovely Ande.

[Seething Tortoise]

My 1947 Canes, apologies for the bad lighting, there's only a weak light and it's 2:39am. They were taken on a camera phone too, so low light really kills the quality, daylight pics may soon and after a wash.

First picture was lightened up slightly, otherwise there have been no edits.

Crotch shot:

Exterior -

Interior -

Pockets:

Right pocket - (Had to patch the hole up twice after it went through a second time)

Torn top and exposed rivet -

Left pocket -

Coin pocket -

Leather patch:

Front:

Back:

[Thorns]

Nice, but I feel like you should trim up that worn out pocket.

[edmond]

nice very nice indeed

[theetruscan]

early development on my Katos. This is probably around 3-3.5 months wear. Pretty sure they're at 2 washes (started one-wash, so no soaking). They're fading a bit, but after some initial fades along the areas they fold, they seem to have stabilized. I think they're natural indigo, but I'd check with Neil for that.

[gimmegimme]

ah, well those look pretty straight from the knee down to me. my 710s definitely taper more than that laid flat

Didn't mean to start all this confusion! 710BK's came out in 2003:

http://www.samurai-j.com/samurai/detail/s0710bk.html

Definitely look like the same cut as the indigo 710's in these pics...the pics of the holy grail jeans look more like 5000's (as Dino said...the leg doesn't look to have any taper) ...but pictures can be deceiving....so whatever.

[dino might]

tabris, i love those canes. the holes are the best part. i say leave them. those are awesome

[kenthenoob]

some strange back pockets on those katos indeed. and yes, nice canes!

[lilldavid]

Now here's a good fit on the 710's for ya:

(always loved my jeans up the crack)

Btw. (no bs now) The Canes and the Andes are looking really good!

[Blackplatano]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Eeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[Denim Phenom]

Btw. (no bs now) The Canes are looking really good!

You don't see many people sticking with their SC47s long enough to get wear like that.

[poopslush]

Here are my oni blues @ 4.5 months, right after a wash.

[mikesduc]

103's along with some XS-27's for comparison to the original look of the denim.

[beatle]

Well done...

[sarlo]

Used no flash only to get the most realistisch colour of them jeans and sorry about the poor quality.. my cam is near death ;-)

enjoy :-D

greycast:

[sarlo]

japan:

[jo3 b]

your jeans always look so well faded but aren't you sick of nudies and the same cut and denim all the time.

[mikesduc]

More SDA 103 pics

[ExileOnMainSt]

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