The Evolution of Jeans: Pictures, Scones and Tea

[smoothsailor 2,929]

New year, clean pair of pants.

atlast co lot 161 since 2018. Patched up en mended, when they come out of the washer they feel and fit very good, after wearing them for about 2 weeks they feel like a sack, don’t like that.

so back to the washer and out come the atlast co lot 147, have them since 2016.

also patched up and mended. These hold up better

 

[smoothsailor 2,929]

Lot 147

 

 

[MJF9 11,018]

@smoothsailor Awesome work there... what jeans are you planning after these?

[smoothsailor 2,929]

2 hours ago, MJF9 said:

@smoothsailor Awesome work there... what jeans are you planning after these?

Thanks MJF9,

indeed time for a new pair.

i,m thinking about a new pair for the last 2 yrs. 
i,d like something similar, high rise , straight, bit loose cut.

Thought about dawson denim, fullcount.

since I can’t get my hands on another atlast. 
I have a hard time spending 200 plus euros , plus shipping,tax…. My priorities changed. So probably more patching and mending for a while

[shredwin_206 7,621]

@smoothsailor I could see you in some Freewheelers jeans as well 

[cultpop 0217 24,393]

Just recieved this fantastic vintage Wrangler jacket from a friend for Christmas. 

Hard to pin down a date because the tags are either destroyed or worn free of any info but everything I find indicates late 60s to early 70s? No Blue Bell label. 

Can anyone date Wrangler?  

Broken twill,  beautiful indigo color, perfectly yellowed collars and cuffs,  nice subtle fade with honeycombs and Atari with selvedge edges on inside of jacket. 

 

 

 

 

[Dr_Heech 568,543]

With regards to Wrangler, broken twill and black labels were introduced around 1970 /71 iirc.

 

Edited January 11, 2022 by Dr_Heech

[cultpop 0217 24,393]

@Dr_Heech  I had heard that the black labels were introduced in 70 but my understanding is that the broken twill was a tad earlier. 

Very little definitive information out there! 

[Dr_Heech 568,543]

10 minutes ago, cultpop 0217 said:

@Dr_Heech  I had heard that the black labels were introduced in 70 but my understanding is that the broken twill was a tad earlier. 

Very little definitive information out there! 

You know what, you're probably right about that. My memory isn't as sharp as it was on the history of Bluebell's Wrangler brand.

Fits you great tho so happy days.

Edited January 11, 2022 by Dr_Heech

[Duke Mantee 14,822]

I think broken twill was first introduced in 1964 (developed by John Neil Walker)

And here’s a nice graphic to help you find your label

Edited January 11, 2022 by Duke Mantee

[mondo 1,898]

nice, @cultpop 0217 – I can't check for another week or so, but I have what looks to be the same jacket, NOS apart from a couple of nicks probably acquired through storage. I have a feeling the broken white label is the " 'no fault' denims " one from Duke's chart. Nice to see how the broken twill evolves, as mine has the look of something that will stay eternally dark – which is sort of my memory of Wrangler in the 80s...

[the black arm 962]

Here’s a pair of 501 stf. First pair was worn for about 2 years mostly sitting in a cube. I took the patch and arcuates off … was going for the stripped-down no b.s. denim vibe.  Second pair got 3 years of post-cube, fuck it wear, probably my favorite pair.

[shredwin_206 7,621]

My buddy is a farmer. He sent my these photos of his ROY jeans 

[rockon99 448,878]

These Eternals and Fullcounts are coming along. 

 

 

[mlwdp 3,799]

Wish Trophy would make these again! 

[JDelage 5,911]

Are those the black Dirt Denim?

[NilsLW 249]

Time to retire my Acne jeans since the fabric is on the very brink of tearing at the knees, back and crotch.
The jeans are deadstock from very early 00's and I started wearing them roughly six years ago, the quality of the denim is quite flat and dull, non-selvedge but has provided great fades.
I'm not going to replace these with a new pair of Acne jeans since they are much more fashion-oriented these days, these jeans are from when they were first and foremost a denim brand.
I'm eyeing a pair of either SugarCane 66's or Resolute 710's as my next jeans!

   

Edited April 21, 2022 by NilsLW

[mlwdp 3,799]

On 4/9/2022 at 10:54 AM, JDelage said:

Are those the black Dirt Denim?

Yes.  They’re now discontinued.

[rockon99 448,878]

The granite counter at work leaves an unsightly line across my lap. Hoping it evens out after a wash and more wear. These are Samurai 211VX

[chicote 4,765]

Hey, it’s better than a dick fade!

[Double 0 Soul 13,382]

True^

They're not so bad when they're caused by your own dick..

It's one of the hazards of buying vintage jeans.. you look down and think 'crap! i'm going to have to sock this one out'

[rodeo bill 177,950]

On 10/23/2021 at 1:20 PM, rodeo bill said:

Update 6 months or so later, worn most days:

[AlientoyWorkmachine 1,571]

2 hours ago, rodeo bill said:

Update 6 months or so later, worn most days:

Looks great. What's your wash routine? I'm pretty active in my jeans but you wear quicker! 

[rodeo bill 177,950]

^thanks @AlientoyWorkmachine! No special routine, I guess every three weeks or so, washed cool, separately, and hang-dried. I'm fairly active for someone who doesn't really take any exercise- I stand up pretty much all day packing etc, and walk quite a lot. For whatever reason though I've always seemed to wear everything in/out quite quickly! These have plenty of life in them still, though- I'll post again later in the year.

Edited May 10, 2022 by rodeo bill

[NilsLW 249]

Here are some 40 year old STFs that my father used to wear when he worked as a carpenter briefly in the 80s. These are denim perfection imo and all the tar and paint splatter really adds to the character. Bonus picture for oxidized rivets. Regarding washing routine, these would be boiled along with his other work clothes in a large pot outdoors.

 

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Edited May 15, 2022 by NilsLW

[Coolguyzack 586]

On 5/15/2022 at 4:43 AM, NilsLW said:

Here are some 40 year old STFs that my father used to wear when he worked as a carpenter briefly in the 80s. These are denim perfection imo and all the tar and paint splatter really adds to the character. Bonus picture for oxidized rivets. Regarding washing routine, these would be boiled along with his other work clothes in a large pot outdoors.

Boiled in ocean water I hope! Don't let him ruin his fades!

[chicote 4,765]

tcb 40s - new vs 1.5 yrs wear

[sven 206]

@chicote Crazy how hard you faded those. And the repairs look great.

Can't wait to give the 40s a try. Did you order the new pair directly from TCB? I put in a pre-order in march, and they should arrive soon.

Edited May 19, 2022 by sven

[chicote 4,765]

Thanks @sven; this new pair I got from the 40s contest. I’m really grateful for this new pair but want to really get my current jeans past the point of utility before switching over, they have a good amount of life left in them and i want to pay my respects as long as they’ve still got it in em. Looking forward to seeing what you think of yours when you get them!

[Maynard Friedman 570,720]

@chicote is being modest here. He won them as a prize in the 40s contest!