The Evolution of Jeans: Pictures, Scones and Tea

[aryowl]

Eternal 811 OW (shade lighting)

6 months

3 wash (2 with machine & 1 with my hand)

 

 

 

overall (real lighting)

 

details (over exp.)

some minor defects

Edited September 26, 2015 by aryowl

[chicote]

Hey everyone!

 

These are a pair of Levis 501XX worn by my friend Elijah for a little over six years.

 

I'm not sure what exactly he did in them, but they're pretty beaten up. Torn in the crotch, on the thigh, all over the back... but gosh they are nice looking.

 

Unfortunately I didn't think to take any photos before or during the repairs, but I'll make sure to do that with all of my future work.

 

Anyway, enjoy the photos below:

 

 

 

 

The top block here is where I did most of the repair work. I started by cutting and restoring the right back pocket, which is a repair I'd never done before. I couldn't decide which thread color or type of stitch to use so it's a bit messy, but I think it fits the aesthetic.

 

Here, from clockwise:

-Repaired belt loop (the old one was nearly shredded through) with old fabric from my Nudies, which is probably as old as the Levis are!

-Patch under the diagonal panels where the warp had worn away—mostly preventative.

-Repaired back pocket, sloppy stitching included. I used a cool piece of denim from some shredded overalls I came across in India. There's also a small circular patch above where the rivet used to be.

-Cutaway patch between the yoke and left back pocket, using some leftover fabric from the hem of my Tender jeans.

-Sashiko stitch over a hold beginning to form on the leftmost diagonal panel. I wonder what caused these areas to wear through so quickly?

 

Moving to the front now...

 

 

These went through the wash twice before I started working on them, if you can believe it! Although Levis aren't made in San Francisco anymore, it's apparent that a lot of this dirt is on rent control... it'll never leave! (sorry that was a bad joke)

[side note: if you're interested in learning about San Francisco's rent control laws, and general struggles with gentrification, check this article out!]

 

 

I made two main repairs in this area: the crotch (which I did very carefully in the spring) and the right thigh (which I did not-so-carefully this week). The crotch uses more of my old Nudie fabric, cut to size and hand-chainstitched from the inside. The right thigh uses some tweed fabric from a Supreme hat I had way back in high school... thank goodness that's over!

 

 

Some more sashiko stitching on the back of the crotch, which I did a bit halfheartedly on Wednesday. This may be temporary as I think the tearing in the crotch will require an actual patch pretty soon.

 

 

Finally, the knee patch, which I had a lot of fun with. I'd really like to do more of these types of repairs in the future!

 

And some other shots to finish it all off:

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking!

Edited January 10, 2016 by chicote

[Cartel-]

They were originally purchased in 2009 when Imogene + Willie opened their doors in Nashville. I wore them for 2-3 years straight. They conducted the repair work over the years until I finally retired them. As a frame of reference, they were already pre-distressed by RRL but I added my touch over through rigorous years of wear!

 

Without further ado, my RRL's!

 

Edited October 1, 2015 by Cartel-

[qodryrinaldi]

samurai s0505xx-rr 7 months 1 seawash

 

 

sorry for low quality pic

[chantheman]

not mine but these need to be posted here

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Edo-Ai-Denim-Sugar-Cane-Denim-Jeans-Size-36-34-From-Japan-/231719893367?hash=item35f394f977:g:mVcAAOSw4HVWFCmg

 

[Analoog]

PBJ XX-012 Denimio contest pair

12 Months

Approx. 10 washes 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 16, 2015 by Analoog

[xchen]

awesome patch

[denihilist]

Some long overdue pictures.  Thought I would try something different and give fit pics as well.  Hope it's not too much.

 

First up:

Holding: SExFHxRJB

Wearing: Strike Gold 1105

 

Bought the SExFHxRJB on the first trip I took with my wife, then girlfriend, in 2011.  Wore them for 3 years straight.  There are a couple of repairs from SENY and SELA.  These are far and away my favorite jeans.  Asked her to marry me wearing these jeans and wore them during the rehearsal.  I wore them all through my mom's battle with cancer and was wearing them when I had to make the end of life decisions.  Wore them while my best friend battled her cancer, had them on when I found she was cancer free.  (I still wear them when I know she's going back for checkups just in case)  One of these days they will be framed and hanging in our house somewhere.

 

 

 

Next:

Holding: Warehouse SuFu 660

Wearing: SExFHxRJB

 

Bought these for the contest but didn't feel like I had any chance so I never posted pics.  They're my sunday jeans now and feel like going home when I put them on.  If I had to do it over again, I might size down one.  Maybe not.  I think they're beautiful and every time I put them on I think I should buy another pair.

 

 

 

Finally:

Holding: Strike Gold 1105

Wearing: Warehouse SuFu 660

 

Sorry about the button the WH660s.  The hole is busted and they're Sunday bumming around the house jeans so I haven't fixed it.  Anyway, the new pair.  I had a pair of the 1105s before, but I went one size down with this pair and I like the fit a lot more.  Very similar to the SExFHxRJB but with a slightly higher rear rise which helps to keep the plumber's crack in check.  I've had these for almost a year now, I don't keep track of washes but I try to do it every other month.  I'll probably take them in for repairs in the next month or two as the crotch is starting to wear out.  

 

 

Edited October 19, 2015 by denihilist

[BrownMetallic]

^

Fabulous job on those ... Especially, the 660s

[oomslokop]

nice display+wear concept for an evo post @denihilist! i always wonder how those incredibly evo-ed jeans on this page fit on their wearers. superb fits too on all your jeans!

Edited October 19, 2015 by oomslokop

[Sugar Mountain]

Those Warehouse are fucking brill... Look like they've been pulled out of a disused mine.

[Bobbo]

Fucking hell mate, those 660's are something else. And I agree with Ooms on your fades + wear concept. I hope more of us takes on your idea! 

[denihilist]

Thanks for all the kind words lads.

[Rain Dogs]

Warehouse 800's. ~6 months of wear, 0 washes

New

Today

[roeyroeyy]

xpost from mccoy thread! 

 

quick update guys. washed and repaired!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Max Power]

Dentihilist, awesome job on the jeans, great display and some moving stories. Brings back some of the old vibes,so thank you.

[beatle]

Denihilist - absolutely amazing denim and really interesting read

[adiosditto]

Denime x take5

 

2 years,many washes

 

[chicote]

Always look forward to your posts adiosditto. These are amazing! What are the paint spots on the thighs from?

[tigerstrom]

adiosditto, amazing!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

That's why I love Denime!

 

edit: the old Denime @frost

Edited October 30, 2015 by beautiful_FrEaK

[Max Power]

What a great page!

[adiosditto]

@chicote : it happened when im doin some paint jobs at an event

 

@tigerstrom

@beautiful freak

 

thanks man! yeah,the shins/orizonti era is the best 

[denihilist]

The denimes are perfect.  Grail status.

Edited October 31, 2015 by denihilist

[aho]

Killer page denihilist, roey, and adiosditto! This is what sufu is all about for me

[slavo]

X-post from samurai thread

710's . Year & half old . 6 washes or so

710's

[rrreyhan]

update my daily beaters

S710xx

2 month-ish

1x insoak, 0 wash

details

 

 

[rrreyhan]

OldBlue Co Extraslub

19 months

countless wash

details

 

[Bobbo]

Best looking Old Blue I've seen so far!

[rrreyhan]

IH 666s

2 Years!

9x wash, 1x seawash

details

 

Enjoy and sorry for the long post