Wrangler Repro Appreciate Thread

[Maynard Friedman]

This is one of the posts that mlwdp is referring to, but you should read them all.

In addition to those limited models, Wrangler only seem to produce this US-made selvedge pair using Cone White Oak denim as part of a regular line-up. Comments suggest they’re sanforized.

Edited May 27, 2018 by Maynard Friedman

[Maynard Friedman]

Here is the limited run White Oak men’s 27406 collection that mlwdp was referring to previously.

[mlwdp]

I believe some type of project Wrangler is coming out with is suppose to come out this summer when I spoke with Evan.  He wouldn't say what it was.  He did speak about how they're trying to make more eco friendly Denim.

If anybody here loves in Greensboro,  worth taking a trip to Hudson's Hill and speak to the owner, Evan.  Taking a trip to Wrangler shop is great too of course.

[mlwdp]

Probably not everyone's taste here, but here is one of the lines Evan from Hudson Hill did with Wrangler.  Don't worry, better stuff is coming as he warned me about this fashion forward line.

https://hypebeast.com/2018/5/wrangler-summer-of-wrangler-campaign-2018

[mlwdp]

This was one the summer line I mentioned about earlier btw.

[mlwdp]

Sign of the times unfortunately 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/08/10/lee-wrangler-owner-vf-corp-may-exit-jeans-business-report-says/962379002/

[Foxy2]

they are actually talking about forming a new/additional $2.5bn (estimated) revenue company and already announced the new/old CEO and CFO in order to streamline VF.

[mlwdp]

Wrangler just worked with Calee of Japan on a jacket.  Wonder if this will be available in the USA or show up at the pop-up store in Greensboro this year.  Not my taste though.

[Spiraltoy]

Wrangler blue bell by Edwin. Lot 11MW 1952.

Left hand twill.

Really sturdy good size pocket bags. Some kind of limited ed. 063/500.

Compared to some other brands replica of a jean from ‘44.

Edited June 14, 2019 by Spiraltoy

[Maynard Friedman]

Very nice spiraltoy, I had a pair of those some years ago (bought from ASOS of all places!) but they were far too tight for me on the thighs (slim cut) so had to go back. Very nice denim and details though.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

That's an unfair comparison! Everybody knows the LVC '44 has absurdly small front pocket bags

The jeans look great

[501XX4EVER]

Great find there @Spiraltoy, if they're anything like the "real" Wranglers, they will be impossible to fade, so good luck with that.

[Spiraltoy]

6 minutes ago, 501XX4EVER said:

Great find there @Spiraltoy, if they're anything like the "real" Wranglers, they will be impossible to fade, so good luck with that.

Thanks! Yeah, they’re pretty far down on the list of jeans I’m going to wear but I’ll take that challenge. I’m usually a pretty fast fader.

[501XX4EVER]

2 minutes ago, Spiraltoy said:

Thanks! Yeah, they’re pretty far down on the list of jeans I’m going to wear but I’ll take that challenge. I’m usually a pretty fast fader.

The ones I had were late 80's early 90's(I guess) Made in the USA ones, they really were very stubborn but at the same time very hard wearing, it was difficult to put any kind of dent in them. I think some of it has to do withe the unique weave that Wrangler use, it's almost like the way Left Hand Twill wears/fades in it's own way.

[Maynard Friedman]

@Spiraltoy would you mind posting the measurements of those 11MWZ BiG style please? I assume they’re still raw,

[Spiraltoy]

@Maynard Friedman Sure! Yeah, they’re still raw but I’m on a mini vacation at the moment. I’ll get messuraments up when I get home!   

[Maynard Friedman]

Thanks spiraltoy, much appreciated.

[Spiraltoy]

@Maynard Friedman

Unwashed Wrangler 11MW (by Edwin) BIG style for a size 31x34:

Waist: 43cm

FR: 28cm

BR: 37cm

Thigh: 27,5cm

Leg: 89cm 

[428CJ]

On 3/19/2019 at 5:42 AM, 501XX4EVER said:

The ones I had were late 80's early 90's(I guess) Made in the USA ones, they really were very stubborn but at the same time very hard wearing, it was difficult to put any kind of dent in them. I think some of it has to do withe the unique weave that Wrangler use, it's almost like the way Left Hand Twill wears/fades in it's own way.

They start out medium blue, so it's harder to build contrast. Also, broken twill is softer than RHT, so the fade lines tend to be less crisp than Levi's.

Just have to be patient. Start out by hammering them with six months or a year of unwashed wear. My current pair of Rigid 13MWZs is just 70 days in, and they are already showing their fades. They will look great after 180 days, or a year.

The 11MWZs shouldn't be broken twill. I don't believe Wrangler used that material in the '40s and '50s.

[Maynard Friedman]

Cheers @Spiraltoy, much appreciated.

[shredwin_206]

Not repro but I just grabbed a pair of 13MWZ made in Mexico, but still a wonderful pair of jeans. 

Put them on and forgot how much I loved the cut. 

[428CJ]

1 hour ago, ecsong187 said:

Not repro but I just grabbed a pair of 13MWZ made in Mexico, but still a wonderful pair of jeans. 

Put them on and forgot how much I loved the cut. 

The best jeans cut out there IMO...outside of expensive reissues of old Levi's and Lee cuts.

[shredwin_206]

Yea I’ve never gotten into Levi’s. Always been a Wrangler guy. The cowboy cut is the perfect cut in my opinion and they’re tough as nails. I work construction and they’re a great work jean for $30!

[428CJ]

1 hour ago, ecsong187 said:

Yea I’ve never gotten into Levi’s. Always been a Wrangler guy. The cowboy cut is the perfect cut in my opinion and they’re tough as nails. I work construction and they’re a great work jean for $30!

Well, I like Wrangler, Levi's, and Lee, if you look at their entire history. They all made gorgeous and good fitting jeans. The '55 LVC, '44 LVC, and '66 LVC are in my personal top tier of jeans cuts I've ever tried. But as far as what they all have to offer in their current standard lines, Wrangler beats the rest. Standard line Lee is complete garbage these days (the Lee EU stuff is cool, though, but again, expensive). Most Wrangler is too, but the Cowboy Cut line is good. Levi's still make nice 505s and 517s, and I can't complain too much about simple 501 STFs. But as far as style and quality for the dollar spent, Wrangler wipes the floor with the other two right now.

[julian-wolf]

Anyone tried out the McCoys MP9161 11MWZ? Interested in particular in how much the (supposedly sanforized) fabric might shrink and stretch, but also after any general info or experience folks might have

[mlwdp]

I'm just waiting for someone to make a trek to Greensboro to see Wrangler since I no longer live in the same state.

[Maynard Friedman]

Edwin-made Wrangler 10MW 64. 

14oz, sanforized (I hope!) loose cut with right-hand twill, button fly, felled inseam and selvedge outseam.

Edited May 28, 2019 by Maynard Friedman

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Interesting placement of the coin pocket rivet. Never been into Wrangler but I assume this is a correct placement?

[Maynard Friedman]

That marks the end of the coin pocket, it doesn’t go all the way across to the hip. This is the least Wrangler-esque pair they made I think as they have lower-set pockets and a selvedge outseam with a loose, tapered cut. I really like them and hope they don’t shrink too much, or at least stretch out again if they do. They’re a size 30 ( no 31s left) and measure exactly 32” on the waist, which is OK, but I can’t manage anything smaller without stretch.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Thanks for the info. You just got them or is this an older acquirement?