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I'm calling this section, "No Fucks Given"...

Saving the best for last...

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[JDelage 4,170]

What's with the belt buckle being offset from the front of the pants?

 

It's funny how most of the images I associate with vintage are from movies and they typically show pretty glamorous people. Those pictures just show everyday, normal people.

[Broark 12,812]

I think it has to do with the width between the two front belt loops. A lot of vintage pairs had them very close, making it difficult to unbuckle your belt. I’ve also read that it’s more comfortable when bending down a lot (ie working on a farm and constantly having to lean down). 

[501XX4EVER 2,244]

Just now, JDelage said:

What's with the belt buckle being offset from the front of the pants?

I meant to ask that very question myself as I've seen it on loads of photo's in this thread, it looks uncomfortable right?, the buckle kinda sitting on your hip??? Unless they're afraid of scratching something???

[501XX4EVER 2,244]

2 minutes ago, Broark said:

I think it has to do with the width between the two front belt loops. A lot of vintage pairs had them very close, making it difficult to unbuckle your belt. I’ve also read that it’s more comfortable when bending down a lot (ie working on a farm and constantly having to lean down). 

You got there ahead of me, of course now I remember this from my '44 501's. I might have to give it a go now.

[Iron Horse 4,676]

4 hours ago, 501XX4EVER said:

I meant to ask that very question myself as I've seen it on loads of photo's in this thread, it looks uncomfortable right?, the buckle kinda sitting on your hip??? Unless they're afraid of scratching something???

Here are various explanations for the origins of the belt buckle to the side:

-Kept mechanics from accidentally scratching the paint job on cars with their belt

-Keeps from scratching the back of a guitar while playing

-Easier to whip off and hit someone with it

-To show off the metal studs they added to belts

-Looked cool

Some modern recreational examples:

 

 

[unders 3,830]

6 hours ago, Iron Horse said:

Here are various explanations for the origins of the belt buckle to the side:

-Easier to whip off and hit someone with it

Great intell IH. The above is by far my favourite, although I can think of a much better reason to whip off a belt in a hurry.

And no, not because I sharted my jeans - to which the answer is always never wash  

 

Edited May 10, 2019 by unders

[JDelage 4,170]

I've seen Christophe Loiron do that too.

[Iron Horse 4,676]

On 5/10/2019 at 4:07 PM, unders said:

Great intell IH. The above is by far my favourite, although I can think of a much better reason to whip off a belt in a hurry.

 

[501XX4EVER 2,244]

This guy looks so much like the young Bob Dylan it's not funny...

But it can't be him, can it?

 

Edited May 13, 2019 by 501XX4EVER

[albmuzquiz 78]

On 5/3/2019 at 1:25 PM, 501XX4EVER said:

 

Any intel on this AMAZING tee? How do I get my hands on this?

[Iron Horse 4,676]

6 hours ago, albmuzquiz said:

Any intel on this AMAZING tee? How do I get my hands on this?

I swear I saw someone repro it; Warehouse maybe?

Here's an original:

Here's another Wolfie one, for the ladies, from Penney's:

Edited May 14, 2019 by Iron Horse

[501XX4EVER 2,244]

Your wish is my command...

PS I've never ordered from this person and I don't know the first thing about them, I just googled "hollywood and vine wolfy t shirts"

Cool T-shirt...

[501XX4EVER 2,244]

Do you think these guys are in a gang?

[Iron Horse 4,676]

I remember when some brands like Jelado IIRC we’re trying to bring back those vertical-ribbed shirts about 4-5 years back. Always felt too greezy for me! 

[501XX4EVER 2,244]

[Maynard Friedman 567,802]

[JDelage 4,170]

I love that thread. Thanks to all contributors.

[Ciabatta 247]

Ya seriously. I always come to it. 

[Tapori 92]

[mpukas 2,038]

from photographer Drew Kelly

[mpukas 2,038]

He's always worn denim 

Edited June 3, 2019 by mpukas

[YossarianRaw 516]

... What's he wearing in there? We have a right to know.

[Denimstoyevsky 81]

That first set of photos, the most recent ones, the jacket is from Jean Shop. 

[JDelage 4,170]

Who is that?

[pomata 2,091,406]

tom waits