Eternal Jeans

[rockon99]

On 10/14/2017 at 12:45 PM, Maynard Friedman said:

They should shrink about half an inch and end up at a perfect 32" inseam

Sorry to bring up a post from last century; there hasn’t been much activity here. 
 

Does this advice still ring true for one-wash eternal? I can reasonably expect a half-inch of shrink in length with a wash?

[Maynard Friedman]

I think so, in the same way that there’s usually residual shrinkage in most one-wash denim. The last Eternal item I bought was a one-wash Type 2 about 6-7 years ago and that shrank further with another (albeit 60°C) wash.

[rockon99]

Thanks @Maynard Friedman

[noobedloser]

Just got a pair of 811 jeans that were extremely soft denim. The last pair I bought were a few years again and I remember them being more rough/thick than soft and thin. On the tag it says “comfortable” which is confusing to me. Did eternal 811 come out with a softer version of their denim? I prefer the rougher/thicker texture.

[xchen]

@noobedloser I don't think the fabric is any softer. I have a pair of 811s that are labeled "comfortable" and the fabric feels the same as several pairs I have handled over the years, going all the way back to the BiG 811 contest pair. Those were raw, vs these being one washed... maybe that's why they seem softer.

But the fabric feels the same in thickness and I feel it matches the described weight.

[john11f]

been awhile since i've posted on this board. upping this thread as i'm working on a pair of one wash 811's! Pics to follow...

[rockon99]

— Sorta x-posted from evo thread —

Rediscovered these old Eternal joints from ages ago. They suffered a crotch rip that I had repaired and promptly ripped again slipping on wet grass. It’s in a spot that looks difficult to fix adequately, but let me know if you can think of solutions. They have so much life left tbh

Edited May 1, 2023 by rockon99
Fixed squished images on mobile

[Maynard Friedman]

I’d take them to a tailor/repair place and have them patched on the inside and zig-zag sewn over the rip (from the inside or outside). If you have a sewing machine (I don’t), you can do it yourself easily enough.

[Cold Summer]

Beautiful jeans. A service like Indigo Proof could fix and reinforce that no problem.

[oomslokop]

proper eternal, such beautiful deep dark blue hue. whoever came up with the brand name must have an overdeveloped sense of irony since the stitching lasts barely five seconds. 

[chantheman]

anyone have the 883 15th anniversary jeans? are they cut the same as the 811?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I think you mean the 888 15th anniversary pair?! Yes same cut but way longer inseam

[chantheman]

59 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

I think you mean the 888 15th anniversary pair?! Yes same cut but way longer inseam

yea the 888. is it the same denim too?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

To my knowledge, yes. I had them back then and informed myself before buying them. 

[Bobbo]

Yep, same denim and cut as the 811. But with the indigo patch. Someday I’ll have to start wearing mine. 

[chantheman]

On 5/5/2023 at 1:50 AM, Bobbo said:

Yep, same denim and cut as the 811. But with the indigo patch. Someday I’ll have to start wearing mine. 

Ok thanks for the information. Was looking at picking up a pair but they are going to be too small and since I have the 811 already prob won’t need two identical pairs 

[chantheman]

Working on some 811’s

[rockon99]

Diggin those tracks coming in @chantheman.

[rockon99]

Hello in there (echo)

Anyone know if Eternal is still kickin? Seems out of stock or low stock everywhere. 

[Thanks_M8]

Bump on this thread.

Got a pair of 811s on ebay for a good price.

Thighs a bit slim and rise a bit low, but I'm used to 40s rises. Fit reminds me of Pherrows 466.
Pretty good condition albeit a few popped stitches in the crotch, removed leather patch & bit of crotch-fading.
They definitely need a hem, being 86 cm long and me recently wearing everything cut-off/hemmed to 74 cm  

The denim reminds me of the last Evisu No. 1 denim I've handled and the TCB 40s denim, being quite dark and somehow rough and smooth at the same time. 

Now I just have to make a decision regarding chainstitch-hemming/lockstitch hemming (diy)/cut offs...
 

[Cold Summer]

I too have wondered if Eternal is still around. It seems like their focus has been on washed/distressed, fashion-y stuff for a long time. I wish they made a more classic straight kind of fit, I might be tempted if they made something higher rise than the 811. But then again, denim is quite similar to Flat Head, as has often been observed.

[rockon99]

@Cold Summer I know right? These are their 884 cut, and I've always felt like the top block doesn't quite match the rest of the fit. I still enjoy these, but somehow the synergy is off. Classic straight with a more fitted top block.

I really enjoy the crinkly denim and contrast as the electric blue starts to show through the tightly woven dark blue.

[reallypeacedoff]

I hit up BEARS yesterday about an Eternal 811 restock, but it seems like a no and not likely. Is Eternal still around at all? Is anyone with a new 36 811 (14.5oz) they want to part with?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Have you already checked Pants Shop Avenue?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Still available

https://pants-shop-avenue.com/item/Et811/

[reallypeacedoff]

7 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Still available

https://pants-shop-avenue.com/item/Et811/

I saw they have them, but I think I need a 38 (maybe a 36, but BEARS' OW measurements make me think 38 NW would be perfect). Anyhoo, I'm not looking at getting them right now. I was just wondering if Eternal was still alive and kicking more or less.

[reallypeacedoff]

Eternal with some new models 😳

[Broark]

Those new leather patches look very...uninspiring?

[Cold Summer]

This is the first time I've ever seen Eternal with a working website. Buckle back jeans look kinda cool.

[reallypeacedoff]

I picked up a NW 811 in size 36 from Pants Avenue since I knew Eternal was going to restock at the end of this month. I'm not a huge fan of their new patch so figured I'd get an older pair. Naoki was awesome and super quick with shipping out. I will update the thread when I receive it.