Sprogs, nippers, bambinos: pint-sized denim

[Flash]

4 minutes ago, Dr_Heech said:

@Flash

Just an FYI..

The centre back belt loop was moved to the offset position in 1958 then was returned to centre position 1966.

The cardstock patch wasn't introduced until 1959 at the earliest, and the words Every garment guaranteed were removed from the patch in late 1961.

Is this info from the little japanese book mate ? I was mainly using the 501xx book for reference , crazy how much the dates can change from book to book .

Edited April 5, 2021 by Flash

[Dr_Heech]

@Flash only the newspaper piece and the date for the belt loop moving in 58. The centre belt loop thing (1966) is more my own long term research /experience etc (and looking at too many pairs online over the years!) - the change from hidden rivet to just bar-tacking models.

The removal of the words 'Every garment guaranteed' is a grey area tbh. I think late 61 based on type 3 jacket patches and pocket flasher cards. But the jeans (and especially kids jeans) are different so who knows?

Factories and button codes can be roughly attributed too and be of some help, at least up until around 1961.

That Levis book is great but l think because Levis history is wishy washy at best, we can just nerd out and discuss it and it makes little difference as there's probably a dozen people here who would be interested.  But a book l think you may like to read through (up until the early 1980's at least ) is the one by Ed Cray. It's cheap as chips on ebay but l can lend you my copy if you like?

 

[Flash]

Cool , bring it along the next time we meet up for a pint mate 

 

[ColonelAngus]

Wished my boy liked wearing jeans. Right now he’ll only wear sweatpants

[Flash]

7 hours ago, ColonelAngus said:

Wished my boy liked wearing jeans. Right now he’ll only wear sweatpants

The denim is actually pretty soft , I definitely dont want Jack to be wearing super stiff starchy denim so I hand washed them with a little soap to remove most of the starch . I can understand about the sweatpants though  

Edited April 6, 2021 by Flash

[Double 0 Soul]

There are a few pairs of deadstock kiddy Bartack's up on Yahoo for £33 each

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n496788991

Edited April 19, 2021 by Double 0 Soul

[Flash]

Looking like August time ill be going live with the Nippers webstore,  really excited 

In the meantime I took a few pics 

The jeans are starting to wear in a little , hard to get out and about at the moment with lockdown so ther manly being worn in the garden and whatnot messing about with the dogs 

 

And a few comparison pics with the 503zxx 

 

 

 

 

 

The goal of this was to get these as close as possible to the original 503zxx and I think we have done a pretty good job if I do say so myself .

 

Along with the jeans there will be t shirts with original artwork by our own @smoothsailor . I managed to score a batch of deadstock early 60's hanes t shirts and I'm having them screen printed in a few weeks . 

Thats not all ..... also got my hands on deadstock 60/70's made in USA sneakers 

 

[Duke Mantee]

Can’t believe you’ve no arcs! 

[Flash]

2 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

Can’t believe you’ve no arcs! 

 that would be a dream but getting an angry letter from levis was never in the plan , I'd be sunk before I even set sail 

[oomslokop]

just saw this, congratz n good luck @Flash! 

[Flash]

6 minutes ago, oomslokop said:

just saw this, congratz n good luck @Flash! 

Thanks mate , I'm definitely a bit scared jumping into something new but I have complete confidence in the quality of the product and hopefully that and the dedication I have to this will result in some success with the brand 

[Double 0 Soul]

3 hours ago, Flash said:

 that would be a dream but getting an angry letter from levis was never in the plan , I'd be sunk before I even set sail 

Make Jack a director/51% shareholder and let him take all the flack

[MJF9]

@Flash all sounds great mate... exciting times... looking fwd to the launch
What size are you going up to in the t-shirts?

[Flash]

27 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

@Flash all sounds great mate... exciting times... looking fwd to the launch
What size are you going up to in the t-shirts?

The t shirts will be small sizes , most likely for ages 4 - 6 years old  ( there isn't a s/m/l size its all number based on the tags ) but ill have measurements up when the site is live ( I'll pm you aswell when I get them in a few days ) 

[MJF9]

Nice one...

Sure there’d be a market for the t-shirts, noting Mr @smoothsailor’s fine artwork, for us big boys too... I like the sound already without seeing any details!! 

[youngofthesoonest]

@Flashso pumped for you to start this. count me in when it's ready.  

[Flash]

2 hours ago, youngofthesoonest said:

@Flashso pumped for you to start this. count me in when it's ready.  

Appreciate it mate , seen you little man on Instagram .... cool little dude 

[Lendo]

16 hours ago, youngofthesoonest said:

@Flashso pumped for you to start this. count me in when it's ready.  

Same here been wanting some jeans for my boys.  

[Flash]

For 507 day 

 

[MJF9]

@Flash Awesome picture - top little fella!!

[Duke Mantee]

Clearly got his looks from his ma’

[Flash]

  and I've been telling her how lucky she is for all these years .... 

Edited May 7, 2021 by Flash

[MJF9]

... that the little fella takes after her? 

[unders]

Not as fancy as Flash’s vintage or hotly anticipated reproduction, here are my youngest’s Gap selvedge in their natural habitat 

Muffin top inspo

[Flash]

Awesome , love the leopard shoes as well 

[Maynard Friedman]

On 10/14/2020 at 1:29 PM, Maynard Friedman said:

Nudie Tiny Turner organic kids selvedge jeans, made in Italy. Age 8, will fit a 10 yr-old, see measurements.
Bought raw, sanforized, washed once and worn by my sprog for a grand total of  2 hours. No longer available. RRP £90, yours for £50 £40 plus shipping. BARGAIN! 

• Waist: 25” (has elastic adjusters with buttons to reduce it)
• Front rise: 7.5”
• Back rise: 12.5”
• Thigh: 9”
• Hem: 5.5”
• Inseam: 25”

 

[Maynard Friedman]

GONE! Just found these 2 pairs of Gap selvedge kids jeans in my denim repair/scraps bag. Age 4, in good condition, they used to belong to my son who’s now 13! Yours for the price of postage (or, alternatively, free with the Nudies above! ). There’s also a pair of age 3 but with small holes in the knees. 

Edited June 17, 2021 by Maynard Friedman

[Flash]

Putting some wear into the Nippers . haven't got out a lot lately but that will change with the nicer weather and outdoor activities starting to open up again 

 

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

On 3/26/2021 at 5:19 PM, Flash said:

 

Really excited to start this so hopefully I'll be seeing some Nippers on superdenim shortly 

 

 

Oh wow. Missed this. Good luck! I'll get some for my 5yo.

 

 

[Flash]

The production patches have arrived  and production is starting soon , can't wait for this