Left Field Jeans

[altoclefchris]

Okay, I'm glad I'm not the only one with similar thinking.

 

Yeah my Nisshinbo's shrunk quite a bit in length after my first wash. That's an interesting point about the chemicals as well.

 

By the way guys, all the cool people are taking #rawfie 's on Instagram.

 

What's a #rawfie?

[EmperorSelassieEye]

It's pretty much a selfie but with your jeans included. Some lady was using the hashtag but I figured it was time to bring it back to raw denim folk

[altoclefchris]

It's pretty much a selfie but with your jeans included. Some lady was using the hashtag but I figured it was time to bring it back to raw denim folk

 

Haha ok. I'll put one up with my 23ozs when they get here (hopefully today! )

[Maynard Friedman]

Perhaps a selvie (#selvie) would be a better term for a selvage selfie

[Left Field]

@jyoni I guess I'm from the generation that everything you touched and ate had chemicals on them so I haven't investigated too deeply what chemicals are on denim other than starch. But with the amount of lawsuits going on today I can't imagine a fabric manufacturer would take that risk. I prefer to buy jeans tight fitted, no prewash I like the stiffness the starch gives the jeans, more of a workwear feel. The stiffness in the creases also creates better fading. I wear them until they feel damp, generally a few months. Then when I cold rinse they compensate for the stretch that occurs from wear. If you wear them real tight from the beginning raw they stretch to fit your exact body shape and become like a perfect mold. I know everyones has different methods to this madness but that's just my 2 cents. 

[altoclefchris]

They are here! Pictures tonight, gonna get some outdoor fit pics and macros, detail shots, etc. and hopefully post them tonight. This fabric is fantastic. Nice job, guys!

[MileHighEvertonian]

Nice to here about everybody's excitement about choosing & getting their new wares. Some choice cuts to pick from, no doubt.

 

Anybody out there get a hold of the 17oz. Cone and care to share their thoughts/initial impressions? Color, hand/texture, stretch, etc?

[guthriegking]

Just washed the sweats and wow they shrunk up to fit even better than new! They were starting to get real stretched out due to sleeping in them and wearing to the gym. Ill get some fits up later today or tomorrow.

[pepper davies]

Glad everyone is getting their jeans in.  Looking forward to seeing Satch and Chris in the 23's.  Honestly wish I wasn't so committed to the sweats or I'd get the Kaihara...

 

Here are some pictures of some new hats we're working on.  WW2 style bucket hat and work hat.  Both in the last bits of our Cone duck fabric.  Available in mid to late May.

 

 

[zenrunner]

Just washed the sweats and wow they shrunk up to fit even better than new! They were starting to get real stretched out due to sleeping in them and wearing to the gym. Ill get some fits up later today or tomorrow.

 

I was excited too after I soaked mine.  They stretch back out pretty quick though.

[altoclefchris]

Alright, here it is! I had planned to take them off after trying them on to take some macros, etc., but putting them on and taking them off is an event in itself. 

 

Front: 

 

Back:

 

Patch:

 

Fabric:

 

Bonus picture featuring "high rise hair":

 

I'm getting a haircut this weekend.

 

I went out and about in the city with my friend while wearing them, and we went into Need Supply to see if anyone would notice. One of the guys there came over to us and asked about my jeans, and after reeling from shock, asked me to try on a pair of 8oz N&F (which I respectfully declined!) Not being able to wear these is going to be hard, but I'd like to see these get past the 2 year mark. Here's to heavy-ass denim!

Edited April 10, 2014 by altoclefchris

[pepper davies]

Chris - that is some sick hair.  I see no reason for a haircut.

 

Nice jeans.

[altoclefchris]

Chris - that is some sick hair.  I see no reason for a haircut.

 

Nice jeans.

 

Everyone loves it, but it's just too hot in the summer. Then again, I'm wearing 23oz jeans...

 

Thanks, though I feel I should be telling you guys that!

[pepper davies]

Everyone loves it, but it's just too hot in the summer. Then again, I'm wearing 23oz jeans...

 

Thanks, though I feel I should be telling you guys that!

 

Although I have none of the texture my hair is almost down to my mid-back.  A knot/bun makes a big difference.  What's the longest you've ever gone with it?  Sorry to clog the thread, but have to ask the important questions.

[Noctilux]

Bucket hat is dope. 

[bradl]

Any chance of getting some more pics of that duck work hat? Looking for a new hat, and want to make up my mind asap.

[EmperorSelassieEye]

That bucket hat is too nice. You guys are killing it! Now I want a dreadlock tam with the cone duck fabric.

 

@altoclefchris- That's a great fit on the 23 oz! Your hair is everything.

[altoclefchris]

Although I have none of the texture my hair is almost down to my mid-back.  A knot/bun makes a big difference.  What's the longest you've ever gone with it?  Sorry to clog the thread, but have to ask the important questions.

 

this is the longest it's ever been. I think if it were a little longer I could probably do some kind of vertical ponytail or something, though I feel silly just typing "vertical ponytail". My girlfriend would appreciate it being cut because her senior prom is coming up (before anyone asks, no, I don't have an LVC Bing Crosby repro to wear), so I have to look presentable for that. I'll grow it out again after that, though. She was probably just as excited as I was to see these 23ozs, though. (on topic)

[altoclefchris]

Also, there was a mumbling of a bit of friendly competition with these, I'm down if anyone else wants to join.

[happybabyyoga]

Chris - that is some sick hair.  I see no reason for a haircut.

 

Nice jeans.

Agree--- keep the hair and the jeans!

[pepper davies]

Any chance of getting some more pics of that duck work hat? Looking for a new hat, and want to make up my mind asap.

 

Hey Brad - here's another shot.

 

 

Cone Duck with corduroy flip down.  Both hats will probably change a bit on production as these are just samples.  I'm going to be rocking the indigo bucket.  Believe we'll be swapping the corduroy for dark brown and using leather for the trim.

[bradl]

Awesome appreciate it, will have to bug Kyle and see if he'll bring some in so I can see in person (when they're ready)

[guthriegking]

Post wash photos. My 23oz greasers should be delivered tomorrow also. Pepper you're right sweats are real fun, especially these because you're comfy and look good while doing anything.

Edited April 11, 2014 by guthriegking

[EmperorSelassieEye]

Hey everyone, I got a chance to take some pictures of the Candiani greaser's this morning. So I wanted a more relaxed pair this time around and I've always been interested in this particular fabric. The jeans were very soft to begin with, virtually no break in period at all. I will probably get them hemmed at some point to clean up the leg a bit. I just missed Andrew when I stopped by the shop or else I would have just gotten it done then. I'm loving the nep and hair on them so much, I can't wait to see how they turn out. These will make an excellent summer pair. I need to get my photography skills on @pepper davies and @formula pfaff levels though!

 

 

 

 

 

It's kind of hard to get a good picture of the nep/hair

 

[altoclefchris]

You got good macros, that's what it's all about when photographing denim. I'm going to try to got some good macros and texture shots of the 23oz this weekend, if I remember.

[pepper davies]

Hey Roger - fit looks awesome.  Love the Candiani with that selvedge ID.  Reminds me of vintage denim.

[guthriegking]

@emperor that's a great fit on those!

Daaaamn that bucket hat might have to be my summer headwear.

[pepper davies]

Hey guys.  I made a little gif to illustrate the difference between the two fits.  I know that (especially on the Superfuture community) that people are very discerning when it comes to fit, but the Greaser and Chelsea were designed as fits that almost everyone could wear.

 

Shown in the gif is our new gold line 17 oz. Cone in size 31.

 

[birofunk]

^ awesome GIF, great idea.

Considering greasers for my next purchase after seeing that.

[altoclefchris]

^ awesome GIF, great idea.

Considering greasers for my next purchase after seeing that.

 

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