Left Field Jeans

[Left Field]

We are heading back to my hometown Philly to do a trunk show with Redwing Boots at Franklin & Poe this saturday from 12-7 in Fishtown. There will be free beer and bourbon and first 50 people there will get a free bandanna, hope to see all the Philly brethren! 

 

 

bourbon

[itschrisb]

@Left Field Really looking forward to this ill be swinging by after work! Do you happen to know if they stock any Charles Atlas I really want to pick up a pair if I can.

Heres my 16.5oz Kerouac Chinos before I gave them a wash. If anyone is interested in them Im trying to donate them. sz33 theyll need a repair in the crotch. Pay shipping and theyre yours!

[B^2]

pmed, what do they look like after the wash?  How bad is the crotch?

[itschrisb]

Stopped by the trunk show last night and walked away with a pair of Charles Atlas Nihon Menpu jeans along with a Crew neck with the skull embroidery. The fit for the Charles Atlas is perfect for me. 

You can see the subtle slubs in the denim. Ill get more pictures later. 

[itschrisb]

Fit pics of my new Charles Atlas. Im really loving this fit! Cant decide if I should rock the double cuff or get them hemmed.

[Left Field]

Damn, you should have introduced yourself, must have been getting to buzzed up on that high octane bourbon. 

[shoreman]

Will Clark Street Mercantile be receiving a shipment of LF goods anytime soon? If so, any chance it will include some denim in the Greaser cut?

[orchestrion]

First day of decent natural lighting in a while so I figured I'd take some pictures of my Black Maria Chelseas before I give them another wash. These are the 15 oz version. I've had them for maybe a little under two years. Honestly haven't kept much track of time and washes, but they're getting to the point where the fabric is really starting to "open up" if that makes sense. The close-up shots are more representative of the true color. Probably the sturdiest jeans I've had. One of the hidden rivets is just barely starting to poke out in the last shot. Been eyeing a black Mule Skinner for a while and I might go for it soon! 

Edited May 17, 2017 by orchestrion

[Left Field]

@shoreman haven't heard from them in awhile. Ask them to step it up next time you're in. 

@orchestrion looks good man! 

[Hobocho]

Hey Christian/Leftfield,
is there any updates on whether you guys will be restocking the Collect Mills Black Maria Chelsea? I just got into a wicked car accident and the EMTs cut off my beautifully battered 4 year old pair. I'm glad I'm all right from the crash, but losing those jeans just breaks my heart so I'm looking to get a new pair to hopefully recreate those fit/fades I loved.

[7thunders]

Picked up a pair of LF Greaser in Xinjiang 14.5oz cotton. So far I've put about 3weeks worth of wear in and took the them to my tailor to get the waist taken in (darts) having a slender waist makes every pair of jeans too big in the waist regardless of brand. I thought of sizing down to a 36 in these but I couldn't risk trying to fit 28-29" thighs in pants meant to fit 27" and hoping for stretch. I'm happy going TTS. I love the higher rise, it doesn't make me look short and stumpy like other brands of jeans I've owned before and shows off nicely where my height comes from. The inseam is plenty long for my height (6'4)  post 2" cuff without making me look shorter and still keep the fit looking neat. I was a fan of nudie's steady Eddie fit because of the excellent thigh room and taper but the Greaser has easily replaced them since the nudies forced me to wear them on my hips. I plan on getting the Black Marias next because of the great fit. 

As for stretch, I got the waist taken in after week 2 without soaking, and it has been fine ever since, no more major stretching has occurred and I only imagine once I soak or wash it will tighten up nicely. thighs barely stretched because they were comfy to begin with, knee bag is minimal. I estimate the leg opening will shrink a bit so I was ok with them being about .1" larger than I'm used to.

the only quirk I had with my pair was I had a long streak going down the left leg from the pocket to shin area. Not noticeable when worn but I think it looks cool. I wonder if it will cover up with a soak/wash once loose indigo runs over it or stick out more after a future soak/wash. Time will tell..

 

[chicote]

wow, great fit and nice review! that fabric looks really interesting too.

[llvlaglne]

if you're worried about the thighs being an issue, consider the charles atlas cut. made for guys with beyonce like legs

also, what do you call a singing computer?

Edited July 4, 2017 by llvlaglne

[7thunders]

4 hours ago, llvlaglne said:

if you're worried about the thighs being an issue, consider the charles atlas cut. made for guys with beyonce like legs

also, what do you call a singing computer?

The greaser has plenty room for me. Top block on both were about the same I've just learned through trial and error that I need to stay between 8.2-8.6" leg openings or the fabric will rub or hug my calves in weird way.

 

what do you call a singing computer?

[Left Field]

@hobocho sorry to hear that man, shame your health insurance won't cover that.  We are trying a 15 oz Xinjiang which I just got in the sample and looks great, nice thick and spongy soft cotton from the extra long staple cotton. Good new's is we dropped the price on this to $180. I think you will really like the denim plus it will have the new hardware on it that I recently posted on instagram. 

[Hobocho]

On 7/13/2017 at 7:40 PM, Left Field said:

@hobocho sorry to hear that man, shame your health insurance won't cover that.  We are trying a 15 oz Xinjiang which I just got in the sample and looks great, nice thick and spongy soft cotton from the extra long staple cotton. Good new's is we dropped the price on this to $180. I think you will really like the denim plus it will have the new hardware on it that I recently posted on instagram. 

Oh nice, is the new Xinjiang going to be black?

[Left Field]

yep, black/black sulphur 

[HGS]

forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere in the thread (search yielded nothing), but are there plans to bring the indigo sweats back?  I feel a greater need to lounge in sweats than i did back then.

[neilz4]

Is there a size chart for the Charles Atlas Xinjang Black Marias? I looked a few pages back but couldn't find anything - or is it going to be the same as the Collect Mills?

[Left Field]

@Neilz4 we just got them today should be up today or tomorrow but the waist is spot on. 

@HGS sold out and out of fabric we have some Large left in Heather grey. 

lots of new denim, really nice quality under $180 in all fits. Trying to make things more affordable in a unsettled economy!

[Left Field]

lots of new denim interesting denim up and Xinjiang at $155-165. Black Maria 15 oz  Xinjiang $180.  15 oz indigo/black colab with Blackblue $180 as well. 

[givemefive]

any current jeans that match the greaser fit of the first black x blue collab?  I'm specifically looking for the 12" front and the 17" rear rise on the size 33.

[itschrisb]

anything cool hitting the site in the near future? I need a new pair for the DWC that’s starting Nov 1st.

[itschrisb]

Anyone have a pair of 18oz Charles Atlas sz34 they wanna sell?

[itschrisb]

Another piece for the collection.

[BrennenCooke]

Had the chance to hang with my buddy Victor, @selvedge1 on instagram, and he let me take some shots of my Collect Black Marias. They're retired now, but I recently got a pair of the Xianxing Charles Atlas that are absolutely killer. The new details and lower price really make these guys unbeatable as far as black denim goes.

[itschrisb]

looking for sz34-35 charles atlas any style!

[itschrisb]

 

New Charles Atlas Cone Mills 13oz. Ill be wearing these for the DWC thats starting Nov 1st also.

[albmuzquiz]

On October 23, 2017 at 8:46 PM, BrennenCooke said:

Had the chance to hang with my buddy Victor, @selvedge1 on instagram, and he let me take some shots of my Collect Black Marias. They're retired now, but I recently got a pair of the Xianxing Charles Atlas that are absolutely killer. The new details and lower price really make these guys unbeatable as far as black denim goes.

I'm sure you've already said this somewhere else on here, but do you remember the amount of wear/ washes on these bad boys? I bought a pair of Xinjiang Black Maria Greasers about two months back due large in part to your very sweet jawnz. Just wondering how long the fades take!

[BrennenCooke]

16 hours ago, albmuzquiz said:

I'm sure you've already said this somewhere else on here, but do you remember the amount of wear/ washes on these bad boys? I bought a pair of Xinjiang Black Maria Greasers about two months back due large in part to your very sweet jawnz. Just wondering how long the fades take!

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Ah man, I've honestly lost track. I'd say 15ish months of actual wear? Tons of washes - I just throw them in the machine whenever they're dirty. Keep in mind these guys were Collect so YMMV.

 

My Xinjiang pair hasn't seen much in the way of fades yet but I'm excited to see where they end up in a year or so. Keep us posted on your pair too!