Warehouse

[youngofthesoonest]

Warehouse can be confusing on the naming and knowing what fabrics are being used but I just took a look at the most recent line sheet and it looks like the DD-1001 1947 uses the no.7 x no.7 13.5oz tri-state US cotton and the 1001XX(1000XX) 1947 uses 7.5 x 7.5 pink selvedge denim which sounds like it should be the DSB. I'm not sure if that was different previously though.  

Edited September 7 by youngofthesoonest

[Alec Leamas]

@youngofthesoonest that matches my understanding of those two cuts too!

[julian-wolf]

Really cool mid-'40s 11MW repro on Yahoo, pre-lawsuit

[shredwin_206]

[jkbrwn]

Very long time no post, but loving these cinch back 1003XXs a lot! Excuse the lifted shirt but just wanted to show the rise. Closest fit I’ve found to my old Warehouse Montgomery Ward 1939s from 2014 or so. These are a 1941ish. Very pleased. Size 38". Shrank down a good inch and a half in the waist and a couple of inches in length. Still required a hem and chain stitch to 29”… 

Edited September 30 by jkbrwn

[scooby]

DSB 1947 model

Just gave this thing it's second hand wash a couple of days ago

 

The denim is so coarse and crispy I'm worried the armpits are going to blow out just from the fabric rubbing. Sweat without a doubt exacerbating this

[Jared_Lee]

Looks good, @scooby! I have the same jacket. I have the matching jeans to my uncle who's worn nothing but 501's from the 50s to today. He loves them. 

 

Don't be afraid to wash it with fabric softener. You're not going to hurt anything, but tumbled lightly after using liquid softener should soften that dry, crunchy texture a bit and leave the fabric feeling more pliable. 

[shredwin_206]

thanks @scooby

[scooby]

16 hours ago, Jared_Lee said:

Looks good, @scooby! I have the same jacket. I have the matching jeans to my uncle who's worn nothing but 501's from the 50s to today. He loves them. 

 

Don't be afraid to wash it with fabric softener. You're not going to hurt anything, but tumbled lightly after using liquid softener should soften that dry, crunchy texture a bit and leave the fabric feeling more pliable. 

I hot wash and machine dry all of my denim with whatever detergent and/or fabric softener my wife buys

This jacket is still so new and hasn't really gotten dirty so I've just been washing it in my tub whenever Ive had a particularly sweaty day

[jkbrwn]

Don't remember if I ever posted these.... Montgomery Ward 1939 (not the 1939S) that I mentioned a couple of posts ago. I had a really crass repair done by a dry cleaner on the crotch blowout, but years later, way after I - eh hem - grew out of them - I had them repaired by Zip and co at Denim Doctors in Los Angeles. Terrible repair experience and the outcome was just okay. Long story...

[jkbrwn]

And the repair work. I paid $250 for these small repairs - along with a hem and chainstich hahahaha.

And it took about four visits to Denim Doctors and about 4 weeks instead of the 3-4 days that I was quoted.

[aho]

https://www.instagram.com/p/DA7KLbfTXJW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[scooby]

!!!! I want !!!!!!

[jkbrwn]

@Alec Leamas did I sell you a pair of Clutch x Warehouse limited editions back in 2019 or so? I think I sold them to someone on here. I was based in NYC at the time if that rings a bell. Did you ever put any significant wear on those if it was you?

[Alec Leamas]

@jkbrwn nope that was not me my friend. As nice as the jeans sound!

[jkbrwn]

@Alec Leamas - I just remembered the black and white profile photo. I checked my DMs (duh me) and it was @Bobbo back in 2019.

It was a pair of 700C: https://www.illcutz.com/post/warehouse-co-700c-x-clutch-cafe

Edited October 22 by jkbrwn

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

DD1003xx ‘46 after another wash. At this point repairs have been done to yoke, crotch, cuffs, pocket stitching. Pocket stitching needs yet another one. For the wear, this amount of repairs are a bit much. Got these in 2020 (?) - probably not more than 15 months total wear. Just a few times a month these days. Color is more accurate in the close ups. I do really like this pair, the denim is still quite stiff and crunchy given the amount of washes now (probably 10?) - the cut still works well for me too. Just wish they felt a bit more robust overall (I’m a broken record on that at this point I get it). 

Edited October 24 by AlientoyWorkmachine

[Alec Leamas]

@AlientoyWorkmachine they're looking great!!

Despite all the shortcomings with robustness etc, I still prefer a well worn Warehouse pair over any other!!

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

@Alec Leamas I can see that. It has its’ place for sure. I’ve come around to - out of the repro’s I’ve put time into - that FW is the most rewarding denim. The thing is it takes a good bit more patience. I only wear my ‘51’s less these days because I feel like they are just my perfect pair of jeans in almost every way and I don’t want them to change much. 

[jkbrwn]

Early 1960s paper tag 2002XX.
 

First time ever wearing a denim jacket. I have mixed feelings so far but just not used to it I guess. This was purchased unwashed from Cultizm on Monday night. In my hands in the middle of nowhere California on Thursday, washed and now it’s dry  Thoughts on fit? It feels good so far, but I have very wide hips so knew I’d likely never be able to do anymore than a couple of buttons up…

Edited October 25 by jkbrwn

[MJF9]

That's a pretty speedy delivery!

Looks the right size and a good fit - shoulders look comfortable and the arms the right length, based on the pictures but you'll know how it feels. There may be some shrink left in the denim if you've only washed it once but you could control that by washing in future at lower temps and avoiding the dryer.  IThe fit should only get better as it relaxes and moulds to you.  I'm sure you know all this - just commenting as you asked.

How is it with the top button fastened?  For jackets that are snugger in the lower section, fastening one or two buttons and leaving the rest open can look good...

[jkbrwn]

Yeah, super fast any time I've ordered from them.

For sure looks better, ha. Dunno why I didn't try that first. I did have to cuff the sleeve as these are pretty long and my arms are pretty short. Having never worn a denim jacket, I'm surprised at how much give these pleats have on the chest. Much more freedom of movement than I anticipated, honestly.

Edited October 25 by jkbrwn

[frank]

Looks good on ya! Nice short boxy fit which I think looks best for denim jackets. I have the opposite problem where I want my jackets short (less than 24 inches ideally) but the sleeves end up being too short if I try to size based on back length.

[Alec Leamas]

Those of us who grabbed the WW2 cowboy jeans (WH1002) back when they came out….did you take your regular Warehouse size? I’m looking at you @scooby, @shredwin_206 given the recent passing on of the jeans post between you both!

My earlier proclamations about “no more jeans until WOMCON” are teetering on a precarious edge, as I knew they probably would! 🙄

[yung_flynn]

10 minutes ago, Alec Leamas said:

My earlier proclamations about “no more jeans until WOMCON” are teetering on a precarious edge, as I knew they probably would! 🙄

A Yahoo Auctions item? Or did they re-release?

[Alec Leamas]

@yung_flynn actually neither! There are some remaining pairs with the gents at Signet: https://thesignetstore.com/collections/warehouse/products/cowboy-pants-ww2-model-1002

[JRendon02]

@Alec Leamas I went with my normal warehouse size and I’m happy with the fit. 

[Thicolas Rage]

Would love to try a pair of Warehouse denim but it looks like its out of stock everywhere on most Japanese websites I am aware of. Is there an imminent restock coming soon I should hold off for or could a pair of Denime (looking at the 54 or 47 pair on Bears) substitute well in the meantime?

[Alec Leamas]

7 hours ago, JRendon02 said:

@Alec Leamas I went with my normal warehouse size and I’m happy with the fit. 

Cheers! Good info!

[Alec Leamas]

3 hours ago, Thicolas Rage said:

Would love to try a pair of Warehouse denim but it looks like its out of stock everywhere on most Japanese websites I am aware of. Is there an imminent restock coming soon I should hold off for or could a pair of Denime (looking at the 54 or 47 pair on Bears) substitute well in the meantime?

It’s tricky with Warehouse as they have no publicised production schedule to speak of. Most retailers will tell you when asked “it arrives when it arrives”. That said, they do seem to be re-releasing the dead stock blue series bit by bit. The Denime 220XX 47 or 54 would substitute very well, as to all intents and purposes they are just warehouse jeans really!