What jeans are you wearing today ?

[Soleamp]

Watching postseason baseball in IH 555s and Nicks Brakemans.

 

[Biff42]

Samurai relaxed taper fit in 20 oz I believe.

 

[The Shoe]

Not wearing them today - I have to wait until Christmas, After checking out Studio D’artisan (I was very close to choosing something from here)..,.

I also visited Blue Blue Japan (uninteresting)…

and The Flat Head (uninterested - poor service)

But ended up going with Momotaro.

Black jeans dyed in a traditional way that kimonos were dyed in Kyoto. You’ll have to wait to see the jeans

I also happened upon a couple of places of interest.
Lewis Leathers (I’m sure they’re great jackets, but nothing much appealed)…

and a Japanese custom hat maker that I had heard things about…very disappointing. There’s any number of custom hat makers in the world who can match them price wise, but with far better workmanship.

 

[abochka07]

Great pics @The Shoe. What did you almost get at SDA?

 

[The Shoe]

Great pics @The Shoe. What did you almost get at SDA?

These Orgueil pants. In fact I’m probably going to call them up and get them to hold a pair for me until my next visit to Osaka at the end of the month.

 

[abochka07]

These Orgueil pants. In fact I’m probably going to call them up and get them to hold a pair for me until my next visit to Osaka at the end of the month.
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Yea those are great. Wonder how they fade. I’ve been wearing a pair of Leepro SDA’s recently, their stuff is top notch.

 

[The Shoe]

Yea those are great. Wonder how they fade. I’ve been wearing a pair of Leepro SDA’s recently, their stuff is top notch.

I want the matching vest, too, but can’t justify the cost of getting them both, especially after the Momotaro purchase.

 

[Egalter]

Not wearing them today - I have to wait until Christmas, After checking out Studio D’artisan (I was very close to choosing something from here)..,. View attachment 736134
I also visited Blue Blue Japan (uninteresting)… View attachment 736137
and The Flat Head (uninterested - poor service) View attachment 736138
But ended up going with Momotaro.
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Black jeans dyed in a traditional way that kimonos were dyed in Kyoto. You’ll have to wait to see the jeans
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I also happened upon a couple of places of interest.
Lewis Leathers (I’m sure they’re great jackets, but nothing much appealed)…
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and a Japanese custom hat maker that I had heard things about…very disappointing. There’s any number of custom hat makers in the world who can match them price wise, but with far better workmanship. View attachment 736136

Great pics of the real thing!

 

[Egalter]

IH 666 21 oz. getting way better, paired with old Cheaney brogues.

 

[Edward]

I’m wearing a pair of Bronson 1950s jeans I got at the start of the year. The fit is awesome and the fabric is both soft and heavy- not a lot of texture or contrast, just a comfortable and solid denim. But the damn things just don’t fade! I’ve been wearing them three days a week for months now and nothing - just a little indigo loss each time I soak them.

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I saw Redcast have a sale on and nearly ordered some TCB 50s jeans this morning. The denim looks a little more interesting and they may fade better. But the leg twist scares me so I’ll stubbornly persist with these.

I wish Bronson would do them big enough for me instead of stopping at the 38 I'll never be again. Dark indigo denim that doesn't fade is the *dream* for me.

 

[JohannesClimacus]

Not wearing them today - I have to wait until Christmas, After checking out Studio D’artisan (I was very close to choosing something from here)..,. View attachment 736134
I also visited Blue Blue Japan (uninteresting)… View attachment 736137
and The Flat Head (uninterested - poor service) View attachment 736138
But ended up going with Momotaro.
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Black jeans dyed in a traditional way that kimonos were dyed in Kyoto. You’ll have to wait to see the jeans
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I also happened upon a couple of places of interest.
Lewis Leathers (I’m sure they’re great jackets, but nothing much appealed)…
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and a Japanese custom hat maker that I had heard things about…very disappointing. There’s any number of custom hat makers in the world who can match them price wise, but with far better workmanship. View attachment 736136

I have a pair of persimmon-dyed SDAs and they are one of my favorite jeans. Also a big fan of their sashiko jackets.

 

[The Shoe]

I have a pair of persimmon-dyed SDAs and they are one of my favorite jeans. Also a big fan of their sashiko jackets.

They had lots of great stuff, but items like the kakishibu jeans were just out of my price range.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Maiden voyage for some Gustin 604 Rainbow Nep Canvas:

Lightweight at 12oz, but the dense weave of canvas gives them a sturdy, crisp feel. Polarizing concept with the natural base and multicolored Funfetti nep. I think they're fun, and they pair well with my Happy Socks. Bonus that my wife somewhat surprisingly really likes them.

I own other Gustin products, all secondhand, but this was my first time preordering to fund a project. Based on my experience I'm not sure I would do it again. I can't find any QC issues with my pair of pants, which I know is a somewhat recurring issue for Gustin, but the overall level of communication and transparency I found to be disingenuous and left a bad taste in my mouth.

 

[tamoko]

Like all this shadow of denim

 

[AerGuitar]

Gustin Monster IndigoXBrown. Their new “Vintage Straight Fit” is quite different from the standard straight. Significantly higher rise with lots more room in the top block. I probably could’ve sized down one from the standard straight fit even with the 18oz weight.

 

[Egalter]

Fullcount 0105 ecru denim. My Saturday’s best. View attachment IMG_2390.jpeg

 

[Egalter]

And my Sunday's best as well.

 

[Pandemic]

Maiden voyage for some Gustin 604 Rainbow Nep Canvas:
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Lightweight at 12oz, but the dense weave of canvas gives them a sturdy, crisp feel. Polarizing concept with the natural base and multicolored Funfetti nep. I think they're fun, and they pair well with my Happy Socks. Bonus that my wife somewhat surprisingly really likes them.

I own other Gustin products, all secondhand, but this was my first time preordering to fund a project. Based on my experience I'm not sure I would do it again. I can't find any QC issues with my pair of pants, which I know is a somewhat recurring issue for Gustin, but the overall level of communication and transparency I found to be disingenuous and left a bad taste in my mouth.

Those look really nice! I got into Gustin back in their Kickstarter days, but lost interest when QC went downhill and the communications and wait times went south (about 7 years ago). Such a shame, since they have some amazing materials and good prices.

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Gustin Monster IndigoXBrown. Their new “Vintage Straight Fit” is quite different from the standard straight. Significantly higher rise with lots more room in the top block. I probably could’ve sized down one from the standard straight fit even with the 18oz weight.

That’s awesome that they have a new fit! Definitely much needed. I may have to give them another shot. I just wish the opening was a little bigger for slip-on boots

 

[abochka07]

Wearing my homemade 14 oz black denim 1947 cut

 

[Egalter]

Brand new IH-777 21 oz. After a few days in a row of wearing, to my surprise I prefer them to my IH-666.
The hem allows a boot friendly opening.
Honestly I didn’t expect a slim tapered cut to be so comfortable.