LEROY STRAUSS *TOP TOP ELITE* WORLD TOUR.
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Topic: LEROY STRAUSS *TOP TOP ELITE* WORLD TOUR.
Posted By: mr randal
Subject: LEROY STRAUSS *TOP TOP ELITE* WORLD TOUR.
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:12am
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DENIMBRO *TOP TOP ELITE* LEROY STRAUSS DEADSTOCK 1890 WORLD TOUR As most of you know, Michael Harris recently found a small batch of deadstock ca. 1890 cinchback jeans from Levi Strauss competitor (and cousin), Leroy Strauss. This model seems to be from the Leroy Strauss budget line, similar to the Levi's 201 of the time. Most of the batch got snapped up by collectors immediately, but one pair was generously reserved for the denimbro community and is ready to go on a world tour! This pair has been given one warm wash and air-dried and has shrunk from a 34 x 34 to roughly a 32 x 32. With some wear these should accommodate a 33 waist comfortably or possibly a 34 with a bit of sweat. After another wash I think 34s are definitely out of luck, and 33s iffy. Ultimate size will probably be roughly a 31 x 31 before stretching, I'm sure they would work perfectly for a 32. A few people expressed great disappointment with the Leroys, so I imagine we won't see them signing up for the tour, but I imagine we can find 10 or so people who do like them and can round out a tour? |
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Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:14am
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yo! i'm in
i'm typically a 33 in ROYs, so i'd likely have to get them early on in the TOUR
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Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:19am
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Tour members: 1- Shorty Long 2- Bob Dale 3- Hollows 4- Dudewhattheheck 5- illumin8em 6- Ooms 7- Foxy 8- Killer B 9- Iron Horse 10- Denimetc 11- Mr. Black |
Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:22am
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If we have an overseas leg, it would be a good idea to collect a small entry fee of $10 or so to enable payouts to those doing the overseas shipping. What is expedited overseas shipping nowadays for a pair of jeans- $60 or so for sub-DHL? |
Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:42am
| i'm happy to help defray shipping costs if needed; i have no idea the current pricing |
Posted By: smoothsailor
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:52am
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awsum, to see another tour with a special pair. Too small for me though. ------------- dislectic |
Posted By: Bob Dale
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:01pm
| Consider this my Expression of Interest in being a participant . |
Posted By: The Jerry
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:42pm
| Mr Randal let's see some detail shots of that grail piece! |
Posted By: hollows
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 12:59pm
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Ooh ooh me me
I'd prefer a month in cooler weather so that I can actually wear them, I'm jorts 24/7 in the heat. ------------- I make things out of http://www.hollowsleather.com" rel="nofollow - leather . |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 1:23pm
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Us commoners have a chance at the Leroy's? Oh goodie. If I get in early enough, I can squeeze into them. I'm in socal so hopefully I can be part of the early rounds before another wash. How high is the rise, btw? |
Posted By: shredwin_206
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 1:31pm
| I'm elite but not top elite so I'm out ;) |
Posted By: Bob Dale
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 1:32pm
This word made me giggle audibly. |
hollows wrote:Posted By: illumin8em
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 2:14pm
| I'll throw my hat in the mix. Yall can decide if two tours through Oregon is acceptable |
Posted By: Inimitable N!
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 2:31pm
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doh! us muscle-bound, knuckle-draggin', athletic-thigh, cage wrestler type bros will just have to sit on the sidelines... it will be fun to see 'em in the wild though ------------- N! Makes http://nsatterfield.com" rel="nofollow - 21st Century Urban Folk Art |
Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 3:09pm
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^I'm picturing a different contest for your type. Illumin8em added. |
Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 8:06pm
Will probably end up a bit small for me if a 33 is iffy, welp.   ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: Sansome
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 8:20pm
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Posted By: CSL
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 9:01pm
| Me neither. Too many martinis...(made with artisanal gin). |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 9:04pm
It depends on if they get washed before they get to me or not. I'm a 33 so them shrinking down to 31 would be close, but I can handle them at 32 with a bit of stretch.
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Posted By: shredwin_206
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 10:59pm
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Yea I've moved up a class to heavyweight elite division. Too much beer and whiskey |
Posted By: oomslokop
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2017 at 11:41pm
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i've got friends in high places. i'm in, whenever. cheers, monsieur randal! p.s. usps priority mail to indonesia is $35. do not use usps first class since that's untrackable after it leaves us shore. it costs around the same to send the jeans back to us/europe. i'm happy to chip in. ------------- rakuten is entertainment |
Posted By: Foxy
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 12:34am
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I can do a Roy 32 or (better) 33 - would be interested in making the tour more international... |
Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 2:09am
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If it's coming over here to Asia, then count me in.
------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: killer b
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 3:33am
| I would be totally up for being in on a UK leg of this, but appreciate I've been out of the game for some time. If that's not too much of a problem though... |
Posted By: Maynard Fried-San
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 4:04am
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You have to work your way into the 'Top Top Elite' killer b, can't just show up here once every few years expecting to be accommodated! ------------- Helixing my inner beanie |
Posted By: killer b
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 4:23am
I have no such expectations, but was hoping fond memories of bygone times might swing it for me. 
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Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:39am
| Where's mr. black at? He'd round things out nicely. |
Posted By: killer b
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 12:43pm
| Oh man, I'm in. Cheers all! Best get sharpening my fitpic technique I guess... |
Posted By: Inimitable N!
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 1:59pm
not sure if I should be excited or worried.... thanks? ------------- N! Makes http://nsatterfield.com" rel="nofollow - 21st Century Urban Folk Art |
Posted By: Leroy Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:02pm
| Gimmie my overalls back, ye damn grave robbers! I ain't dead yet! Those five were my personal private stash, and I'm coming for anyone who dares lay a hand on them! |
Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:11pm
Look who's talking! You are in direct violation of my copyright, you swindler! Get ready to be sued back into the century we came from!!!
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Posted By: Bob Dale
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:28pm
| Ohh shit !! |
Posted By: Sansome
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:52pm
| Shouldn't Jacob Davis get in on this conversation? |
Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 5:59pm
He's busy doing important things such as actually making jeans instead of stealing someone's property and joking about it.
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Posted By: Leroy Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 6:16pm
ME a swindler? You filthy weasel! You know darn well the rivets was MY idea, you might have them fancy pants lawyers but we all know who has the brains here, my dear cousin.
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Posted By: Broark
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 6:17pm
| This is great. |
Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 6:27pm
It's not my fault you were too slow and are as enterprising as a thumbtack. You can always be the Gray to my Graham Bell.
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Posted By: Leroy Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 6:36pm
Consarn you, Levi, I haven't the slightest notion what you and your ten cent words are on about but the working men of this country will recognize a superior product, and it will be Leroy's name what goes down in the history books.
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Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:15pm
I highly doubt that. I hear that Gustin is even more popular than you...
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Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:50pm
| OW! |
Posted By: Leroy Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:54pm
I'd rather be Gustin than Jack/Knife! Traitor!
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Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 7:58pm
 ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 8:24pm
An insult to denim if there ever was one... Even worse than you, you design-copying, arc-stealing coward!
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Posted By: Dr_Heech
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 9:28pm
| Can we keep the bickering to the pm's please lads, we dont want to clog up this thread. |
Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 9:44pm
What's a pm?
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Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 10:28pm
 ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:20pm
| Sorry to dissent, Dr., but I find the public squabbling of denim royalty quite intriguing. |
Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:26pm
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So, one spot left. Any ladies? These would look good on a woman, I think. |
Posted By: Denimetc
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:59pm
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I would be honored to be part of this, should those dungarees make it to the old continent! Edit: Yes, I'm in !!  ------------- Too much Denim - too little time... |
Posted By: Maynard Fried-San
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 12:01am
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@Levi Strauss While you're on here, could you explain those 'white labor' practices in the early days please? Also, are you able to field any sizing questions relating to your LVC range? It's good to hear the real story about Leroy Strauss too. Lynn Downey did her best to scrub him from the history books but the truth will always out. ------------- Helixing my inner beanie |
Posted By: Levi Strauss
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 12:48am
Women in denim? I've never heard something so preposterous!
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Posted By: gonboogaloo
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 2:07am
| I would love to but my arse won't let me. |
Posted By: HP Sauce
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 5:14am
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Love to but I have no arse. ------------- HP Sauce |
Posted By: Dr_Heech
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 7:03am
| Love to but cant be arsed. |
Posted By: Dr_Heech
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 8:00am
My facetiousness wasn't coming through clear enough - my bad. I think it's all wonderful and am looking forward to the ghost of Walter Haas to start wading in (He'll sort 'em!) "Thread clean-up in ten minutes.." |
Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 10:37am
| all you "san francisco cock suckas" should know that the best denim waist overalls now come from asia |
Posted By: The Jerry
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 11:06am
Mr. Wu reference?
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Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 11:14am
yup
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Posted By: Joseph Hill
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2017 at 6:58pm
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I prefer Elfelts. All those horse-tack rivets are a little too 'bondage gear' for me. Joseph Smith didn't call 'em fornication pants for nothing. Plus they're too small for me to participate... ------------- My coat has nine buttons, but I always fascinate. |
Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2017 at 4:52am
For reference https://youtu.be/8rGU2xwSsFs" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/8rGU2xwSsFs |
Posted By: Mr Black
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2017 at 7:38am
Sorry gents. Been out of the country. Size would be good for me. If there's still room- Pencil me in & colour me bad. ------------- www.sidewinderapparel.co.uk |
Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 10:16pm
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Okay, when should this start? And who will it go to first? Keep in mind it'll need to go to the larger wasted bros first, so please line up in reverse waist size order. |
Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 10:22pm
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I'm a 33 waist here. ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 10:31pm
| I'd like to request getting it pretty early. I'm about a 33-34. |
Posted By: Bob Dale
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2017 at 10:50pm
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I typically wear a tagged 31 in the Roys , but these have suspender buttons ehh ? I'm sure I can make any spot in line work just happy to be involved . Please note - I may be best placed closer towards the end as I'll be caring for a baby human soon , and they're always full of surprises which may result in the need of a wash or three in a months time. |
Posted By: Foxy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 1:36am
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the tour should start in the US, then move overseas and come back to the US on the other coast... |
Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 2:30am
| I'm a 33 in Roys. I'd like to go early. |
Posted By: Mr Black
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2017 at 3:23am
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Never tried on Roy's, but I'm a pretty standard 32-33" in most brands. ------------- www.sidewinderapparel.co.uk |
Posted By: Denimetc
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 8:06am
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Solid 32 here ------------- Too much Denim - too little time... |
Posted By: mr randal
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 9:46am
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How's this look? I tried to plan for continued shrinkage. Sep dude Oct hollows Nov shorty Dec ooms Jan ironhorse Feb denimetc Mar foxy Apr mr. black May killer B Jun illumin8em Jul bob dale |
Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 10:37am
| that's fine with me. The earlier the better. |
Posted By: Bob Dale
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 12:01pm
| Two Thumbs way up from me! |
Posted By: topgearskin
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 1:01pm
| Curse my comfort eating. No chance for this husky lad |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 1:55pm
| Looks great to me! Batting lead on my first world tour will be fun :D |
Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 4:42pm
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I'll make sure to go on my corn soup and boiled greens diet for winter. :) ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: hollows
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 7:41pm
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October works for me! ------------- I make things out of http://www.hollowsleather.com" rel="nofollow - leather . |
Posted By: Sansome
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 8:22pm
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Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 8:36pm
Sounds good to me!
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Posted By: Denimetc
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2017 at 2:13am
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If it helps in the planning of the order of play - I am making plans to be in LA in the end of January - early February 2018. I intend to stay until Inspiration LA so I could take the Feb2018 slot and get the jeans from a LA Bro or from someone who is coming to the Inspiration!? When is this planned to be starting? Already in the Fall or January 2018? ------------- Too much Denim - too little time... |
Posted By: Shorty Long
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 3:18pm
| Did this thing get started? |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2017 at 3:28pm
I believe that I should be receiving them quite soon and I'll post pics when I do. Good news is that I actually have a really good camera now. Perfect timing. I will also being going to Colorado while I have the jeans so I can do more than just show Socal. |
Posted By: hollows
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2017 at 8:51pm
The jeans accidentally landed at my place first, I couldn't help but take them for a quick spin before passing them along to Dude for the first official month. ------------- I make things out of http://www.hollowsleather.com" rel="nofollow - leather . |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2017 at 9:08pm
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Looking good! I'm going to have to cuff the hell out of these bad boys
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Posted By: Bob Dale
Date Posted: 06 Sep 2017 at 9:51pm
| Excited to see the first month. |
Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2017 at 12:36am
Looking forward to seeing details of the jeans, or are they a secret?  ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2017 at 1:24pm
Nobody told me to be quiet. I'll make sure to give details once I get them
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Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2017 at 8:02pm
Can't wait!  ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: Mr Black
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2017 at 1:42am
Give us a twirl!!
------------- www.sidewinderapparel.co.uk |
Posted By: Denimetc
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2017 at 8:55am
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Yeah - play ball !! ------------- Too much Denim - too little time... |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 11:57am
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I got the jeans a couple of days ago from Mr. Hollows so I figured I would share a few pics of the jeans themselves. These are sort of like CSF by Roy in a way. A lot of loose threads hanging out... more than I've ever seen in my life. I was surprised that Roy was able to do this considering how perfectly neat his jeans usually are. Even the stitching is not as crazy clean as it is on my other two Roy pants. Not that I'm complaining, I do sort of get the vibe he was going for. The lack of belt loops would rule them out of being full time jeans for me, but it is fun to wear something like this for a month. The patch looks and feels like some sort of cloth patch, which is interesting and something I have never experienced. The crotch rivet is also new for me. The fit is surprisingly nice. I thought it would be more anti-fit, but in reality it fits much more like my own CSF WWII jeans. The fabric is interesting. It is VERY neppy. It's not overly slubby, though. As a result, it's actually sort of scratchy and uncomfortable, but at least it's more interesting than the average Cone denim. Please excuse the extreme amount of pics. This is my first tour so me being the lead off batter along with the fact that I got a new camera made me go a little nuts with the pics. Hope everyone enjoys! These are pretty damn awesome. Also, I felt like I just had to wear one of my Masterson's shirts with these:P ... and Role Clubs :D   Some single row stitching here:  Here's a pretty good shot of the fabric itself:  Me trying and failing to be artsy with my photos, but it does show some of the loose threads and what the weft looks like:    Crotch rivet shot:       The print on the pocket is fun:   |
Posted By: dudewuttheheck
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 12:00pm
A few more pics:     Some shots of the jeans being worn. I had to triple cuff these :P They look good with this shirt. I went all one man brands for this, including the Tatton Baird hat.      |
Posted By: Sansome
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 12:27pm
| Hanging thread all over the place is common when it comes to Levi's that date before 1893- it's all open seam( I believe that's the correct term?) Most companies back in the 1800's were using felled seams......and as a result of that- non Levi companies didn't have all that hanging thread. Fit is great dude......and on a side note- I don't remember remember any one saying that Roy was responsible for making these. |
Posted By: shredwin_206
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 1:26pm
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Some nice Leroys Sansome and Dude! Great classic full cut pair of jeans. |
Posted By: Blood&Thunder
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 2:52pm
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Geez, Leroy sure did half ass these jeans. What professional maker would own up to all those sloppy seams and raw edges?*** ***denotes heavy sarcasm for the hyper-sensitive.
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Posted By: Maynard Fried-San
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 4:01pm
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Thanks dude, that neppy 140 year-old deadstock denim looks amazing (surely there was a musty smell!) and it's a great fit on you. That lack of overlooking and/or felling certainly does leave plenty of loose threads, I wonder if Levi was as slack as his cousin/brother(?) Leroy when it came to finishing. ------------- Helixing my inner beanie |
Posted By: Iron Horse
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 4:34pm
They look amazing!  ------------- https://www.instagram.com/ritestuff_bryan/" rel="nofollow - IG: ritestuff_bryan |
Posted By: Sansome
Date Posted: 09 Sep 2017 at 11:27pm
I have some examples of that sloppy hanging thread- I can send some pics to anyone that feels like posting them- pm me your email address, and I'll send some pics to you on Monday. |
Posted By: Denimetc
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2017 at 2:14am
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A - May - Zing! Great job Leroy! The patch, the inside pocket stamp, the fabric - all very cool details. I had a pair of LVC "tool pocket"/"Nevada" jeans from around 2010. They were quite similar inside with lots of loose threads. ------------- Too much Denim - too little time... |
Posted By: HP Sauce
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2017 at 4:33am
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Dude, those are the best-fitting, most flattering pair of jeans/chinos/trousers you've shown us yet. Seriously. I'm pretty sure your Commander in Chiefette is saying the same. All those loose threads, though. I get the historical verisimilitude and all but it makes me wonder what shape these jeans will be in by the end of their world tour. What is the experience of those who have jeans that are finished --or, rather, not finished -- in this way? ------------- HP Sauce |
Posted By: topgearskin
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2017 at 4:51am
| Did anyone persevere with the LVC pantaloons? They were similar regards the loose threads. After one was I thought mine would unravel like a wool sweater in a Charlie Chaplin movie! They remain in the "once in a while pile" |