BlueBlood
@BlueBlood
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RE: IH-777-XHSib - 25oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Indigo/Black
I purchased these in February of 2021 and have worn them in a crowded rotation since. They have 85 wears on them and have been hand-washed three times. The fades in the back calf area are from me putting my legs up on the coffee table. Love the XHS denim and can’t wait to fade my 666-XHS this coming winter.
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RE: Indigo invitational Y4
I’m going with a pair of 666-XHS. Maybe I’ll actually finish this time.
Seriously, though, I like how it begins and ends in the winter this time. That seems to be ideal for XHS, UHR, 19L, and other heavy denim that’s not comfortable in the summer months. There’s enough cold/cool weather in the first 3-4 months for some good fade progress, and then you have that nicely broken-in pair waiting for you to fade some more in October when you’re yearning to put on heavy denim again.
Since I want 2-3 pairs in a rotation in any given season am also not nearly hardcore enough to wear XHS any more than sparingly in the summer, I’m shooting for a modest goal of 150 wears this time. I treat the Invitational as a nice structured program to achieve some cool fades, with the added benefit of me not having to care about the competitive angst that comes with subjective judging.
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RE: IHSH-382-BLU - 9oz Selvedge American Check Work Shirt - Blue
@JunkPants same here. It’s only cold enough where I live to wear UHFs maybe 30 days a year. The pits of mine are getting a little gnarly because I tend to sweat a lot.
That said, if I lived in Minneapolis or Edmonton, I’d probably own ten of them because they’re so warm and so well done.
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RE: IH-9634Z - 21oz Non-Fade Denim Straight Cut Jeans - Superblack
So, I had been looking for a good pair of non-fade black "dress jeans" and came across these on Hinoya, of all places. I didn't realize that they were allowed to sell these to customers overseas. (Maybe Haraki really wanted to unload old stock.)
Anyway, these are really badass. The non-selvedge 21 oz denim is quite a bit heavier-feeling than the standard 21 oz. Probably a much tighter weave. They feel like a 21 oz version of the XHS. I'm not a 634 guy, but that might change going forward because these fit really well out of the box. I hope that this denim stays in production because it fills a need for those searching for a pair of clean-looking IHs that maintain that stealthy appearance over time. Can't wait to give these a hot soak and ship them off for hemming.
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RE: IHSH-295-BB - 14oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt - Black/Black
Arrived today. Thanks again to @Bailey for the accurate measurements for this one and also the 326-OD that he helped me with last year. I almost always have to cuff IH long-sleeved shirts and the snaps really help with that. Can’t wait to break this one in and begin fading it.
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RE: IHSH-409-IB - 19oz Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo/Black
Hell yeah, I’m excited to see this. Nobody fades IH tops like @Oaktavia.
I’ll probably end up going with the 16 oz SBG CPO, but I still have serious academic interest in the evo of this fabric.
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RE: Samurai Jeans
I’ve owned a ton of Samurai stuff over the years and have never had problems with construction quality.
Looking forward to the S5000BK re-release this fall.
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RE: End of Season Sale - 15% Off - March 17th to March 20th 2023
@Oaktavia said in End of Season Sale - 15% Off - March 17th to March 20th 2023:
Yo that last black N1 in XXL was still there! Got it!!!!
FYI when I was ordering it was acting normally. @Alex
I was considering cock-blocking you, but my wife probably wouldn’t have appreciated me getting an N1, especially after getting my Buzz Rickson’s A2.
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RE: IH-777S-142bb - 14oz Selvedge Denim Super Slim Tapered Jeans - Black/Black
Those look awesome, @Lowlander! Need to get more wear on mine as the cold, cloudy days become warmer, cloudy days.
Was wearing these yesterday and love the softness of the 14 oz denim so much that I pulled the trigger on a pair of the standard indigo/ecru.
Latest posts made by BlueBlood
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RE: IHSH-295-BB - 14oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt - Black/Black
Arrived today. Thanks again to @Bailey for the accurate measurements for this one and also the 326-OD that he helped me with last year. I almost always have to cuff IH long-sleeved shirts and the snaps really help with that. Can’t wait to break this one in and begin fading it.
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RE: IHSH-382-BLU - 9oz Selvedge American Check Work Shirt - Blue
@JunkPants same here. It’s only cold enough where I live to wear UHFs maybe 30 days a year. The pits of mine are getting a little gnarly because I tend to sweat a lot.
That said, if I lived in Minneapolis or Edmonton, I’d probably own ten of them because they’re so warm and so well done.
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RE: IHSH-33-T - 12oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt With Tonal Stitching - Indigo
@AdamJ , thanks for the update.
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RE: IHSH-33-T - 12oz Selvedge Denim Western Shirt With Tonal Stitching - Indigo
@AdamJ , any update on the restock status?
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RE: IHSH-293-OD - 18oz Vintage Selvedge Denim CPO Shirt - Indigo Overdyed Black
One of my all-time faves as well. Also very doable as a winter jacket when the temperature is in the 40-50 F range.
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RE: Indigo invitational Y4
@JunkPants JFC, that’s a lot of indigo lost in less than a month of wear!
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RE: IH-666-XHS - 25oz Selvedge Denim Slim Straight Cut Jeans - Indigo
@indigostiff That happened to me last summer when I wore 21 oz IHs through the airport. Was a bit surprised by that.
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RE: IHJ-130-BLK-NP - Reversible Tanker Jacket - Black
Even with the high price point, I may still snag one of these. Very cool design.
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RE: IHSH-388-BLU - 4oz Short Sleeved Summer Shirt - Blue
Nice to see IH using more summer-friendly fabrics. Definitely getting one of these.
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RE: IHSH-264-PUR - Ultra Heavy Flannel Ombré Check Western Shirt - Purple/Black
Bummer. Is F/W 2024 a possibility?