Yes, this is what I meant.
If you look at the first picture in the thread, I am raising my arm, so you can get a look at the sleeve opening. The sleeves are cut higher than modern fits, but I don't find it binding.
Edward, if you are interested in these jeans, keep an eye on the rockabilly...
If this project was run by a co-operative who were going to give jeans away I would support it, otherwise I see no reason to subsidize their business with money I would give them anyway if and when I purchase their products.
The Jeans
The jeans are pretty close to the 1937 501's: higher waisted with a full leg cut.
Unlike the 501's, the rear cinch buckle sits below the belt line like 1940s Montgomery Ward's 101 jeans. All the rivets are present and accounted for, including the rear pocket and crotch rivets...
I'll post a review of the jeans soon, which are being offered at two price points depending on the denim quality used.
You can get the jeans or the jackets at Sneaky Tiki in Long Beach, or online on ebay.
A batch of this denim was stolen recently in a Christmas morning smash and grab, so...
Evil Denim is a reproduction vintage denim line created by the proprietor of Sneaky Tiki, the man also behind the reproduction vintage clothing line, Hollywood Rogue.
It's been years since Evil Denim's initial run of 1937 style buckleback repros. Now there back, offering '37 style selvedge...
....and it is funny to read people praise the '74 film as that movie has been the Fedora Lounge Whipping boy for how not to make a period flick for quite some time now.
I dunno, this movie looks fun to me. I grew up in the '90s and enjoyed the hyperactivity and ,well, the sheer 90'sness of Romeo + Juliet. I think his Great Gatsby will be that same sort of ride for this decade.
Sure it doesn't come close to capturing the 1920's, but this flick ain't...
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