Denim Jackets - New or Vintage

[TartuWolf]

@ton312
Very cool Indigofera jacket! "FARGO RIDER JACKET"?
On the topic of wrecking jacket lining with abrasion.. Noticed that my 1 month old Aero jacket moleskin lining already has a hole forming on the bottom hem where the leather is stacked and protrudes as a high stress point. Sad..

 

[Daniel Veit]

Carhartt chore coat would be my choice

What exact model is that ? I cannot find it on the carhartt Homepage.
Exactly what I am looking for working in the garden.

 

[Daniel Veit]

What exact model is that ? I cannot find it on the carhartt Homepage.
Exactly what I am looking for working in the garden.

Solved. Too pricey for real workwear though.

 

[ton312]

What exact model is that ? I cannot find it on the carhartt Homepage.
Exactly what I am looking for working in the garden.

Buy the Carhartt. I went after this strictly for the color, but I will use it to shovel snow and pick up dog shit in the yard.

 

[Trenchfriend]

Man, if I would have invented Carhartt as a fashion brand, I would be super-rich, these days.

 

[ton312]

Man, if I would have invented Carhartt as a fashion brand, I would be super-rich, these days.

Carhartt has been a fashion brand since the 80's....the "wear canvas workwear" but have soft hands isn't anything new...the only thing that is new is that Carhartt has realized they can actually double their prices on essentially the same stuff that costs half anywhere else with a bit of clever branding:
https://us.carhartt-wip.com/

 

[jchance]

These are technically not denim fabric, but they are the Japanese brands’ modern take on denim jackets.

1st is UES’ unique “tricotine” fabric, which is more like a twill at 15.15oz pre-washed. It shrinks a little bit more after washed and dried, so it is a bit heavier. I own this shirt, it’s thick and wind-resistant, very warm to wear. It is more comfortable to wear than denim jacket, but not as comfortable as a thick flannel shirt. The interesting thing is that it keeps all the creases formed by the body and fades very quickly.

2nd is Dobby Sashiko fabric, which I suspect is from Momotaro (or other Japanese brands). This is more loosely weaved and super comfortable to wear. It’s on my to-buy list once I’ve finished breaking in the UES shirt. I might get one in pants too.

 

[Leigh H]

These are technically not denim fabric, but they are the Japanese brands’ modern take on denim jackets.

1st is UES’ unique “tricotine” fabric, which is more like a twill at 15.15oz pre-washed. It shrinks a little bit more after washed and dried, so it is a bit heavier. I own this shirt, it’s thick and wind-resistant, very warm to wear. It is more comfortable to wear than denim jacket, but not as comfortable as a thick flannel shirt. The interesting thing is that it keeps all the creases formed by the body and fades very quickly.

2nd is Dobby Sashiko fabric, which I suspect is from Momotaro (or other Japanese brands). This is more loosely weaved and super comfortable to wear. It’s on my to-buy list once I’ve finished breaking in the UES shirt. I might get one in pants too.

Ship John are releasing this soon, Sashiko-Ori shirt

https://www.instagram.com/p/C1piI4UPkVO/?img_index=3

 

[Will Zach]

I am finding that in South Florida climate a denim jacket is the most versatile for me. It is bearable when it is hot outside, and very useful indoors when AC is blasting. Wingman denim, I am wearing this one all the time. At 22-oz it works well in the tropics, surprisingly.

 

[JMax]

I am finding that in South Florida climate a denim jacket is the most versatile for me. It is bearable when it is hot outside, and very useful indoors when AC is blasting. Wingman denim, I am wearing this one all the time. At 22-oz it works well in the tropics, surprisingly.

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Too bad I left before you got down there. My wife would have enjoyed it. And we could compare jackets lol. There are plenty of Polish folks down there and a few Russian markets that carry some Polish food. Hollywood/Hallandale Beach has a good one. The Polish national church in Davie is where many link up too.

 

[barnabus]

I am finding that in South Florida climate a denim jacket is the most versatile for me. It is bearable when it is hot outside, and very useful indoors when AC is blasting. Wingman denim, I am wearing this one all the time. At 22-oz it works well in the tropics, surprisingly.

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That looks superb!

I love the look of an indigo jacket with white jeans.

 

[Will Zach]

Too bad I left before you got down there. My wife would have enjoyed it. And we could compare jackets lol. There are plenty of Polish folks down there and a few Russian markets that carry some Polish food. Hollywood/Hallandale Beach has a good one. The Polish national church in Davie is where many link up too.

Yeah, we would def have some topics to discuss. I am getting my Polish fix at Old World Deli between Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, on A1A. Good potato pancakes.

 

[JMax]

Yeah, we would def have some topics to discuss. I am getting my Polish fix at Old World Deli between Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, on A1A. Good potato pancakes.

For sure. That’s a good one. South on A1A past Hollywood Beach circle is another very good one.

 

[torfjord]

I am finding that in South Florida climate a denim jacket is the most versatile for me. It is bearable when it is hot outside, and very useful indoors when AC is blasting. Wingman denim, I am wearing this one all the time. At 22-oz it works well in the tropics, surprisingly.

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Real nice high contrast fades going there!

 

[Will Zach]

Real nice high contrast fades going there!

Yeah, I started (set) the fades by wearing the jacket for several winter months as an underlayer. Now wearing it normally, 3-4 times/week. Heavy denim helps contrasty fades because the creases are epic, once they are set.

 

[Trenchfriend]

We were talking about classic jeans vest, a while ago.

On a new one, couldn't I just take a size smaller than usual? I mean, there are no sleeves, so it theoretical shouldn't be a problem, right?
There are some nice type III jeans vests in the stores, actually.

 

[Trenchfriend]

Said and done. I took the S-size jeans vest and like I thought, it works very well!

Classic type 3 vest.

 

[ton312]

I think I may have found the perfect vintage type 3. The JC Penny rancher or snap front “plain pockets”. They used this denim with their bell bottoms and western jeans and I have multiple pairs. It’s the same 60/40 “no fault” denim Wranglar used on all their stuff. The best part is that these are not all that scarce and they can be had for dirt. I bought two for $75. This one in hand $19:

And this one just shipped $50:

They fit beautifully and age perfectly!

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

I think I may have found the perfect vintage type 3. The JC Penny rancher or snap front “plain pockets”. They used this denim with their bell bottoms and western jeans and I have multiple pairs. It’s the same 60/40 “no fault” denim Wranglar used on all their stuff. The best part is that these are not all that scarce and they can be had for dirt. I bought two for $75. This one in hand $19:
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And this one just shipped $50:
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They fit beautifully and age perfectly!

Nice fit Ton. Is there a big difference in fit between the "plain pocket" and the " Big Mac"?

 

[Trenchfriend]

But I tell you something!

If you all put me also into M65 addiction, as you did with type 3, I WILL SMACK THE S..T OUT OF YOU!!