SJC buckle back jeans

[handymike]

It looks like our friend Simon is doing a sale on his 30's style buckle back jeans!

http://www.simonjamescathcart.com/jeans/breakman-waist-overalls-cinch-back-jeans

Perfect rise for those shorter vintage jackets

 

[tropicalbob]

I can't believe this. I've been lusting after those very jeans but felt they were a bit out of the old price range. So, this very week I bought two pairs of Gustins for more than these would have cost me. (Not allowed to curse here.) Does anyone know what Gustin's policy is on cancellations?

 

[ProteinNerd]

Gustin will generally give you credit but not your money back.

 

[Bunyip]

They look great, I think I'm going to grab these. The other ones are a little out of my price range, but these are cheap, especially considering the excellent quality SJC is quickly becoming known for.

 

[bretron]

Damn so good! So order your inseam as you want it post soak? Eg 32L will actually come shipped at approx 34"?

And anyone know the Simons shipping rates?

 

[Edward]

I don't know exactly what he's doing with shipping.... I think it's £19 global. Comes up when you orer - couple of steps in, but you'll see the price before you send the order for procesing.

Size-wise, the deal seems to be order what you want it to end up. As delivered, waists are 2" over the labelled figure; Simon's said they should shrink by 1" (one inch). Should be the same on the leg. Obviously, though, leg length doesn't matter, because everybody orders 'em at 36" and cuffs..... right??

 

[avsmusic1]

I can't believe this. I've been lusting after those very jeans but felt they were a bit out of the old price range. So, this very week I bought two pairs of Gustins for more than these would have cost me. (Not allowed to curse here.) Does anyone know what Gustin's policy is on cancellations?

If it isn't fully funded yet you can cancel w/out issue. Otherwise, you're locked in. It's worth noting that, after comparing the measurements, these will definitely fit much different from anything you ordered w/ Gustin - especially in the cuff.

 

[patina]

Hi,

My order came a few weeks ago. 1930's style with 10" cuffs. After soaking, it should should shrink a little.

- Patrick

 

[handymike]

Shipping is 9 within the Uk
17 to Europe and
19 to the USA

 

[ButteMT61]

The good news is that if you have a leather jacket that people tell you is too short, you can get this and it magically grows your jacket!
At this price, I think I'm in. Been wanting something like this for years, and the price certainly is most excellent.

 

[handymike]

I might just hold off on selling the Windward until these jeans show up

 

[ButteMT61]

So, has anyone tried any of the SJC jeans yet? I see this:

Cut from 15oz raw denim means they'll shrink to fit. 2cm (1") in the waist and 4cm (2") in the leg. But fret not. This has been factored in so order your true finished size. Mmm raw. With raw you get the desirable twists and ropes. Threads bite into the seams as the denim beds down. It ages and forms around better and gives you the best fades.

I'd like to be sure that the compensation for the shrinkage is correct. I've not yet plunged into Raw denim. It scares me :lol:

 

[Edward]

If it isn't fully funded yet you can cancel w/out issue. Otherwise, you're locked in. It's worth noting that, after comparing the measurements, these will definitely fit much different from anything you ordered w/ Gustin - especially in the cuff.

Undoubtedly. The Gustins sound great quality - their denim looks lovely - but I've never been tempted by them as they're a very modern low waist / narrow leg style to my eye. There's obviously a big market for that sort of thing in the denim crowd, just not my bag. The SJCs are as good a vintage design as any of the Japanese makers, though more competitively priced. At full price they're a significant saving against the Japanese brands, but at this offer price it's a no-brainer.

The good news is that if you have a leather jacket that people tell you is too short, you can get this and it magically grows your jacket!
At this price, I think I'm in. Been wanting something like this for years, and the price certainly is most excellent.

Ah, if only they'd been available last year....

So, has anyone tried any of the SJC jeans yet? I see this:

Cut from 15oz raw denim means they'll shrink to fit. 2cm (1") in the waist and 4cm (2") in the leg. But fret not. This has been factored in so order your true finished size. Mmm raw. With raw you get the desirable twists and ropes. Threads bite into the seams as the denim beds down. It ages and forms around better and gives you the best fades.

I'd like to be sure that the compensation for the shrinkage is correct. I've not yet plunged into Raw denim. It scares me :lol:

Drop Simon a line if you've any queries about it - he's been wearing his own product for quite a while and based these stats in part on his own testing, I believe.

 

[avsmusic1]

Undoubtedly. The Gustins sound great quality - their denim looks lovely - but I've never been tempted by them as they're a very modern low waist / narrow leg style to my eye. There's obviously a big market for that sort of thing in the denim crowd, just not my bag. The SJCs are as good a vintage design as any of the Japanese makers, though more competitively priced. At full price they're a significant saving against the Japanese brands, but at this offer price it's a no-brainer.

I agree, these SJC's are an exceptional value.
I don't find the rise on the G straight fit unreasonable but could certainly understand it not working for everyone. I would roll the dice on these SJCs but can't get over the cuff - just my personal taste.

 

[Rudie]

You don't have to have a cuff. Just tell them the length you want, with or without cuff.

 

[Edward]

Yes, you can spec exactly the right length you want.

 

[handymike]

So, has anyone tried any of the SJC jeans yet? I see this:

Cut from 15oz raw denim means they'll shrink to fit. 2cm (1") in the waist and 4cm (2") in the leg. But fret not. This has been factored in so order your true finished size. Mmm raw. With raw you get the desirable twists and ropes. Threads bite into the seams as the denim beds down. It ages and forms around better and gives you the best fades.

I'd like to be sure that the compensation for the shrinkage is correct. I've not yet plunged into Raw denim. It scares me :lol:

Sloan has a pair!

 

[avsmusic1]

You don't have to have a cuff. Just tell them the length you want, with or without cuff.

Sorry, I meant the width measurement at the cuff/leg end.

 

[Rudie]

Looking for bell bottoms, eh?

 

[patina]

Unwashed these overalls are wide. but again, they should shrink once soaked.