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Very nice. The color is a great break from the Black, Charcoal, Navy standard of these sort of coats yet subtle enough not to look ridiculous like red or something.
I think I'm going to purchase this.Thoughts?
http://twitter.com/Saulbadguy/status/272594522825969665/photo/1
"Son. This is why we are wildcats. Hard work, pride, the heart of this country. And if that's not enough for you, you can just move to California with your punk friends."
getting my first pair of 501 shrink-to-fit in the mail today. anybody have any pro-tips?
What exactly are these shrink to fit? And do they have them for women?
Between the 1950s and 1980s, Levi's jeans became popular among a wide range of youth subcultures, including greasers, mods, rockers, hippies and skinheads. Levi's popular shrink-to-fit 501s were sold in a unique sizing arrangement; the indicated size referred to the size of the jeans prior to shrinking, and the shrinkage was substantial. The company still produces these unshrunk, uniquely sized jeans, and they are still Levi's number one selling product. Although popular lore (abetted by company marketing) holds that the original design remains unaltered, this is not the case: the company's president got too close to a campfire, and the rivet at the bottom of the crotch conducted the fire's heat too well; the offending rivet, which is depicted in old advertisements, was removed.
Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on March 28, 2013, 03:05:35 PMWhat exactly are these shrink to fit? And do they have them for women?They're not new.QuoteBetween the 1950s and 1980s, Levi's jeans became popular among a wide range of youth subcultures, including greasers, mods, rockers, hippies and skinheads. Levi's popular shrink-to-fit 501s were sold in a unique sizing arrangement; the indicated size referred to the size of the jeans prior to shrinking, and the shrinkage was substantial. The company still produces these unshrunk, uniquely sized jeans, and they are still Levi's number one selling product. Although popular lore (abetted by company marketing) holds that the original design remains unaltered, this is not the case: the company's president got too close to a campfire, and the rivet at the bottom of the crotch conducted the fire's heat too well; the offending rivet, which is depicted in old advertisements, was removed.They're apparently for idiots that want their clothes to be work.
"Ever since I was in high school, it's the only pair I've ever worn—when you find something that works, you stick with it. They're the best jeans ever made and you can't convince me there's anything better. The 501 is the reference point for every designer, and that just tells you, 'Well, they must be pretty great.' And they are great: They're cheap, there's nothing extreme about them, and they last forever."—Michael Hainey, GQ Deputy Editor
apparently if you shrink them and break them in correctly, they're still the best looking best fitting jeans made. Quote"Ever since I was in high school, it's the only pair I've ever worn—when you find something that works, you stick with it. They're the best jeans ever made and you can't convince me there's anything better. The 501 is the reference point for every designer, and that just tells you, 'Well, they must be pretty great.' And they are great: They're cheap, there's nothing extreme about them, and they last forever."—Michael Hainey, GQ Deputy Editorhttp://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201204/best-mens-jeans-denim-gq-editor-picks#ixzz2Orrhy0pi
I'm not sure I could do a button fly.
Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2013, 03:34:17 PMI'm not sure I could do a button fly.yeah it's what's been holding me back, but I'm gonna give it a whirl. if they look and fit like they're supposed to, I'll learn to embrace the button fly.
Quote from: Rams on March 28, 2013, 03:36:16 PMQuote from: michigancat on March 28, 2013, 03:34:17 PMI'm not sure I could do a button fly.yeah it's what's been holding me back, but I'm gonna give it a whirl. if they look and fit like they're supposed to, I'll learn to embrace the button fly.have one pair. not bad.
i like a good button fly, fellas. variety is the spice of life.
how do you shrink them to fit you? put them on then jump in a pond and blow a hairdryer on your legs or something?
Quote from: puniraptor on March 28, 2013, 04:18:06 PMhow do you shrink them to fit you? put them on then jump in a pond and blow a hairdryer on your legs or something?Basically. According to what I've read, some people fill their bathtub, sit in it in their jeans, then go outside and sit in the sun.
