Studio D'Artisan SP 013 @ 8.5 months wear

About 3 months have passed since my last post on my SP 013s. It's been a 3 months of various activities, and the wear during this period can be seen in the evolution of my jeans. A lot has happened, and the fades, combs and whiskers are much more visible than earlier shoots. Enjoy the latest shoot of these beauties:

 (Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, October 2010)

Warehouse & Co 1001XX Jeans

A new addition to the collection is the WH&CO 1001XX jeans. which I started wearing recently. These are spun 7x7, rather than the normal 7x6, which gives the denim an overall lighter shade. I believe this is because of the extra ecru weft yarn in the weaving, meaning there's an extra undyed and white thread being used; thus 7x7, and not the regular 7x6. The weight of the denim pre-wash is 13.5oz, making it slightly lighter and more suitable for a warmer climate. The cotton is 100 % sourced from Memphis USA, and the jean is 100 % cotton made; and it's all pure indigo, no underdyes used.

As if that's not enough, this pair of jeans has been through a specially developed oxidization process, which is intended to give the fabric the feel of an authentic vintage deadstock pair of jeans. Now for a look at this beauty:

 

 

 

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, October 2010)

Levi's Vintage 1873 Limited Edition "First Blue Jean"

This is my LVC 1873 Natural Indigo Limited Edition pair of jeans. Levi's own remake of what is thought to be how the 1873 first copper riveted overalls used to be like in its debut year; this pair known as the "First Blue Jean". Lightweight 9oz denim (pre-wash) with a natural indigo dye, which contributes to an overall light indigo shade.

 (Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, October 2010)

Lot 1507, No.1 Special, by Evisu

Here I present my newest addition: the Evisu Lot 1507, No.1 Special (Made in Japan), with a black line selvage. The pictures have been shot pre-soak, in the denim's raw state. The size is 42 before washing, and came up a bit roomy and long. However, after hot soaking for one hour it has become a perfect fit; and much softer and hairier to boot; and it feels like it breathes more as well. The combs and creases started happening only after the soak. Given this, I suggest a preliminary soak, though I am aware many will prefer to start from raw and unwashed. Enjoy!

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, July 2010)

Before Evisu there was Evis

Here are some pictures of a deadstock pair of Evis jeans (pre-Evisu), using Scovill rivets and the old "EVIS" redtab; the cream of reproduction jeans:

Studio D'Artisan SP 013: Evening Outdoors shoot + Mascot shot

An update on the progress of my SDAs, now pushing on 5 months intensive wear. This time shot in the evening sun. However, before that here is a picture of my SDA Mascot, who keeps my SDAs company when they're hanging, Mr. Billy Jeans:

Now, on to the actual shots of my SDAs (notice that a coin-fade is appearing in the coinpocket, along with zippo-fade):

(Photographs by me)

The model on the two lower photographs is my lovely assistant and girlfriend, Annette. Though usually behind the camera, I deemed that there was need for a change.

The perfect pair of boots to go with my jeans

Here is the newest addition to my accessories: Church's McFarlane hand-made boots (Made in England), with an Itshide Commando sole. The leather is calf hide, which came in a matte and slightly reddish brown:

Before shoecream treatment

As I wanted something with a stronger tint of burgundy, I treated them with Church's burgundy shoecream. Though the colour was not changed too much, the boots have a much clearer red tint to them now, as well as being slightly more shiny:

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, July 2010)

 Surprisingly comfortable boots, which fit my foot considerably well. Even in this hot summer they were easily wearable. With decent treatment and application, these boots may last longer than I do, and maybe even age more beautifully as well. Time will tell!

My Denim Cap

Here is the sanfordized slubby and hairy denim cap with all its beautiful imperfections such as the broken twill which may seen on the inside. Originally an Evisu cap, though I removed the seagull stitching because I felt it was placed awkwardly.

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, July 2010)

Evisu Lot #2000

This British summer has been very hot, and for this very reason I have done a drastic change in one of my favourite jeans. To give it more wear on these hot and sweltering days I decided to have a chainstitch hemming to the knee. So here it is, the Evisu No.1 Lot #2000 shorts:

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, July 2010)

Studio D'Artisan SP 013 @ 4.5 months hard wear

These are my SDA SP 013 which were posted earlier. Now with 3 months additional wear, and 2 more hot soaks some change can be seen. The leather patch was tanned for multiple hours on a sunbed in Majorca, using normal sunblock oil; this has given it a tanned red-brownish tint, though it was earlier a natural coloured leather patch. Pictures were shot in natural, sunny light, thus the fades have not become too apparent. Shots in different lighting will be done at a later point, to emphasize on the fades.

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, June 2010)