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:

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)

Evisu Lot #2000 Photographs

Below are photographs of my Evisu Lot #2000 pair. Back-pockets painted by hand by two of my friends at the Evisu Saburo in Savile Row. The seagull is by Masumi, and the Japanese sign for Evisu is by Kanji Kohanda. As may be seen, they have seen some wear, and a bit of washing. The cracked patch is an effect I was very pleased with. The right back-pocket has an atari effect from keeping a small notebook in it.

 

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, April 2010)

Jeans Archive "Top 5"; part 2

Measurements:

Current measurements of my "Top 5" including treatment/wash details:

1. Studio D'Artisan SP-013XX 30th Anniversary Edition 28/200, size 33 (Two hot soaks):

Waist  34.0"
Front Rise 11.1"
Back Rise 15.5"
Top Thigh 12.5"
Knee  10.0"
Leg Opening  8.8"

Inseam  35.0"

Description: 1947 fit (Mid-rise, Straight)

2. Evisu Lot.2000, Special No.1, size 33 (Three hot soaks, one hot wash, two warm washes, hemmed to knee with chainstitch): 

Waist  33.9"
Front Rise 10.5"
Back Rise 15.0"
Top Thigh 12.5"
Leg Opening  9.0"

Inseam  19.0"

Description: 1966 fit (Mid-rise, Straight, Shorts)

3. Ande Whall, Slacker, size 34/36 (Unwashed Raw):

Waist  35.0"
Front Rise 10.5"
Back Rise 16.5"
Top Thigh 11.5"
Knee  8.5"
Leg Opening  7.5"

Inseam  36.5"

Description: "Slacker" fit (Mid-rise, Slim "slouch" fit, Narrow at bottom)

4. Evisu Deluxe, Hand-dyed Natural Indigo, size 34 (One hot soak):

Waist  34.0"
Front Rise 12.5"
Back Rise 15.5"
Top Thigh 13.5"
Knee  10.0"
Leg Opening  8.5"

Inseam  33.0"

Description: 1920-33 fit, (High-rise, Loose fit, Slightly tapered)

5. Evisu Lot.0003, size 33 (Hard wash, hemmed to knee with chainstitch):

Waist  35.0"
Front Rise 10.5"
Back Rise 15.5"
Top Thigh 12.5"
Knee/L.O.  8.7"

Inseam  18.0"

Description: 1966 fit (Mid-rise, Straight, Shorts)

Jeans Archive "Top 5"; part 1

"Top 5" notable selvage pieces from my collection (pictures coming):

1. Studio D'Artisan SP-013XX 30th Anniversary Edition 28/200, size 33; Japanese Unsanfordized 17 ounce Denim (red/white/blue selvage/gold lamé id-line), Made in Japan.
2. Evisu Lot.2000, Special No.1, size 33; Japanese Unsanfordized 14.5 ounce Denim (dark green selvage/silver id-line), Made in Japan (Hemmed to knee with chainstitch).
3. Ande Whall, Slacker, size 34/36; Japanese Sanfordized 14.5 ounce Denim (white selvage/orange id-line), Made in New Zealand.
4. Evisu Deluxe, Hand-dyed Natural Indigo, size 34; Japanese Sanfordized 14 ounce Denim (white selvage/no id-line), Made in Macau.
5. Evisu Lot.0003, size 33; Japanese Sanfordized 12.5 ounce Denim (white selvage/red id-line), Made in China (Hard wash, hemmed to knee with chainstitch).

The Compulsory "First Post"

Here goes the first post. The purpose of this blog is to serve as a diary about my jeans collection, and to document the wear, tear, washes and soaks of them. Other than that I plan on uploading pictures of my jeans; most likely with me inside them, and in different situations.

The above images are of me with my hand dyed indigo Evisu Deluxe jeans, at a raw and unpainted stage; this was shot at the Savile Row Evisu Saburo, which is the HQ and flagship store, where I also work as a Sales- and Marketing Consultant. They will have the trademark seagull logo painted on them by colleague and designer Kanji Kohanda of Evisu. I'm thinking purple to match the details.

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen)