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)

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)

Studio D'Artisan 30th Edition Photographs: A day out in the sun

My SDAs have seen near 3 months regular wear now, and 2 hot soaks; as may be seen the leather patch which started out very light seems slightly more tanned, which may be due to the contraction that happens when the leather is exposed to hot water.

Under you may find some photographs recently shot by Annette (my girlfriend). They are shot in natural, sunny light, and captures the special deep shades of the natural indigo very well. I had to mend the top button hole, and this is why you see the wider stitching on the close-ups. All in all, this pair of jeans shows promise for the future.

(Photographs by Annette B. Dahlen, March 2010)