Pages

Sunday, May 1, 2011

A Second Skin - Finally washed.

6 months in

6 months in details copy

________________

About 6 months in, one wash.

I finally gave in and washed the jeans a few weeks ago. They are no longer stinky (to the joy of my friends and other people whose beds I sit on) and have developed a much deeper range of blues and whites. They're a bit softer, a bit more faded, and much more comfortable. The stitching along the inseam continues to fall apart, but I'm not sure if this speaks to the craftsmanship of the jeans or normal wear and tear. In either case, I'm still quite satisfied with how these jeans have been working out these past few months. Beautiful fading, an extra layer of protection from all of my shenanigans, and pockets that aren't too deep. I noticed the other day that with my other jeans, I'm forced to swim around in its deep pockets to find my personal effects. These pockets are just the right size that things don't fall out, but are within easy reach.

Just a little over a week until I can switch over to summer pants, though. And boy, am I looking forward to that. Heavyweight denim isn't the best clothing option in this desert heat.

These jeans continue to amass a body of stories that they have been with me for. If only these jeans could talk.

7 comments:

Matt / OriginalAnalog said...

Your fades are crazy, nice work. I have a pair of Pure Blue Japan's that I swear have 24" pockets. My iPhone has created a pattern that is mid-thigh. I've worn my Stantons for 6 months, but yours look way more broken in. I need to get up from my desk more often. :)

Also nice photos.

Anonymous said...

Saw these on the RT blog, all I can say is wow, they look incredible.

Also, love the loafers, what are they?

Andrew said...

Thanks Matt. Just checked out your site, and I gotta say that it's pretty cool.

@Anon - the loafers are an old pair from Bass. They're my dad's and probably older than I am, so I'm guessing they no longer make them.

Anonymous said...

damn. nice fades. did you go hard in those or just everyday stuff? those fades look alot better than the ones i got on my nudies

Anonymous said...

CAN I ASK WHAT YOU SIZE IN THESE? THANKS!

Andrew said...

Yeah I sized down one. I usually wear 29 in most jeans, and I got these in a 28. Hope this helps :]

Rogue Territory said...

these look amazing Andrew! if there was a Rogue Territory fade contest you would win hands down.