r/rawdenim

Worn consistently since Sept 2024. About 6(?) washed. Crotch blow out, sashiko repair. Thinking of taking it to get darned cus I’m sick of redoing the stitching lol.

Have had this jacket since the end of February. Been wearing it everyday and haven’t soaked or washed it yet (although I’ve been caught in heavy rain twice). Been putting it off for as long as possible. Came in with some strong creases but managed to get rid of them with heavy ironing.
Got it for $120 dollars, and it’s not that heavy which is nice cause I live in Mexico, but it doesn’t fit the same or as nicely as their regular cowboy jackets of which I have a black one. Anyway, you can see some electric blue coming through. Thought I’d share…

Fades mostly from walking and sitting.

Hi everyone!
Just got these Graph Zero straight cut in their 16oz denim and while I am more used to slim jeans and is looking for a classic straight I have doubts about this fit.
Waist is good but all the top block and thighs seem a bit too roomy. I am afraid sizing down will be too tight at the waist, especially the rise is not as deep as expected, but I read this denim stretches a lot.
Or maybe this cut is just not for me?..
What do you guys think?

PS - I’m 183cm, 63kg, and these are size 30

It's been brutally hot here in New York City for last couple of days with temperatures in the 90s. We literally had three days of spring before the blast furnace kicked in. Makes me wonder why I buy so many jackets. Pointless. Anyway, today I'm featuring this pair of 12 ounce ONI DENIM. I got these from Blue Owl last January. I remember when they arrived I felt a little disappointed because they seemed so light. The quality was excellent and the black and olive is beautiful but I typically prefer heavier denim. Well today I was grateful i had these on hand. This weather has made me realize that I need more light weight denim. All my stuff is like 17 to 21 ounces which is too heavy for the summer in New York. Your recommendations are welcome.

In Photo: MERZ B SCHWANEN JKT08LI Cropped Worker's Linen Jacket-Deep Black, SAMURAI Heavyweight T-Shirt in Moss Green, SUGARCANE Garrison Belt, ONI DENIM 246-BKOL "Kiraku" 12oz Selvedge Denim - Clean Straight Fit, VIBERG Scout Wedge in CF Stead Unicorn (Elk) 2030 Last Black

These came in today from Denimio - really enjoying the weight and fit. Cool selvage detailing with the samurai silver thread. Very comfy!

Picked up these strike gold keep earth recently and unsure if I should shrink them. I like how they fit but would like if the top block down to the hem was a little slimmer throughout. They’re a 34 and I’m usually ad 33 or 32 though they fit comfortably on the waist. I’m debating shrinking them but I don’t want the waist to become too tight. I’ve cold soaked them so they should have already shrunk a bit but wondering if I should take it further.

The fades have this vintage character to them, a little slubby but not as much as Pure Blue Japan. One thing I can say for sure though, the pattern and cut on this pair is the best I’ve ever worn.

As I’ve said before, I’m a workwear guy. I’ve got a lot from SHIP JOHN, RED CLOUDS COLLECTIVE , TIN DUCK and GREASEPOINT WORKWEAR. In recent years I’ve gotten a lot of grief from friends of mine who think GREASEPOINT is too expensive. I wholeheartedly disagree . Look at the fades on these! These double fronts are double indigo..They’re “made to measure” so it’s not like they’re just coming off the rack. The guy is actually making them for you personally. It’s interesting how the people that complain the loudest about prices think they themselves deserve a fair wage but the person who is making their boots, or their pants or their coat should accept less. It’s been my experience that cheap isn’t quality and quality isn’t cheap.

In The Photo: TELLASON 13 oz. Chore Coat-Green, WHITESVILLE Tee-Black, NICKS Wickett & Craig Black English Bridle Leather Heavy Work Belt, GREASEPOINT WORKWEAR 14.5 oz Double Indigo Vidalia Mills Selvedge Denim, FLAME PANDA Black Maryam Horsebutt 7 inch Brogue Cap Toe Service Boots

I wear these like 5-6 times a week and give it at least a day to air out and rest. I don't cuff these very often but I have to when I wear Chucks lol The blue is really popping out now, very excited to make it even brighter. I'm not going for super heavy contrast, I just want these to be very light so I figure regular washing is conducive to that end. I'm a janitor anyway so, you know, they need washed.

These are my Bronson 47801XX that I’ve been wearing since last fall to rock climb in. I’ve washed them 3 times since August. The weather in KY is pretty cool through the climbing season and with the looser cut I didn’t have to switch to shorts until recently. Unfortunately with this most recent wash I acquired some spaghetti fading even using no-spin and delicate cycle in the wash. I haven’t had any issues until now which is a shame. Should I only hand wash them in the future? Are they slightly cooked?

The fit of these jeans is pretty similar to a pair of Carhartt double knees but with a higher rise. They’re loose enough on my thighs for movement but without being baggy. The durability of denim never fails to amaze me. The texture is pretty uniform across the fabric but I wasn’t expecting too much character for ~$100. They do soften up quite a bit.

On the note of construction The fly began to come apart after about a week of wear but Bronson did offer the cost of repair as store credit for future purchases.

Looking forward to wearing them in upcoming seasons and seeing the progress.

First time with Left Fields, found new on eBay with a hem.

Some fold creases still visible.

Size 32x28

Got these as a gift and unsure whether or not I should size down one. These are 36, I normally go for a 34-34.5 inch waist measurement and they fall within that.

My last pair was a size 34 and started tighter but also felt like they had permanently shrunk just enough after a few washes to be on the cusp of uncomfortable. They feel big but also I’ve been wearing the s511 cut for months so the difference is throwing me off from being able to decide.

Denimio recommended a size 36, Blue Owl recommended a size 35 with the expectation of .5-1 inch of stretch. They don’t feel like they’ll fall right off but do feel like I’ll need a belt.

The D5727 "Bengala" is an interesting piece from Studio D’Artisan.. This 12oz shirt pairs deep natural indigo warp with a Bengala-dyed weft (a traditional Japanese iron-oxide). The result is a rusty-red core that peeks through the surface indigo. From a distance it looks almost like rust stains as if you leaned up against something and got rust transferred onto the shirt. It’s a pretty cool effect..Looks almost vintage…

In The Photo: STUDIO D’ARTISAN D5727 12 oz Denim Bengala Dyed Western Shirt, WHITESVILLE Tee, IRON HEART IH-634S-B 21oz Selvedge Denim Straight Cut - Indigo Overdyed Black, ROLE CLUB Horsehide Engineers 1945 Last