IH-555S-18II - 18oz Selvedge Denim Slim - Indigo/Indigo
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I am clearly in the minority here but when I first read about these I was sad that it was going to have tonal stitching and decided I would pass on them. Now I see they were mistakenly made with the contrast stitching and will definitely pick up a pair. Perfect "lightweight" summer pair :D.
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I absolutely would not recommend the 18 oz double indigo denim for summer. It is not breathable. At all.
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Hey guys just a quick assessment/question..
I understand that the 555 series has a bit of vanity sizing but these seem even larger than normal..?? I know these are "raw" and they will see more shrinkage, but these seem to be baggier than most 555's?? Just by looking at the pictures they seem baggier right?? I wear a tag size 31 in both the 555-01 and the 555-03 and after seeing the photos and the leg measurements of the new 555Sii they look wider than the 555-01 and 555-03, most noticeably at the hem!? Was this intentional?? I really enjoy the slimmer overall fit of the 555 and i'm hoping this baggier fit is exclusive to the 555sii and not the same with the 555xhsib.. I feel like the 666 is the perfect balance between straight and slim, but for us truly slim dudes we need the truly slim fit of the 555!! That's really all I have on the subject.. I'll be buying the 555xhs either way, i'm just really hoping they stay true to the 555 silhouette..
Happy New Year Homies
AL
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Treat as raw, you will get about 1" shrinkage in the waist and the same in the inseam, the waist will stretch back out to pre-soak/wash size over time - so if they fit you as you like them pre-soak/wash, then that's your size
I am scared about thigh shrinkage. I guess it will be around 0,5 inch?
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The measurements are the measurements, I have not compared them with other 555 cuts, if you have, and they are wider at the hem and/or thigh then they are wider at the hem and/or thigh. When the XHSib arrive, we will know what they measure, until then any second guessing will get me nowhere.
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I understand that the 555 series has a bit of vanity sizing but these seem even larger than normal..??
…i'm just really hoping they stay true to the 555 silhouette....
No iteration of a cut is exactly the same as the benchmark version (normally 21oz) but the silhouettes are generally quite similar, as this is dependent on the ratios of the measurements, not the measurements themselves. Even then, fabric weight and construction, level of sanforisation and other factors will affect matters. For example very heavy weight denim (UHR, XHS) will often come up differently to lighter weight denim because the seams have to be thicker.
Looking at the ratios (size of waist compared to thigh, knee, hem for example), these pretty much follow the pattern of other 555 iterations when you take the amount of shrinkage expected into account. I suspect the variations are due of the expected shrinkage in the fabric and won't be very large. It's a 555 silhouette for sure, but you may wish to size down.
@Jordan23 judging by the info on the 666Sii thread, half an inch is the most you'll get.
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After trying all 3 of the new models on yesterday I personally think they're bang on how the 555 should be. I didn't notice any significant difference in fit from the 555-01 or 03 (don't own the former).
Size down if necessary and as always, trust the measurements!
Lucky bugger. And great advice.
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These seemed to move quickly. Was it a small run or might the amount of posting here be indicative of their popularity?
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It's sad to see this is the last of the double indigo fabric
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Glad I ordered then, @chubacca. How'd you hear that info?
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These seemed to move quickly. Was it a small run or might the amount of posting here be indicative of their popularity?
It seems like there weren't many to begin with. I'm still undecided, hopefully my size lasts if I end up making up my mind.
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Glad I ordered then, @chubacca. How'd you hear that info?
Says so further up the thread.
The fabric was originally woven about four years ago and made into 666 and 634 cuts. H decided to use up the last of it on the Type II and the 555 which was originally a Giles developed cut that H has recently taken a shine too.
