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Roy finally sold and shipped off his machines so it looks like he may be out of the business. As people on the Forum probably know, I have always been a huge fan of the work and the story. The sewing skills are just so top-notch.
I recently sold two pairs of jeans that were too small for me, but I am happy to still have the following:
Old School Jeans
Original Ducks
Black and Blue Ducks
Denim Shirt
Portland Shirt
Baja Shirt
Black Chambray Short Sleeve
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That Baja SS shirt is wonderful!
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Roy's out? Anybody got any back story on this development?
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@zhivago – there was a post on his IG sometime last month (?) with a little slideshow of him loading his stuff up. From what I've gathered, the space he's been in since he started is being torn down/sold and he took that as a sign to move on. I know that Heddel's had a little thing on its site earlier this week to that effect. Don't know any more than that. If I'm wrong at all or there's more to the story, I'd love to hear from others. As someone who lives in the Bay Area, I've been proud to have Roy over in Oakland and rad denim outposts like SESF and Standard & Strange around here. Sorry to see him bow out. Just curious as to who he sold his machines to and what their plans might be.
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Right on @henry_david. That seems pretty reasonable. I was in Northern CA for many many years and felt the same. Sad to see him stepping out but hopefully it's what is best for Roy and someone else will pick up with where he is leaving off. I am glad I was able to grab some of his wares over the years, always felt like lots of soul in each piece. Thanks for the explanation!!
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I just talked to Roy July 2nd about some of Tilden's new stuff only to learn that he passed away today. I'm so so sad..... Roy was a legend who became a friend, and in so many ways introduced me to this space (the IH forum) where I have made so many more friends, aquaintences, and a few lovable enemies. He inspired me on so many levels to shut up and just make the damn things. That your only limitations are the ones you allow to be in your way, and that anything is possible if you believe in yourself.... Please know to love your people well, that life is short so enjoy the day, the biggest problems you may be facing today are things you will not think of when your time is nearing the end, life loves you back whether you know it or not, there is so much to be grateful for in every situation, and you are worth every minute anyone has ever believed in you so you have permission to believe in yourself...... We lost a giant today and Im gonna miss this guy.
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Sad news, will have to bust out one of my old pairs to honor his memory.
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