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IH-888S-21ib - 21oz Selvedge Denim Medium/High Rise Tapered Cut Jeans - Ind/Blk

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    WhiskeySandwich
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

    Well, my measurements were on the money, I’m pretty pleased with these. Glad @Bailey picked me a larger waist though, thanks bro! Don’t think I could go much smaller. Surprised a w32 even worked! The 888 is magic. This denim is something else too. Will be following up. Here’s some shitty pics of the fit for now.
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    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
    -Seneca

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      goosehd
      Mod Squad
      @WhiskeySandwich
      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

      @WhiskeySandwich 100% nailed the fit!

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        WhiskeySandwich
        啓蒙家
        @goosehd
        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

        @goosehd thanks buuuuuuuddy!!

        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
        -Seneca

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          Oaktavia
          見習いボス
          @WhiskeySandwich
          Joined: 12 Jun 2019

          @WhiskeySandwich Yeah man, totally on point. They break in so nicely. Stoked they worked out for you.

          IG: electricindigowizard

          "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

          WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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            WhiskeySandwich
            啓蒙家
            @Oaktavia
            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

            @Oaktavia thanks man. They’re already so freaking soft, almost stretchy, and surprisingly breathable. So glad I tried a high rise, now I can keep my ass covered lol. The extra slight bit of room goes miles for comfort. I know these will be amazing as long as I don’t spill the mustard.

            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
            -Seneca

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              Bailey
              IHUK Crew
              @WhiskeySandwich
              Joined: 30 Mar 2022

              @WhiskeySandwich No worries man! They are spot on 😛 enjoy the wear!

              @bailey_ironheart

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                WhiskeySandwich
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                I'm going to unload my thoughts about these jeans now. It's been 1 week so far and I've worn these all day, every day. 888 is my cut 100%. The waist was pretty snug at first but not uncomfortable. It stretched fast - about an inch in the first day or two, the fit everywhere else feels (and looks, imo) just about perfect. This is totally different than the 777 I'm used to. The 777's waist was in the middle of my hip pivot point, so you bend, and they come down. The 888 is always above that hip pivot, so the waist never moves, and is under far less stress, so they stay put, and I never need to hike them up. Felt quite different at first but quickly adjusted and since they actually cover my whole butt, it looks better too.

                I had been under the impression that I'd be wearing the same size in the 888 as I did in the 777, leading to a far baggier fit. Maybe thanks to my slim waist, I went from a w34 in 777 to a w32 in 888. The rise makes a huge difference. They're only slightly looser throughout the entire jean, but a snug waist on the 888 is far more comfortable than a snug waist on the 777 (unless I over eat). I had also been worried that the high rise would be awkward and make me look old-man goofy, but it's actually more comfortable and flattering at the same time.

                I'm thrilled with this 21ib denim too. The weight, drape, and hand is incredible. It moves and breathes great. There's a bit of flex to it, but it holds its shape well. Drastically different from my 18oz vintage, 14oz bb, or even my other brand 21oz. I was unsure if I'd like Indigo/Black in person, thought it might be a little much, and worried it would be 'too blue'. But as you can see in my above fit pics, its almost more black, like OD almost? I'm def glad I went with it before they disappeared though, because it's amazing. Far more versatile a color than I thought, and the high-contrast stitching is not as loud as I thought from pictures. The slight early fades I have are surprisingly (and pleasingly) not electric. Under my belt it's going from almost black, to indigo, to a pale blue/white, without vivid "computer blue" in between, and I love it. If these end up how I'm imagining - like a higher contrast OD fade, I'll be ecstatic. -well, I already am, so lets see how it goes. I don't have any pics but will post some more when I get a chance.

                "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                -Seneca

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                  Oaktavia
                  見習いボス
                  @WhiskeySandwich
                  Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                  @WhiskeySandwich they will turn out like a higher contrast fade, but different than OD. They'll brighten up quite a bit...here is my pair from a few months ago. Cloudy day photo:

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                  IG: electricindigowizard

                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                  WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                  last edited by Oaktavia 19 Oct 2023, 12:23 W 1 Reply Last reply 19 Oct 2023, 12:32 Reply Quote 5
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                    WhiskeySandwich
                    啓蒙家
                    @Oaktavia
                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                    @Oaktavia beautious!!!

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

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                      Oaktavia
                      見習いボス
                      @WhiskeySandwich
                      Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                      @WhiskeySandwich They become extremely comfortable and pliable after a year or so.

                      IG: electricindigowizard

                      "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                      WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                        WhiskeySandwich
                        啓蒙家
                        @Oaktavia
                        Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                        @Oaktavia hell yeah, i'm sure. Already enjoying the journey. IH 21oz is on the money, I'm in love. I'd have bought and happily worn any other of the 21oz denim, but am very glad I got this one. I think was skeptical about the black weft for no reason. They're just regular jeans, but darker.

                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                        -Seneca

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                          DeeDee85
                          啓蒙家
                          @WhiskeySandwich
                          Joined: 5 Jun 2023

                          @WhiskeySandwich That’s the best description of the 888 cut I’ve read to date.. really appreciate the detail, thank you! I’ve only had 555’s up to now and anything else I’ve tried has quickly ended up getting returned cos I couldn’t keep my arse in them 😂 after spending some time reading up on the cuts and finally realising it’s the high rise I need, I’m pretty sure the one remaining cut I’m yet to try (the 888) is the one for me… guna add a pair of 14oz IB 888’s to my next order and see how I get on!

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                            WhiskeySandwich
                            啓蒙家
                            @DeeDee85
                            Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                            @DeeDee85 Hey, If it can lead to somebody finding their best fit, I hope it helps. I've always been a freak about finding the best fit for my body, style, and activity. Not that all the other posts about cuts are misleading, I had just made false assumptions on how it would go. In the end, the only way to know for sure is to try.

                            One thing to add, is that this cut sorta hangs from the top, if that makes sense. 777 stays on me because it formed to my body, and I wear a belt - but they're like that cardboard sleeve on a coffee cup, naturally sliding down all the time. With the 888, its like flipping that over, so the narrow waist 'falls' onto the widest point of your hips and stops.

                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                            -Seneca

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                              DeeDee85
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 5 Jun 2023

                              Agreed! I’ll let you know how I get on.. patiently waiting for the standard N1 deck jacket to drop then I’ll stick a pair of 888’s on the order with that

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                              • RichardR
                                Richard
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 8 Aug 2020

                                @WhiskeySandwich, I so agree about the 888 fit. It's glorious. Love my 555s, but they can't compare to 888s. And wouldn't even put on a pair of 777s now.

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                                • OaktaviaO
                                  Oaktavia
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                  888 is the best my dudes...took me a while down 555 and 777 roads to learn this. 666 ain't half bad though for sure.

                                  IG: electricindigowizard

                                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                  WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                  last edited by 19 Oct 2023, 21:43 WhiskeySandwichW 1 Reply Last reply 19 Oct 2023, 21:55 Reply Quote 2
                                  • WhiskeySandwichW
                                    WhiskeySandwich
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @Oaktavia
                                    Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                    @Oaktavia I’ve considered the 666 but could never pull off those thigh measurements. Just like I cant do the 555 knee measurements. I’m 888 all the way now!

                                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                    -Seneca

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                                    • WhiskeySandwichW
                                      WhiskeySandwich
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 1 Mar 2023

                                      21 days I’ve had these? Worn every day. I can’t bring myself to wear anything else. They’re too good.
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                                      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                      -Seneca

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                                      • OaktaviaO
                                        Oaktavia
                                        見習いボス
                                        @WhiskeySandwich
                                        Joined: 12 Jun 2019

                                        @WhiskeySandwich frig yeah dude

                                        IG: electricindigowizard

                                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                        WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

                                        last edited by 3 Nov 2023, 00:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                        • Jan_L.J
                                          Jan_L.
                                          Haraki san Student
                                          Joined: 22 Jan 2022

                                          Any plans for an restock?

                                          Insta @jan_lehn

                                          last edited by 3 Nov 2023, 14:36 AdamJA 1 Reply Last reply 3 Nov 2023, 15:13 Reply Quote 0
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