Theme Week March 2-6 - Show us What You've Got....

[weftyarn]

This thread is pure gold. So many exciting stories! This was a perfect evening read, lying on my hotel bed in Kyoto after another long day in this beautiful country Japan. Not sure if I would be here if Japanese Denim had not pushed me to explore this world.

A bit late to the party but nevertheless:

My grail IH piece, the mighty IHJ-54 aka „The Horse“. I always wanted to own a nice black leather jacket. When I discovered the thread on the forum, I have read it at least 10 times. As there were few posts I also went through the IHJ-35 thread for another 10 times or so. The more I looked, the more I knew this was the one.

Then the great news: IH 20th anny party in Gosport. I started saving up for this the moment I knew the party was happening. I knew if I put it on and liked it, I’d never put it off again. And that’s exactly what happened.

First IH party + Haraki signing the jacket?
I will never forget it.

My grail non-IH piece: A pair of non Selvedge Evisu jeans found on a flee market in Munich. Worn by a band member on the music video set of my favorite local Hip Hop Crew, Blumentopf.
No selvedge, not the craziest fabric, paid 20€, but this is the jeans that started it all. I repainted the arcs, did my first Sashiko and will never ever let it go.

And, last but not least, my first ever IH piece, the IHSH-62-BLK Wabash. Bought on Kleinanzeigen in 2019. Debated for days if a shirt could be worth that money. It was and still is.

And, honorable mention, the first ever IH jeans I jumped into. My beloved IH-888S. My favorite pair that I still have in rotation after close to 500 wear days.

[ARNC]

@weftyarn many of us remember that party. Your excitement about The Horse was one of the highlights. Hope the excitement never fades (and everything else does)!

[Bridger]

@weftyarn said in Theme Week March 2-6 - Show us What You've Got....:

Great post @weftyarn - I was at that party in Gosport and saw you getting your stuff signed by Haraki-San and remember thinking how cool that was and how happy you both were! It was a special moment.

On a side note - I like your bag in this pic. What is she? (Not that all bags are female )

[weftyarn]

@ARNC that truly was a special party! Getting to know you all in person was awesome. And the overall atmosphere…

@Bridger The one in the front is a Peak Design 6L Everyday Sling camera bag. The one in the back is my trusty Filson 257

[Tobi]

For the Friday fade+flannel: my oldest 888 in 14oz + the slightly pimped Brund special IHSH-BRUND-NAV. Most versatile of my flannels due to the lack of pattern..

[SamD]

Friday's fades & flannel — 14oz broken twill tux with (in my humble opinion) the GOAT of UHFs.

IHJ-122-IND
IHSH-335-BLK
IH-777SBR-14

...and yes, my garden needs a good blast off with the pressure washer following a cold, soggy winter!

[Twistlock]

My most faded denim, a Pace Jeans P3 from 2010. Paired with one of the best flannels ever, the 170.

Edit: Love the buttons on these.

[AdamC]

[tody]

666+107
Forever grateful that @Clint_D brought that shirt to Gosport.

[Jett129]

I’ve had Friday on my mind all week. These are my first two pairs of 555s,both from around 2012,and before I was counting wears and washes.Also my first two UHF flannels. The jeans have not been altered this is how narrow the hems were back then.

[weftyarn]

Legendary @Jett129

[weftyarn]

No flannel with me so here’s one from the archive. Mallorca, 2022 in my 102 Maroon Cream (Please bring back such colors) and 888s.

[goosehd]

My most loved items from IH. 666-18 and Kanreki…also an old ford hat that has just about been everywhere with me.

[sabergirl]

Choosing a favorite flannel proved impossible when looking into my closet. So, I chose the one that I love that would be most seasonally appropriate for the 70 degree spring day we are having, today. The delightfully crinkly IHSH-24–a classic. Especially paired with my double indigo xhs, breathability is a must.

[aksu]

Not really a flannel guy, but picked this from the outlet many many moons ago. Colour is perfect with faded jeans. Almost pristine vest for comparison

[Tago Mago]

My favourite - 276
With my 666-21

[Denimhead 0]

Both of today’s choices are second hand. I was looking for new or used 888 21oz IB and had posted a wanted ad. Adam K (the double cuff) reached out with his Indigo Invitational people choice pair. They were a perfect fit and needed some repair. The perfect Motorcycle denim. Also scored a faded 101 TG from Japan before the 2nd release. Both are so comfortable.

[Bridger]

@Tago-Mago I love that 276 too.

I have one hardly worn before I became pregnant with middle age. Too lazy to sell it.

[Chibs]

@goosehd
Nice watch

[worn2fade]

Good morning homies!

Today I’m on the fade side and definitely not the flannel. I’m in Florida so owning a flannel makes almost no sense. Maybe that will change one day, but for now, here are my most faded pieces.

IHSH-33-IND w/ 319 days of wear, 1 soak & 3 washes

IH-888S-UHR w/ 213 days of wear, 1 initial soak & 1 wash at 7 months (day 210.)