IH-1955S

[Max Power]

Great fit on these, Giles. One of your best so far. (I beg to differ on the"fact" that the "55 is the best cut ever", though :P)
The Arcs are nice, too. Is a (maybe non-red) tab impossible due to possible law suits? seems to be no big issue lately.

[deadendpro]

@justinpayne:

@Beatle:

I am completely with Haraki on this one…

@Beatle:

nope, IH has never been a repro in terms of cut. Basically - the only thing that would qualify them for the title is manufacturing standards

It is a well known fact 55's are the greatest cut ever, but hey, the future shall decide 55's cut or beatle busters, but I'm pretty sure these will be the biggest selling jeans for IH

My first post

yeah, dont know about that… 1947 outsells '55 quite often and also get re-pro'd more often. but hey, that doesnt mean it isnt still a great cut.

[Giles]

@Max:

Is a (maybe non-red) tab impossible due to possible law suits? seems to be no big issue lately.

Impossible because despite the fact that he used to do it, Haraki now thinks it's naff…...............

[Beatle]

It is a well known fact 55's are the greatest cut ever, but hey, the future shall decide 55's cut or beatle busters, but I'm pretty sure these will be the biggest selling jeans for IH

My first post

first post. excellent. 55 isn´t nearly as popular as 47 or 66, but hey, who even cares ?
and btw - having different cuts is one of the blessings of IH growing. so many different kind of shapes and legs out there that chances are you will find the one that suits you best. simple as that, and not a competition

[gbougard]

I'm definitely on for 1 pair of those… Will we spoiled customers be treated to an OD'd version of those??? I am asking because I need to know how big my next closet might need to be.

[Giles]

NO OD version of these…................

[simonc]

@Beatle:

It is a well known fact 55's are the greatest cut ever, but hey, the future shall decide 55's cut or beatle busters, but I'm pretty sure these will be the biggest selling jeans for IH

My first post

Ah Beatle since you are self confessed Non Retro fan (and the key word your looking for here is Vintage) I can tell you that the '47 was floored in design with tighter thighs and narrow seat (which some may like) but lets stick to the facts shall we since you are tossing them out.  Allow me.  The 47's were only in circulation for seven years and gangs and rock n roll had not yet formed as US infantry had only been back for two years the jeans were not truly tested on a the youth market.  It was with the '55 that the cut was pretty much assembled and tested by the most influential figures of the 20th century and it lasted 11 years, and it was Levis highest selling jean of all time bar none.  If sales figures are not your thing, note the 66's only lasted three years until they were cancelled, this was due to Levis coming in late into the mod scene with a tight straight leg cut and by that stage in London the wide hem was already born and blossoming.  The 55's were highly sought after from collectors from about 1977 and onwards a pair of deadstock '66 may fetch $400 today whereas a deadstock pair of xx55's will fetch in excess of $3000.  Hope this helps.

first post. excellent. 55 isn´t nearly as popular as 47 or 66, but hey, who even cares ?
and btw - having different cuts is one of the blessings of IH growing. so many different kind of shapes and legs out there that chances are you will find the one that suits you best. simple as that, and not a competition

[Giles]

• beginning to wish I had never come up with the 55 idea

[Geo]

too feckin' smart for your own good . . .

[jimmy]

@Giles:

• beginning to wish I had never come up with the 55 idea

Should have gave it another name

[jacoavlu]

i think i entered the wrong room
** backs out slowly, then runs **

[madmonday]

back to our previously scheduled program:

@Giles:

Waist 34
FR 13
RR 16.5
Thigh 13.25
Knee 10
Cuff 8.25
Inseam 34.5

Lined rear pockets, 4 button fly, 21oz selvedge…...

***beauty isn't it  & more importantly any that are interested can get a pair in the not too distant future. . . maybe Tuesday will surprise me 

[Werder]

Hi there

this would be my 1st choice indeed…but can I wait that long 

[madmonday]

634s are the gate way drug if you just can not wait.  Get them to hold you over & help the shakes to subside.

By the time the '55s hit the market you will be ready for a re-up & a different dosage of that 21 oz medicine

[Werder]

Good dark advice  but I will set an order for the super black as we biker have to be in black too
and then I have to convince myself to get a blue one for winter….

Anyway great pics of that 55

[madmonday]

Good idea.

You can't go Super Black with out getting a "Riders Jacket" to go along.

[Werder]

Oh well originally I looked for a companion for my Aero Highwayman, which is rather black and thought
a vintage style demin would be best…but since we have to wait...2nd choices are rather hard!

Rider jacket is something more for urban streets of Tokyo and New York I guess

[vespr1198s]

this 55 cut made with 23 oz anniversary denim would be a dream come true

[Giles]

A is for Aero.

Will@Aero has just approved the 55 cut.

Only change to his version will be that the "W" will be stitched in Indigo.

Just talking to Haraki about when he can fit the few hundered that we're making into production…...........

[simonc]

@Giles:

A is for Aero.

Will@Aero has just approved the 55 cut.

Only change to his version will be that the "W" will be stitched in Indigo.

Just talking to Haraki about when he can fit the few hundered that we're making into production…...........

Great stuff Giles, keep up the good work.