Finally got the motivation to grab my camera and light to take a self portrait. The IHSH-348-GRN definitely added the color I was looking for. Yes, it's summer. Yes, the A/C was on 

Finally got the motivation to grab my camera and light to take a self portrait. The IHSH-348-GRN definitely added the color I was looking for. Yes, it's summer. Yes, the A/C was on 

The long hair is gone. Quickly got my camera and light for this.
This was accidental. A result of bad judgement. I was supposed to get my hair cut to shoulder length. And the initial cut was good!
Then I thought I could go shorter. That was a big mistake. I couldn’t walk out into public looking like a Polly Pocket figure. So pre-pandemic haircut it is!
IHSH-335-BLK
666-XHS

Bonus update!
Finally gave my competition denim its first wash! I had to take advantage of the current heatwave, so this dried within a few hours.
While it doesn’t look like much of a change, the texture/feel in the faded and unfaded areas are awesome! The faded parts are a lot smoother than the unfaded parts.
I have to admit, this pair definitely looks better in person than in pictures :p. I’m pretty happy with how they’re coming along, so far.
Brand: Graph Zero
Model: GZ-16SL-02 (16oz)
Wears: 205 days
Washes: 1


I'm still in it with my pair.
Brand: Graph Zero
Model: GZ-16SL-02 (16oz)
Wears: 197 days
Washes: 0


Throwing mine into the ring.
Graph Zero.
GZ-16SL-02 (16oz)
Worn every single day.
4 Washes.




Yay for having a rotation again!!! Already got my Y6 pair ready to go and it'll be the IH-634S-UHR!!


Just arrived. Oh how I've forgotten what fresh heavyweight denim feels like! It was a struggle to quickly try them on.
Looks good, feels like fresh heavyweight denim should, waist is pretty much on point. Now into storage they go for now!
Had issues with uploading raw proof. But got an email stating that they did get my submission (apparently 4 of them) and am good to go.
That being said... My competition denim.
Graph Zero 16oz herringbone denim (GZ-16SL-02)


Wild that this pair is competing.
2005 Iron Heart 634S (21oz)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOIxD96DKxP/

Brand: Okayama Denim X Studio d’artisan
Model: “Houjicha” denim.
Wears: 248 days
Washes: 5


I'd love to see a phone case pouch using 21oz denim.
I currently have this lovely pouch from Momotaro Denim and it's getting somewhat close to end of life. Maybe something close to this?

Had to break this out from the archives.
xx-010 Purple Face denim. Got it in 2016 and have worn it sparingly. Now that I'm rotating through denim, it's getting its chance to shine.

My turn to post my pics (finally). I'm not placing, but here's to hoping for a spot prize or something :p
The info and the pics!!
Brand: Okayama Denim X Studio d’artisan
Model: “Houjicha” denim.
Wears: 366 days
Washes: 8




I owe a pic. Quick and dirty. Maybe one of these days, I'll pull out my larger camera and lights. But my goodness, this blazer feels lovely 

I can't wait for this to be over. I also welcome the rumored late start date of Y5.
The info:
Brand: Okayama Denim X Studio d’artisan
Model: “Houjicha” denim.
Wears: 346 days
Washes: 7
I'll re-upload when the parsing issues get resolved.
Edit: Resolved!!!

This is what I get for browsing the outlet
. Sometimes you can escape unscathed. Other times... This 
Between seeing japanalogue's posts on Instagram and @roxrocks86's nudging, I finally pulled the trigger.

It definitely got my attention when it was first released. I just couldn't at the time. But the more I saw it, the more I couldn't escape!
Can't wait to break it in while I can, before it really gets hot.
Didn't hurt that I had Mikey's patches stacked either!

Just wanted to give a quick update on my pair.
After the Y2 Indigo Invitational, this has gotten some wear here and there.




@Jett129 Probably Chris Cole.
@gouki74 said in Iron Heart spotted on celebrities:
One of my icons, Mr Chris "Cobra" Cole:
Love the reminder from @denim-dawg on IG!
around 100 days left, give or take.
One good. The other had too much hot water 


@Mister_Brue My voting list just got super easy 