Keeping the dream alive!

Taken before it's first wash.

Moving right along. I love how the back of the forearms are showing the texture of this denim.

My application for membership...

And so it begins...

The lighting on these makes it look like there's a whole lot more happening than there is, but I'm still surprised to see anything evolving at all considering the limited wear it's had.

I decided to go out on a limb (for me) and try a white shirt. Contrary to the photos I've seen, including mine here, it's not a pure, blinding white. It's got a warm, creamy tint. I have no hope of keeping this pristine and clean. I intend to let it show some wear, but will probably wash it more than I would an indigo dyed shirt. Should be interesting.

18V and 19L in the morning sun.

I'm not worthy of this thread, but I'm leaving this here anyway!

Love this vest!

I love making pickled peppers, red onions or other vegetables much like the recipe @goosehd shared. They're so easy and taste great. Lactic fermentations like sauerkraut, deli pickles and hot sauce are also fairly easy and can produce great results. I've been a homebrewer for a long time, though raising a family has put a halt to that for the last few years. I had gotten into easy drinking lagers the last few years, but I still liked to get a big imperial stout or barleywine in the mix now and then . I tried one mixed fermentation beer, but it didn't get all that funky or sour. It's actually still in the carboy after (too many) years. I should probably pull a sample and try it!

It looks like Withered Fig carried the last delivery. There are fit photos.

I got a pair through a pre order with Iron Shop Provisions which were delivered this past fall. I dedicated this past season to some other pairs, but they are a beast. This coming winter will be their turn...

@Luijim78 how do you like the Richmond? Is the leather a deep black or more of a very dark brown? I can't decide between the Richmond and their Type 2 Virginia Beach...

Love this vest!

Three more cheers for @Clint_D! Always smooth and easy!

I'd love to see more vests like the IHV-02. 21oz would be incredible, but I know heavy ounce production is a real challenge, especially for what I suspect is a lower interest item. 14oz would still be great though. Maybe even whipcord or a herringbone fabric...

Does anyone have a UES body bag (love that name )? If so, how do you like it? I'm torn between one of these UES bags or an Iron Heart waist bag.
https://japaneseselvagejeans.com/en/products/wb-4?variant=44738341568710

More kudos for @Bums_Fan Great experience!

Getting some wear on this again.