In the same way every Muslim dreams of visiting Mekka, at least once, every denim disciple who sets foot in Tokyo must make the sacred pilgrimage to the IH store in Hachioji. It is written somewhere….probably in the forum rules.
I wanted to try the 555-SST Shinyaka (with stretch!). When I was in the fitting room and carefully knelt down to put on my shoes, waiting for the normal pain in the back of my knee, I instantly fell head-over heels: the jeans felt so incredibly comfortable and good, I didn’t want to take them off again. And the best part: the grand master himself was in the shop to check the fit!! What could be better???

Spring is coming!!
IH 8301S

IH- 25 oz 666
I bought this 356 A from 1957 in 1997 were the prices were very reasonable in comparison to now. It has the small 60 PS motor and it really indestructible. I never had and problems or breakdowns with the car. Start the engine and go…. Perfect companion for IH jeans

What a wonderful day!!! After 50 days of waiting my Double Helix Works Gold Digger Type 2 in Olive arrived from Japan! What a beauty, I am completely in love. It goes perfectly with the 777-SLB

Loom Breaker 666-LB, Double Helix Works Gold Digger

Thanks to Santa Claus (Santa Susie) I got a wonderful belt and wore it straight away.

Heavy plate brass buckle Tochigi leather belt
IH 777-SLB
Workshirt 12 oz
Doulbe Helix Gold Digger

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families and a perfect start into 2026!!!

There is always time for an ice cream!!
Jacket: Nimude
Jeans: 777-SLB
Shoes: shoes like pottery

On tour with the wonderful wabash chore jacket

IH Work Shirt 12 oz black
IH-666 25 oz
Merz b. Schwanen longsleeve black

Perfect day for a ride..

@don_pipone the photos were cropped to 50 mm. I do not use the grip. I forgot to mention that the Q‘s are also great cameras for traveling. In comparison to M cameras, the Q is a light weight. Maybe you go to the Leica store in Munich and test it. They are very helpful with a great customer service.

@Giles when I am gone one day and hopefully make it to denim heaven, these are exactly the images I‘d want to see first when I open my eyes

@don_pipone I have one of the first Q2 and up to now it works perfectly without any problems. It is with 28 mm which seems not so good for portraits but in reality you can set the camera to 50 or 75 mm. The portraits of Lily from Teheran were shot with the Q2. The AF is (for a Leica) very fast and of course better with the Q3. If I did‘nt have the Q2, the Q3 would be my top choice. Its 43 mm focal length makes it great for portraits. Go for it!!
These two portraits from Teheran were also taken with the Q2.

Olivia

@RobeOfTheMagi this is a very good idea!!!!

Have fun (and I am jealous, at least a bit)!!!

@motojobobo thanks a lot my friend!!!

@Jett129 thank you very much for your kind words! I am happy that you like these different photos. I was very surprised when she asked me to shoot some photos in a modern style without hijab.

Lily , Teheran (2023), traditionell and modern