Reminiscent of jeans you'd find in a discount store in the 1970's.
USA made?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-NWT-Vintage-Mens-KEY-Sanforset-Authentic-Western-Style-Boot-Jeans-44-x-34-/141881223024?hash=item2108c7a770:g:9DMAAOSwPgxVNqfi
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KEY-INDUSTRIES-AUTHENTIC-MENS-HICKORY-BIBS-SIZE-30-X-32-NEW-W-TAGS-/141889631853?hash=item210947f66d:g:nSMAAOSwFMZWqllN
/\ both of those vintage Key dungarees above have made in the USA printed on their labels
but it is easy to deduce that they're not USA-made anymore
otherwise they'd be advertising them as such and the country where they're being made now isn't mentioned ....
Oli, you sound like a man in a blind panic - chill out dude. If they are not right just return them, though I really think you are looking for something that is not out there and was not really out there back in the day. The only real high waisted denim I remember are the Bon Scott budgie smugglers and the Charlie's Angels originals in their double denim.
I did say check out Mr Freedom at the time as the guy shows photos of him wearing them and details clearly the cut and style - I fear you will be returning these Tellason for not being the right thing - I hope they are what you are looking for, if not maybe try the latter.
Last edited by Tomiskinky (2016-02-09 02:23:14)
Oli don't panic fella, like T says just give them a go.
I really hope I haven't steered you wrong but my reasoning for mentioning the Tellasons was they are a good approximation of the 1947 501, this is the last cut by Levi's where the fit is closer to classic tailoredpants shape with a slight taper from the knee which is what I think you were after,
Most modern selvedge denim are cut in a later 50s 501 style , some times called the 'anti-fit' shape with a straight leg ( and hence a wider hem) and a very square top block, these tend to look best worn slightly oversized and worn in a 'rockabilly' style with the waist cinched by a thick belt with a big pair of boots at the end, and I don't think that is what you were after.
I really hope these work for you, but if not there are some more mid-price labels to try ( orSlow, Kojima, Pike Bros) and there's also the jump up to some of the more nosebleed priced labels.
I like the Edwin Nashville -they probably fall into the same anti-fit style AB mentioned - decent rise on those but I think they might suit the tall guys better off the peg as the leg is straight down
And I tend to wear them for outdoorsy stuff with red wing boots most often
I'd go slimmer (Lee 101z - you tried those ?) for a desert boot or sperry etc
Last edited by Tomiskinky (2016-02-09 04:15:06)
^ I'm with you there MM,
Nashvilles have been my 'go to' jeans for for years ( I'm in a very well worn 6 year old pair today), it saves some of my more precious denim from everyday wear and tear,
Not panicking at all; just pointing out inconsistencies that have me wondering what I'll actually be getting.
Acton, you've not steered me wrong man, I really appreciate the help. A lot. Hopefully they'll work out. If not, it's no big deal; I'll probably try the Mr Freedoms. From what you've described though, they sound like they should work - you've described exactly what I'm looking for in a pair of jeans. I'm hoping they turn up this aft and I'll post an update if/when they do. Thanks again, man!
Cheers A_B, will give that a whirl, as you say only ever done the hot shrink to fit before, never done it on sanforized dry denim.
Bon and Angus rocking the look in Covent Garden '76. Great footage of CG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGEtjQhaWbc
hahahaha thanks Tom
never liked jort hot pants before this clip
Long live AC/DC!
Image walking around like that now! That was I believe one of the hottest Summers on record, surprise he wasn't arrested for indecent exposure!
As expected, the Tellasons are a bust.
They just arrived and they have a front rise of 11.75" (as I suspected) and not 13".
Not your fault, Acton - I appreciate the help and they were worth a shot!
I guess I'll wait for the stupid priced Iron Hearts in spring. Bummer.
The back pocket stitching is kind of goofy but these are the only specs that speak to me:
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/1955s.html
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/ih-1955-uhr.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vye_tNZYL8
Hi Acton,
I was curious to read you prefer the Nashville over the ED55. I have been thinking about buying a pair of the ED55 and would be interested to know why you prefer the Nashville.
Thanks
Ahoy sunra,
I've been wearing them for +15 yrs ( when they were the original 'made in Japan' version, purchased from the now defunct Interstate store in Covent Garden ),
the fit works for me ( I prefer the higher back rise) and it only comes in one flavour of denim - 14oz sanforised 'raw' red listed selvedge (making tracking down a pair easy, no special editions/variations to worry about).
Oddly for such a consistent 'mainstay' of the Edwin range they do turn up in the sales for about £80 making them a bit of a bargain.
My only 'beef' with the ED55 is the small watch/coin pocket looks wrong to me, only a minor thing but a deal breaker for me.
Ollie, let me ask you this... If the Tellasons and the Wranglers were both in the drawer, regardless of price, which would you reach for?