Very nice.

Far out.

Btw I'm elated to report that my recent Ranchcraft score is the one! After YEARS of searching, I've finally found the perfect jean. If there's such a thing as an "Ivy League" fit, this would be the definitive cut... and deadstock to boot! I couldn't be happier.

Last edited by Oliver (2016-12-02 21:05:30)

I vow to never wash to preserve every last cm of the rise.

If anyone comes across these old Penney's Ranchcraft or Foremost on eBay/Etsy, I highly recommend! Just double check the measurements as many have been altered or shrunk over the years. I've got a solid 12" front rise and 15" on the back (slightly better than Wranglers) for a pair of well-fitting 32s. The hems are 8" across making them a proper straight cut. They're an overall slimmer silhouette than the 13MWZs and the denim looks like it should age beautifully. I don't even need to hem, just rolled twice at the bottom for a nice thick selvedge turn-up. Should look good with everything from mocs to loafers and canvas cvo's.

We'll see if it works... it's a mislabeled 40 that definitely fits smaller but it could be that the seller just doesn't know how to take measurements. He/she claims the shoulders are 17" which makes no sense and can't be. I compared it with a listing from one of Zach's old cord masterpieces in a 40, and it definitely measures smaller all around, so I'm fairly confident and keeping my fingers crossed that it fits. Btw, did you get my email WM?

Size 40 measurements from one of Zach's old listings:

Armpit to armpit: 23
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam: 19.5
Sleeve length from shoulder seam to cuff: 25
Length from top of collar to bottom hem: 36


Size 40 measurements from eBay seller:

Chest: 44
Shoulders across: 17
Center back length: 33


Something's definitely not right there, huh?

I figure the chest measurement is the easiest to not screw up (assuming it was measured flat) and if 22 (half of 44) is accurate, that would be a pretty good indicator of a size 38. My other Buffer coat (more recent label that was sold through O'Conell's) measures 18 inches across the shoulders, so here's hoping the 17 is just a typo in the listing! It's tagged a 40 (strangely) so it can't be too far off, however it turns out.

WM, I sent you a link to something via email a few days ago...

Hey Oli, be warned I find that Invertere tend to run large, I have a few. I hope this works out for you as it looks like a fantastic coat.

Loving the NOS Tartan Stan.