Levis Vintage Clothing (LVC)

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   I do NOT chase fades. I wear and treat my denim like the cheap work wear clothing for the blue collar folk that they were. Wear them hard. Wipe your dirty hands on them. Wash them when you can’t stand them any more (one wearing or fifty it’s just blue jeans). 
 In my experience the less you value them the more character they acquire. 

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robroy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 28 Aug 2012 Location: N. Cal Status: Offline Points: 2715	Post Options Post Reply Quote robroy Report Post Thanks(5) Quote Reply Topic: Levis Vintage Clothing (LVC) Posted: 02 Dec 2019 at 10:52pm
	I do NOT chase fades. I wear and treat my denim like the cheap work wear clothing for the blue collar folk that they were. Wear them hard. Wipe your dirty hands on them. Wash them when you can’t stand them any more (one wearing or fifty it’s just blue jeans). In my experience the less you value them the more character they acquire.

mikejungle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 27 Sep 2019 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote mikejungle Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 2019 at 9:40am
	ooh, that's interesting. Might try that on an older pair before committing a pair of LVC's. To continue the fade topic...how do y'all decide which way to go with your fade? I currently have: * a pair of '66 501's * a pair of '33 501's * a triple pleat blouse (indigo) * a '36 506xx The '66 I've decided to use mostly as work/casual pants, so after the initial hot soak/couple months of setting creases, I wash them whenever they get dirty and I'm getting a nice low-contrast fade The '33 501's and '36 type I jacket...I haven't washed yet since their initial hot soaks, and the jacket is starting to show white bits on the peaky creases. Most of the reference pics I'm seeing show a pretty even fade on the type I jackets, but I've seen one or two that have decent contrast, and they look really cool. Like a stone-y finish, almost. I just think high contrast can look a little gawdy sometimes. So, yeah! Please give me input on how you decide what type of fade you chase, and maybe general guidelines on when you decide to wash (or not). Here's my type I: https://photos.app.goo.gl/q819To2WfrapKFdr6

Sympathy-4-The-Denim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 12 Feb 2016 Location: Berlin, Germany Status: Offline Points: 942	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sympathy-4-The-Denim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 11:11am
	@mikejungle some of the cinchback era repro had a slightly of white weft. if you want to achieve this yellowish look, probably dye your jeans whith tea.

robroy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 28 Aug 2012 Location: N. Cal Status: Offline Points: 2715	Post Options Post Reply Quote robroy Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2019 at 1:05pm
	I assume it’s got to do with environmental (staining)? I’ve never given it any thought. I just wear my jeans as long as possible before washing and whatever comes out on the other end is what I got.

mikejungle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 27 Sep 2019 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote mikejungle Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Nov 2019 at 11:38am
	Do y'all lean one way or the other on fade-styles? I like seeing a nice vintage fade with a decent amount of contrast...but unsure how to get that perfect medium. I'm sure time and experience will help with the former, but my real question is: How are some fades yellowy instead of white? Is it possible to achieve for a non-miner?

Lordjon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lordjon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 2:28pm
	I think that line is from 2006 or 2007 or so

CSL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MODERATOR anonymous Joined: 15 Feb 2014 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 16515	Post Options Post Reply Quote CSL Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 2:27pm
	Yeah. I think I had a pair of those. Late 90s/early 2000s maybe.

Kmelly1979 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List raw Joined: 11 Nov 2019 Location: Massachusetts Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kmelly1979 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 1:45pm
	I dont think they are vintage, just why is there none online, they do say made in USA Hmm.Thanks guys!

Mr Black Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered anonymous Joined: 08 Feb 2012 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 14631	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mr Black Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 8:57am
	Yep. I think it was a recent thing. They probably hold little value- if any. Possibly not the news you’re after. Sorry😢
	www.sidewinderapparel.co.uk

Lordjon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered Joined: 21 Jun 2012 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lordjon Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2019 at 5:13am
	It's not a fake, it is part of a line called Capital E, I don't know how many years it lasted, not many. I think they were made in the USA. Regards.