Red Tornado DN-0006 jeans and 506xx jacket from AliExpress. Super happy with both! Also, does anyone have recs for affordable brands like Bronson?

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Wondering what I should wear with my new levis type I denim jacket?

Recently purchased the selvedge version and not sure what I should wear with it.

Thinking a vintage look, maybe loose fir tan chinos and maybe a newsboy type hat?

Any ideas?

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It’s almost the end of the October, which means Halloween here in the states. It’s this time of year when I’m reminded that a lot of the stuff I love to wear teeters precariously on the line between timeless classic and costume. I have done my best this week to pick out pieces that I hope fall into the timeless classic category, and I’ll leave the costumes for the 31st.

The Buzz Rickson releases are just piling up. There’s so much good stuff I gotta do a few pieces this week. We’ll do kind of a main event here and an undercard situation down below. First up we have the USAAF Type C-2 Cotton Jersey Zip-Up Cardigan. Over at Rodeo Japan they’ve got this in: olive, brown, and black. At first I was like, “you gotta’ go with the timeless olive, right?” But as the week went on that brown really started growing on me. Honestly, they’re all beautiful. This sweater design was originally developed in the mid-30s for pilots to wear under flight jackets like the more lightweight A-2. As a result, the cut on these sweaters is nice and slim. This is also a great option for anyone with a wool allergy looking for a winter sweater as it is 100% cotton. With a modest collar and brass zipper that closes things up, this is a straightforward winter layer that can work well under a variety of jackets, or on its own. You can grab this beautiful cotton knit over at Rodeo Japan Pine Avenue in all three colors, but here’s the link to the olive option:

https://rodeo-japan-pine-avenue.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/buzz-rickson-cotton-jersey-zip-up-top-mens-wwii-usaaf-type-c-2-style-front-zip-cardigan-with-rib-panel-br69444-149-olive

And as promised a couple more Buzz pieces worth mentioning…

First up, let’s do their classic jungle fatigue jacket, but in black as part of their William Gibson line:

https://rodeo-japan-pine-avenue.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/buzz-rickson-black-tropical-jacket-mens-william-gibson-collection-us-vietnam-war-jungle-fatigue-jacket-br14975

This would be a great lightweight winter jacket if you live somewhere warm and dry, or a beautiful layer for the winter if you live somewhere a bit more snowy. And the black gives in a little edge and tones down the military repro vibe.

And I’ve got to mention their timeless white chambray shirt, which you can grab at Hinoya:

https://hinoya.shop/en-us/collections/whats-new/products/br25996-105

I know, it’s a white shirt, big deal. But honestly, this is my absolute favorite white shirt. It is truly more of an off-white/ecru color, and the fabric has little cotton seed remnants throughout the weave, which I just love. If you’re looking for a lightweight button up work-shirt, I don’t think it gets any better.

Another thing that says fall, at least to denim nerds, is the annual release of Full Count’s reinterpretation of their war model jeans. During WWII manufacturing of day-to-day goods was greatly impacted, with products being produced quickly, often utilizing nontypical materials, and with a labor force that wasn’t as well trained as in pre-war times. On jeans, the result was often: cheaper fabric scraps being used for pocket bags, poor stitching details, misaligned pockets, and rough finishing. For collectors, and repro brands, these unique jeans have become quite popular. This year’s offering from Full Count dials all of these unique wartime details WAY up, with exaggerated uncut strings galore (and yes, you can cut the strings off, haha). These jeans are pretty…unique, to say the least. One of the standout, and easily overlooked, features is the new denim fabric Full Count is using here. They are working with a natural, light brown colored Zimbabwe cotton on these, which should produce some beautiful, dirty looking vintage fades. You can get this incredibly unique pair of jeans, and a matching denim jacket at Bears…

Jeans: https://bears-tokyo.myshopify.com/products/reservation-page-scheduled-to-ship-on-10-25-full-count-s2107w-24-ww2-model-brown-cotton-denim-pants

Jacket: https://bears-tokyo.myshopify.com/products/reservation-page-scheduled-for-shipping-on-10-25-full-count-s2107w-2-1ww2-model-brown-cotton-denim-jacket

Last up, we’ll do a fun one, this Warehouse alligator T available over at James Dant:

https://jamesdant.com/collections/new-to-the-shop/products/lot-4096-88-12-heather-t-shirt-alligator-print-grey

Mostly I want to take this opportunity to sing the praises of Warehouse T-Shirts. From their ubiquitous 4601 T, to their beautiful border stripe options and graphic T’s, it doesn’t get much better than Warehouse for high quality T-Shirts. The 4601 T is hands down my favorite T-Shirt. The Slubby fabric is beautiful, the colors are beautiful, and the cut is beautiful. Just an all-around A+ piece that I always recommend to folks. Then there are all their striped options. I am partial to their 4087 striped T’s, just because they have the length I need, and I like the more gracious neck when I’m wearing them as a stand-alone piece in the summer. With this alligator T, Warehouse is using their 4096 base, which draws inspiration from 1970s era athletic T’s from brands like Champion. I have one of these T’s in a heather red color (more like a dark pink honestly), and I love the fit. It is trim through the torso without being too tight, and it offers proper length for someone who’s six foot or taller. I think the alligator print is fun, nothing mind blowing to offer here, I just like the print. If it was spring I would definitely pick this up for some serious summer wear.

Alright, that’s it for this week. Please add all the amazing pieces I missed that you are excited about, and I’ll be back here next week with another round of picks.

Anyone located in the PNW might be interesed that Dehen 1920 will have their annual factory sale in a cple of weeks. They have huge discounts and if you can make it in, it is worth it for sure. I have gotten a bunch of gear the last few years for over 50% off.

Thursday, November 7th 8am-6pm
Friday, November 8th 8am-6pm
Saturday, November 9th 9am-2pm

This is in person at their factory at 1040 NE 44th Avenue, Suite #3, Portland, Ore, 97213. As it is popular they ask folks to make appointments (none needed for Sat 09 NOV). If you want to learn more, sign up on their website and you will get an email with appointment info. They also will have a wider online sale from 14-14 NOV. This ususally about 20% off FYI.

Hat: Souvenir hat from Hasegawa General Store in Maui

Jacket: Orslow Type 1 Jacket

Pants: S&S X Indigofera Wendell Pant - 10.5OZ Desert Moss Selvedge

Bag: Slow x Beams Shoulder Bag

Shoes: Paraboot Michael

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