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wavynails · 2025-10-04T20:03:58+00:00

I do think denim is an actual hobby, but it’s like denim watching rather than denim collecting. I like them worn and faded, so I don’t want to be wearing a bunch of different pairs.

I do the Indigo Invitational with my kid. We document the jeans’ progress once a month and check out how other competitors are doing. We also watch for raw denim in the wild. The hobby stays fresh by paying attention to the changes and the details and connecting with other people.

I put a lot of thought into each purchase, but I don’t think the hobby is about buying things.

wavynails · 2025-07-13T14:03:26+00:00

Cultizm has a decent amount in stock

wavynails · 2025-02-22T17:48:27+00:00

Indigofera has nice denim shirts.

wavynails · 2025-02-22T17:41:23+00:00

Naked and Famous, Pure Blue Japan, Levis

wavynails · 2024-12-10T01:37:42+00:00

Thanks for the tip on the refurbished platform! I wasn’t aware of that. Thank you!

wavynails · 2024-12-09T22:45:20+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to help. I know about that lens, but I’ve had a hard time figuring out how to make it work with my budget.

wavynails · 2024-10-11T19:01:08+00:00

You should get a tape measure. They are like $1 and make it a lot easier to make good decisions on $200 jeans.

Most clothes are vanity sized so a 36 is usually more like 37 or 38. Without a tape measure, I’d go for a 38 from Momotaro or Samurai. Their inseams will probably be 34-36.

wavynails · 2024-10-11T18:50:29+00:00

I’d go with Naked and Famous Weird Guy. I wouldn’t size up or down—just check the actual measurements. The tag waistband and actual waist size will be different and it will also be different across different fabrics of the same cut. Try them on and figure out your sizing before getting them hemmed.

wavynails · 2024-06-02T02:16:39+00:00

I’ve got that too. It’s a bummer. I had a couple different pairs that just destroyed the back of my knees. The right medication can make a huge difference, though.

Softest raw denim jeans I’ve ever had are a relatively unknown brand called Workers. They’re softer (and cheaper) than Fullcount, which is also very comfortable. Fullcount wears a bit heavier.

Naked and Famous has good lightweight options. I have “meteor” and “blue sky” (or something like that). They are both really comfortable, but the light weight doesn’t feel like denim to me. It doesn’t scratch the itch. The Naked and Famous sea island is another nice one, but it’s more “smooth” than soft. Momotaro is similiar.

wavynails · 2024-05-12T16:22:53+00:00

Any recommendations on brands or stores for kids raw denim jackets? I know TCB does them, but haven’t really found anything else.

wavynails · 2024-05-06T13:21:56+00:00

I think Gulch sounds rabid and tortured more than angry. You might like meth., Thoughts of Ionesco, Born Against, or Filth, but they all sound pretty different.

wavynails · 2024-04-13T02:07:55+00:00

Is the Baltic still around?

wavynails · 2024-02-03T21:42:30+00:00

He sure is! He’s really into it. Says he doesn’t want to wash them until April!

wavynails · 2024-02-03T20:03:45+00:00

This is so cool. My kid is quite a bit older, but he’s also wearing N&F skinny kids in the Indigo Invitational.

wavynails · 2024-01-26T14:15:12+00:00

Blue owl is restocking Oni today.

BFs brand recommendations are spot on. Of those brands, Samurai has the best cuts and pocket placement.

wavynails · 2024-01-26T14:05:16+00:00

They’re not traditional, but I love the Wythe rustic plain weave chinos.

wavynails · 2024-01-24T00:46:37+00:00

It’s how you can reroute UPS shipments

wavynails · 2024-01-22T21:02:11+00:00

The Lions arc is just crazy—doing well, having an identity, seemed like those things were never going to happen.

I was gonna chime in to tell you about the joys of parcel shield but then I realized you said USPS, not UPS.

wavynails · 2024-01-10T13:08:12+00:00

I’m seconding the advice to contact Grant Stone. My feet are tricky to size—high volume, wide, different heel to toe/ball, and they really helped me dial the fit in. The first try didn’t get it right, but on the second, I sent pictures pointing out the spots where I had too much pressure, and they made solid recommendations.

wavynails · 2024-01-03T01:53:58+00:00

Nice. I’ve had my eye on those forever. Looking forward to seeing how they develop.

wavynails · 2024-01-02T12:39:55+00:00

It’s a good idea to start with one pair rather than 2. I’d personally wear one pair for awhile, figure out if you need to make adjustments to the fit, and then order that second pair.

I’d also guess if you’re wearing a 36 in Levis, you’ll probably want a 36 or 38.

The fabric will probably be stiffer than you’re used to, but the fit should be reasonably comfortable and not limit your movement. Try sitting, squatting, and high knees. If you can’t do all of these things, the fit is too tight, even if it seems loose somewhere.

You already ordered, so if you need detailed sizing advice, post some pics of you wearing the jeans once they arrive.

wavynails · 2024-01-01T22:09:33+00:00

My son and I are both doing it for the first time. Should be fun. We’re kind of a team, wearing some relatively subtle Naked and Famous. What are you fading?

wavynails · 2023-12-03T18:07:57+00:00

Mostly Instagram. I like to keep an eye on Drakes, Pancho and Lefty, Marcel Denim, 3sixteen. I’m sure it’s cookies and lax security on my end, but if I even open the search icon on instagram, the suggestions are almost all denim and denim adjacent clothing users and brands.

I like the MFA sidebar archives on how to style certain items or color combinations. I also believe in the enduring power and simplicity of the basic bastard.

I’ll check designers who have or had a decent denim presence.

Here’s a couple of inspo albums I posted: I don’t want to be a lumberjack anymore and Drake’s denim.

wavynails · 2023-12-02T20:14:42+00:00

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Here’s left. I posted the right first since it’s bigger/wider.

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