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Post by exophobe on Nov 15, 2014 13:56:44 GMT -6
Here's a picture that definitely captures their character a little more.  |
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Post by Griffin on Nov 15, 2014 14:07:25 GMT -6
But is it cotton? Or plast?
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Post by exophobe on Nov 15, 2014 14:14:02 GMT -6
But is it cotton? Or plast? It's a poly-blend, clearly, but it's no more plastic than your typical poly-blend, and the look is very much a product of the way the material was manufactured, so I'm not going to hold it against it. Hand feel is definitely more like a coarse denim, kind of on par with the 13.75oz Heavy. |
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Post by edol on Nov 16, 2014 1:33:33 GMT -6
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Post by ickes on Nov 16, 2014 13:29:13 GMT -6
exophobe; just to clarify, the Heavy American is 16.25 oz. not 13.5 oz.  carry on
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Post by exophobe on Nov 16, 2014 13:56:18 GMT -6
exophobe; just to clarify, the Heavy American is 16.25 oz. not 13.5 oz. carry on Sumbitch. Apparently I meant " #1 The Heavy". 13.75 and Japanese. Sigh. |
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Post by exophobe on Nov 16, 2014 14:01:09 GMT -6
With that, I've come to the realization that I haven't been a big fan of any cone denim. Can't wait for the Am16ers to turn that around.
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Post by Griffin on Nov 16, 2014 14:24:08 GMT -6
So here are the fit of the shirts, an oxford and a flannel (Gustin made), size M I think they basically look good. They suffer from being too long in the arms and too long in the length, same as for me, but its pull-offable. I also have the white OCBD and its beefy. I like the fabric alot. I also very much like the gustin roll you get in the collar and try to mold it with a finger after wash and hang dry, and it works. |
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Post by denimdon on Nov 16, 2014 15:42:51 GMT -6
With that, I've come to the realization that I haven't been a big fan of any cone denim. Can't wait for the Am16ers to turn that around. You wont be disappointed... Waiting for the fade contest so I can start wearing them |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 16:45:13 GMT -6
Not the greatest picture. Black Plaid in Medium with my N&F Navy Canvas + 1000Mile 721LTD Shell. Much better than my work shirt but still not a great fit.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 17:13:41 GMT -6
So here are the fit of the shirts, an oxford and a flannel (Gustin made), size M    Much greater fit than mine. Hope you don't mind but I think it is too long to untuck. |
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Post by exophobe on Nov 16, 2014 18:53:52 GMT -6
You wont be disappointed... Waiting for the fade contest so I can start wearing them I'm hoping Gustin starts talking about it soon, though I think the plan was for it to start in January, anyway. I'm looking forward to them, either way, cause if I don't like them it's gonna be a shitty contest (for me). |
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Post by warpnweft on Nov 16, 2014 19:37:53 GMT -6
With that, I've come to the realization that I haven't been a big fan of any cone denim. Can't wait for the Am16ers to turn that around. Although I have respect for White Cone mills...... The best denim out there is Japanese and it's not close. |
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Post by stinky on Nov 16, 2014 19:43:51 GMT -6
edol, did you have your shirts "skinnyed" at the bottom? The shoulders look oddly wide and it gets progressively narrow toward the bottom. Mine looks like an A-line skirt. The more of these G shirts I see, the less I like the build of them.
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Post by Old26 on Nov 16, 2014 19:48:12 GMT -6
edol, did you have your shirts "skinnyed" at the bottom? The shoulders look oddly wide and it gets progressively narrow toward the bottom. Mine looks like an A-line skirt. The more of these G shirts I see, the less I like the build of them. I was thinking the same - doesn't look like any Gusitin shirts I've seen! |
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Post by Old26 on Nov 16, 2014 19:50:44 GMT -6
With that, I've come to the realization that I haven't been a big fan of any cone denim. Can't wait for the Am16ers to turn that around. Although I have respect for White Cone mills...... The best denim out there is Japanese and it's not close. I have to say, my 18.xOz Gustins at this point are far and away my faves. I look forward to Lawless' in the same denim to compare cuts, etc. I don't enjoy the Beasts as much as these - I think 18-20oz is my sweet spot. Plus I love the more open weave that shows the weft more than a tight weave. I want a jacket in this stuff BADLY! |
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Post by exophobe on Nov 16, 2014 19:51:33 GMT -6
Although I have respect for White Cone mills...... The best denim out there is Japanese and it's not close. My favorites have actually been Italian so far, but I typically dress jeans up rather than casually, and Italian denim is great for that. They're also a little less concerned with tradition, so seem to be more adventurous (herringbone denim, more colored warps). The more recent stuff I've gotten has been Japan, though, and I'm looking forward to how they work out. The Shine and Olive have me particularly excited, I think the Shine is really gonna be something special in a year or so, hoping I'm not wrong.  |
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Post by denimdon on Nov 16, 2014 23:45:08 GMT -6
You wont be disappointed... Waiting for the fade contest so I can start wearing them I'm hoping Gustin starts talking about it soon, though I think the plan was for it to start in January, anyway. I'm looking forward to them, either way, cause if I don't like them it's gonna be a shitty contest (for me). I have a unworn pair from a previous... They said they would send me an email when the contest pairs shipped. |
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Post by exophobe on Nov 17, 2014 0:10:40 GMT -6
I have a unworn pair from a previous... They said they would send me an email when the contest pairs shipped. Well, in case you're trying to keep tabs, they went to cutting on an "expedited" order last week, I think they're still hoping to have them out by the end of the month. |
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Post by edol on Nov 17, 2014 1:33:57 GMT -6
Griffin
I also think that they are a little to long. Sometimes I think I should have some, like the flannels and oxfords, hemmed, so when I wear them untucked they would look better. (I do not walk all day with my back straight...  )
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Yes, they are a bit long…I could have them hemmed but If I straighten my back, all day long , they hit more or less the sweet spot, ~1/2 inch above the crotch. So for now, as I wear them mostly under my sweaters I will just keep them this way.
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No, they are as they have come, i have more or less 10 shirts from gustin, and some fit a little better then others, at seams that way for me! Some I can wear tucked, without having fabric coming out the back of my pants, others I cannot, because of that extra fabric poping out in the back and sides. I have considered having them tailored, but for now, until they have a few more washes in them, I will wait. Overall i'm happy with the fit in them! The only thing that does not work is the collar, i cannot button the collar without suffocating  I think that it is very difficult to find a proper fitting shirt, i tried uniqlo, givons, norse projects, gitman vintage, etc... all of these have their advantages and disadvantages. Norse probably fits me the better, but is a little tight around the chest. Gitman vintage great all around, a little to long. Uniqlo way off chest and lenght (M regular). Givon a little snug on the chest. I don't know, maybe my body is always in a constant shape shifting and i will never find a truly well fitting shirt!!!! 
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Post by Griffin on Nov 17, 2014 2:14:03 GMT -6
I think its the angle of the picture taking high up into the mirror. This makes it look more tapered then it is.
I also find it funny that we are now atleast 3 that the shirts are too long for. People were mocking me asking for shorter shirts at the G board and G said on the Instagram that "they have never heard of anyone wanting shorter shirts" so what the f, why am I not just buying all shirts from LD where I can specify length. Thats my question. And the answer is - yes.
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Post by bugula on Nov 17, 2014 7:59:44 GMT -6
it's the scoops, the scoops i tell ya. can't go shorter because of those so it's the front/back.
shorten the front & back "tails" and it'll all be good.
say no to dick bibs.
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Post by exophobe on Nov 17, 2014 8:21:36 GMT -6
it's the scoops, the scoops i tell ya. can't go shorter because of those so it's the front/back. shorten the front & back "tails" and it'll all be good. say no to dick bibs. They manage to be both too short to tuck in and too long to untuck. I wear my gustin shirts untucked, but I can't tuck it in cause I'd have the scoops coming untucked all the time. I'm pretty certain that Gustin is never going to change this. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 8:59:45 GMT -6
I think its the angle of the picture taking high up into the mirror. This makes it look more tapered then it is. I also find it funny that we are now atleast 3 that the shirts are too long for. People were mocking me asking for shorter shirts at the G board and G said on the Instagram that "they have never heard of anyone wanting shorter shirts" so what the f, why am I not just buying all shirts from LD where I can specify length. Thats my question. And the answer is - yes. Someone is saying this somewhere in SF: "Kneel before me. I said… KNEEL!." |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2014 10:27:39 GMT -6
I think its the angle of the picture taking high up into the mirror. This makes it look more tapered then it is. I also find it funny that we are now atleast 3 that the shirts are too long for. People were mocking me asking for shorter shirts at the G board and G said on the Instagram that "they have never heard of anyone wanting shorter shirts" so what the f, why am I not just buying all shirts from LD where I can specify length. Thats my question. And the answer is - yes. i don't think you'll be able to specify length any longer with LD moving forward unless shirt length is similar to inseam length, which i doubt due to button placement and bottom shape. the only way custom measurements will be accepted moving forward is if you go into the shop to be measured. re: the G shirt length, to me it's the dramatic scooping that makes the front/rear length appear most ridiculous. especially on smaller (narrower) shirts the front/rear tails look like long silly flaps hanging over the crotch and butt. i'd much prefer a shallower scoop and an overall length somewhere between the 'flap' length and the side length. |
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