Why These Jeans Are What Levi's Vintage Clothing Should Be! Warehouse Co. Selvedge Denim,
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- This was going to be a straight-up review on the Warehouse Co. 1003xx selvedge denim jeans. They are a fascinating pair of jeans and their story is well worth telling but as I looked at them more closely. I realized that there was a more pertinent point to be made. These jeans are what Levi's Vintage Clothing used to be. Let's dive into that. Oh, and while we're at it. Of course, I look at the fit and fades of the Warehouses.
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I’m with you. It’s possible to love high quality, selvedge denim while also wearing clean, fresh jeans. I wash every 6-8 wears and I think they look great.
Very sensible! Very smart.
Low contrast fades > high contrast fades
Great overview. Bought my first pair of Warehouse 1001xx in Japan back in 1999 and I still have them today. It was the first time I'd seen reproduction jeans that appeared to accurately reproduce the denim fabric of 1950s Levi's 501xx. I was not disappointed. Accurate reproduction of the fabric is the most important aspect for me if buying vintage repro selvedge denim jeans to achieve a vintage look. Warehouse & Co. took repro selvedge denim to the next level.
SO happy you made this video! I've been eyeing a pair of Warehouses for a while now. Recently moved to the NY area and stopped by Self Edge, and I was finally able to see a pair in person - immediately decided that they would be my next pair of jeans (currently wearing a pair of N&F atm). I'd recommend checking out their t-shirts as well if you haven't already. ✌🏼
The Warehouse T's? Yeah they are amazing!
Fantastic score, Matt. Excellent commentary about Levi's reproduction jeans. Warehouse has some of the best repro jeans out there, in my opinion. Much of their denim is made on old Toyoda G3 looms which produce a beautiful denim fabric.
They went nuts with this denim.
@@CeeAreDee I'm with you about obsessing over contrast fades. More and more I just want to wear them and wash them without thinking about it too much. Besides, those magical indigo blues emerge better the more you get them wet.
Thanks for posting, FWIW, as of 2022, Levi's LVC line are made in Japan now. At least the 1947, 1954, and maybe the 1966 (?). They are probably over priced still, but they are very cool jeans. They also make a 1980 selvedge jean thats pretty cool, but its made in China, and they are about $100 less than the Made in Japan jeans. Sugar Cane also makes some really cool repro jeans that can be had for a little over $200, which is a great price. Those Warehouse jeans look great and I love the vintage fades
A lot of LVC has failed for usability. It is mostly for collector value. I am bothered by made in Turkey, a don't want to support a regime. The denim throughout LVC years are differently woven.
Try the new Kaihara denim on the 55 model,my second choice after the old 555 models.Maybe you will find a made in Bulgaria.
Don’t get me wrong, I like high contrast as much as the next guy, but I’m a sucker for vintage style fades. Prefer them actually 👍
You and me both!
Always good to not only look at one brand ...
True words, brother.
Not sure if someone already said that, but lvc is using a bit different denim, with different selvedge styles in every 501 model. And finally in fall/winter 2021 jeans are made in Japan. Love your content, much love
That’s good to hear. I know they used to do that but was not sure with the closing of white oak.
Great video Matt, I am interested to find out if the modern methods to pre fade denim, sand blasting I think, weaken the denim treads, or does the process just remove the dye.
Excellent video! Can I ask, what is the brand of the shirt? Pretty cool!
That’s an old Levi’s Made Crafted Shirt. From back in the day. Back when the brand was interesting but un- understandable
Excellent video. Especially liked the part on LVC. Hope they don't sue you into oblivion 😂
Btw, that's why LVC's got so pricey: legal fees.
Bahahaha. True that!
Have a few pairs I go for as long as I can, a few I wash every so often, and a few I wash regularly because they're my hot weather pairs and I'm not leaving sweaty gross clothing around to rot.
Best way, you’re right.
I understand putting cheap raw denim into the washer, at high temperature, but would you recommend putting oni into the washing??? or should i put them in the bath???? im leaning more towards bath, but id like to hear your opinion
I’d turn them inside out and put them in the washing machine, 30 degrees gentle wash. But I’m lazy 😂 if you’re worried then a bath is just as good
Will definitely investigate Warehouse & Co. I've had too much disappointment with LVC jeans for me to splurge again. Tbh, my vintage Lees have been way better - they're now pale blue, verging on white, from washing but are still cool as hell.
Also check out TCB. They are also incredible if you’re into the repro market.
I think I pefer more natural fading (not high contrast).
It’s also kind of mad that we want that vintage Levi’s look, even though Levi’s still sell the vintage stf Levi’s we don’t wanna buy them 😂
They are non selvedge these days tho, right?
No selvedge … No way! That’s my motto!
Cracking vid! Loving the jeans particularly the wonky stitching on the belt loops … nice nod to the past without spoiling the look… in fact if anything looks less mass produced and more special “in my opinion”if that makes sense? Agree with craic on LVC and “in my opinion” sounds like they’re saving money for an inferior product… sewn in Turkey to save £££ but charging more £££ .. are you kidding me?!!
I can't give them too much of a hard time on shifting the production. I guess there's just simply not the capacity. But raising the prices to a level where they are trying to have them seen as a "luxury" product. Seems a bit of a stretch to me. You're right.
Other that DC4 & Burg & Schild - is there any other places you’d recommend checking out?
14oz and Truffelschwein are also great. Peter Fields a little in the North and Fein and Ripp also.
The issue with Levi's is that they lost their identity and track of their roots. How cool wouldn't it have been if they kept being the original workwear brand that produced high quality stuff for a reasonable price? Just like Carhartt and Dickies. Instead, they've become this super trendy brand that aims towards way too many groups of people and try to satisfy all of them. That ends up in a mess when it comes to different fits and stuff.
Compare to Dickies for example. They have only a few fits and they do their original trousers the same way all the time. I've never experienced a sizing issue with Dickies. I buy them in the same size and wash them without even trying them on. A true workwear brand that does not try to satisfy anyone else. Levi's try so hard to be likeable, whereas Dickies just do their thing and if someone likes them, then they allow anyone to buy it.
I buy Levi's (mainly LVC jeans) because the fit is amazing but it's hard to justify sometimes with the quality to price ratio. They should make LVC jeans in USA and aim for a very specific group. Their way of constantly cutting down costs is so irritating. Too bad they make the best looking jeans by far.
Ikr? And imho it also happened to converse
They are not the best looking jeans at all. But each to their own.
Levis wouldn't have become this big of a company if they choose to be catering to a niche market.
Why just be an expensive specialist brand when you can be a global brand selling millions , and also have a special subline (lvc)
@@obangga Converse has been GREATLY improved since being owned by Nike. I agree that the old made in USA chucks were cool, but honestly their vulcanization process was; yikes, sloppy! I think it's more about the nostalgia we have for things than their superiority. I liken this to my love for older Rolex! Cheap ass stamped metal clasps and hollow middle links on a 16600 over my 116600LV all day! (Sorry if that is too much inside baseball).
I have a few pairs of made in USA chucks in the boxes put away, and one pair that I used to wear, but they are now usually skipped over for the chuck 70.
I know everyone has different perspective on this stuff, so I'd love to hear what you think is missing from converse.
I own a lot of WH jeans ,1000xx, dead stock blues,25th annyversary....and i say calm down .Its not the end of the world.Bought me a 1955model 501 Kaihara denim ,made in Turkey ,Denim is fantastic,same League as WH and i prefer the fit over all the Whs.No issues with the Quality.
Good you like the jeans 👍🏻😊
This is the video for me to know the brand Warehouse, and am looking for their Duck Digger 1001XX. Thanks.
You’re welcome, Tom.
I love going for a vintage style denim. I think TCB works well for me because of the bigger sizing, I’ve just looked at a warehouse size chart on self edge and their size 38 measures to a 33 unfortunately.
But as someone with experience with both brands, what are your comparisons with the two? Or is that possibly a video idea in the future maybe? Comparing two Levi’s style reproductions.
It’s a good idea! Sizing wise. It’s tricky. Every brand is different and every style within brands are different. Makes me kinda mad 😂
I've had 4 pairs of Levi's style Warehouse & Co jeans (1001xx & 1000xx) and in my experience they shrink down to the size on the label after 2 washes when machine washed at 40 degrees.
This is an issue that really affects bigger guys, as in 48 chest, broad back, big thighs etc. A lot of the japanese companies do very limited stock in these kind of size. I struggle to find any trousers for eg on Buzz Rickson/ real mc Coys site.
@@blueband8114 check dc 4 in Berlin,the Jelado 55 313xx,nice wide cut ,i had to downsize.Comes with arcs and red tab .One wash ,neverheless fantastic denim.Unfortunally not the cheapest.
Like your shirt!
Orslow 105 and 107's are great. buy them, wear them but dont wash them for three years, like I did. They look a million times better and they're 14oz denim. beautful.
I got a pair finally. Amazing jeans. The fit it spot on and the denim is great. I wash them often tho ;)
You are a bad influence on me. I already own an obscene amount of jeans and denim shirts and jackets because I was a welder by trade before I became ill. Now I'm seeing all these nice pairs of denim and I'm buying selvage denim now. I'm going to be buried in denim lmao! And I sew and ive found some selvage made in Japan denim by the yard to sew with. I want to make a full dress out of it. A long sleeved boat neck ankle length dress. Yasss. And lace up front. I'm working on drafting the pattern now and making the mock ups. Does home made items out of selvage denim count? I also have 3 yards of 15 Oz regular denim. Is that raw denim I guess? It's not treated in any manner. You've made me feel not so crazy for my love of denim. When I got married my mom made him promise to take me AND my jeans. Lmao. Seriously. I kept the jeans. Got rid of him.
If all of your jeans wear out at the crotch, why don't you buy them in a looser cut in that area? Or reinforce the inside as soon as you get them.
I am also into shashiko denim repair. I love it! It looks so cool. And it's a very strong repair. You can get the thread in indigo color and also do this in a more inconspicuous manner. Have you tried thus method as a denim repair? If not you should. I order authentic thread from Japan via a seller on etsy.
Looser fit would help a little bit true but not all that much and I like a more fitted jean. At to the reinforcement, I find that this becomes really uncomfortable. One of the reasons they go in the crotch so quick is that I have cyclist thighs. Adding more fabric would make them super uncomfortable. In the end I’ll just repair when they get through. Hope you’re feeling better.
@@CeeAreDee ahhhh, ok. I get it now. I have some odd spots that wear on all my jeans too. It's just a thing.
Nothin like gettin paid to watch ur vid on this rainy friday
How you getting paid to watch vids
Haha, need to know your secret!
My TCB WWII type 2 has the same “deliberate error” on the positioning of the arm seam where it meets the arm hole. To be honest, it kinda pisses me off and I’d prefer symmetrical seams…
Hi, I just found your channel, will you tell me what to put on this levis leather label in this trechcoat I have, I can not believe how it cracked, well thank you🌻🐕🦺😇
Maybe some leather conditioning.
Where's your shirt from?
I'm looki6for a wabish shirt. What one are you currently wearing as it's worn in nicely.
Perhaps you can do a piece on them?
I have that in the pipeline.;) That on is a very very old Levi's Made and Crafted.
In this day 1 wear 1 wash 😅..... I have tried to wear my selvage inside home for a while to get wear without wash but sweatpants much more comfort 😁
Haha. I feel ya! Joke office vibes
Bro, or anyone else here, what are your opinions on Jean Shop jeans. I have three pairs I bought in their shop in NYC before they closed in 2014. Substantial denim.
I didn’t know The Jeans Shop was closed. I remember seeing it on Casey neistats blog which I thought would be 2016 or so. Sad that it’s closed 😞. The jeans were great!
Unrelated but, what's that shirt you're wearing?
Would like to know too, it’s gorgeous!
Haha. I think that’s the most common question I get here. It’s a very very old Levi’s made and crafted. I think I paid 10 bucks for it in a sample sale about 6 years ago. It’s shrunk about 2 sizes and is falling apart. Need to retire it soon! But it’s my favourite. 🤣
Are there any selvedge jeans out there in 44x30? I can't find any whatsoever
I had a look and the biggest I could find was 40. Sorry buddy. Can’t help.
@@CeeAreDee Thank you anyway for looking, looks as though I'll have to hit the gym if I wanna play the selvedge game haha
Anyone know the brand of his shirt?
Levi’s Made and Crafted ;)
The fade and he details are very close to my Momotaros…
Also an amazing brand.
Got to love Momotaro's my current favorite.
Love your shirt bro! What brand is it? 😊
That’s an old Levi’s made and crafted.
i agree with all said, and i have Japanese jeans. but its the brand..get a pair of made in mexico shrink to fits and hammer em..just for fun
I have old jeans that my wife use to iron this causes the white line right down legs
Never pay RRP for LVC. Just wait for the 33% off sale days.
Even at that I find them a bit pricey. Second hand is good. Real bargains to be found.
Or wait for sales such as black friday and use Levi‘s coins from their 247 customer loyalty program. That’s how I got 110€ off my LVC 1947, so basically just paying 128€.
Proudhon? Do I spot a comrade?
Proudhon. Like the OG anarchist? Haha. I’m a lot of things but not an anarchist. 😂
First watch snobs, now denim snobs. Tomorrow, socks snobs
after socks, underwear snobs.
Dude which country do you belong from??
From his accent, I assume that his origins are in Ireland.
@@wilsjane no bro he is from germany
Deer skin patch
Great video apart from the vax bit I am great without it thanks.
Happy you stayed healthy.
@@CeeAreDee Cheers I get the sentiment anyway and I am subscribed and enjoy your content being a new denim head 👍
Vaccine, wow! talk about being led up the garden path.