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[Nvspwndamnstr39]

@kiya Are the Merz Schwanen indigo dyed henleys made a bit smaller than normal or would you say they are consistent with their other henleys? I have about 10 Merz henleys across both sizes small and medium, and the posted measurements for the indigo dyed ones look more like the medium is sized consistent with their size 4/Smalls and the large indigo dyed henleys look to be sized like a traditional size 5/medium. As a person straddling sizes small and medium in lots of brands, I try to size up, but not so I'm swimming in things. For reference, I take size 40 in the Flat Head western shirts and a size Small in Iron Heart flannels, as they tend to run a little larger.

Thanks for any help you can offer!

 

[kiya]

@kiya Are the Merz Schwanen indigo dyed henleys made a bit smaller than normal or would you say they are consistent with their other henleys? I have about 10 Merz henleys across both sizes small and medium, and the posted measurements for the indigo dyed ones look more like the medium is sized consistent with their size 4/Smalls and the large indigo dyed henleys look to be sized like a traditional size 5/medium. As a person straddling sizes small and medium in lots of brands, I try to size up, but not so I'm swimming in things. For reference, I take size 40 in the Flat Head western shirts and a size Small in Iron Heart flannels, as they tend to run a little larger.

Thanks for any help you can offer!

I would say the sizing is similar to the non-indigo ones only in the larger sizes, the smaller sizes came out fitting smaller, hence why we didn't stock the size small in the indigo.
I'd recommend going up a size from your regular Merz size.

 

[Nvspwndamnstr39]

Thanks Kiya. Will probably go for the large. This will insure that I’m safe in the event that my wife throws this henley into the dryer

 

[kiya]

Buzz Rickson Mil-Spec Basketball Sneakers
Last fall we received a new Buzz Rickson sneaker which sold out so quickly we knew we had to get them to produce more colors, so they next logical step was to make them in black. They're now available for the first time in black and also again in their original white color.

Buzz Rickson has reproduced the exact US Government Issue sneakers given to the US Military to play basketball in. Made to the same specifications as the ones issued in 1979 by the US Government complete with mid-sole glue markings. Leave it to Buzz Rickson to reproduce even the glue markings left on the sneakers from the original ones made in the 70's. Fully made in Japan out of 100% cotton canvas, steel eyelets, and a natural rubber sole.

These are available now at all of our stores.

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[edubs01]

@kiya For the BR sneaks, if I measure TTS 8 on the brannock what size would you recommend?

 

[kiya]

@kiya For the BR sneaks, if I measure TTS 8 on the brannock what size would you recommend?

I would stick with a size 8, they're fairly true to Brannock device sizing.

 

[rio]

Hi Kiya ! I love the Lone Wolf Farmer boot, there is no way to get it in size 12us/11 uk ???? I figure I ask.

 

[kiya]

Hi Kiya ! I love the Lone Wolf Farmer boot, there is no way to get it in size 12us/11 uk ???? I figure I ask.

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No sorry, the largest size we stock is the largest size that Toyo produces in these boots.

 

[kiya]

Pure Blue Japan Deep Indigo Jeans & Slubby Black/Black Jeans
We've just received two new models from Pure Blue Japan!

First up we have a beautiful new denim where they used their slub cotton fiber pure indigo-dyed yarns for the warp and weft of the jean and used tonal constructional stitching for a dark and understated look. These will look truly unreal once they've been broken in as both the warp and weft will show character during the aging process quite quickly.

We also now have their popular slubby black/black selvedge denim jean available in their slim tapered fit to go along with the straight tapered version we received last month.

Both of these jeans are available now at all of our stores including our online store.

Shop Pure Blue Japan Online

 

[kiya]

Monitaly Guayabera Shirts & New Globe Specs Sunglasses
This week we have a new shirt from Monitaly and some new frames from Globe Specs.

Monitaly has done their take on the classic guayabera shirt and has had it produced by one of the last remaining high-end guayabera shirt factories in Mexico. It's made of their weather-proof 100% cotton Vancloth fabric. If you've ever wanted a gauyabera, this is your chance as it fits perfectly and comes in an understated all black color.

We also have two new frames from Globe Specs made of Japanese acetate and titanium. Both of these frames are from their new collection and are available now at all of our stores along with restocks of past model frames which had sold out.

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Shop Globe Specs Online

 

[kiya]

Human Made Slub Woven T-Shirt and Slub Cotton Rib Socks
From Human Made this week we have a new slub woven printed t-shirt and some rib socks in two colors.

Human Made is known for their printed tees, their designs are fun and the tee quality and feel are as good as it gets. We also have their new slub cotton rib socks, they have an amazing texture and are actually soft despite being made of a short staple cotton. The socks are available in yellow or orange.

These tees, socks, and a small restock of their bandanas are available now at all of our stores.

Shop Human Made Online

 

[nsubrmnn]

Pure Blue Japan Deep Indigo Jeans & Slubby Black/Black Jeans
We've just received two new models from Pure Blue Japan!

First up we have a beautiful new denim where they used their slub cotton fiber pure indigo-dyed yarns for the warp and weft of the jean and used tonal constructional stitching for a dark and understated look. These will look truly unreal once they've been broken in as both the warp and weft will show character during the aging process quite quickly.

We also now have their popular slubby black/black selvedge denim jean available in their slim tapered fit to go along with the straight tapered version we received last month.

Both of these jeans are available now at all of our stores including our online store.

Shop Pure Blue Japan Online

Getting any type 2 jackets?

 

[kiya]

Getting any type 2 jackets?

Yes, we'll have their new Type II jackets this coming fall!

 

[kiya]

Iron Heart Corduroy Type III, Jungle Camo Jacket, & 21oz Denim Type III with Hand-Pockets
This week we have three different jackets from Iron Heart, perfect for various climates, and made with some interesting fabrics.

First off we have their new corduroy Type III jacket, this comes in a slightly modified length and has hand pockets. We had been waiting for this since we saw samples as not only does it fit great but they nailed the feel of the corduroy.

Next up we have a new Jungle Camo jacket with a custom nylon Iron Heart camo outer and a micro-brushed flannel liner. This has snap buttoned hand pockets and a waist drawstring.

Lastly we have their new 21oz sanforized denim Type III, now made with hand pockets and a slightly lengthened body so it can be worn with an untucked shirt underneath without looking funny.

All three of these are available now with a full restock of the 633 straight tapered jean in various fabrics, which is now available in 7 different styles.

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[kiya]

Iron Heart Overdyed 301s Slim Tapered Jean & Indigo Linen Shirts
For the first time in many years we have Iron Heart's slim tapered 301 fit in an overdyed version, this time using their famed 18oz vintage denim as the base. This jean has a nice slim fit with some taper below the knee and will age in some super crazy manner due to the overdye process they've gone through.

We've also received their new indigo-dyed herringbone linen shirt, made for us with round snaps (as opposed to diamond shaped) for a more mellow look.

Both of these items are available now at all of our stores and online.

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