The Japanese Repro Clothing Thread (Real McCoys, Freewheelers, Etc.)

[upsett1_spaghett1]

The one thing I'll say about the French Riviera/Talented Mr. Ripley vibe - which I dabbled in last Summer - is it's not easy to pull off with just one piece. Those types of flared-collar, knit polos lend themselves better to high-rise semi-formal trousers and loafers, floppy hats, etc. Obviously there's some wiggle room to modernize a little, but it does kind of paint you in the corner.

You might check out Christopher Pizarro's gram if you haven't already.

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Or yea, Scott Fraser for the flowier version.

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Thanks for lookin out. I tend toward high rise pants already, but I’ve also been slowly picking up some linen and other breezier fabric pants in preparation for summer.

Scott Fraser has a lot that appeals to me. I should probably try them out.

that other IG is one I hadn’t seen before, appreciate the suggestion

 

[XWT]

So recently I got the Brycelands sawtooth western shirt in black twill. I'll post pics eventually.

My comment is... get the 10z denim one instead. It's not bad. It's good actually. But a thinner black twill doesn't serve the style nearly as well.

 

[XWT]

Don't know if you guys know Play Lee but he's got one solid repro & vintage workwear Ig account.

 

[Gustaf]

When can we expect RMC SS22?

 

[ojaw]

So is ‘Jungle Cloth’ as used originally or by repro makers the same stuff as ‘German Moleskin’ as used by Leo Köhler and other Bundeswehr types? I ask because I have a bunch of Köhler stuff and from the online pics of Jungle Cloth they seem to be very similar. I love how the stuff wears but pretty much all the Bundeswehr trousers have cargo pockets and removing them is a pain and still leaves needle marks, especially in areas that were bar-tacked.
Thanks!

 

[Mghart]

When can we expect RMC SS22?

It’s already been going on. They’ve been doing drops maybe bi-weekly or so from how I’ve seen it. Best to check the IG for both Japan and London for most recent stuff

 

[Gustaf]

It’s already been going on. They’ve been doing drops maybe bi-weekly or so from how I’ve seen it. Best to check the IG for both Japan and London for most recent stuff

Thanks. I see that now. I’ve been waiting for the emails.

 

[Mghart]

Thanks. I see that now. I’ve been waiting for the emails.

I wish I could say it’s been a good season so far but there really hasn’t been any standout pieces.

 

[Lorcan7]

So is ‘Jungle Cloth’ as used originally or by repro makers the same stuff as ‘German Moleskin’ as used by Leo Köhler and other Bundeswehr types? I ask because I have a bunch of Köhler stuff and from the online pics of Jungle Cloth they seem to be very similar. I love how the stuff wears but pretty much all the Bundeswehr trousers have cargo pockets and removing them is a pain and still leaves needle marks, especially in areas that were bar-tacked.
Thanks!

Hmm don't thinks so. Jungle Cloth is like Bedford Cord its a ridged fabric. Moleskin is usually smooth/suede-like.

How prominent the cording is varies a bit between repro makers - Buzz Rickson's Jungle Cloth is pretty smooth and subtle, whereas Freewheelers is more noticeably ridged. The 'SPL' versions of RMC's deck jackets also have more exaggerated cording.

Freewheelers:

 

[ojaw]

Hmm don't thinks so. Jungle Cloth is like Bedford Cord its a ridged fabric. Moleskin is usually smooth/suede-like.

How prominent the cording is varies a bit between repro makers - Buzz Rickson's Jungle Cloth is pretty smooth and subtle, whereas Freewheelers is more noticeably ridged. The 'SPL' versions of RMC's deck jackets also have more exaggerated cording.

Freewheelers:

Thanks, I specified ’German’ moleskin - it’s nothing like the real thing, a lot of people don’t really consider it a true moleskin.
It does have small ridges, akin to bedford but not as prominent.

 

[ojaw]

Uniform Bridge - it’s South Korean I know, but not sure if there’s a thread for that : )
Any opinions on the brand?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Maybe I will keep the A2.

 

[Lorcan7]

Thanks, I specified ’German’ moleskin - it’s nothing like the real thing, a lot of people don’t really consider it a true moleskin.
It does have small ridges, akin to bedford but not as prominent.

I think German Moleskin is maybe woven slightly differently to Bedford cord/ Jungle Cloth ie. its still a satin weave like regular moleskin not a grosgrain (which is warp-faced rather than weft-faced... getting beyond my fabric knowledge really). I guess the German stuff still looks sorta similar though? Might have to try out some old Bundeswehr pants sometime.

 

[XWT]

Uniform Bridge - it’s South Korean I know, but not sure if there’s a thread for that : )
Any opinions on the brand?

never heard of!

 

[ojaw]

I think German Moleskin is maybe woven slightly differently to Bedford cord/ Jungle Cloth ie. its still a satin weave like regular moleskin not a grosgrain (which is warp-faced rather than weft-faced... getting beyond my fabric knowledge really). I guess the German stuff still looks sorta similar though? Might have to try out some old Bundeswehr pants sometime.

I think it’s high time someone with a workwear aesthetic gets a hold of this cloth and starts taking my money.