Fullcount Type 2 Denim Jacket after one year and one wash
Last April 2015 I started wearing a Fullcount type 2 denim jacket. Fullcount is my favourite Japanese denim brand having worn their 1108 and 1109 jeans. Their type 2 denim jacket is a modified cut of the Levi’s original and fits better on my build. The Zimbabwe cotton was also a big selling point as it is softer and cooler to wear than other denim jackets.
Wearing my Signet x Fullcount 1109PH Jeans
One of the best things about working closely with brands you carry is being able to collaborate on unique pieces that is exclusive to your store. Last year Signet worked together with Fullcount to produce a special run of jeans using a fabric that is a mix of farmed and wild Zimbabwe cotton. For those who aren’t familiar with Fullcount’s offerings their denim garments are made mostly with farmed Zimbabwe cotton. Continue Reading
One of the many shirts I bought online and altered to fit
Everyone experiences buying the wrong size at least once when purchasing online. That’s the common problem when you can’t fit the garment and have to rely on the (largely inaccurate) sizing charts and reviews (from mostly inexperienced people).
These days most, if not all, online retailers allow returns but that becomes more complicated when you’re living in the Philippines, buying from a U.S.-based store and have to send items back. Shipping and taxes quickly add up and suddenly purchasing online is no longer cheap and convenient.
After numerous purchases I can say I have a fair amount of experience to minimize the risk of buying clothes online and make sure that I can wear my purchases when I receive them. This guide should give you the confidence to shop online and skip the costly process of trial and error.
When I got into raw denim washing my jeans in the ocean was something I’ve always wanted to try. It was popularised by a French clothing brand and involves wading in seawater with the jeans on then rubbing the jeans with sand. They say the salt water acts as a kind of natural bleach giving denim a subtle fade while sand “beats up” the denim softening it and giving it more character. Raw denim enthusiasts discourage washing jeans in sea water because it can leave a bad smell. However, the smell can be removed by washing the jeans in fresh water and detergent.
The year 2014 saw the return of washed denim and it got me excited about jeans all over again. After my experience with my now retired Pherrow’s 466 I know exactly what I want in my next pair of jeans. It should be lightweight, straight fit with a slightly narrow leg. I tried on a few pairs of Japanese denim jeans by Fullcount and Momotaro both of which are carried by Signet (Dislosure: I manage Signet). Out of all the styles I chose the Fullcount 1108.
The Pherrow’s 466 is my first pair of raw selvedge jeans from Japan. After almost three years of wear I’ve decided to retire them because they’re falling apart. It has gone through countless crotch blowout repairs and is starting to thin where the pockets are located. What you are seeing now is the result of two to three wears each week and washed about six times. As expected it has developed a character of its own with silhouettes of my wallet and mobile phone in the two front pockets, creases around the thighs and honeycombs in the back of the knees. It’s quite awesome to see a pair of raw selvedge jeans age gracefully. I can’t wait to get started on my next pair.
It’s been a year since I bought my Pherrow’s 466 and they’ve undergone some incredible transformations as a result of wear and washing since then. I washed them a second time about a week ago with some Samurai soap from a friend. The soap is quite similar to the one I used during the first wash. It’s very mild and rinses off easily. I experienced minimal indigo loss. Continue Reading
After almost a year of wearing my Pherrow’s 466 I got my first crotch blowout. The crotch area receives a lot of wear and tear so I’m not surprised this happened. Even though it’s thicker than your average mall brand it started out raw and it has only been washed once ever since. Maybe I should have washed them after 3 months to loosen up the denim a little bit. Continue Reading
Ever since I bought my pair of Pherrow’s 466 jeans at TAKE5 Co. back in August they haven’t been washed. A few months ago I documented the progress of breaking them in which from then on it has only gotten better. This time I’m showing photos from the inside out as a result of wearing them 2-3 times a week. Above shows the whiskers that have developed on the thigh area. Continue Reading
I’ve been using my pair of Pherrow’s 466 for about two months now and I thought I’d give my readers an update on how they’re doing. I use them approximately 3-4 times a week for whole days with a lot of walking involved. They haven’t been washed ever since I soaked them in water for shrinking. I haven’t encountered any large or serious stains all this time and I’m happy to say they don’t smell bad as I simply air them out at the end of each day.
