Life Events and Suits

 

Jeans Upgrades

 - Growing up my idea of good denim was a pair of Levi's and I got my first pair in 2006. Before that it was local brands and hand downs. 

- Other names that come to mind from the 2010s include Pepe, United Colors of Benetton, and Lee. They all had great products and I wore them for years 

- After moving to Canada I was introduced to the idea of high quality denim (selvedge, organic cotton etc) thanks to the numerous mens fashion blogs I started following (esp during the pandemic)

- I limited my indulgence in this hobby to thrift stores and fb marketplace as I started acquiring new pairs of jeans

- Denim heads as they're called are just like any other enthusiast - obsessed about fading, loom heritage, blow-outs (why is that a good thing?) etc etc

- I choose to only focus on good quality denim that feels comfortable and looks good although I will admit the subtle fading of the dye in high stress areas does look nice.

- I'm also not hung up on Made in Japan/US etc but do pick up unique ones when I see them.

- I have managed to acquire a sizeable collection ij the last 5 years and these should last me several years. 

- Not all fit well - some are way too tight and some two sizes too big. Holding on to them all for now.

Photos below:

Update on leather accessory holder

 - The accessory holder I posted about sometime ago is doing quite well

- I'm able to attach my toques, baseball caps, and even the umbrella on bus and metro rides 

- I now have enough horween leather scraps to make several of these. Will start making them soon for family.

Back to Urban Sketching after almost 3 years

 

Airport Outfit Check

 

- Preferred apparel for short trips to the US/in Canada.

- I use thicker layers for long haul.