Thursday, December 13, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007
December 1 2007 -- 3 Months -- 90 Days
Pictures taken at the end of month 3.
It was around this time that the jeans came in their first contact with water. They were soaked in the bathtub in lukewarm water, just to temporarily loosen up the fibers of the denim and freshen things up. As a result, the denim "gained weight" and began to fall a bit better. First indications of long-term color can be seen in the thighs and the seat. The shapely fades are a result of objects kept in pockets -- wallet, phone, Zippo, etc.
It was around this time that the jeans came in their first contact with water. They were soaked in the bathtub in lukewarm water, just to temporarily loosen up the fibers of the denim and freshen things up. As a result, the denim "gained weight" and began to fall a bit better. First indications of long-term color can be seen in the thighs and the seat. The shapely fades are a result of objects kept in pockets -- wallet, phone, Zippo, etc.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
November 1 2007 -- 2 Months
Pictures taken at the two month mark.
Even after approximately 60 days worth of wear, the jeans still maintain a rugged, boxy stature due to the factory starch of the denim, and haven't completely taken shape at this point.
Even after approximately 60 days worth of wear, the jeans still maintain a rugged, boxy stature due to the factory starch of the denim, and haven't completely taken shape at this point.
Friday, October 12, 2007
October 12 2007
A detailed shot was taken to catalog the wear up to this point. Being an occasional biker, the seat of the jeans is a heavy traffic area.
Monday, October 1, 2007
October 1 2007
October 1st concludes the first month of the contest, and I took my first set of monthly evolution pictures. Further down the line, these monthly shots are taken outdoors in natural sunlight to provide a more accurate depiction of color and wear.
A commonality with this particular Texas-made denim -- the "raw" dark navy blue color quickly gives way to a slightly lighter, much more vibrant blue hiding just beneath the surface. This can be seen at points of stress or constant abrasion, such as the lap whiskers, knee honeycombs, and creasing stacks at the bottom of the hem.
This contrast in color can be seen better at an angle. It is subtle.
A commonality with this particular Texas-made denim -- the "raw" dark navy blue color quickly gives way to a slightly lighter, much more vibrant blue hiding just beneath the surface. This can be seen at points of stress or constant abrasion, such as the lap whiskers, knee honeycombs, and creasing stacks at the bottom of the hem.
This contrast in color can be seen better at an angle. It is subtle.
Monday, September 24, 2007
September 24 2007
At the three week mark, the jeans wrapped me in a way more suitable for high-distance travel (meaning more than 10 feet before wincing in pain.) To celebrate, I went for a hike followed by a bonfire.
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