Since my last update my Dope and Drakkar #1198′s have been getting absolutely flogged. In the interest of full disclosure my version of “flogged” may include 50hrs a week in a Herman Miller Aeron, just a heads up. After spending the summer hanging in my closet, the arrival of fall in New England has seen [...]
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Dope +Drakkar #1198′s | 7 Months In
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my AB Fits x Dope +Drakkar #1198′s. The one and only reason for this has been how wicked hot its been here in Boston. While some of my men’s “style” brethren might balk, if its north of 75 degrees I’m in shorts situation permitting. Seeing as its [...]
Dope + Drakkar | Half a Year Gone
My Dope and Drakkar X AB Fits #1198′s are over six months old at this point. With the exception of a short trip to San Fran for some recrafting I’ve worn them a minimum of 4 days a week I’d say, usually clocking 6-7 days. I’m still loving the cut on these, they are the [...]
Better, Faster, Stronger…
Though the consensus from the comments on my last post were to leave my Dope + Drakkar’s unrepaired, I sent them off to AB Fits shortly after writing the update. Though I understand the reasoning behind not repairing the jeans, I am trying to chronicle how these #1198′s wear in in real life. If I [...]
Needle and the Damage Done | Dope + Drakker
Well it would appear my #1198′s are going to need their first repair. The stitching that was loosening on the back pockets as of my last post has decided to start retreating faster than the French. Initially it had been just one of the seams on each pocket, but it’s grown to both of the [...]
Dope+Drakker #1198′s | 3 Months In
Not a whole lot to update. As I noted in my last post the majority of my wearing in is coming from the stuff I carry in my pockets. That being said I am starting to get some good whiskering on the front and back of my knees. I’m hoping this results in some great [...]
Jon Gaffney’s EDC
One of, if not the best thing about raw denim is the opportunity to wear them in to you. They’ll take on your specific dimensions, fade in whisker patterns where they crease every time you sit, and honey comb on the back of the knees if you wear them long enough. What will make your [...]
Initial Impression | Dope + Drakkar
Being afflicted with thunder thighs and liking raw denim can be a frustrating experience (judging from your comments I am not alone). I’d owned a few pairs of raw denim when I got invited to participate in the Denim Debate, most of which straight up didn’t fit.
