Redwing Irish setter.

There are so many good boots company in the world. But for me, after wearing several different boots, the Redwing became my No.1 because It has rich history and more like simple and rugged style. (or maybe I felt it is almost same when I wore boot in the army. yes that was real first time I could have an experience about "boots" and recognized its function)

The one above is Irish setter 8165 which is dead stock for now. (Redwing had manufactured this model not irish setter one in few years ago and they stopped it somehow) 

 This Irish setter is the legend of Redwing boot. Fortunately I could find this one in Ebay with my size in pretty good price. (Well, I am sure some people can't understand buying 50's / 60's old and used boots) 

The name "Irish setter" is known because of the leather they used and the shape "moc-toe" came out from the Indian words "Moccansin" for shoe.

The tag on the tongue is key to find when it was made. Every different time era has different picture of dog and sign. This one was made in 60's because there is no "Made in USA" letter in the picture and also different shape of dog comparing with 80's tag.


Actually, It doesn't have to be Irish setter or something else and nobody is going to recognize that before you tell it by yourself. However, It is good to know about the story of my boots and it is just a fun no matter how deep you are in the vintage world. 

Weekend.

Caribbean sunset. The sky in here changes several times a day 

but also you can easily find clean sunset like this.

Me and my wife bought this unknown plant in last April. 

We thought it just plant but we could find someday morning that it has beautiful flowers too.

Charly's B-day. 

Perfect B-day cake for him. 

Sunday soccer. 

Sugar Cane "Lone Star" patch work denim.

  "Sugar Cane" is the denim company in Japan which is famous for reappearing vintage jeans in the past. I've been seen and heard a lot of this brand and always thought the price is too high and didn't like old school fit. But since I've been falling and digging the vintage stuffs, more and more, recently I recognized that how good they are doing with high-end quality skills.

This "Lone star" 8years-aged with patch work one is an aggregation of their work.   

The linen patch was used the same fabric in 1930's and 

also dyed even considering vestiges of sweat. 

Same V line like 501 and chain stitch.

Hidden rivet at back pocket

14oz, Sugar cane fiber, Right twill and most details and fit were inspired 1930-1950's denim.

In my opinion, I would go with original LVC with 1947 rigid model but like this patch work style, I prefer Sugar Cane and think they are the top of it. 

A Brief History of John Baldessari.

More people need to watch this.

Casco Viejo, Panama city, Panama.

Panama Viejo in Panama city.

  3rd time to visit in Panama but 1st time to look around and take some rest. 

I might say it is similar with the Dominican Rep. because it also locates in central America but there are lot of difference, history and people. 

RRL Pre-washed denim 1 year fade.

Since I usually work sitting and staying in the office all the time, 
I couldn't expect much dramatic fade but you can say it has started.

RRL low straight / pre-one washed / 1 year worn randomly