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ST-120X Shadow Selvedge Denim Jeans by 3sixteen

12/4/2018

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Chicago isn't known for having the best selection of brick and mortar stores that cater to people who are into quality clothing and goods.  If you live in the suburbs, most likely you have to make a day trip into the downtown area to find a boutique or specialty store.  One such store in Chicago is Mildblend, a place that sells raw denim, well-made boots, and other quality items.  
Mildblend has a great atmosphere and very friendly staff.  At the time, I was really having trouble finding raw denim jeans that fit my frame.  I wanted a slim fit, but not too skinny that my legs didn't get any oxygen either.  It was overwhelming at first looking at their selection.  Luckily, one of their employees assisted me on finding the perfect pair.
After trying on about five pairs, I decided on the ST-120x by 3sixteen model because of the fit, design, and overall look.  Listed below are some of the jean's specifications:
  • Sanforized, Raw, Selvedge
  • Custom 14.5 oz. Indigo Fabric (mid-weight) from Kuroki Mills
  • Custom Gun Metal Hardware
  • Leather Patch from Tanner Goods
  • Slim, Tapered Fit
  • Flat Fell Stitched Inseam is 37", Mildblend did  free chain stitched hemming and they now sit around 32"
  • Made in the U.S.A
The fabric is probably my favorite denim out there!  3sixteen describes it as "indigo warp and black weft threads."  The jeans are definitely dark in color and could be seen as black, not indigo, in certain lighting.  That's one of the reasons I love jeans!
With such a dark color and no fades, I was easily able to dress the jeans up.  Church?  Jeans.  Work?  Jeans.  Wedding?  No, just kidding on that one.  Regardless of if I should have worn them to a wedding or not, the 3sixteen's look great as part of almost any outfit!
My 3sixteens 1
Denim on Denim is my Usual
My 3sixteens 2
The ST-120x Jeans can be Easily Dressed Up!
The one con of the Shadow Selvedge is that it attracts dog hair like non other.  My lint roller as been the jean's best friend!  Yes, the sticky sheets do remove some indigo, but definitely not enough to effect fading.
Since getting my ST-120x jeans, I have worn them constantly for the last seven months.  They have been on many adventures: Rome, got engaged in them, worn them during presentations, taught classes in them...  Yes, I have definitely gotten my money's worth with this pair!  
Despite all those adventures, the fades have developed slowly...  Which I like.  I will never understand why people will roll around in sand to purposely get "cool fades."  (To each their own!) As of right now, the jeans have had the most fading in the back and front pocket areas.  The knees and leg openings are also starting to see some wear. 
I truly love these slow fading jeans as they are a great "project" to have that hopefully will take me many more months/years before it's retirement.  So far, the pair has not been soaked.  However, they have been washed twice in the bath tub with detergent and then air dried.  I think it is important to clean your jeans when they are dirty...  Unless you want to be alone the rest of your life.
My 3sixteens 4
The Jeans in Rome!
Check out the close up of the ST-120x Jeans below:

The Jeans

My 3sixteens 5
ST-120x After Seven Months of Constant Wear & Two Washes
3sixteens Hardware
Custom Labeled Gun Metal Hardware
3sixteen Pockets
Front Pocket Fading
3sixteen Fades
Back Pocket Fading 
3sixteen Knees
Just a bit of wear starting to show around the knee
3sixteen Leather Patch
Full Grain Leather Patch (also a belt loop)
3sixteen Selvedge ID
Selvedge Outseam & Flat Fell Stitched Inseam
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