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Post by stinky on May 25, 2016 7:53:03 GMT -6
Its a cool shirt, pretty subtle effect, and roll up the sleeves for a little more blue. I'd say go for it and use their good return process in case it underwhelms you for the price. I'd second that. Just got the shirt today and it's pretty cool. I preordered and got 20% off so it was quite a bit less than $138, so that probably influences my opinion. It is 7 oz fabric. I knew that when I ordered it but for some reason it didn't register that it's pretty heavy. Don't know that I'll wear this a ton in the summer. Mine will get plenty of use on those cool summer evenings when I'm throwing horseshoes and drinking chilled rose with friends. |
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Post by northcoast on May 25, 2016 8:02:16 GMT -6
I'd second that. Just got the shirt today and it's pretty cool. I preordered and got 20% off so it was quite a bit less than $138, so that probably influences my opinion. It is 7 oz fabric. I knew that when I ordered it but for some reason it didn't register that it's pretty heavy. Don't know that I'll wear this a ton in the summer. Mine will get plenty of use on those cool summer evenings when I'm throwing horseshoes and drinking chilled rose with friends. Hmm. I'm going to be playing Jarts with beer in the backyard of a city home. Not sure if it would work in that context, just not as suave as that horseshoe photo shoot. Thinking of passing anyways because of the color and the weight. Not real fond of a light colored shirt that is too heavy to wear in the warmer months. |
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Post by stinky on May 25, 2016 8:10:59 GMT -6
Mine will get plenty of use on those cool summer evenings when I'm throwing horseshoes and drinking chilled rose with friends. Hmm. I'm going to be playing Jarts with beer in the backyard of a city home. Not sure if it would work in that context, just not as suave as that horseshoe photo shoot. Thinking of passing anyways because of the color and the weight. Not real fond of a light colored shirt that is too heavy to wear in the warmer months. I think you can sub out any backyard activity and beverage as long as the photos are taken in the pre-sunset golden hour. I take it you got the white instead of the blue (true indigo I'm hoping)? |
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Post by northcoast on May 25, 2016 8:33:01 GMT -6
I bought neither. I was looking at the white.
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Post by stinky on May 25, 2016 21:11:08 GMT -6
Indigo cross jacquard US arrived today. Looks great, fits great (I must have weenie forearms and wrists). Possibly the nicest fabric of anything I own.
The RH side pocket and flap are coming off though (it's not defective, I'm going to remove it).
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Post by DigDug on May 25, 2016 21:44:07 GMT -6
Can you guys with the cross jacquard shirt post some IRL pics.?
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Post by stinky on May 25, 2016 21:59:47 GMT -6
I could, but I'm not going to become an accessory to the crime of breaking your 1 year no spend.
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Post by DigDug on May 25, 2016 22:14:30 GMT -6
I could, but I'm not going to become an accessory to the crime of breaking your 1 year no spend. No worries, if you look back at the Addendums I have $150 worth of TS credit that I'll allow myself to use. Though I think I'll hold out for that Navy Flannel that may be coming. |
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Post by stinky on May 26, 2016 7:26:41 GMT -6
I could, but I'm not going to become an accessory to the crime of breaking your 1 year no spend. No worries, if you look back at the Addendums I have $150 worth of TS credit that I'll allow myself to use. Though I think I'll hold out for that Navy Flannel that may be coming. Navy flannel = just another flannel shirt Indigo cross jacquard = really special Glad I took a chance on this shirt. |
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Post by northcoast on May 26, 2016 7:42:27 GMT -6
No worries, if you look back at the Addendums I have $150 worth of TS credit that I'll allow myself to use. Though I think I'll hold out for that Navy Flannel that may be coming. Navy flannel = just another flannel shirt Indigo cross jacquard = really special Glad I took a chance on this shirt. But in fairness to yourself you saw the potential and decided to put in the work to modify the funny pockets. /and I do really like that fabric. |
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Post by stinky on May 26, 2016 7:57:09 GMT -6
Navy flannel = just another flannel shirt Indigo cross jacquard = really special Glad I took a chance on this shirt. But in fairness to yourself you saw the potential and decided to put in the work to modify the funny pockets. /and I do really like that fabric. Indeed. That pocket is the darling of the TS design staff, and I'm about to kill it for the overall good of the garment. Seriously, the fabric is magic. The white crosses are slightly raised, which gives it a three-dimensional effect as it curves around things. |
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Post by exophobe on May 26, 2016 19:57:28 GMT -6
Can you guys with the cross jacquard shirt post some IRL pics.? I think you've been flat out denied on this one.  |
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Post by DigDug on May 26, 2016 20:15:27 GMT -6
Can you guys with the cross jacquard shirt post some IRL pics.? I think you've been flat out denied on this one. Must mean that it's not really that nice  |
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Post by disheveled on May 27, 2016 7:00:09 GMT -6
I think you've been flat out denied on this one. Must mean that it's not really that nice I forgot which color you where leaning towards, so here's both.     |
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Post by stinky on May 27, 2016 8:25:28 GMT -6
It's not that I wasn't going to do it, I just haven't worn it yet (85-90 here all week).
Anyhow, the only thing I'll add is that it feels almost like a very refined canvas. Can't recommend enough.
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Post by exophobe on May 27, 2016 9:05:20 GMT -6
Still not a fan of the taping, but I do wish the white one was in my closet. Thanks for the pictures.
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Post by nate001 on May 27, 2016 9:14:00 GMT -6
It's not that I wasn't going to do it, I just haven't worn it yet (85-90 here all week). Anyhow, the only thing I'll add is that it feels almost like a very refined canvas. Can't recommend enough. Damn those shirts look good. If I didn't already have the California jacquard I think I'd have to get one. Those buttons are cool. |
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Post by northcoast on May 27, 2016 9:37:08 GMT -6
I like that off white one. Thanks for the pics.
Went to look at the new short sleeve shirt they offered this morning and my size was already sold out.
Ahhh.
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Post by devastitis on May 27, 2016 9:49:50 GMT -6
I took pics of them last night, just forgot to post them up on here. And like stinky said, I was going to take shots of them for WIWT, but at 90 degrees, these are a little heftier than I'd feel comfortable wearing outside.   |
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Post by stinky on May 28, 2016 17:00:41 GMT -6
Stupid pocket is now gone. Shirt now looks like it should have looked when it came from TS.
I'll take some pics at some point.
If i hold it to the light, I can see a dotted outline where the pocket used to be, and from what I have read, this will go away after washing. If you don't hold it up to the light, it is unnoticeable.
It's a little unnerving to start hacking up a $150 shirt before you wear it, but the thing is, you have to do it when it is new.
If you do this, use very sharp, pointy sewing scissors, and never against the shirt fabric itself. I do not recommend a seam ripper because those tend to be dull.
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Post by northcoast on May 28, 2016 19:57:15 GMT -6
Stupid pocket is now gone. Shirt now looks like it should have looked when it came from TS. I'll take some pics at some point. If i hold it to the light, I can see a dotted outline where the pocket used to be, and from what I have read, this will go away after washing. If you don't hold it up to the light, it is unnoticeable. It's a little unnerving to start hacking up a $150 shirt before you wear it, but the thing is, you have to do it when it is new. If you do this, use very sharp, pointy sewing scissors, and never against the shirt fabric itself. I do not recommend a seam ripper because those tend to be dull. Man, I don't know if I have the patience to do that. But congrats on your new shirt. I'd love to have one, feels like too much work all things considered. |
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Post by stinky on Jun 1, 2016 10:11:17 GMT -6
Stupid pocket is now gone. Shirt now looks like it should have looked when it came from TS. I'll take some pics at some point. If i hold it to the light, I can see a dotted outline where the pocket used to be, and from what I have read, this will go away after washing. If you don't hold it up to the light, it is unnoticeable. It's a little unnerving to start hacking up a $150 shirt before you wear it, but the thing is, you have to do it when it is new. If you do this, use very sharp, pointy sewing scissors, and never against the shirt fabric itself. I do not recommend a seam ripper because those tend to be dull. Man, I don't know if I have the patience to do that. But congrats on your new shirt. I'd love to have one, feels like too much work all things considered. This is actually much easier to do than I make it seem. You just have to take your time, work carefully, and don't pull the seam apart in a way that will put tension on the fabric (and thus stretch it out where it was sewn together). Also, be sure to only use the cutting instrument against the fabric that you are removing (to avoid accidentally cutting the shirt). Basically, I snipped every 2-3 stitches from the surface of the pocket. The most difficult area is the beginning and ending of a stitching run, because of the backstitching. It took about 20 mins max for me. |
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Post by wavesbeneath on Jun 2, 2016 9:01:49 GMT -6
^ stinky -- can you post a pic of the finished shirt (sans pocket)? Interested to see how it turned out.
Thanks.
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Post by northcoast on Jun 3, 2016 8:22:16 GMT -6
Now I'm waiting for one of these. Reissued and in stock shipping in season. Fantastic.  |
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Post by northcoast on Jun 16, 2016 6:47:27 GMT -6
Well I had a discount expiring and nothing being released really interested me.
So it was between the White Cross Jaquard and the just restocked Blue Everyday Chambray. I broke down for the White Cross despite the goofy flap pocket. Will see if I can deal with it.
In the end, the White Cross was more unique and versatile especially with my denim. I felt pretty locked into chinos with the Chambray plus it's nowhere near unique.
So if I like it, I guess I just have to wait a few months to wear it till it gets cooler. I agree with EX about the taping and Stinky about the pocket but I could not resist at $6 shipped.
There you go, 3 + paragraphs about a shirt. Thanks to all who posted pics.
Anyone own both the ISC Utility shirt and the ICJ Utility shirt? I ended up returning my ISC because it was cut too big and I'm wondering if this ICJ is a little smaller.
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