The white patch thing is one of Vlieseline’s many iron-on interfacings but I’m not sure which one. More information — including a link to order a free repair kit — can be found at the Nudie Jeans website.
Jeans, like leaves in the fall, are at their most beautiful just before they disintegrate. This guy’s got the right idea:
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Is it my imagination, or does that guy strongly resemble Andrew Sullivan?
A little, yes. Different guy though.
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