Hi Y’all,

As I hinted on my post yesterday, I am looking into starting my next denim project shortly and decided that it would be best to let you, our readers decide what type of project I’m going to undertake. I did do some preliminary ranking based on the type of jeans and the available size. But in the end you have the choice over what jeans I will put through wear and tear next year. On the right you can see the poll, so don’t hesitate to cast your vote.

Winter is an excellent time to start the project and the freezing cold weather has already got me plenty of ideas of what type of endurance test I could put the jeans through.

So without further due, below are the alternatives:

Momotaro Jeans – 0905SP – Going To War Label

The lines are already classic and this best seller from Japan is undoubtedly something I want to put to test. The Going to War Label (Or Going to Battle Label) is dyed only with darkest type of natural indigo. The jeans are sanforized 15.7oz rigid denim with good fit and after wearing them for a short time, they will soon feel like a second skin. I know folks who have taken up this particular project and I’m very keen to experience the jeans myself as well.

Momotaro Jeans – G003-MB – Copper Label

They say that natural cotton makes superior denim. Inspired by old Japanese denim, in Copper Label jeans Momotaro uses an indigo dyeing technique that reproduces deep blue color for the cotton. The jeans are sanforized, washed with Marine essence same as Seto-Sea’s water, which is rich with minerals. The blue color is kept more natural by using special cotton with long fibers that lets the jeans wear in unique and personal ways. Another great alternative. I am anxious to see the difference between the aging of the Vintage Label and the Copper Label.

The Year Of… – Lil’ Brooklyn

The Year Of… is for the individual who seeks to mark their moment in time with the latest in specialty denim that mirrors the exuberance of success. Our hope is for each pair to be worn with sincere appreciation of the skill and effort involved. Lil’ Brooklyn as the design is most commonly known represents the brand’s Year of the Dog era and is probably one of the most known designs not to mention rare, especially today.

The Year Of… – Nippon Ribbon

Another classic design from The Year Of… Nippon Ribbon jeans are regular fit, non-washed, five pocket jeans from the Year Of The Rat collection. The jeans come with a black button fly and a black ribbon embroidery sewn across the back of the jeans. I have yet to see a worn pair of these type of jeans and I am sure it would definitely make a great project.

Last but not least…

The choice to continue the on-going Vintage 0901 Project.

This alternative needs no introduction. The project has been on-going for a good while and the jeans have pretty much seen every element from sand to snow and from Dr. Pepper to washing machine. The jeans still keep evolving and the more I wear them, the more attached I feel towards them. So not a bad alternative either.

Those are our contestants and I look forward to seeing what jeans you will pick for my next project. But do choose well, as these jeans will be worn non-stop until further notice. The voting will continue until Christmas Eve (24.12.2009), when I will drop a post on the selected style. The on-going Vintage 0901 project will continue until New Year’s Eve.

A big thanks to everyone in advance for participation and have a great weekend ahead.