Been wearing these all day every day since the last submission, but no real observable difference. This is life for us slow faders 
If anything they've been soaking up some of the indigo from my 295-IB and are turning darker. Keep this up and I'll be back at square one once the competition is over 
First submission in the books. No days missed so far.
Love these SBGs.
(Do I miss the XHS? Maybe a little bit 
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Not a whole lot of progress since last month (despite wearing these more than I anticipated). Still only on the one wash, considering doing another wash soon.
My goal for the Indigo Invitational was to reach at least 200 wears.
That has now been achieved, currently at 203 wears. Still at only one wash. I'll definitely be continuing to use these going forward, but will be wearing some other pairs as well. The longing for XHS is strong 
@Gammaman Entering with bibs is awesome.
@Jcaz6996 Nice, will be another amazing pair I'm sure.
@gouki74 Cool, hard to beat XHS. Not sure I could go a year without washing, but looking forward to following along. 
Decided to go with the SBGs in the end. This will be the year of black jeans.
Not looking to win, but would like to reach at least 200 wears.
Just submitted Raw Proof:
Time to put this to use.
Just put it on and, wow, these are good.
Fading is always super slow on shirts for me, but will definitely enjoy wearing this one 
I've been ruminating hard on which pair to go with A full year in the same pair is a long time.
I think I will go with these instead. Have been loving the 526L, dig how crisp, tight and hairy the 19oz lefty is. Need to get them hemmed though.
Combs are coming along ok, and some first small signs of fading at the back pockets.
The lighting makes it appear a bit more prominent than in real life I'd say.
Haven't missed a day so far. Great jeans.
Latest submission.
Wearing these a bit less at the moment. It's been fairly warm recently and I've been spending most of my time indoors (with no AC).
Wearing them today though, blessed with some cooling rain.
Did a second wash. I've been moving, and it's been hot and humid, so it was definitely needed. That also explains the mess that's partly visible
These needed another another wash. Currently at 295 wears and 3 washes. No change
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I thought they looked rather good hanging on the door though:
@Jcaz6996 Looking great! The 526Lod is such a cool jacket.
(Mine is actually still unworn. Too many denim jackets.......)
@Lowlander Wow! And I love the yearly updates.
I have a long list of things where my thinking at some point was: "Nope, never spending money on one of those!".
Western shirts for instance. Now? Please don't force me to count them! 
Good luck with the leather. So much nice stuff out there.
@denim-dawg Haha, thanks man!
Your pairs are looking wild!
(10 months later it still blows my mind that you're wearing two pairs 
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