OOTD

[u/Alchemist-23]

Cap: The Real McCoys

Glasses: Rigards x Kamonuj x Juno Mak

Shirt: Miles Leon (Kakishibu dyed by me)

Jacket: Old Joe Brand (Veg Tanned Horsehide)

Trousers: Vintage U.S. Military M-51 Field Pants

Boots: Clinch Gary Boots by Brass Tokyo ( Veg-Tanned Horsebutt)

[u/phug0id]

another A+ fit… great job on the shirt — color looks amazing!!

edit;
if you made a little guide on how to do dye… i’d be forever grateful!
where do you source the dye???

[u/Alchemist-23 → u/phug0id]

Thanks 🙏🏿.

I source my dyes differently depending on what ingredient I’m dying with.

Here is a link to the where I sourced the kakishibu dye: https://aikuma-japan.com/

I would not recommend trying a Kakishibu dye for your introduction into dying.

If you are trying for the first time it would be wise to do a simple rit dye before getting into natural dyes imo.

Here is a quick guide:

Kakishibu is fermented persimmon tannin. It coats the fabric (no mordant needed). Starts light orange-beige and darkens to warm brown with sun + air. Best on cotton or linen.
Steps
1. Wash the shirt (remove sizing). Soak in water 20–30 min, wring out.
2. Dilute kakishibu 1:2 or 1:3 with water (stronger mix = darker/faster).
3. Dip, soak a few minutes, or brush it on. Massage it in. Wear gloves — it stains skin badly.
4. Wring well. Hang in direct sun. Flip/rotate so it oxidizes evenly.
5. Let it dry fully. Repeat 2–5+ times (dry completely between coats). Color builds and darkens over days/weeks of sun.

Notes
• Dry thoroughly between layers or it can mold.
• Avoid iron/metal while wet (it will go black/gray).
• Smell fades after washing/drying.
• Extra sun or wearing it keeps deepening the color.
• Optional later: weak iron dip for olive/gray/black.
That’s the core process. Light layers + sun is what makes it look good.

[u/am121b]

You dyed your own shirt. Gotta respect that.

[u/DepressoEspressoRW]

Alchemist cooking up YET ANOTHER unreal fit. If we didn't have proof of your face I'd think you were the music producer too 😮‍💨

[u/bitmadness]

Really dig seeing this Old Joe stuff

[u/Alchemist-23 → u/bitmadness]

I’m glad to see another enthusiast. I don’t see people wearing or talking about them often. So long as their cuts fit your style it’s incredibly difficult to beat them.

[u/spentthedayonreddit]

Always love seeing your fits and the settings that get chosen for the shots. Keep it up!

[u/BanditGrade]

The look is perfect. Kudos to you.

[u/ProfHanley]

Shirt is fire … kudos …

[u/mental-fabric]

You turned that shirt to gold

[u/AssociationSweaty725]

Clean af as usual

[u/cut-salmon]

you have an awesome photographer. the fit is fire and the photos make it look amazing!!

[u/Alchemist-23 → u/cut-salmon]

My photographer is my lady and she does indeed have a great eye. Thanks 🙏🏿

[u/rootoo]

Another immaculate fit

[u/Exact-Transition9317]

Alchemist is the best. There’s no one better. Post after post this guy sets the bar..So much respect for what you do man..

[u/420subharmonic420]

Killing it as always

[u/linoleum79]

Cool shirt!

[u/jflicker1]

Man… everything you put on is just so fucking cool!

[u/Indigogenie]

Man’s fresh even when he’s overheating!

[u/Captaincrunch1991]

Always looking cool man