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denim distancing, part 1
Check out this largest denim interview in history as we talk to Japanese jeans makers about the effects of Covid-19. Hear from Pure Blue Japan, Iron Heart, Momotaro, Samurai, Tanuki, Full Count, Resolute, Okayama Denim, Graph Zero, Denimio, Studio D'Artisan, Cottle, and TCB.
denim distancing, part 2
Check out this largest denim interview in history as we talk to Japanese jeans makers about the effects of Covid-19. Hear from Pure Blue Japan, Iron Heart, Momotaro, Samurai, Tanuki, Full Count, Resolute, Okayama Denim, Graph Zero, Denimio, Studio D'Artisan, Cottle, and TCB.
japanese denim brands
momotaro
Made from Zimbabwe cotton, Momotaro's regal denim starts in their very own weaving mill.
samurai
Japanese to the core, Samurai Jeans keeps it cool as the warrior's blade.
iron heart
What makes Iron Heart some of the most badass jeans on the planet? Let's find out.
full count
One of the original Osaka 5, Full Count keeps knockin 'em down for the count. Check it.
the flat head
Based out of Nagano, Rockabilly and Hot Rod inspired Flat Head leave no detail unattended.
pure blue japan
Slubby fabrics and gorgeous natural indigo dyes keep PBJ fans coming back for more.
the strike gold
You ready to strike gold? You may have found your jeans..
oni
Shrouded in mystery, Oni denim is some of the slubbiest stuff available.
studio d'artisan
A stalwart of the Japanese denim world, Studio D'Artisan was the original member of the Osaka 5.
kapital
Denim distressed beyond reason, to call Kapital creative and different would be an understatement.
japan blue jeans
The more affordable brother to Momotaro, Japan Blue Jeans manages to maintain the same high quality while remaining a bit more wallet friendly.
resolute
The name may be lesser known than some of the others, but the pedigree at Resolute runs deep.
kamikaze attack
Rebels with causes, the crew at Kamikaze Attack may shun the rules, but they produce some mighty fine jeans while doing so.
big john
Making the first Japanese jeans in 1965 and the first Japanese denim in 1972, Big John is steeped in history.
kojima genes
Quality and affordability are key concerns for Kojima Genes. And as they say, "Good genes make good jeans!"
TCB
Born from an early love of Americana, cats, and Levis, TCB produces stunning vintage styles, from start to finish in Kojima.
eternal
Combining high-tech processes with traditional fabrics, Eternal are masters of jeans distressing techniques.
milestone basement
New brand with a minimalist aesthetic. Setting milestones with a philosophy of 'less is more'.
stevenson overall co.
As founders Atsu Tagaya and Zip Stevenson say, "nostalgic but new, modern and universal."
tanuki
No one knows exactly who they are, but they make some of the neppiest, hairiest, slubbiest denim available.
UES
A huge array of clothing from this Osaka cult classic, including gorgeous denim and flannels.
Conners Sewing Factory
All sewn by one man, Konaka-san makes some of the most authentic 'vintage' jeans on the planet.
warehouse
One of the original Osaka 5, the Shiotani brothers continue to make some of the best vintage reproduction jeans around.
pallet Life story
A perfect mix of vintage concepts and forward thinking, PLS strives to color you a new story.