My mom just surprised me with a pair of Momotaros from her trip to Japan. She’s entirely oblivious to selvedge and really really bad at attention to details. So I gave her a pair of my best fitting jeans and told her to go to Hinoya in Tokyo and just get whatever matches best with the jeans I gave her. When she got back, I pulled the jeans out from the bag and the first thing I immediately noticed was the signature stripes on the back pockets. And I just lost it! lol She had no idea she brought home a pair of the some of best denim on the planet!
@@lil_Perro she definitely was, and so was my dad who sticks to his beloved Levi’s. But I proceeded then to show some YT vids on the process of making these jeans and why they’re so special. They became believers. And now my mom makes sure I wear them all the time lol Which I do anyway. FYI, my mom doesn’t dress me. That’s a huge no-no! lol
I remember going through this phase yrs ago (2009 to be exact I’m an old head lol😅) and I know the the feeling of pouring hrs of research in to Japanese denim even more so when I didn’t have money and I saved for the pair I was eyeing for months AND not only that, wearing that same pair for almost a year lol. And this was the time before RUclips so people didn’t know about or understand the appeal of Japanese selvedge and fades and what not but regardless your current passion just took me back to that time getting into denim. Being a denim head, Your denim is now a part of you and certain points in your life and memories will be attached to them… crazy as that sounds to me, that’s another one of the great things about Japanese selvedge 😌
Same I got introduced to Japanese denim around 2006 through superfuture forums. Prob have over 30 pairs to this day some fit some don’t. From the competition samurai, pbj, studio d artisan, iron hearts etc. Funny how apc is such a large brand now, back then it was considered a much lower end brand compared to what was available
PSA for those getting into raw denim: don't baby your jeans and obsess over how/when to wash them. Just wear them hard and wash them when they're dirty. You'll get sick fades regardless
@@jniles281bro mine faded in a month or two. Compared to my casual pair that took like 6-8 months to actually fade correctly. Depends on what kind of work you do I guess. I make kitchens/custom furniture so im on the the ladder, floor, rubbing up on my benches etc. I have two pairs of the 18 ounce straight fit unbranded jeans.
This was an incredibly informative video. I went to Japan and stumbled upon Evisu - walked out with 5 pairs and I will treasure them forever. I’m going back to Japan soon and can’t wait to look at some more of these brands
I was on a selvedge denim binge back in 2012 to 2015 and bought up a ton of pairs that will last me the rest of my life, haha. Two of my favorite brands are Pure Blue Japan and Oni denim. My current pair that I wear as often as I can and have some nice fades on them are a real nice pair of Oni denim.
So long as you don't gain too much weight. What I like about collecting denim is that they're liquid as in you can buy and sell them on the open market.
Its a great obsession. My first pair of raw denim was Levis dead stock 501 big E which i found in American Classics. Then moved onto Evis before they went mass market. Still wearing some of them now
Bought APC PNS in 2011, wore them for 6 years throughout college. Got a 2nd pair of 3Sixteen 16oz around 2015 and wore those for 5 or so years. Recently got a pair of Rogue Territory 12oz in the stanton cut. Nothing more comfortable than a pair of raw denim broken in on your own body. Nothing more gorgeous than a pair of thrashed raw denim. Wear your jeans, wash them when they get dirty, profit.
Love learning more history of denim, great video. As a denimhead for over a decade, I strongly suggest you pick 1 pair and really go through the aging/fading process before you consider giving a true review on what/who has the best denim. Until you actually put in the wear, it's pretty difficult to give a real opinion.
oh so u know more than him. Why comment? It isn't worth it. While it is best for him to wait for his case yes. U should invest to save ur energy to text to those who really deserve to be appreciated. Look at the people that were already did that goal. Look at the underrated people. Those I would invest commenting or putting a like.
about 10 years ago I was in a Gucci shop [in Harrods] explaining to the assistant about selvage jeans, while trying on a pair , we, I was delighted to find that the jeans were made by Evisu.. £250 pounds later, still have them , sadly only worn them about 5 times, when it says 32 waist you'd better be a 31.5.... or leave the top button un done
To be fair the system definitely only mainly tells us cotton. The slaves in South Carolina were growing indigo as well. You should look into Eliza Lucas Pinckney. She’s said to be one of the people that sorta kinda started the American indigo trade.
cool to see clips from The Iron Snail, very underrated channel. heavyweight denim is not for me, I tried and didn't love it, but that does not stop me from appreciating the craftsmanship and work behind all the high quality denim. good video Drew, great channel, much love from Mexico 🇲🇽.
Love this video. Raw indigo denim is just the coolest. I’d love to know your thoughts on Levis Japan jeans. They are I’m sure a notch below the origin 🇯🇵 but I do love the legendary American/Japanese combo idea.
I love Japanese denim. I have a pair of Momotaro 0605 (Natural Taper) in 15.7oz denim. I want a pair of straight fit denim, and am considering either a pair of Iron Hearts of a pair of Edwin Japan. Both of which are sold by a local stockist. IF you are interested in denim, and don't (or can't) spend $300USD+ for a pair, I would look at some excellent North American brands. Naked & Famous is a good entry point, or perhaps The Unbranded Brand. Other very good brands include Left Field NYC, Rogue Territory and 3sixteen.
personally a pair of USA made 501s>most japanese denim purely based on the price to quality… I love Japanese brands but every era has good quality clothing, it’s all about seeing enough to recognize it (even outsourced Levi’s from the early 2000’s have advantages over other denim that may be “better quality” such as cuts that were never made etc.)
For some there's more to it than that though. I own a couple of pairs of Levis and I like them but when I discovered MIJ denim I prefer to support it because I like the Japanese attitude towards manufacturing. The name Levis means pretty much nothing to me. I'm more interested in the spirit of the endeavor. I would rather support smaller scale manufacturers where I have a better idea that from dyed thread to pair of jeans I know it's all done in a country that generally has decent treatment of workers and the product is more an example of "slow fashion". Levis says on their website that those made in America jeans (which I don't think are available anymore; correct me if I'm wrong), are made using imported denim. So in other words, sweatshop denim in all likelihood. I just find a lot more transparency and honesty in smaller companies like that then in giant corporations like Levis who are more reactive to things than proactive about doing a better job. I guess I just believe that it's probably better for the planet if jeans don't cost 40 bucks and are a "disposable" item like all the other fast fashion stuff. Maybe things should cost more so we can waste less.
Ralph Lauren uses Japan denim to make jeans in America, Imogene and Willie makes American made jeans aswell. Make a video if you ever try a 21st century American made jean!
Selvedge denim has its waves and it’s nice to see it again, It’s coo cause we dont want them to hype the price like they do with shoes accessories etc.
My understanding is a lot of those Japanese brands bought up old looms from American factories when those American companies started to outsource. The vintage looms are a lot of what makes the character of the denim and I sometimes wonder what will be done when those looms just can't function anymore. Are there new looms that produce good quality selvage denim? Not to be a bummer or anything. On the final question a couple years ago I decided when I purchased new clothes I really wanted to get clothes from more socially conscious brands rather than just fast fashion crap. My girlfriend got a denim jacket from some FF sale and advised I get a denim jacket and I was like 'no, denim jackets aren't my style'. Now I have three raw, selvage denim jackets and three pairs of raw selvage jeans. So yeah... I changed my mind.
Really good video for someone who doesn't know much about denim. So it seems like cheap denim doesn't necessarily break down quicker and lasts shorter than raw or Japanese denim. A lot of it has to do with the method of manufacturing and the personalized process with raw denim.
Levis just drop their selvedge raw stf 501s and I love it. My first raw and selvedge jeans. I wish I have access to japanese denim. I love the quality to price ratio from Japanese brands.
Great video, Drew! I definitely caught the Japanese denim bug now 😎👌🏾 Alongside that, a new genre for me is handbags. Never was a bag person until recently-specifically belt bags have been catching my eye these days.
For American denims (or at least denim garment assembly), I'd suggest checking out groups like Leftfield, Hardenco, Randy's Garments, and Proximity Denims. Just putting that out there. There are good groups making denim garments in America and Japan; you've just gotta know where to look.
once you go selvdge you never go back. Relaxed tapered fit with mid or high rise is the way to go for me. and answering your question, i never i thought i go looser fits, byt after i tried lose and relaxed fits with a bit of taper, its the only thing i can were now. Also i wasnt aware of heritage/workware inspired fashion and once i learn about that, its all i wear now most of the times. I do dress up sometimes and i do were some athletic stuff s well, but its mostly workwear stuff now.
I haven’t buy jeans in about twenty years. My go-to places are goodwill and eBay, good jeans lasted more than twenty years so I kept buying used cheap brand names jeans and they looked good too.
Yes that would be interesting, in a more general manner, war clothes is always an interesting subject to talk about ! And Levi’s used to provide for the US Navy if our denim boy still want to talk about it 👀
Luv the passion you have bro 👍preach I love your videos on denim i’m kind of getting over the sneaker head stuff now I’m getting into the denim head stuff😂👍 favorite, Levi, vintage jeans you recommend to pick up to start with would appreciate a recommendation. Thanks.
I like your videos a lot mate, congrats. I even sent you an email about collaborating. Having said that, I missed your thoughts about other elements of the construction and the materials usually used by Japanese companies, like on buttons and pockets, for example.
If I do a blind test, there is very little chance you will be able to identify whether a particular pair of jeans is made by the shuttle process or not. It may be one of the factors, but surely isn't the only or even the biggest factor making Japanese Denim better
I have some saint laurent jeans and never knew they were made in Japan. They are really nice quality and I bought them only for 300 dollars a pair, which is pretty decent. I also have some real japanese denim from my trip to Japan and they are also really nice. Honestly they are better then other denim I own, but I prefer wool trousers.
I just got a pair of evisus from Buffalo exchange for 55 used my store credit. Sadly they are a size 42 and I am a true 30. Hopefully the tailor can work some magic. I passed up on a pair of naked and famous jeans for 30 rip
Well I can talk for hours but I decide not to. Can't even convince the type of jean I want to get what a waste of time. I have more vision, idea than u, I am way too advanced
Warehouse is more popular than you thought though, especially if you're talking about repro jeans. They owned Denime now and produced some of human made pieces cmiiw
Yeah, and Studio D'artisan started years before their contemporaries in Osaka. They're not interconnected in a way to the other 4 other than just being from Osaka.
15:30 seen some of your videos now i gotta real reason to sub man you breaking this fashion down to the molecule 💯 ppl really overlook the importance of lineage and i really over looked the history in fashion good talk 💯💯
Bravo man u just learn denim 101 when I have not learn any new ideas that I don't already know unfortunately. I could break down alot deeper of what I pick but nah can't give away my vision
a slight disparity, blue collar workers are called so not because of the denim, but because they couldn't afford wearing white collar shirts and wash them regularly unlike bourgeois , so they wore blue ones. Apart from that, a really interesting and fascinating video
For a good entry-point pair of selvage denim in Europe, I recommend Lager157 and their workwear-focused line 157 Roots. They have a bit more options, fit wise, compared to Uniqlo.
I lost my wardrobe recently..I currently only own 2 pair of denim. A black pair of Kenneth Coles (which is probably my current fave cuz the fit is CRAZY!) and a pair of blue Diesel jeans which are too big cuz they were the last pair in Marshall's lol. Now I'm hell bent on a pair of Momotaro GTBs
ive only recently been getting into it, have a pair of gray selvedge and kikko which i love a lot theyre just funky hate the fit but like it with them, the gray is too small which ive never been able to say before
Hey drew I was wondering if you could talk about the black experience in Colorado I was considering moving there.. Edit: Ik this was random lol but you the first person I thought of when the opportunity was presented to me.
I had a phase like this and now I always purchase selvedge jeans! Did you also try putting them in the freezer or soaking it inside out under the sun to prevent them from smelling since you shouldn’t wash them for the longest time?
Lol your photo of Jacob Davis is just an older photo of Levi. He was a fellow Latvian like me. We countrymen gotta look out for each other. 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻 Love your vids though
People in the "denimhead" world seem to have wrongly turned the meaning of the word "selvedge" into equaling "quality". Not sure how that happened. I only recently discovered the wonderful world of Japanese denim and after only a few days of looking into I was able to easily find that selvedge is simply the end border on the fabric created by shuttle looms. It has nothing to do with the quality of the denim. The quality of the denim is in the quality of the cotton, weaving, dying etc. So if you take the same threads and put half through a shuttle loom and half through a projectile loom you will basically have the same thing. If anything, a better argument can be made that the resulting projectile loom fabric will be better quality, because fabrics with tighter weaves are more durable. Projectile looms weave more tightly than shuttle looms. Of course, we know that there is more to it than just durability, but at least durability is an objective measure. Most everything else is a subjective aspect. Such as simply "liking" slubbiness, etc. This is where someone might probably argue "but on the projectile looms the edges may cause the fabric to unravel." To which the response is "yeah right.". People who sew know how to close those ends. Just look at any pair of non selvedge jeans. Those stitches are virtually never coming apart under any normal wearing conditions. When's the last time you ever had a pair of non selvedge jeans do that? I've never in my life seen that. So while technically true, that argument is completely ridiculous. People need to realize language matters. Selvedge does not equal quality.
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My mom just surprised me with a pair of Momotaros from her trip to Japan. She’s entirely oblivious to selvedge and really really bad at attention to details. So I gave her a pair of my best fitting jeans and told her to go to Hinoya in Tokyo and just get whatever matches best with the jeans I gave her. When she got back, I pulled the jeans out from the bag and the first thing I immediately noticed was the signature stripes on the back pockets. And I just lost it! lol She had no idea she brought home a pair of the some of best denim on the planet!
Lol bruhh. Well no need to even comment here.
@@thecooler170 lol…hey, just sharing my excitement for Japanese denim!
@@pastenseThis guy is commenting on everyone's comment, pay him no mind. Cool story
very nice. she was probably so confused about your reaction to the momotaros lol
@@lil_Perro she definitely was, and so was my dad who sticks to his beloved Levi’s. But I proceeded then to show some YT vids on the process of making these jeans and why they’re so special. They became believers. And now my mom makes sure I wear them all the time lol Which I do anyway. FYI, my mom doesn’t dress me. That’s a huge no-no! lol
I remember going through this phase yrs ago (2009 to be exact I’m an old head lol😅) and I know the the feeling of pouring hrs of research in to Japanese denim even more so when I didn’t have money and I saved for the pair I was eyeing for months AND not only that, wearing that same pair for almost a year lol. And this was the time before RUclips so people didn’t know about or understand the appeal of Japanese selvedge and fades and what not but regardless your current passion just took me back to that time getting into denim. Being a denim head, Your denim is now a part of you and certain points in your life and memories will be attached to them… crazy as that sounds to me, that’s another one of the great things about Japanese selvedge 😌
Same I got introduced to Japanese denim around 2006 through superfuture forums. Prob have over 30 pairs to this day some fit some don’t. From the competition samurai, pbj, studio d artisan, iron hearts etc. Funny how apc is such a large brand now, back then it was considered a much lower end brand compared to what was available
I'm 66 & raw denim is part of my life.I put on suit during board meeting only. Samurai, Iron Heart & Momotaro are my favourite
It became your second skin
Denim: 😐
Denim, Japan: 😱🤩🥰
The amount of research in this video is very very *VERY* much respected. 🤜🏾
I have experience. Doing research isnt going to cut it. You need to have the vision too not just experience.
Been a fan of Japanese Selvedge since 2004. Started with Naked & Famous and scaled up from there. Wear what you love!
PSA for those getting into raw denim: don't baby your jeans and obsess over how/when to wash them.
Just wear them hard and wash them when they're dirty. You'll get sick fades regardless
I was wondering because I’m a tradesman and considered getting a couple pairs for work
@@jniles281bro mine faded in a month or two. Compared to my casual pair that took like 6-8 months to actually fade correctly. Depends on what kind of work you do I guess. I make kitchens/custom furniture so im on the the ladder, floor, rubbing up on my benches etc. I have two pairs of the 18 ounce straight fit unbranded jeans.
@@NYSeaNilejust saw this and I’m an iron worker so I’m hard on jeans
I’m at around 15 pairs now, with Oni and The Strike Gold being my favorite pairs. It’s super addicting, and especially my chore coats.
Strike Gold #1!
This was an incredibly informative video. I went to Japan and stumbled upon Evisu - walked out with 5 pairs and I will treasure them forever. I’m going back to Japan soon and can’t wait to look at some more of these brands
I was on a selvedge denim binge back in 2012 to 2015 and bought up a ton of pairs that will last me the rest of my life, haha. Two of my favorite brands are Pure Blue Japan and Oni denim. My current pair that I wear as often as I can and have some nice fades on them are a real nice pair of Oni denim.
So long as you don't gain too much weight. What I like about collecting denim is that they're liquid as in you can buy and sell them on the open market.
Just bought my first pair of selvedge denim from Momotaro, very excited to wear them and get these fades in🤝
Yes there worth it. Pure Blue Japan and Iron Heart. I could keep going. There are so many dope brands in Japan.
Its a great obsession. My first pair of raw denim was Levis dead stock 501 big E which i found in American Classics. Then moved onto Evis before they went mass market. Still wearing some of them now
Bought APC PNS in 2011, wore them for 6 years throughout college. Got a 2nd pair of 3Sixteen 16oz around 2015 and wore those for 5 or so years. Recently got a pair of Rogue Territory 12oz in the stanton cut. Nothing more comfortable than a pair of raw denim broken in on your own body. Nothing more gorgeous than a pair of thrashed raw denim.
Wear your jeans, wash them when they get dirty, profit.
Just bought me so Pure Blues from Shibuya in Tokyo can’t wait to start the journey
Its the hand dye technique of the indigo flowers practiced in Japan that’s so intriguing.
I'm working on a pair of red tornados right now. 18 ounce Raw selvedge and they're coming along nicely.
A lot of us enjoy the history behind these clothes mane! Great job makin this one👍🏽🔥
Love learning more history of denim, great video. As a denimhead for over a decade, I strongly suggest you pick 1 pair and really go through the aging/fading process before you consider giving a true review on what/who has the best denim. Until you actually put in the wear, it's pretty difficult to give a real opinion.
Lol. Nah man. I am a denimhead and I do not advise to stick to those advise purely.
oh so u know more than him. Why comment? It isn't worth it. While it is best for him to wait for his case yes. U should invest to save ur energy to text to those who really deserve to be appreciated. Look at the people that were already did that goal. Look at the underrated people. Those I would invest commenting or putting a like.
Awesome video! Really enjoyed learning lots of new things about denim 😊
Ordered the Okinawa's yesterday as my first pair of new selvedge... Can't wait for them to arrive!
Enjoy!!!
about 10 years ago I was in a Gucci shop [in Harrods] explaining to the assistant about selvage jeans, while trying on a pair , we, I was delighted to find that the jeans were made by Evisu.. £250 pounds later, still have them , sadly only worn them about 5 times, when it says 32 waist you'd better be a 31.5.... or leave the top button un done
why drew is so damn cool!!
pvv never really understood the love for shoes and sneakerheads until i got into new balances
Hey I know that guy!
Keep up the great work sir!!
@@DrewJoiner thank you my man!! You too!
To be fair the system definitely only mainly tells us cotton. The slaves in South Carolina were growing indigo as well. You should look into Eliza Lucas Pinckney. She’s said to be one of the people that sorta kinda started the American indigo trade.
cool to see clips from The Iron Snail, very underrated channel. heavyweight denim is not for me, I tried and didn't love it, but that does not stop me from appreciating the craftsmanship and work behind all the high quality denim. good video Drew, great channel, much love from Mexico 🇲🇽.
Love this video. Raw indigo denim is just the coolest. I’d love to know your thoughts on Levis Japan jeans. They are I’m sure a notch below the origin 🇯🇵 but I do love the legendary American/Japanese combo idea.
Love your take and perspective on this topic. First video I’ve seen of yours. You have a new subscriber!
I love Japanese denim.
I have a pair of Momotaro 0605 (Natural Taper) in 15.7oz denim.
I want a pair of straight fit denim, and am considering either a pair of Iron Hearts of a pair of Edwin Japan. Both of which are sold by a local stockist.
IF you are interested in denim, and don't (or can't) spend $300USD+ for a pair, I would look at some excellent North American brands.
Naked & Famous is a good entry point, or perhaps The Unbranded Brand. Other very good brands include Left Field NYC, Rogue Territory and 3sixteen.
Drew you should make a video about the history of kapital and their denim in particular
Noo
Going to Japan to see Mako is worth the trip alone ❤️
personally a pair of USA made 501s>most japanese denim purely based on the price to quality… I love Japanese brands but every era has good quality clothing, it’s all about seeing enough to recognize it (even outsourced Levi’s from the early 2000’s have advantages over other denim that may be “better quality” such as cuts that were never made etc.)
For some there's more to it than that though. I own a couple of pairs of Levis and I like them but when I discovered MIJ denim I prefer to support it because I like the Japanese attitude towards manufacturing. The name Levis means pretty much nothing to me. I'm more interested in the spirit of the endeavor.
I would rather support smaller scale manufacturers where I have a better idea that from dyed thread to pair of jeans I know it's all done in a country that generally has decent treatment of workers and the product is more an example of "slow fashion".
Levis says on their website that those made in America jeans (which I don't think are available anymore; correct me if I'm wrong), are made using imported denim. So in other words, sweatshop denim in all likelihood.
I just find a lot more transparency and honesty in smaller companies like that then in giant corporations like Levis who are more reactive to things than proactive about doing a better job.
I guess I just believe that it's probably better for the planet if jeans don't cost 40 bucks and are a "disposable" item like all the other fast fashion stuff. Maybe things should cost more so we can waste less.
What a great and very informative video! You really did a perfect job Drew!
Awesome to see you include Cee Are Dee and the Iron Snail, 2 great channels.
I enjoyed the video, Drew.
Another great vid! Thanks again brother. Keep doin you!!
I love these Japanese selvedge denim videos!!!!
Ralph Lauren uses Japan denim to make jeans in America, Imogene and Willie makes American made jeans aswell. Make a video if you ever try a 21st century American made jean!
Getting a kick outta these Devine vids man. Just bought my first pair (Bronson mfg) excited. We’ll see how it goes.!
Selvedge denim has its waves and it’s nice to see it again, It’s coo cause we dont want them to hype the price like they do with shoes accessories etc.
LOVE it!! Thanks Drew!!
My understanding is a lot of those Japanese brands bought up old looms from American factories when those American companies started to outsource. The vintage looms are a lot of what makes the character of the denim and I sometimes wonder what will be done when those looms just can't function anymore. Are there new looms that produce good quality selvage denim? Not to be a bummer or anything.
On the final question a couple years ago I decided when I purchased new clothes I really wanted to get clothes from more socially conscious brands rather than just fast fashion crap. My girlfriend got a denim jacket from some FF sale and advised I get a denim jacket and I was like 'no, denim jackets aren't my style'. Now I have three raw, selvage denim jackets and three pairs of raw selvage jeans. So yeah... I changed my mind.
I bought Youji Yamamoto 35 years ago...so you got some catching up to do...lol
Really good video for someone who doesn't know much about denim. So it seems like cheap denim doesn't necessarily break down quicker and lasts shorter than raw or Japanese denim. A lot of it has to do with the method of manufacturing and the personalized process with raw denim.
I’m on wear 87 in my
IH-366-SLB and they are my daily’s!
Levis just drop their selvedge raw stf 501s and I love it. My first raw and selvedge jeans. I wish I have access to japanese denim. I love the quality to price ratio from Japanese brands.
This video was incredible
2 bops!!
Doc martens and loafers is a new “genre” for me. I guess getting older these “nicer” shoes matter to me more now than say Yeezys or Nikes
The jacket is truly awesome.
The Japanese will take any product and improve it time and time and again never underestimate them. I love Japanese denim and the people
Great video, Drew! I definitely caught the Japanese denim bug now 😎👌🏾
Alongside that, a new genre for me is handbags. Never was a bag person until recently-specifically belt bags have been catching my eye these days.
Drew, don't stop loving Japanese denim and keep the content coming
wow thank you for the history lesson that was dope
ABeen into denim since around 2014. It’s q beautiful thing and I enjoy the -if you know you know, aspect to it.
For American denims (or at least denim garment assembly), I'd suggest checking out groups like Leftfield, Hardenco, Randy's Garments, and Proximity Denims. Just putting that out there. There are good groups making denim garments in America and Japan; you've just gotta know where to look.
once you go selvdge you never go back. Relaxed tapered fit with mid or high rise is the way to go for me.
and answering your question, i never i thought i go looser fits, byt after i tried lose and relaxed fits with a bit of taper, its the only thing i can were now. Also i wasnt aware of heritage/workware inspired fashion and once i learn about that, its all i wear now most of the times. I do dress up sometimes and i do were some athletic stuff s well, but its mostly workwear stuff now.
I haven’t buy jeans in about twenty years. My go-to places are goodwill and eBay, good jeans lasted more than twenty years so I kept buying used cheap brand names jeans and they looked good too.
really a great video dude !! new appreciation for de nimes
I’m interested in bomber jackets, could you do a video on the story behind them? This was super interesting
Yes that would be interesting, in a more general manner, war clothes is always an interesting subject to talk about !
And Levi’s used to provide for the US Navy if our denim boy still want to talk about it 👀
Luv the passion you have bro 👍preach I love your videos on denim i’m kind of getting over the sneaker head stuff now I’m getting into the denim head stuff😂👍 favorite, Levi, vintage jeans you recommend to pick up to start with would appreciate a recommendation. Thanks.
Really appreciate this vid ❤
Can you please recommend some relaxed fit high rise Japanese denim brands?
I like your videos a lot mate, congrats. I even sent you an email about collaborating. Having said that, I missed your thoughts about other elements of the construction and the materials usually used by Japanese companies, like on buttons and pockets, for example.
thanks for all your work on this--will sub for sure. More denim vids please : ) : )
Where did ya get that shirt and what’s the brand. Oh my it’s just what I’ve been looking for. Great video on denim. Thank you
What is the denim top you're wearing man? It's beautiful :D
If I do a blind test, there is very little chance you will be able to identify whether a particular pair of jeans is made by the shuttle process or not. It may be one of the factors, but surely isn't the only or even the biggest factor making Japanese Denim better
As a kapital nerd I love my century denim jacket and jeans Soo much
I have some saint laurent jeans and never knew they were made in Japan. They are really nice quality and I bought them only for 300 dollars a pair, which is pretty decent. I also have some real japanese denim from my trip to Japan and they are also really nice. Honestly they are better then other denim I own, but I prefer wool trousers.
Been watching u since like 2021 and u have grown hella big, keep it up!
I just got a pair of evisus from Buffalo exchange for 55 used my store credit. Sadly they are a size 42 and I am a true 30. Hopefully the tailor can work some magic. I passed up on a pair of naked and famous jeans for 30 rip
Ive had some banana republic japanese denim for like 8 years and they look good as new
Great informative video !!! 🙌😌 thank you for teaching about it
To you guys but not to me😂. I already know.
30 minute video essay about denim by Drew? Certified classic 🤌🏻💙
A 30:57 minute long video about Japanese denim is very Drew Joiner like
Well I can talk for hours but I decide not to. Can't even convince the type of jean I want to get what a waste of time. I have more vision, idea than u, I am way too advanced
this cooler170 is such a troll lmao
Warehouse is more popular than you thought though, especially if you're talking about repro jeans. They owned Denime now and produced some of human made pieces cmiiw
I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing
Yeah, and Studio D'artisan started years before their contemporaries in Osaka. They're not interconnected in a way to the other 4 other than just being from Osaka.
anyone know what the button up Drew is wearing in this video? really like the collar and sleeves on the shirt and looking to find something similar
15:30 seen some of your videos now i gotta real reason to sub man you breaking this fashion down to the molecule 💯 ppl really overlook the importance of lineage and i really over looked the history in fashion good talk 💯💯
Bravo man u just learn denim 101 when I have not learn any new ideas that I don't already know unfortunately. I could break down alot deeper of what I pick but nah can't give away my vision
a slight disparity, blue collar workers are called so not because of the denim, but because they couldn't afford wearing white collar shirts and wash them regularly unlike bourgeois , so they wore blue ones. Apart from that, a really interesting and fascinating video
It's "this pair of pants." "Pair" is singular. A pair, two pairs. This pair.
Uniqlo has a Salvage denim which could be a true entry point
For a good entry-point pair of selvage denim in Europe, I recommend Lager157 and their workwear-focused line 157 Roots. They have a bit more options, fit wise, compared to Uniqlo.
Luv your video, where did you get your denim exactly in Montreal? Keep going great job!
At ssense!
I lost my wardrobe recently..I currently only own 2 pair of denim. A black pair of Kenneth Coles (which is probably my current fave cuz the fit is CRAZY!) and a pair of blue Diesel jeans which are too big cuz they were the last pair in Marshall's lol. Now I'm hell bent on a pair of Momotaro GTBs
Great video! Are those pink Paraboot shoes?
Yes essentially haha they are by Collegium
Even History Channel couldn't do better 📚🗺️👖
Drew!!! I love your cap. Where is it from😭😭
Homie I need an ID on that shirt/jacket you’re wearing!!!
id like to introduce you to the telleson cchore coat, they recently changed its name an I fotget what to but they have all the pocets on it stnads out
ive only recently been getting into it, have a pair of gray selvedge and kikko which i love a lot theyre just funky hate the fit but like it with them, the gray is too small which ive never been able to say before
Great video keep doin what your doin
Hey drew I was wondering if you could talk about the black experience in Colorado I was considering moving there..
Edit: Ik this was random lol but you the first person I thought of when the opportunity was presented to me.
Send me a dm on IG I can respond there!
@@DrewJoiner I just sent a message. appreciate it!
I had a phase like this and now I always purchase selvedge jeans! Did you also try putting them in the freezer or soaking it inside out under the sun to prevent them from smelling since you shouldn’t wash them for the longest time?
Don’t freeze them. That’s just a myth
After ~2 years of wearing Japanese denim I can't even look at any mass market and/or designer jeans, jackets, shirts, etc.
Hello does all selvedge denim "releases paint" and may stain anywhere you sit?
Will Selvage denim last longer?
Where the best place to buy Japanese denim
whats the name of the store in monreal, is it jeans jeans jeans? thanks
Lol your photo of Jacob Davis is just an older photo of Levi. He was a fellow Latvian like me. We countrymen gotta look out for each other. 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻
Love your vids though
lmao oops
Will you do a video on the best-dressed ppl (celebs and IG/TikTok accounts)? A drip check 💧
I can definitely consider it
I wonder what would happen if we made a pair of jeans with the new age wool that doesn’t itch
Well done video.
People in the "denimhead" world seem to have wrongly turned the meaning of the word "selvedge" into equaling "quality". Not sure how that happened. I only recently discovered the wonderful world of Japanese denim and after only a few days of looking into I was able to easily find that selvedge is simply the end border on the fabric created by shuttle looms. It has nothing to do with the quality of the denim. The quality of the denim is in the quality of the cotton, weaving, dying etc.
So if you take the same threads and put half through a shuttle loom and half through a projectile loom you will basically have the same thing. If anything, a better argument can be made that the resulting projectile loom fabric will be better quality, because fabrics with tighter weaves are more durable. Projectile looms weave more tightly than shuttle looms. Of course, we know that there is more to it than just durability, but at least durability is an objective measure. Most everything else is a subjective aspect. Such as simply "liking" slubbiness, etc.
This is where someone might probably argue "but on the projectile looms the edges may cause the fabric to unravel." To which the response is "yeah right.". People who sew know how to close those ends. Just look at any pair of non selvedge jeans. Those stitches are virtually never coming apart under any normal wearing conditions. When's the last time you ever had a pair of non selvedge jeans do that? I've never in my life seen that. So while technically true, that argument is completely ridiculous.
People need to realize language matters. Selvedge does not equal quality.
at least it's a channel about denim 😄