brostymie

I would think Samurai do not have to change the leather patch due to the Levis lawsuit. The only infringement taht they have are the red tabs and the arcuates. The patch would only have infringed Levis if it depicts two "objects" pulling a pair of jeans but in this case it did not.

But then again they may want to cahnge it just for fun. May be signifying a Reborn Samurai.

I personally prefers the current patch.

33. Favourite right now is Samurai

Oh ok, didn't noticed that in the samurai thread. I was browsing the take5 web and noticed these.

Check these out these seems to be the new Samurai release coming up in 2008. There is also a 10 Anniversary model, some re production of previous Ltd Ed like the S526XX, Also check out the new back pocket stitching and tabs for S101JP not sure if it's going to be the new standard back pocket stitching and tabs.

http://www.take5jeans.net/default.asp

Same here. My S0500XX lot 10 which I just received from 2nd measured only 1inch (Tgged 33; measured 34) bigger than tagged sz. I have the same query as Grilled cheese. Does this means that it's equivalent to a Sz 32 of previous batches or it's a sz 33 in all other dimensions just that the waist measured smaller than preiously?

Saw this a at the 2nd website. Guess it's a new Samurai model.http://item.rakuten.co.jp/2nd/sj-s634xx-ai/

Zipangu, Thanks for your help in translation. Does that mean that '2nd will accept my payment in credit card if I provide them with a Japan shipping address?

I order from 2nd and received a reply saying that I am required to do a bank transfer for my first order and I can use my credit card for next orders. I replied them asking if I request to ship domestic ( I have a address in Japan where they can ship to) could I pay by credit card instead and this is the reply I got from them:

いつもお世話になっております。2ND(セカンド)の井瀬です。

ご返信ありがとうございます。

先ほどのメールでも申し上げておりますが、

国内へ発送する場合はカード払いでも対応をしております。

（前回のメールでご返信しておりますが、国内発送はカード払いでも問題ありません）

詐欺かどうか判明するまで半年以上先の可能性もありますので

待っていただくのは現実的ではありません。

（詐欺が判明するのに6ヶ月以上かかる場合もありますので待つのはおすすめできません）

詐欺の件は当店でも困っておりますので現在のように一回目のお買い物はお振込みになりました。

申し訳ございませんがよろしくお願いします。

これからもできる限りの努力をさせて頂きますので

今後とも2ND(セカンド)をよろしくお願いします。

失礼します。

Really appreciate if some one could help to translate. Thanks

Anyone used the hemming service provided by the japanese shops before? I had sent emails to 2nd and Bears on hemming services but receive no reply from them.

those stitches on 47 canes are history for those who are lucky to own one, you own a piece of canes history. Then again, the canes without stitches will become history too as according to an earlier post they are still researching on a new stitch to replace the old on when that happen there will be no more canes without stitch.

So the removing of the stitches is prompted by a stupid UK distributor. I mean what's the big deal about this distributor why do Sugar canes need to remove the stitches just so that go on a business collaboration. Plus, the price they are selling is rediculous. I was thinking at least for the Japan stock they can keep the stitches. The canes without the stitches is abit wierd to me.

I thought it's a collaboration between Guitarwolf and Dry Bones?

Hey tweedlesinpink, I suppose you are refering to vPost. How much is the charges for thta pair of jeans from vPost?

Hey derdankhund, how stretchable are those okinawas?

sent you a PM Lars

Hi,

thanks for your advice. I had sort of decided on sz 33 for both 47 and sc40301 Okinawa, until I read your post and also Watchman's post. I guess I will now go for 32 for the 47 and 33 for the Okinawa. My assumption is that basically the Sugar cane jeans falls into two line (Replicas and Sugarcane Millet), the Replicas (like the 47) should stretch alot while the ones made of the Sugarcane Millet (like the okinawa, Edo Ai and Hawaii etc) should have little stretching.

Watchman, is that a one wash or unwashed before you soak them?

Hi watchman, what is your actual measured waist sz?

Anyone has any experience with the 1947 and SC40401A model. Is the sz chart at Hinoya really accurate? The reason I am asking is that I had a sz 32.5" (82 cm) waist and going by the sz chart at Hinoya (32" is 82cm) and postings at the forum I decided to get a true to sz 32 for the SC40301A Edo Ai Indigo mixed Indigo. But It turns out to be too small at the waist (though I am able to button up, but it fells real tight), I had to sell it off brand new with tags in the end.

Now I am comteplating placing my order for a 1947 and SC40401A (Okinawa mixed indigo) in one wash at one sz up in sz 33" but the sz chart indicated that 33" is also 82cm same as the Edo Ai sz 32 that I had bought previously. If I sz up to 34", I am afraid that it will turn up baggy especially at the seat already as it's already really loose. Could these jeans stretch to my waist sz? The Edo Ai that I had previously does not feel like it will stretch much compared to my Nudie RR. Any advice? Thanks

Let's see here... on a recent day:

left-to-right: Evisu 2000Z No.2, Lee 1937 101B, Samurai S5000VX, IronHeart 461, Dry Bones CDP-555 (Guitar Wolf edition), Yen 105, Samurai S510XX-AI, Lee 1952 101Z

Those 501XX-AI are really nice.read from the Samurai wedsite that it's dyed 24 times and there are only 250 pairs produced right? Must have cost a bomb but the colour is really impressive.

***sold***

Let me sweeten the deal abit. $215 include free shipping to anywhere in the world. I really need to sell this off to raise $ for another pair. It's a totally new pair with all tags attached.

Still avialable.

Hi all,

this is EDO Ai dyed in mixed natural and chemical Indigo. It's different from the Premium Edo Ai dyed in 100% natural Indigo. The design is different too. I do not know how you guys feel but I prefer this pair to the Premium one. I am just looking to sell this off to raise $ for another pair in bigger sz.

I had a pair of Sugar cane Edo Ai SC40501A (one wash) SZ 32 for sale. I had just recived it from a friend who bought it in Japan for me. Sz is too small for me. Willing to let go at US$210 + shipping.

To see the picture of this, use the attached link as I had also listed it on ebay. I am from Singapore and the buyer would have to contact me on shipping charges. I only accept paypal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&item=250015398665&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1