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Also, i dunno if it's the same with all FH models, but do other pairs of Flatheads have the belt loops that are actually tucked into the waist and then sewn? On mine they're just sewn onto the jean, without being tucked into the belt loop as opposed to my Simon Millers and Iron Hearts that DO have the belt loops tucked and sewn into the waist for added durability.
Also, can you guys tell me how Flat Head stands in the denim community? Compared to other brands, how do you guys like The Flathead jeans? Price-wise, they're not as costly as IH, but i notice that many times, Flatheads are often sold out and they do seem like jeans with great fading characteristics. The Belt loops just kinda peeves me....
Flat Heads are pretty popular within the raw denim commun. Their denim isn't as heavy as other companies; IH, Samurai, SDA; but for what they lack in weight, they make up for in contrast. Flat Head jeans are known to be some of the most contrasty jeans from Japan.
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pic of the intense roping effect on an old pair of nudies
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i'm curious, where are you all getting your sammies with arcs and tabs? are you buying them through a proxy? or direct from rakuten? thanks
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One year. Zero washes. Apologies for bad iPhone pics.
Try and holdout for another 6 months without washing. I've never dealt with SDA's but since they're so hard to fade initially, I imagine they'll be even harder to fade post wash.
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SE x LA where are yooouuuuuu?
SELA might be one if the only last place that can handle a raw denim store. Market for raws is too small, despite the trend starting to catch on mainstream.
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The thing is, with denim, you need to have a bleeding passion for it...This might sound a little over romanticized, but in my mind, denim has to be everything you think of...A way of life! Look towards brands like Ooe Yofukuten...There's a certain passion towards what they do, the process that they follow that begins with digging through endless amounts of vintage denim...Deconstructing each piece and trying to understand every little nuance and small detail that others would overlook to produce what is in their vision a quality product they can stand behind rivaling the big names of the past. It takes years of studying and endless repetition of technique to get to that level but in the end they put out a product that is unique, artisanal and of the highest caliber. This is the type of dedication it takes and in the end, who's to say you'll be making any money at all! But you can bet that all these guys (Ooe, Double Volante, etc.) would still be doing this even if at an economical loss...It is their passion, it is their craving...it is their life!
And I'm not saying that this isn't you...But if you ask me, if you want to get into the industry, start out by getting to understand the product itself...Work at a garment factory, take in the techniques! Learn what it means to sew and stitch things different ways...what types of construction makes a jean more durable, etc.! Learn what denim mills are producing, what types of textiles you appreciate...don't fall into the mode of thinking that anything Japanese is good...There is good Japanese denim and there is horrible Japanese denim! Experience first hand the difference between different machinery...why we all drool over chainsticth etc. Learn what kinds of body types suit different fits and how to adjust accordingly! I could go on and on but I'm basically saying that if you want to get something going, your best bet isn't by fishing around for ideas on a internet forum, but actually getting in there and doing the work yourself!
Anyways best of luck to you...you are in a position that I am very jealous of! Here's hoping that you find your own "denim voice" and maybe we'll all be buying your products soon!
Nobody, mark my words, nobody will ever create their products for very long if they're operating with negative cash flow, no matter how passionate. I know way too many chefs who are passionate about their cooking, only to have to close shop when their place ran cash flow negative for a period of time. Japanese artisan denim producers are still human after all.
To the OP:
Who's your target market? Are you trying to target entry level denim heads, or are you going for the upper tier? I hope you realize that this market is still an extremely tight niche market. Your perception of the raw denim market may be different cause you're on sufu all the time, but the market is still extremely small.
The biggest problem I see with the raw denim market right now is, despite many sufuer's that will deny this, is that there are only a few companies that source their denim internally, most of the other japanese companies source their denim from the few mills within japan. I think you if you were somehow able to learn the art and craft of denim production, and made pants and other things from house made denim, you may have something.
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Nice fadings around here...
Some pictures of my new skull 5010 xx sz. 33. Gave them a one hour hot soak. I like the fit, since I was looking after nice japanese slim denim...
I think a 32 would have been way too tight...
that fit is spot on, and the length is just right, too
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+rep to inquire! thats' what i want my 1001's to be like next year
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A.P.C.
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thanks man! i just ordered 28s (4 down, just to be on the safe side), but hopefully they arent too baggy.2 is good, 3 is kind of pushing it. I don't think you'll be able to put on an even if you do, the denim will get real thin in some areas and rip pretty easily. Good luck with that.
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quick question, i was told by one of the guys at seny to do a cold soak for 20 minutes on my 1001's. i did that and got them hemmed. they have roughly an inch, maybe two inches to spare. did that cold soak get most of the shrinkage out? or will my pants be too short when i wash them the first time? thanks
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Any other good places to get this denim besides SE? Also I am looking for a cut simular to Imperial dukes, or maybe somewhere in between a pair of APC NS's and NC. Slim but not skin tight, thanks!
1001 cut would be perfect, imo. SE's the only place to get them stateside, otherwise you'll have to do it through some sort of japanese proxy. There's also there store online:
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great freakin page
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I just picked up a pair of 3001 from styleforum...Pretty brand new besides the fact of the soaking (no arcs, not tabs), but picked it up for $165 shipped.
Getting them hemmed and will give my diors some time for ventilation.
Can't wait to start wearing these...
very nice pick up at a great price, too.
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some up close pictures of my apcs at around eight months
i have a wallet fade on my pair, too, and i absolutely despise it.
great looking pair though, regardless.
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Really slowed down wearing these since I got my Samurais but still find time here and there and I just washed again yesterday -
Bonus Belt Shot (Sugar Cane Garrison // 10 Months):
repped, that belt looks money
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presoaked my jeans right when i got em. Worn them exclusively for 2 months. I can see fade only when Im in bright locations, like on a sunny day. If im sitting in a classroom i dont really see it. Would it be too early to give em a warm/hot soak right now?
wash/soak them when you need to. they'll still fade after that
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IH 301 1 year no wash
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going into washer now
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would love to see pics post wash. should be amazing.
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Belts
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just got my tanner. exactly two weeks and a day from the time i ordered it.
very nice, thick, and what is seemingly durable leather. looking forward to breaking it in.
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Sup. Imperials, a long time worn.
-F2D
damn im gonna assume you sag a lot? those honeycombs are way high
quick update on my duke 12 months still no wash and no soak...
good looks, those will look great after a wash.
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Really good fit. 2 tone arcs are sweet once u get used to it...
the picture above almost looks like tritone arcs. white, to yellow, and then orange above
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^^ info??? looks really nice
unless you're asking about the boat, those look like Real Japan Blues 106BSP. correct me if i'm mistaken, though
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Some straight up jean fits:
APC New Standard size 30
that's exactly like my ns fit. A nice straight slim.
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Flathead 1001's, got these in August '08
repairs!
those look great, how many washes may i ask?
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APC
Air Jordan
AND FOR SOME REASON I COULDNT ROTATE PICS!
curious, is your wallet the tanner wallet?
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Self Edge, SF/NY/LA/PDX - updates & info
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Wait, what am I missing, since when did SE do a collab with the Steam Locomotive?