Niro

i've heard that toxic farts break down the cotton threading faster as well

I don't hate you at all Geeman

3 hours ago, Geeman said:

Roll on end of March, 2nd trip to Japan. This threads keeping me constantly reminded it's coming!

Is that 2 trips in 2 years for you?

47 minutes ago, lance said:

Thanks for a great post, Niro, looks like SDA may have made my first denim jacket! Appears they've used a mix like they did with the D1728 but instead of Giza and Supima they've used Suvin and Supima.

Edit. There is a red x next to jacket size 44 and text. I don't read Japanese. Anyone know if the text means they've sold out of size 44 or didn't make it in size 44? Thanks

It can mean either. It's also not available for pre-order on Vintage Paradise store, so I think they may not have made in size 44 ( https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/vintage/item/sdd4418-17fw/

1 hour ago, lance said:

^thanks, and the same goes for their shirts!

^^^^^ Niro, have you seen the shirt and if so, what style is it?

 

workshirt. Behold the D5595 below:

http://www.dartisan-onlineshop.com/SHOP/D5595.html

Other upcoming Suvin Gold products:

D4418 15oz denim jacket:

http://www.dartisan-onlineshop.com/SHOP/D4418.html

D1755 15oz Jeans. Only the weft is made of suvin gold. The warp is made of supima cotton. Looks like the fit will be a tapered straight. Hope it will work for you Lance!

More pics can be found here: http://www.dartisan-onlineshop.com/SHOP/D1755.html

9886 Tsuriami Sweat Parka:

http://www.dartisan-onlineshop.com/SHOP/9886.html

9885 Tsuriami sweatshirt

http://www.dartisan-onlineshop.com/SHOP/9885.html

There might be more, but I haven't spotted.

2 hours ago, TheIntelligentHoodwinker said:

They look really nice. How's the fit?

A good looking Straight (i.e. one without any hip/seat flare). Pherrow's seem to have marketed it as a slim straight, but it's not comparable to slim straight fits these days. Because of the starch wash, there is some rigidity in the denim so it sits well. Once it's worn in, i'm sure the fit will get even better.

I didn't take any fit pics, because the inseam is so long and I need to take a lot off. Was gonna do it after a hem, but being lazy. I will take fit pics over the weekend

Thanks.

They have bunch of suvin gold stuff scheduled within next couple of months. I've got my eye on the denim shirt

Dude got jacked arms

4 hours ago, volvo240thebest said:

The pocket are fairly accessible, I have big hands and have no problems with them at all.

You know what they say about guys with big hands? 

12 minutes ago, Geeman said:

Completely off topic and tourist as fuck but have to to the robot restaurant! A real only in Japan experience,

 

haha i been there, it's so japan is the only way to describe it. Don't buy their nobrand beer, it is terribad! pre-drink somewhere else and don't waste money on the bento either

Took this couple months ago, missing bunch of pairs though. Gone a bit mad this year.

Jeans:

Big John Kuro2
Pure Blue Japan XX-020
Freewheelers 601XX
Full Count 1108EX
Tenryo TDP-005 (green weft)
Studio D'Artisan D1728
Iron Heart PIH5DCT
Oni 546ZR
Samurai 710BKB
TCB 60s
Pherrow's 421
Omnigod 50072
Orslow 107
RJB x TFH x Rivet&Hide RFR-002
Momotaro G004-MB

Jackets:

3Sixteen shadow selvedge Type III
Orslow 60s Type III

ooo i'll go back in my box then

everyone ditching their 1108ex

8 hours ago, Maynard Friedman said:

They look great Niro, what was the final damage, all said and done? 

I paid £150 (roughly $200)

Really liked reading that, glad you posted.

Reminds me how much I miss Japan, and that I should start learning Japanese again

hmm well i'll see when i get a closer look at them. bought them cos they were on sale and it was my bday so thought why not 

awww.

I hope it's none of the brands I have bought, especially studio d'artisan as I have recently become a fan of their stuff 

2 minutes ago, Iron Horse said:

The problem for the consumer is that there's often not much transparency so it's hard to know which brands are being made ethically and which are not. I know for sure my stuff is, but I know certain popular brands whose stuff isn't, or who are even having their products half made in China and then finishing them at home to give them the "Made in Japan" tag. 

What brands are these? 

Yep that's where I saw it from (sage shop) and was wondering if it's a special edition or released during a particular year. As the pherrow's I knew had that ugly yellow button on back pocket.

I also found pictures on google images of it from Take5 instagram

@kbuzz  I am guessing you meant 25". Think you should be fine.

If you want longer length than 3sixteen shadow selvedge, then you should have a look at some of the sugar cane jackets.

Inoue-san made post on instagram with this awesome looking denim jacket. Anyone (*cough* @volvo240thebest  *cough*) know more about it?

I can second the 3sixteen shadow selvedge. Although if you want longer sleeves, might not be best, but really depends on your measurements.

The deep indigo warp and black weft gives it best of both worlds

Just wondering if anyone know's when the 421s below are from? All the pherrow's these days i've seen come with the yellow button on back pocket and different patch

8 hours ago, alvin_cheong said:

@Niro Did the waist expand after wearing it? What's the measurement like?

I only tried it on once, but there is definitely stretch in these. I could squat with little resistance.

Measurement of what?