ColonelAngus

I used to think this way until I actually owned several Japanese brands that were underwhelming. I think it depends on the specific garment you’re buying/wearing and how much you’re abusing that item of clothing. Some Japanese brands are worse than others but social media hype keeps them alive. I tend to give jeans a pass because those will disintegrate over time regardless.

I’m a huge fan of Darn Tough for the quality but also their rock solid guarantee. I also like Smartwool. The only brand I don’t get is Anonymousism. Quite possibly the worst brand ever. I had two pairs that I bought 8 yrs ago and those got holes in them within 6 months. For a Japanese brand their quality sucks

My first world problem is that I simply don’t wear mine enough as it’s relegated to Fall/Spring. I think washing it would definitely bring out the fades but I’m taking the wabi sabi approach. I also have the 21oz type III and that doesn’t get worn at all because I can’t get the damned buttons fastened lol

Still trying to get evo on my IH overdyed type III. This doesn’t give up the fades easily, despite having it for awhile