ColonelAngus

Yeah, I came across several of those sites already. The ones I looked at either didn’t have the brand I was looking for or the model I wanted. 

came across https://www.digimart.net/help/english.html which is a guitar search engine for shops that ship overseas. Gonna look through that now 

I’ll give zen a go and see if it works 

Sadly, I don’t trust Zen Market. Read a bunch of negative comments about them in the last year and it made me apprehensive about buying through them, especially an expensive guitar. Of course, the pandemic/lockdowns could’ve been the source of bad experiences but I’m not sure if I’d take the chance 

Yes. But, I was hoping to find someplace direct from Japan that might have JP prices. The couple I came across on Reverb were local pick up only (in a different state). I figured since a lot of you buy denim directly from Japan there has to be a place to buy guitars directly from Japan 

Not denim related but do any of you know of any Japanese guitar shops that ship to the US? I know a few of you are musicians so might know. I’m thinking of buying an electric guitar (to learn) but wanted something made in Japan. Was looking at ESP or Jackson. I’ve seen quite a few for sale on EBay but they’re kinda spendy. Hoping I might be able to source one well under $1000...maybe $500-$750

Same thing happens to my right front pocket as well, like clockwork. Usually the top starts to fray and then I get a hole in the pocket lining. From taking my keys in and out daily 

3 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Pescatarians are meat eaters … 

Yep. I knew a guy who always referred to himself as ‘vegetarian’ even though he ate fish. Never understood why he didn’t just refer to himself as pescatarian. Oh, and he used to work for Green Peace as well lol. Maybe he thought he was earning woke bonus points so as not to offend anyone 

What are your thoughts on the Japan Blue Jeans Cote d'Ivoire Type 4?

I have no experience with JB so don’t know how this denim jacket compares with other Japanese brands. Any of you own this?

Any of you have tips on how to loosen a buttonhole on a denim jacket? Is the sharpie method reliable? Trying to break in a new jacket but damn, the buttonholes are super tight 

^^

I was looking at one of their recent drops......looks like a Japanese style wave print. But again, I'm thinking it's not really my thing after all, only because I don't want to look like a tourist. I only expressed interest because my short sleeve button up shirt game is pretty weak.

Didn't think N&F could top themselves in the fugly department but these take the cake. Raver Guy lol

I don't think high-end wallets will go away, I just think there's less demand for them now as opposed to 6-7 yrs ago. Nowadays there are tons of makers out there selling handmade leather goods, so if you have disposable income then I suppose a Flat Head long wallet might be practical.

I rarely carry cash and only use a front pocket wallet. I'm also not a fan of wallet fades so I try not to have so much stuff in my pockets. If I can avoid the George Costanza look then i'm good.

Wished my boy liked wearing jeans. Right now he’ll only wear sweatpants

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I don’t know. I like some of the Hawaiian shirt patterns I’ve seen but feel like I’d look like some cosplay dork. Ymmv

Any of you own any Freenote Cloth Hawaiian shirts? Surprisingly, the measurements on these look decent, as do the patterns. But, I’m borderline ocd when it comes to loud shirt designs and feel like I should be on the set of Magnum PI if I wore one. 

On 3/29/2021 at 6:05 PM, julian-wolf said:

They should ship in around August, yeah

Heard back from UES and they specified a September ship date. 

I’m thinking I’ll order the two posted above. But, UES doesn’t specify when they’ll ship. I’m assuming since they’re pre-orders for FW21 they’ll ship late summer. Really digging the color ways they put out

loving these new pre-order flannels from UES

I ordered from Denimio and Okayama Denim once about 5-6 yrs ago and can’t be bothered to buy from them again because they never have stock. I can certainly appreciate buying Japanese goods at Japanese prices but at this point I’d rather pay extra from a US store that has inventory. Of course there might be exceptions, like UES denim, but they’re only sold by a small handful of stores.
The good thing about paying more for something is that it forces you to be more selective about your purchases, versus buying every release under the sun. I look at some of my purchases over the years and asked myself why? I’m one step away from being a hoarder
 

@kiya

could you give me sizing advice on the Iron Heart micro fleece shirt? I normally wear a size XL UHF — would I take the same size for the micro fleece? It would appear that some people are sizing down in this one which is why I’m asking. I’d want to wear it like my UHF’s with just a tshirt underneath, as opposed to wearing it like a shacket. 

I’m digging the new Iron Heart micro fleece drops. Think I’ll have to nab one before they disappear. Although, anyone notice they’re the same colors as the Nintendo Switch? Surely a coincidence but amusing nonetheless

5 hours ago, peter1 said:

It's interesting that US brands like RGT, Tellason, Left Field, Railcar, Raleigh etc don't get much action here anymore. I really like Tellason and Left Field. I suspect it's because it's too easy to find -- and I say this as someone who has played shipping roulette from Japan plenty of times. Or maybe because it's "boring." 

I think a lot of it has to do with brand aesthetics/fits more than anything. US made is great but your brand ‘style’ has to have broad appeal. For US made I prefer 3sixteen, but that’s because I like their denim and their shirting fabrics are interesting. Not a knock against the other brands you mentioned but most of them are just kinda pedestrian to me.
 

Likewise, there are tons of Japanese brands that are competing against each other, each with their own aesthetic. 

4 hours ago, JDelage said:

OK, now it's getting funny...

It’s like 5 women all showing up to prom wearing the same dress lol

16 hours ago, discwork said:

I have a shirt and t-shirt from Freenote. I really like the look and fabric of both, but they're pretty much unwearable when untucked. I'd scoop up much more Freenote gear if they reworked their cuts.

I’d also give them a try if they reworked the fit of their shirts. They’ve put out some interesting stuff in the past but I always had to pass. I’m not a shirt tucker nor do I like the look.