Naoto Ver.2

In terms of what 'ethic' are we talking about? - Environmentally friendly? Or cheap labour?

Early Uniqlo selvaged denims were cheap but quite nice (i.e. Shuttle (these were made in China), Made In Japan series etc), but the current selvaged denims contains 1 or 2% of Elastine for stretching which is off-putting to me.

Konbanwa..... Yeah, I think that's the issue......Japan is still a 'cash society' and we seldom use plastics unless we purchase something from internet/mail orders or book hotel rooms. So I still need a coin pocket in my wallet.

Happy '13th' anniversary for my Red Moon Silverman wallet and keybag! (I have had both swivel hooks replaced, and had the wallet repaired : replaced the snap button & the zip, then re-stitched twice over the 13 years)

Personally, my heyday of premium-quality jeans were over almost ten years ago. Since then I've been wearing my old pairs (i.e. Evisu, Warehouse, Denime etc.) or current Levi's 501s (STF) going back and forth. I'm still interested in denim products and enjoy seeing people's fashion coordination (I steal their style from time to time ), but unfortunately I have to think about my financial situation for my future now. It sounds harsh, but that's reality..... Sorry for interrupting, now please carry on talking about Flat Head...... P.S. フラヘ、確かに高過ぎ。　あとLVC 501も去年アメ横で値段を見てビックリ！あまりの値段の高さに開いた○○○が塞がらなかったわ〜！

Sadly I find the market of vintage/repro jeans getting smaller and smaller each year I go back to Japland - they seem to struggle to sell their own products. Well, time will tell..... P.S. @ DoitsuJinくん フラヘもヤバかったんだ・・・そ〜だよな〜、今のご時世2〜3万もするレプリカジーンズを買うのって小金持ちのオッサンくらいなもんだしな〜。