Pure Blue Japan

[echau]

So any info on the 0012? I thought release was going to be in April.

I was waiting for those too, but I guess they'll just come out when they come out...

[echau]

Some pics of my 011s...

I wore these for a couple months...they get worn maybe once or twice a month now since I'm mainly wearing my IH and DB regularly...

Lots of wear on the back belt loop.

[-Z-]

Just got in a pair of xx-005 one wash, sized down about 1. Fit is pretty great right out of the box -- above the knee is snug, below the knee is straight. The construction is so-so (it looks like it'll hold up fine, but it's not methodical.) The denim, on the other hand, is incredible. I've pined over PBJ's slub denim for the past five years, ever since I first saw pictures of it, and after all this time it doesn't disappoint in the hand.

These could stand to shrink just a touch and I wouldn't complain, so I feel I'm on the right track with this size. If they never shrink beyond this point? fuck it; I'm over form-fitting jeans. But they will...

They will shrink a ton more if you want them to. my one wash 007's shrunk down way more than I ever thought they would. I don't know what you mean about construction...my PBJ's are built like a tank, I've worn through a pair of Eternal's in 6 months while my almost year and a half old PBJ's are still in great shape. The nature of the fabric and the large gauge thread makes it look more or less casually put together, yea? don't worry, they're really built to last.

[Reggie Died]

Is there a way to tell if a pair of PBJ's are Raw or One Wash from the tag? I ordered a Raw pair of 009's, size 33. They just came in, and the waist measures 16.25 across. I'm thinking maybe I got a pair of OW.

That being said, assuming they are OW, will there still be any shrinkage? They fit perfectly as is, but need to be hemmed, so was thinking of saoking them beforehand?

[TheNorthern]

nah, not a lot of shrinkage will happen. don't soak em.

[Reggie Died]

Cool, thanks. I just pulled up my BiG receipt/email, and they are infact OW. I coulda swore I ordered Raw.

O wells

[TheNorthern]

no real difference in the end result, makes it nicer for the fact that you won't have to size up to account for shrinkage. that's why i need to sell my XX-005 soon..

[TheNorthern]

also fade the fuck outta em Reggie Died

and post updates

[matta823]

anybody have any measurement info on sz 31/32/33 xx-013s when they're stretched out and worn? i'm thinking of getting them but afraid my thighs wont fit

[blackfuture]

The nature of the fabric and the large gauge thread makes it look more or less casually put together, yea? don't worry, they're really built to last.

Yeah, casual is the word I should've used. They're certainly sturdy and I'm not at all disappointed with the construction. I've just been living in a pair of Samurai for the past two+ years, and in comparison, the PBJs are just a very small step down when it comes to the stitching.

Is there a way to tell if a pair of PBJ's are Raw or One Wash from the tag? I ordered a Raw pair of 009's, size 33. They just came in, and the waist measures 16.25 across. I'm thinking maybe I got a pair of OW.

That being said, assuming they are OW, will there still be any shrinkage? They fit perfectly as is, but need to be hemmed, so was thinking of saoking them beforehand?

The best two ways to tell if a pair is raw or one wash, regardless of manufacturer, is to check out the hem and the leather patch. If both look pristine, they're raw. If the leather patch is beat to shit and/or contorted at all in its dimensions, and/or if there's any roping effect in the hem, they've likely been washed.

If you are to get any more length shrinkage in a one wash pair, it'll be negligible -- 0.5" at most over several future washes.

[TheNorthern]

Please, buy my PBJ XX-005 : )

[CooLy_oNE]

Hey guys,

My PBJ worn everyday for 4 months and sparingly for 3 months.

I initial wash, 2 soak, 1 wash

The picture was shot with IPHONE 4 camera

[arcanum]

^ nice and slubby, 005 ?

[CooLy_oNE]

its an 013, but the older version, before they make the denim skinnier..

[Max Power]

So I tried on the XX-010 this weekend - I love the fabric. Not sure about the cut, as it's pretty slim around the thighs, so I'm unsure which size to pick. How much shrinkage can I expect in length, waist and thighs? Thanks

[beautiful_FrEaK]

you did a little trip to Berlin or did you get a big shipment from DC4? some more jeans you tried and some pics maybe?

[Max Power]

neither this, nor that. Crämer & Co carries PBJ since a few weeks

[beautiful_FrEaK]

so you were back in Nürnberg again? that shop slowly becomes interesting..how's the pricing?

[Max Power]

steep, i can tell you. (279€). they stock indigofera now, too.

And yes, I was back home, trying to get my brain reset.

[Denton]

so is somebody gonna get one of these 24oz jeans and put up some pictures or what

[whozdrew?]

so is somebody gonna get one of these 24oz jeans and put up some pictures or what

seconded!!!

[kimhwan92]

Ordered a XX-009 Deep Indigo from BiG yesterday.

I think they are going to arrive tomorrow.

Can't wait to give them a warm bath.

Can't wait to wear the excrements out of them.

[Max Power]

^don't forget to take some pre and postsoak measurements. Would be highly appreciated.

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xpost from heavy weight denim competition

My PBJ AI-002 with approximately 3 months of wear.

[blackfuture]

So I tried on the XX-010 this weekend - I love the fabric. Not sure about the cut, as it's pretty slim around the thighs, so I'm unsure which size to pick. How much shrinkage can I expect in length, waist and thighs? Thanks

Ordinary unsanforized shrinkage -- around 2.5" inseam, 2" waist, 0.5" everywhere else. I'd go true to size, or down one if you have thighs on the smaller side and want a slim fit.

[kimhwan92]

My 009 arrived. Soaking them right now.

presoak measurements were same as measurements shown on BiG website.

[.BQ.]

Im selling a size 31 xx-005 with barley any wear click on the link for pics

http://hypebeast.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150294

[kimhwan92]

009 is amazing.

My first impression when mine arrived was: awsome dungaree.

I gave it a 2 hr. long hot bath on the day of arrival and then another one the next day to get rid of starch content and all the shrinkage out of its way.

Though, there werent as much shrinkage as I expected, now, the denim is soft enough to be worn without any struggle and walk in without making myself look like a fool with a pipe up my ass.

I can't wait to witness its evolution. This is my first japanese denim and I am glad to know that I chose this brand as my starter.

[juhan]

Hi all. need some help here. although i have read 445 pages and have decided that my next pair is going to be a PBJ, but i still am clueless about this:

i want to get a PBJ for my girlfriend who is a natural 26 waist. I cant find any PBJ slim/skinny jeans for ladies cause at BIG, the ladies slim jeans starts from 27 waist. Would anyone recommend or give some advice on how to get a pbj for my girl?

thanks in advance.

[narcissus]

Hi all. need some help here. although i have read 445 pages and have decided that my next pair is going to be a PBJ, but i still am clueless about this:

i want to get a PBJ for my girlfriend who is a natural 26 waist. I cant find any PBJ slim/skinny jeans for ladies cause at BIG, the ladies slim jeans starts from 27 waist. Would anyone recommend or give some advice on how to get a pbj for my girl?

thanks in advance.

The 1069 jeans size 0 is pretty skinny. They are a waist 27" which is like a nudie jeans longjohn size 24 which measures 27. That should be small enough?