Pure Blue Japan

[Oktobr]

Some love for the pbj xx-013 18oz. One-washed 1 month old

Now that's a great fit!

[Chubacca]

Does anyone have experience with AI-001? I did a quick search here but didn't find much. I certainly could have missed it... 

 

I'm interested because the denim and details look amazing, but the measurements are what really appeal to me - straight fit, slight taper, medium rise. My one concern is the warp cotton is dyed to the core, so it doesn't produce high contrast fades; rather it fades slowly and evenly. 

 

I was considering the AI and did a bunch of research.  The natural indigo is very stubborn to fade.  If you're looking for fast high contrast fades, don't get them.  The texture, quality, and build looked amazing though.  

Edited March 9, 2016 by Chubacca

[mpukas]

I was considering the AI and did a bunch of research.  The natural indigo is very stubborn to fade.  If you're looking for fast high contrast fades, don't get them.  The texture, quality, and build looked amazing though.  

I don't mind denim that's tough to fade and I'm no fade queen, but I do like high contrast fades. On PBJ's blog post on the AI-001, there are pics of a pair that's been worn for three years, and they appear to have faded very evenly overall to a lighter shade of indigo. 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

From what I've seen so far, you will never achieve high-contrast fades on hank-dyed denim.

Hell, even pronounced fades are hard to get

 

 

Not PBJ though but here ypu can see 2 years of wear on a pair of hank-dyed AI denim:

https://indigoshrimp.wordpress.com/2010/05/23/sugar-cane-sc40300-ryukyu-natural-indigo-model/

Edited March 10, 2016 by beautiful_FrEaK

[Blue Nemo]

its impossible, as the yarn is completely dyed down to the core. which is the traditional japanese way to treat cotton yarns. so this whole hank dying thing is about embracing japanese traditional craftsmanship in a pair of us american inspired jeans. has nothing to do with "traditional" denim.

Edited March 11, 2016 by Blue Nemo

[Forbidden]

I don't mind denim that's tough to fade and I'm no fade queen, but I do like high contrast fades. On PBJ's blog post on the AI-001, there are pics of a pair that's been worn for three years, and they appear to have faded very evenly overall to a lighter shade of indigo. 

 

I own a pair of AI-002 that has since been retired due to change in my body shape (gained weight from the gym). You can take a look at my old posts to see that there will not be any significant fades to the jeans themselves. 

[chantheman]

purple faces

 

[Max Power]

^beautiful pair. I'm not that much into loud fades anymore, but they are still mindblowing and would have made me get a pair some years ago.

[Babyson]

Brand new purple pants. PBJxx014.

[Max Power]

Just read about a Take 5 collab via heddels: http://www.heddels.com/2016/04/pure-blue-japan-x-strike-gold-x-kawataco-take5-x-daytona-bros-gosha-joint-jeans/

Edited April 13, 2016 by Max Power

[Chubacca]

Article doesn't say how many ounces or model cut, anyone know?

[dwilson123]

It says straight so maybe the 005 fit?

 

That said I'm not a huge fan of the asymmetrical arcs so these aren't on my radar

[atomicsippycup]

My memory's kind of hazy so forgive me if I'm wrong, but I remember it being a looser fit with little taper, so it probably is the 005 cut. And I'm pretty sure the denim is PBJ's standard denim as well. I haven't been in Taiwan for a while, but that pair of jeans has been on their shelves for at least two years now.

[thebottomclef]

Strike Gold's contribution feels a little light which is a shame

[M3RK]

pbj denim & strike gold hardware sounds nice.

I'd like to see a colab on an actual fabric but sure that's probably not possible..

[Maynard Friedman]

PBJ warp/Strike Gold weft!!!

[Chubacca]

Cool collab, but seems unnecessary to pay $350 for PBJ 14oz. denim with Strike Gold arcs.  

[nizzel55]

Got myself a new shirt.

PBJ 2177 5oz.

[Geeman]

That shirts on my on my Japan wishlist, will definitely be trying it on when in Tokyo. 4 weeks and counting

[Chubacca]

How is the weight on that shirt? 5oz seems very very light

[dwilson123]

Is that the PBJ shirt that was on sale @ BiG?  I was eyeing it but I didn't think I'd get enough use out of it.

[M3RK]

Is that the PBJ shirt that was on sale @ BiG? I was eyeing it but I didn't think I'd get enough use out of it.

not the same shirt that was on sale but same style on @BiG is intertwined with stainless steel in threads

this one doesn't & has nep poking thru fabric same as nizzle55 posted here.

http://blueingreensoho.com/collections/pure-blue-japan-1/products/5oz-knub-selvage-button-shirt?variant=11462346049

own the western version myself love it is a very light shirt usually wear it with my 07/012's

will post a pic of the western if someone wishes to see it also.

Edited April 19, 2016 by M3RK

[atchong]

Pbj - xx 012

 slim tapered

size 30

 

 

pre soak

 

 

 

 

                                                                                         post soak

 

 

 

 

any comment? gonna hem it to make a small single cuff.

still confused either wear it or sell it.... I never wear slim tapered fit before...

:beer

 

Edited April 23, 2016 by atchong

[Maynard Friedman]

They suit your frame, keep them.

[thebottomclef]

I agree, I think they fit well, If you're really worried about them being too slim, keep in mind that they will likely stretch out a little. But I wouldn't be too worried, they look good. x0012's are skinny as fuck though! I can really wear mine much since I've put on about 10 pounds

[nizzel55]

I really like everything with this shirt.

[Geeman]

Keep them, fits fine.

[cmboland]

Pbj - xx 012

slim tapered

size 30

pre soak

post soak

any comment? gonna hem it to make a small single cuff.

still confused either wear it or sell it.... I never wear slim tapered fit before...

:beer

Keep them. They'll stretch a bit.

[atchong]

oops, double post... my fault

Edited April 24, 2016 by atchong

[atchong]

Thank you guys for the input!. One more thing, is it better to stack it, small cuff but hem first until there's no stack left, or small cuff and stack?