Pure Blue Japan

[Broark]

Hadn’t considered that Maynard, good eye. Curious if the larger sizes are patterned differently considering the additional length.

[JDelage]

9 hours ago, Broark said:

Finding myself very tempted by the new double natural indigo chambray work shirt from Pure Blue Japan.
Anyone want to talk me out of it? The mismatched pockets don't bother me.

I was too. The fabric is stunning. However, the measurements are super weird. Size 5 is very boxy with small shoulders in relation to the P2P, and size 6 has *huge* shoulders...

Edited June 11, 2020 by JDelage

[Broark]

Well I went with a size 6, Okayama Denim confirmed that the size 6 has 6 buttons.
Plus I had a lot of points to use there (that I didn't realize I had) so it brought the price down a bit.
Will post photos once it arrives!

[Broark]

Got the shirt yesterday (ordered Wednesday from OD, delivered Sunday morning. DHL is crazy fast) and it's really nice.
The indigo has an almost dull/flat appearance from far away, but when you look at the fabric up close there's a lot more depth.
I'll get some fit pics up soon, it fits really nicely. It's a perfect summer shirt, really lightweight. Surprisingly the forearms are kind of snug, but everything else fits pretty loose.
Also the right pocket is huge, easily pockets my iPhone 11 Pro. It's got an open top as well as the button front closure.

[JDelage]

Lovely fabric for sure.

[Duodequinquagesimus]

Lads, what do you think of the XX-18oz-019-18oz Indigo x Black relaxed tapered?

I failed looking for black x black jeans for several reasons and ended up liking these ones very much. Theyr not black but close to and I like you don’t see any stitching or patch or shiny rivets.

anyone tried these?

thNk you 

[Geeman]

Considering them myself. Have you looked at the Oni azumi x  black. 

[Broark]

I don't have the indigo x black, but I do own the double black denim in the relaxed tapered fit.
They're nice, and the fit works well with the black denim. I should wear them more often.

[Duodequinquagesimus]

23 minutes ago, Geeman said:

This isn’t working lads

[Duodequinquagesimus]

Anyway, these are my other choices all FAILED (no size available or too high waist and short legs (32) and so and so

The ONI 622zr 20 oz BKBK was my first choice

 

[skycrawler]

Hi guys, this is my first time posting on this thread (been mostly over at the techwear/acronym thread).

But I have been a long time denim head, and I thought I like to share my thoughts about something from the PBJ Harajuku shop just two days ago.
I treated myself to their BKAI-013, which was really amazing to see in person. On the website and their instagram, the AIBK-013 looked really beautiful, but that BKAI-013 is truly special and one of a kind although I am quite skeptical about the color which is more grey than black which is why I had to go down to the shop to see it for myself. I had their AI-003 for a couple of years, and the texture of the fabric on the skin is identical, but the color of the BKAI is really somewhat like a Chinese/Japanese ink painting. It is not dark or deep, but it has that wabi-sabi quality to it that really attracts me. Hard to describe until you actually handled the fabric in person. There will be little to no fades on both the sumi and AI, according to the man attending to me in the store. When I asked which he will recommend (between BKAI and AIBK), he immediately replied it will be the BKAI. I can't wait to really break it in.
http://pbj-jeans.ru.shopserve.jp/SHOP/BKAI-013.html

 

15 hours ago, Geeman said:

Considering them myself. Have you looked at the Oni azumi x  black. 

Since some of you spoke about the Oni, I thought I briefly mention it. I've wore it for two winters, and the Oni 20oz BKBK fabric is hell of a comfortable, the black is beginning to turn grey at high impact points, but its one of my favorite jeans at the moment (compared to my Samurai, Kuro and ironheart).
https://www.denimio.com/oni-902zr-bkbk-20oz-secret-black-denim-high-rise-relax-tapered-oni902zrbk.html

But I only wear it in colder weather, so for now BKAI will be my go to jeans this summer

[chambo2008]

^^I just bought the oni-902zr 20oz 

[Duodequinquagesimus]

I don’t like black fading jeans. 
I want black x black no fades but unlucky so far BUT I’m really I love with those PBJ XX black with indigo that fade into bluish colour.

i got Yamamoto regular black pants until I decide. I don’t really like ironheart blacks no fade for some reason but who knows tomorrow

 

 

[MJF9]

@Duodequinquagesimus 

these any good for you?

https://www.dawsondenim.com/collections/jeans/products/slim-fit-140z-black-x-black-denim

[Duodequinquagesimus]

^ they look great but the rise is too high I’m afraid. I would be size 31 waist and the thigh a bit tight. Do they stretch much? In any case that rise is long....maybe I’m old fashioned but I like mid low. I got this Momos 605 tapered and feel like a granda. Still wear them but high rise doesn’t work with me. That’s why I had a look at IH. 
Dawson look excellent company tho. 
I’m not in a rush anyway, but those XX are tempting

[RunMountainDrew]

Macro of my XX-18oz-019 in double indigo from a few months ago.  This fabric is something else.

Edited June 28, 2020 by RunMountainDrew

[Duodequinquagesimus]

^ Jaysus!!!!

those are deadly. 
Give us some fit pics or some more.

Id love to see the evo or better not

Edited June 28, 2020 by Duodequinquagesimus

[skycrawler]

Some close-ups of the BKAI-013 that was just released by Pure Blue Japan recently.
See the AI in the inverse rolled-up sides of the cuffs.
Amazing texture as always.
http://pbj-jeans.ru.shopserve.jp/SHOP/BKAI-013.html

 

 

[JDelage]

Again, lovely fabric to be sure. It's quite the investment; good thing that fit wouldn't work for me. 

[Radiohead89]

[spitfiredealer]

Picked these PBE-019 from the classifieds on the IH forum. 

 

Size 33, 1 size up from the PBJ XX-019-BB I have. Looking forward to giving these a few months of hard wear at work

 

 

 

 

[Radiohead89]

Fresh out of the wash

[mpukas]

@spitfiredealer good looking fit. their -19 cut is on my list. Looks like it might suite me well. The amount of taper to the hem is on the edge of what I prefer. Been waiting for the right denim for my taste 

[spitfiredealer]

@mpukas thanks man. The taper is strong that's for sure. The size 32's I have are just a bit tight in the knee. These 33's feel much more comfortable. Little bit of room in the waist but I wear belt most of the time anyway so isn't really a problem. 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Before committing to a looser fit with the TCB contest, I felt like wearing the opposite today.

SLB-019 

[mpukas]

you wear it well! 

[spidereye]

Kakishibu will go for production again??? I notice someone post it in my local denim enthusiast page about it for grab pre order. This fabrics is so dope

 

Edited September 2, 2020 by spidereye
Double picture

[JDelage]

On 9/2/2020 at 6:17 AM, spidereye said:

Kakishibu will go for production again??? I notice someone post it in my local denim enthusiast page about it for grab pre order. This fabrics is so dope

For what it's worth I have a OD + PBJ kakishibu type II jacket for sale, size 4, basically new. One of only 37 made! Going to put it up on eBay, but if anyone here wants it, please hit me up.

https://www.okayamadenim.com/products/od-pbj-18oz-kakishibu-type-ii-selvedge-jacket 

Measurements are: shoulders 20.1", P2P 22", back length 27.2", sleeve 26".

Edited September 4, 2020 by JDelage

[spidereye]

Gpod luck on your selling

[JDelage]

On 9/2/2020 at 11:36 AM, JDelage said:

For what it's worth I have a OD + PBJ kakishibu type II jacket for sale, size 4, basically new. One of only 37 made! Going to put it up on eBay, but if anyone here wants it, please hit me up.

https://www.okayamadenim.com/products/od-pbj-18oz-kakishibu-type-ii-selvedge-jacket 

Measurements are: shoulders 20.1", P2P 22", back length 27.2", sleeve 26".

On eBay here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/324286662195