BIG JOHN

[Niro]

Quick pic of my Kuro2 jeans. Really like the look of them at moment. The black is now a dull black with subtle vertical streaks of indigo along the front.

Edited April 24, 2018 by Niro

[julian-wolf]

Some time in the next few days I'm planning on doing an update / review on my R008's. In preparation, here are some weirdly-posed, very non-candid fit pics from day 0 that I don't think I ever got around to posting…

Very slim-fitting and low rise, but a good cut overall!

[i_denim]

The fit looks good. Look forward to seeing them with shoes for a complete fit look.

[julian-wolf]

Next, fast-forward to ~6–8 months of wear:

Color is closest to true in the last photo. Despite fading fairly quickly, there's more blue in these than any other synthetic-dyed jeans I've owned, I think.

[lance]

Great lookin jeans, julian-wolf, nice evo! (still cannot rep)

[sexlexcia]

[JRendon02]

Purchased these Rare 008 in October of 2018 from @julian-wolf They have about 6-8 months of actual wear time. I have a desk job so I don't wear my denim hard but I am able to wear denim everyday. The fit pic is closest to their actual color. I wasn't able to get great pictures because it's overcast and raining.

I bought these when I was in the worst shape of my life, which makes these jeans the baggiest pair that I own. I don't care because they are so comfortable. These were my favorite pair until I bought the OOE OA02xx3. I do wish they used this fabric in a similar cut with a higher rise because this fabric has become my absolute favorite denim that I own.

 

 

Edited February 19, 2020 by JRendon02
not all pics uploaded

[JRendon02]

[julian-wolf]

Hell yeah, those are looking great! Glad you’ve been able to put some wear into them; I would’ve felt bad having them just sit in my closet.

Agreed 100% on the fabric. I’m not usually into faster-fading denim like this, but they absolutely nailed it. If they put out a pair of higher-rise, better-constructed jeans sewn up from this or something similar I’d have ‘em in a second.

[dawei94]

Reviving this thread, I stumbled into the Big John store in Tokyo after having seen some of their new jeans that were made of Suvin Gold cotton (and also on the very old Ishikawadai loom) when looking up SDA's suvin gold items. I went to the store thinking nothing would fit me, as I have abnormally large thighs (most relaxed fits are still tight on me), but surprisingly these S1956WS fit me (I'm kind of curious who their target customer is for this because anything that fits me well is a strange fit for normal people). I also like the zip fly, so finding something that fits me and has a zip fly is incredibly rare. I think there is also a non-Suvin Gold version of these jeans too. They run 30.8k yen, or 28k without tax, which at the exchange rate at the time of ~152, was a steal at USD185. I got them tapered, started wearing them at the beginning of this year, and just resoaked them, they seem like fast faders. The denim is rougher than I would have expected for Suvin Gold, but by no means rough compared to some of the super slubby stuff that's come out in recent years, and it has softened up quickly. I've been really enjoying them so far, I think they're a great medium ground between super vintage brands that like Warehouse and the IMO overdone extra-slubby stuff that's out there, interesting but not crazy denim and a lot of good details (plus a fit that works for me and the zipper).

https://bigjohn-jeans.com/products/s1956ws-001?srsltid=AfmBOoofIgttxRVS-_9qw8eqzH2su-AZ90R9x3q6VC3qlSbgI10tF95r

https://blog.denimio.com/ishikawadai-denim-series-big-john-and-more-famous-japanese-brands/?lang=us

Below is the detail from the site:

Introducing the new premium denim from "ISHIKAWADAI," crafted with 100% of the finest Indian cotton "SUVIN GOLD." Enjoy the exquisite fusion of tradition and modernity achieved through a vintage Ishikawadai spinning machine from 1953 and the raw finish of 14oz selvedge denim.

Features
■ Material
Made with 100% SUVIN GOLD cotton, one of the world’s rarest cottons from India. By blending first-pick and second-pick raw fibers with fallen cotton from SUVIN GOLD, we’ve achieved a rich, hairy texture and a rugged look. Known for its silky touch and deep luster, this denim stands out in quality.

・Tapered straight fit (roomy around the thighs and tapered toward the hem)
・Zipper fly (front zipper)
・One-wash finish

■ Manufacturing Process
Spinning: Using a 1953 Ishikawadai ring spinning machine to create natural unevenness. This low-speed process reduces stress on the yarn, resulting in robust denim threads.
Dyeing: Pure indigo rope dyeing
Weaving: Crafted on vintage shuttle looms into selvedge denim, the fabric incorporates natural cotton-colored weft threads, producing a slightly brownish unique texture.
Raw Finish: No sanforization (shrinkage prevention) or skewing (twist prevention) is applied, offering distinctive fuzz and twisting effects that develop beautifully over time with wear and washes.

Details
■ Original BIG JOHN Specifications
10oz ultra-thick oxford pocket linings (in olive, inspired by the Ishikawadai spinning machine)
Original zipper fly and copper rivets
Custom black rayon tags and orange SUVIN GOLD labels for accents

■ NEW Vegetable-Tanned Leather Patch
A durable cowhide leather patch with the "Four Crown" emblem. Featuring a world map and cotton motifs, it represents BIG JOHN’s global vision and the origins of denim. The bottom of the label is embossed with "SUVIN COTTON 100%" as a mark of its rarity.

■ Flasher Design
The flasher features a special design inspired by the cotton-picking scenes in India, capturing the story behind SUVIN COTTON.