Denime

[beautiful_FrEaK]

I checked a magazine article once posted by alomstnice. In this article, Hitoshi Tsujimoto was named as the new owner of Denime and IS also owner of Real McCoys.

Here you can see how he looks like

In the artice was also written that Tsujimoto quit the work with Kurabo and Kaihara and that smaller but more factories are now supplying the denim. I don't know how accurate this article is though

[beautiful_FrEaK]

and aaaaanother update.

First, the new tag inside the right back pocket

I looked a bit at the construction, stitching wise.

My new pair of XX

Compared to my 66XX

Apart from the color of the thread, the stitching on the older pairs was "tighter", more narrow. Dunno how to name it.

Comparing with 2 pairs of Samurai jeans:

S0510XX66-2: tighter

S500JX-LR: even more tighter

I'm no expert on this so I don't know if the "looser" stitching on the XX affects the durability and if it is correct for a '50s jeans.

But in my opinion, the tighter stiches look more durable and "more expensive", better made.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

The whiskers don't set in easily

[grooveholmes]

Nice updates, bF. The new 66 also has the same "broad" stitch pattern, which probably makes it a "new" product feautre. And I agree--intuitively, it would seem to indicate a slightly lesser made jean. I mean, how hard is it for quality jeans manufacturers in Japan to make a more "narrow" reinforcement? However, I like it for some reason. Maybe because it's a little unique to what's out there. I may be eating those words down the line if these don't turn out to be durable...

[beautiful_FrEaK]

We can discuss the stitching again in a few weeks when we have problems with them..or not

The stitching of the old Denimes were often a problem and broke rather early.

Any updates of your 66s?

[grooveholmes]

Nothing really new yet-- I'll post pics next weekend as I plan to soak em for the first time. I'm going up to VIrginia until Sunday so I won't be able to do much of anything picture-wise til then. I'll put up pre-and post-soak measurements as well. Progress may be slow in October, as I will be rotating them in with the Roy tour jeans.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

ah right..you wore them raw the first weeks, right?

I'm still not sure if I could make those '66 or 1966 cut (again two different ones from Denime) work on my frame. Waist would be mad loose but thighs would be slim.

Looking forwward to your review!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Some more close-ups taken with my phone cam. The denim gets a felt-like character

[orangetrousers]

My Denime 66xx at the WOMAD festival a month or two back...

[ranonranonarat]

picked up a "new" old pair recently. they are probably a 66' model judging from the paper patch, lack of hidden rivets as well as the lack of selvage from the hidden coin pocket. any idea whether they are 66 or 66XX model? how do you tell?

[ranonranonarat]

[beautiful_FrEaK]

wow...Orrizonti-era! Great buy!

well, 66XX also had leather patch, that should help you to distinguish the 66 from the 66XX.

At least that's how it was with Shins but I think it's the same with Orrizonti- Also different rivets. The 66XX hasn't those "bubbly" rivets.

I demand fit pics!

[ranonranonarat]

oh so these are 66s? thanks for the info!

they are a tad too long for now though, will get a hem when i get home from my trip!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

yes, that's what I think. No problem

[jstavrin]

Speaking of Orizzonti-era, it's a damn shame that no one has snatched up my Leepro jacket yet! See sig for details...(I just dropped the price!)

[Max Power]

I am honoured to be able to post here, as I got b_f's Denime (Take 5 contest) for some weeks. Unfortunately they are pretty tight, so I don't know if they'll get as much wear as they deserve. But the fabric itself is fantastic. The threads are a different story...

[ThinFinn]

looks good from what i can see...

[Max Power]

yes, it looks good, but it feels tight on the thighs. But I'll give it another try today.

[Atzec]

just wear them for a while. they stretch and mold to your body easily.

(and tillmann, if he doesn´t want them, i´ll take them. denime 66xx sz 34 are my perfect jeans...)

[beautiful_FrEaK]

we can talk about that when you arrive safely from the USA

[Max Power]

Trying to skate out my hangover. Fail.

But I didn't give up on the Denimes, they fit better already. Not what I would call loose, but doable.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Nice looking fit. It's easier to judge now. The pic before was kinda dark.

Have you noticed some improvement in comfort?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

fit update on my Denime wirh some huge cuffs

[pomata]

wearing my 15th type (orizzonti) right now and I love them

I thnk I'll wear them for some time now

[beautiful_FrEaK]

15th anniversary? did you get those recently? or did I miss something?

Do you remember this pair of yours when they were new? Your Tokyo Edition. One of the best fits I've ever seen

[Max Power]

Nice looking fit. It's easier to judge now. The pic before was kinda dark.

Have you noticed some improvement in comfort?

well, the waist is fine, just the thighs are a tad too small. So, it's the cut, not the size. XX would be better for me, I think. But still, these could grow on me. And I might drop some pounds if they were mine.

[pomata]

15th anniversary? did you get those recently? or did I miss something?

Do you remember this pair of yours when they were new? Your Tokyo Edition. One of the best fits I've ever seen

haha yes I remember how hard it was to get them from a friend in Japan and to figure the right sizing. but all went good

I got the 15th type in almost new conditions a couple of years ago and I'm starting to wear them now

[nicka]

a bit of help please anyone. just picked up some second hand denime. leather patch, red tab, lot number 145. no label on the inside saying orrizonti, denime or whetever. they're nice, hidden rivets...maybe the denim feels a bit "thin"... but that could be because i mostly wear samurai.

any clue if they're shins, orrizonti, pirate thai copies? any clues i can look for on them?

thanks

[beautiful_FrEaK]

look for a tag inside the right back pocket. their you can see who made them.

and some pics would be helpful as Denime produced a lot of slightly different 501 repros

[nicka]

thanks. i'll go look