Bridge of the Times

[Broark]

Bridge Of The Times is a one man brand run and operated by Masatoshi Takenaga. BoT was founded in 2020 and is located in the Hino district of the Tottori prefecture. 
BoT focuses on reproducing '47 jeans, specifically the 824XX T-47 model with a slew of vintage sewing machines ranging from the 1920's to 1960's.
Additionally BoT has started branching out to offer a 506XX reproduction (the 806XX) as well as other limited cinchback model jeans. These can be seen on his Instagram feed.
Currently these jeans are only available for purchase via two methods: actually visiting his shop in person to try them on for size, and domestically in Japan via Instagram during specified time slots.
BoT is not currently offering international orders, but I am hoping to find a way to get a pair myself as his work seems quite good!
There's not a lot of information out there about the brand since it is pretty new, so I thought I would start a thread to wrangle in the discussion in a dedicated place.
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/masatoshi_takenaga/
Website link: https://bot.storeinfo.jp











(photos credited to the BoT website linked above)

[lance]

Good post, Broark, whose denim is he using?

[Broark]

2 minutes ago, lance said:

Good post, Broark, whose denim is he using?

Thanks Lance, I'm not 100% sure. His web page just references that it is 13.5 oz. and the color composition is "85% black, 15% red".
Assuming this is in reference to the denim cast, but not a lot of information about the source.
There are some nice examples of faded pairs scattered throughout his Instagram.

 

 

[Broark]

Also here is an interview with BoT, with a nice view of the workshop.
YouTube auto-translate is worthless on this video, so I'm not sure what's discussed but they check out a few vintage Levi's and some of his jeans/jackets as well.

 

[JMS]

My favorite maker out there! Hoping to find an avenue to purchase his denim as well. 

[Broark]

I might have a connection, let me see how it pans out. 

[aho]

10 hours ago, lance said:

Good post, Broark, whose denim is he using?

In the Youtube video he mentions that the denim is Ibara, but I've been out of the game too long that I don't know what he's referencing. 

This link references Ibara as an association of NIHONMENPU TEXTILE INC., KUROKI CO,.LTD, YOSHIKAWA ORIMONO CO, so it's likely one of them.

Hilariously, at the end the creator of the video writes that that night he realized he forgot to order a pair (but will be back again) 

Edited August 30, 2021 by aho

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Shinya Mills is also located in Ibara (the mill from Resolute, Full Count, etc.)

[Flash]

2 minutes ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Shinya Mills is also located in Ibara (the mill from Resolute, Full Count, etc.)

You forgot to mention Nippers 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Mea culpa...

And of course TCB as well. Not sure about Denime for example (they also sourced from Nihon Menpu)

[Broark]

4 hours ago, aho said:

In the Youtube video he mentions that the denim is Ibara, but I've been out of the game too long that I don't know what he's referencing. 

This link references Ibara as an association of NIHONMENPU TEXTILE INC., KUROKI CO,.LTD, YOSHIKAWA ORIMONO CO, so it's likely one of them.

Hilariously, at the end the creator of the video writes that that night he realized he forgot to order a pair (but will be back again) 

Thanks for the translation aho! 

[Fooleo]

Count me in for a pair too, if @Broark has any luck convincing him  

[MJF9]

Well I gave it a go on IG as well... hope springs eternal... but no joy yet

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海外発送はしていません。ごめんなさい

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[Broark]

I have something in the works, once it materializes I'll let y'all know. 

[Dr_Heech]

3 hours ago, Broark said:

I have something in the works, once it materializes I'll let y'all know. 

Intrigued ...

[Broark]

Nice pocket flasher update and a small change to the patch / lettering typeface.

 

 

[aho]

Can't believe the WWII's are going to be sold for 29700 Yen... Wish I could snag a pair!

 

[andrewrose]

Another video from the same channel @aho posted above on soaking and shrinkage of the S824XX model. I have to watch it at work so I can turn the translation on, even then it’s occasionally still hilarious.

 

[Broark]

Finally will have something to share here soon, likely not until January but right around the corner. 

[Thanks_M8]

^How mate?  
Lookin' good

[JMS]

Dang! I thought it was in-store only?

[Broark]

19 minutes ago, JMS said:

Dang! I thought it was in-store only?

This is true with some exceptions, since the pandemic he opened up to IG orders for domestic shipment within Japan. 
I had an acquaintance there arrange these for me.  I'll post lots of photos once they arrive.

[Maynard Friedman]

@Broark is now the authorised stateside Bridge of the Times dealer 

[Cozzie]

@Broark hook it up homie!

[Broark]

3 hours ago, Cozzie said:

@Broark hook it up homie!

This is a one time deal for the time being, but we'll see if anything can be done to change that in the future!

[efujobu1]

11 hours ago, Broark said:

Finally will have something to share here soon, likely not until January but right around the corner. 

Can’t wait

[Cozzie]

Hell yea! Def keep me in mind if anything changes.  Can’t wait to see ur pics when they arrive!

[Broark]

The eagle has landed! You can see that the pup already likes them.  
I sized all the way up to 40 on these as I was concerned about the post wash measurement chart that was shared with me (specifically the thighs).
Right now they are a bit massive, but I believe this denim is supposed to shrink pretty significantly. Here are the raw measurements. 
Waist: 19.5 in.
Front rise: 13.5 in.
Back rise: 17.75 in.
Thigh: 14.25 in.
Knee: 11 in.
Hem: 10 in.
Inseam: 35 in.
The denim reminds me of a pair of Shins made Denime I had, excuse the shitty lighting on my balcony right now...best I can manage!



















 

[MJF9]

@Broark Result! Boom! Looking forward to the next instalment whenever that may be

[Broark]

@MJF9 they're in the wash as we speak, will get some photos up here in the next couple of days once they're dry and on my legs.
I have an offer on the table to order the accompanying jacket as well, however my stable is pretty full on that front so TBD.