Self Edge, SF/NY/LA/PDX - updates & info

[kiya]

MERZ B. SCHWANEN SPRING COLLECTION OF T-SHIRTS & CHINOS 

New relaxed fit Merz B. Schwanen t-shirts are here. These are made of a newly developed cotton and hemp fiber blend and are the first tees we have from Merz which come factory rinsed. Available now at all stores in white and caramel. 

Merz B. Schwanen’s iconic “215” heavyweight loopwheeled t-shirt is finally back in stock at all stores and available in 12 colors. Get em now because these will not stay in stock for long.

Lastly, we've received loopwheeled boxer briefs and new cotton melange socks.

Shop Merz B. Schwanen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/merz-b-schwanen

 

[kiya]

GOOD ART MODEL 10 PENDANTS & RINGS + SILVER HORSESHOE RINGS 

If you need more Model 10 references in your jewelry collection Good Art has you covered; they’ve taken their famed Model 10 clasp and reimagined it as a pendant and a ring.

We also have a new all silver version of their horseshoe ring available in limited numbers.

Shop Good Art Online: https://www.selfedge.com/good-art

 

 

[kiya]

SUGAR CANE SUPER DENIM COLLECTIBLES, WHITESVILLE BORDER STRIPE TEES, & SPRING COLLECTIONS 

Led by Yuichi Fukutomi, a denim specialist from Sugar Cane, the new label SUGAR CANE Super “Denim” Collectibles was launched this year bringing together a team of denim experts. Renowned vintage denim collector, Shigeki Wakiya, has joined this project with a focus on faithfully replicating the “character” of super rare, deadstock, and golden-sized super-vintage pieces that are nearly impossible to find today. The inaugural collection features pieces which have garnered significant attention in the current vintage market and are known as the “World War II model.” Drawing inspiration from unwashed deadstock vintage denim blouses and jeans, complete with residual glue, new denim fabrics were developed and painstakingly duplicated to match the original vintages, capturing the color hue of oxidized indigo and the characteristics of the warp and weft yarns. Various components are created to emulate the aged appearance of deadstock. Regarding the sewing stitching, not only are the thread count and sewing pitch faithfully recreated, but also the irregular, non-uniform stitching is meticulously duplicated.

The 1943 model represents a product manufactured during one of the most challenging years for material control within the U.S. industry, amidst the harsh conditions of World War II. It features highly uneven and rugged denim fabric, military-style doughnut buttons, steel rivet, and all yellow-stitching. It omits rivets on the coin pocket, and has uncoated concealed rivets, preserving their natural steel color. The pocket bags are made from flannel fabric, demonstrating the strict cotton usage regulations of the time. Similarly, due to a shortage of skilled workers, various irregularities, such as rough sewing stitches, misaligned back yoke seams, and imperfect hemming, can be observed, which would be considered unacceptable in normal circumstances.

We've also received new striped whitesville t-shirts in a heavier weight fabric, Duke Pineapple summer shirts, and jean restocks in all fits in both indigo and black.

Shop Sugar Cane Online: https://www.selfedge.com/sugar-cane

Shop Whitesville Online: https://www.selfedge.com/whitesville

 

[kiya]

Introducing the Self Edge Culture Reference Series.
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In the first of an ongoing series we have a capsule collection produced in collaboration with a band named Information Society. We have four short and long sleeve t-shirts, hats, stickers, and a long form editorial with interviews with the band and their manager. Click here to read about why we’d do a capsule collection with a band who formed 40 years ago: https://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=selfedge/editorial/readEditorial&editorial_id=879

 

[Josh'N'Roll]

“Pure Energy” vibes.

[kiya]

MEGA IRON HEART DELIVERY OF EVERYTHING 

We've just receive a few very large shipments of new releases from most people's favorite brand at Self Edge, Iron Heart.   

We have natural indigo dyed M65 jackets, various short and long sleeve shirts made of denim, flannel, and everything in between.  We've also received jeans in every fit and weight from 14oz up to 25oz along with split steer cowhide type III jackets in two colors, key clips, and much more.

Shop Iron Heart Online: https://www.selfedge.com/iron-heart

 

[kiya]

PURE BLUE JAPAN 16.5OZ SLUB DENIM JEANS 

Today we have Pure Blue Japan’s 013 and 019 fits in a tasty denim style they've developed to contain just the right about of slub in a nice medium weight 16.5oz unsanforized (but Self Edge-style rinsed) denim.  This comes in their popular straight tapered fit and slim tapered fit.

Shop Pure Blue Japan Online: https://www.selfedge.com/pure-blue-japan

[kiya]

THE STUDIO D'ARTISAN SUMMER COLLECTION 

One of the most impressive collections we've seen from Studio D'Artisan just landed at all stores. 

We have natural indigo dyed jeans and shirts, 45th anniversary summer shirts, 15oz denim jeans in a new straight leg fit, loopwheeled t-shirts, and a beautiful O△X rayon blend short sleeve.  

Shop Studio D'Artisan: https://www.selfedge.com/studio-dartisan

 

[blooming]

@kiya Curious about the SD-101, is it a newer version of the existing SD-101 cut?

[kiya]

37 minutes ago, blooming said:

@kiya Curious about the SD-101, is it a newer version of the existing SD-101 cut?

Yes, at their expo in Paris last summer they explained that they've tweaked the fit on all their straight leg jeans starting this season.

[kiya]

NEW MISTER FREEDOM JEANS & SUMMER SHIRTS 

Three very hot releases from Mister Freedom just hit our stores.  We have new jeans made of a Vidalia Mills black selvedge denim, a NOS Cone Mills Denim indigo jean, and the Watertown short sleeve cotton and linen chambray, named after the internal code name for AREA51.  Please check our product pages on our site for in depth spec lists for all three garments. 

Shop Mister Freedom Online: https://www.selfedge.com/mister-freedom

 

 

[kiya]

MASAHIRO MARUYAMA SUMMER COLLECTION 

This week we have three new titanium and acetate eyewear models from Masahiro Maruyama’s new “UNFINISHED ART” collection. All three are made of Japanese titanium and acetate and come with tinted Carl Zeiss lenses with each frame's lens color matching the frame to the designer's specifications. As always, these lenses can be swapped out for prescription lenses by any optician.

Shop Masahiro Maruyama: https://www.selfedge.com/masahiro-maruyama

 

[kiya]

SEUVAS MATCHA-DYED CAPSULE COLLECTION 

Seuvas brings us a new match dyed capsule collection taking their three best selling garments and presenting them in a subtle green by garment dying them in matcha.  We also have a new "wing collar" jacket with a nice side tied gusset detail.

Seuvas is a brand dedicated to the art of producing canvas of all weights. They own their own canvas looms and factory which produces their canvas exactly to their specifications for the right look and texture. They even cut and sew all the garments in their own workshop in Kurashiki, Japan using vintage sewing machines so that the canvas reacts with just the right amount of puckering at the seams.

The only exterior branding on their garments is a single hand-made porcelain button made from clay ore (Amakusa pottery stone) mined in Amakusa City, Kimamoto prefecture, Japan. Amakusa pottery stone is a historic pottery stone that is a raw material which has been used in Japanese pottery since the 17th century. These porcelain buttons are designed by Seuvas and made in the traditional way in Amakusa.

Shop Seuvas Online: https://www.selfedge.com/seuvas

 

 

[kiya]

SUGAR CANE SUMMER COLLECTION OF SHIRTS & JEANS 

Sugar Cane has done a reproduction of the uniforms worn in Coca-Cola factories during the summer months of the 1950's and 1960's. These are made of a custom herringbone twill fabric and are available now in a new green color and we have a restock of last year’s khaki.

We also have new kasuri fabric shirts, black denim type II jackets, and a very long awaited restock of the iconic Okinawa and Hawaii mixed-fiber jeans.

Shop Sugar Cane Online: https://www.selfedge.com/sugar-cane

 

[kiya]

3SIXTEEN VACATION SHIRTS & WIDE LEG BLACK JEANS 

3sixteen’s new Vacation Shirts are here, this time made of a cotton and hemp blend and finished with a minimal hand-stitched detail, available in black and plum. 

We've also receive new wide leg jeans, made of a 14.5oz black/black Japanese selvedge denim.

Shop 3sixteen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/3sixteen

 

[kiya]

STRIKE GOLD LOOPWHEELED T-SHIRTS & HEAVY LOOPWHEELED HOODIES 

Strike Gold loopwheeled t-shirts are back! These are the ultimate loopwheeled t-shirts, no surprise that they come from Strike Gold, a brand highly dedicated to pushing the boundaries of both selvedge denim and loopwheeled basics.

This heavy 100% cotton fabric is made on vintage loopwheeling machines in Japan. Not many of these machines still exist in the world as they're difficult to maintain and run at a very slow pace. This jersey is produced and pulled down by gravity to create a zero tension knit, creating that trademark horizontal pattern you seen in a well worn in loopwheeled t-shirt or sweater. Available now in black, white, and navy

We've also received heavy loopwheeled crewneck sweaters and hoodies in three colors.

Shop Strike Gold Online: https://www.selfedge.com/strike-gold

 

[kiya]

NEW ARRIVALS FROM IRON HEART 

We've just received a huge delivery from Iron Heart including jeans in all weights from 14oz up to 25oz, denim jackets and vests in indigo and overdyed black, loopwheeled hoodies in three colors, and long sleeve snap buttoned shirts in a indigo Kersey fabric.

Shop Iron Heart Online: https://www.selfedge.com/iron-heart

 

[reallypeacedoff]

Hey Kiya, my IIY4 Imperials need some repairs. Would the LA store be willing to do some quick repairs? I was hoping to drop them off on Friday and pick them up on Saturday/Sunday, if at all possible.

[kiya]

14 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

Hey Kiya, my IIY4 Imperials need some repairs. Would the LA store be willing to do some quick repairs? I was hoping to drop them off on Friday and pick them up on Saturday/Sunday, if at all possible.

I'm sorry but we cannot rush repairs.. at each store we have anywhere between 30 and 75 jeans in the queue, and we do them all in the order they were received at the shop.  We can mail them to you once they're done if you'd like?
Alternatively, you can see if Railcar or Indigo Proof offer a rush service for repairs, they also do great work.

[kiya]

FLAT HEAD CHROMEXCEL ENGINEER BOOTS & HAND-SEWN WALLETS 

It's a real leather party over here with our new delivery of Flat Head Chromexcel cowhide engineer boots, Wild Child cowhide and shell cordovan wallets, mid-length cowhide wallets, and shell cordovan small wallets.  All are available now in black or tan.

Shop Flat Head Online: https://www.selfedge.com/the-flat-head

 

 

[kiya]

BONCOURA DUCK HUNTER CAMO PAINTER SHORTS 

There is a lot to say about Boncoura’s new Duck Hunter Camo shorts; a reinterpretation of the quintessential American work pant, transformed into shorts and enhanced by the use of Duck Hunter Camo fabric.

These shorts are made from a thick herringbone fabric that is specially printed with Duck Hunter Camo on both sides, offering different colors on each side. Designed with deep hand pockets for practicality, the coin pocket is slightly shallower than its vintage counterparts to enhance accessibility, while the side pockets are thoughtfully sized to accommodate items like an iPhone and vary in size from left to right for added functionality.

True to their work pants heritage, the shorts include a wrench loop for those employed at OK House Building Services. The sides are reinforced with triple stitching using a vintage sewing machine, ensuring durability, while the thick belt loops add strength. The top button features an original lacquered laurel wreath design typical of wartime buttons. The zipper with a BONCOURA original logo is like vintage cotton zipper tapes, and the right side of the back patch pocket displays the BONCOURA name on a woven patch. Reinforcement below the back pockets is achieved by applying an additional layer of fabric on the inside, doubling up the material for increased strength. Truly a pair of very well thought out shorts.

Shop Boncoura Online: https://www.selfedge.com/boncoura

 

[kiya]

3SIXTEEN DOUBLE BLACK JEANS & PIMA COTTON T-SHIRTS 

Straight leg and classic tapered jeans from 3sixteen are here in a 14.5oz black/black Japanese selvedge denim. 

We’ve also just received a large delivery of 3sixteen t-shirt 2-packs. These are available in both heavyweight and (slightly oversized) Pima cotton variations, both also available with and without pockets in black or white. Get em now at all 6 of our stores.

Shop 3sixteen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/3sixteen

 

 

[kiya]

MERZ B. SCHWANEN SUMMER COLLECTION 

Merz B. Schwanen's summer collection has landed at all six of our stores this week. We have their new Classic Green seasonal color in tees and polo shirts, heavyweight 2-thread 215 t-shirts in various colors with and without pockets, Super Duper Heavyweight t-shirts in various colors, and a full restock of their loopwheeled underwear.

Shop Merz B. Schwanen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/merz-b-schwanen

[kiya]

STAR OF HOLLYWOOD & SUN SURF SUMMER COLLECTIONS + WHITESVILLE T-SHIRTS 

All the shirts you need to get your summer fit right are here. 

We've got dobby loom woven shirts from Star of Hollywood, filament rayon shirts from Sun Surf, and fujiette rayon shirts from Duke Kahanamoku.  Now at all stores in limited numbers along with a very large restock of Whitesville t-shirt 2-packs in four colors.

 

[kiya]

NEW SAMURAI SUMMER COLLECTION 

The new S0520XX jean is Samurai's newest iteration of a classic straight leg jean with a medium rise and a tapered leg. These are made of their custom 15oz "Otokogi" denim made of a 100% Texas cotton fiber with tightly twisted slub yarns for an amazing texture and a unique aging potential.

Samurai hits us with one of the best looking work shirts we’ve seen in some time. The contrast triple-chainstitch construction really does it for us and the nice engraved nut buttons over the sulfur-dyed herringbone fabric look great.

Samurai’s Baker Pants are finally back in stock; we’ve had three small runs of these at our stores and they disappeared quickly. We’ve had Samurai make us a new batch and they now come with a very fancy sparkly selvedge ID. These “baker” pants are made of a unique 15oz fabric developed by Samurai that has a nice deep olive color and has some great textural qualities we've not seen before in any fabric before.

Shop Samurai Online: https://www.selfedge.com/samurai

 

[kiya]

STUDIO D'ARTISAN TASOGARE SHIRTS & KUROZOME JEANS 

Studio D’Artisan’s TASOGARE gradient natural plant dyed shirt is here. A truly impressive textile from Studio D'Artisan, dyed using only native Japanese natural dyes and made to resemble the changing colors of an evening sky.

Studio D’Artisan’s Kurozome jeans are also back! Do you want black jeans or do you want the blackest black jeans? If you’ve been thinking your black jeans aren’t black enough, Studio D’Artisan has you covered. Dyed using the Kurozome method from Kyoto which creates the "blackest black" using only natural dyes; done by Kyoto Montsuki, a century old dye-house founded in 1915.

Shop Studio D'Artisan Online: https://www.selfedge.com/studio-dartisan

 

[Cold Summer]

Kiya, any idea if/when you'll restock the Warehouse 1001xx?

I've worn tons and tons of jeans over the years and my 1001xx I got about three years ago is so close to being my absolute favorite pair, from the denim to fit to details, these are just the perfect vintage-style jean for me. My pair needs some repairs but they ought to have a ton of life left after that. Regardless, this is a jean I like so much that I'd just automatically buy them again if I could, but they've been sold out forever and only you guys sell a version long enough for me.

[kiya]

32 minutes ago, Cold Summer said:

Kiya, any idea if/when you'll restock the Warehouse 1001xx?

I've worn tons and tons of jeans over the years and my 1001xx I got about three years ago is so close to being my absolute favorite pair, from the denim to fit to details, these are just the perfect vintage-style jean for me. My pair needs some repairs but they ought to have a ton of life left after that. Regardless, this is a jean I like so much that I'd just automatically buy them again if I could, but they've been sold out forever and only you guys sell a version long enough for me.

Sorry to break it to you but Warehouse has the biggest denim production issues out any brand I'm familiar with in Japan.  Their allocations for dealers is tiny, as you can probably see most stores have little to nothing in stock.  When do they 1001xx again they also unfortunately won't be making the longer inseam version, only the regular (shorter) inseam version.

With that said.. we have two new Flat Head jeans dropping in 10 days which are very nice, one of which we had a hand in the designing of the fit.   I know you have a soft spot for Flat Head, and I feel that after some years off, their new jeans are very good (again).

Edited July 25 by kiya

[Cold Summer]

Nice, I'm excited to see the new TFH gear. This summer I've been wearing my 3005s I got from Self Edge back in 2018, they're still going strong at around 1.5 years of real wear. 

Bummer about the 1001xx situation, but I can just repair mine and keep wearing, so it's not the end of the world. 

[reallypeacedoff]

Maybe a reworked SE05BSP with a higher rise and more thigh room? 😃

I wish TSG would also update their cuts. The front and rear rise aren't for us oldies anymore. Looking at you 5004...