Japan Blue Momotaro

[Fincarelli]

Gentlemen:

I remember seeing pictures of a 'going to war' model with black stripes instead of the normal white, which was pretty f-ing cool. Problem is, now I can't remember where I saw that, whether it was in this thread or on another forum, another site, a cool dream, whatever. I have tried searching around to no avail.

Anyone have info on the black war paint model? I'm pretty sure I didn't just imagine this. Thanks.

[Denton]

that was here but that guy just painted the stripes on himself. they don't make them like that.

[M1stral]

@ HoustonChris:

I found this while browsing the Momo thread. An indication of the thread that is used by Momotaro. I think it's kind of reliable because of the fact that this poster has visited the Momotaro store itself.

The Vintage label is the only non-sanforized denim they use. 100% cotton thread. Different back pockets than the war or copper labels too. (in fact, they are the only ones with blank back pockets.) Hidden rivets have their logo stamped, if anyone doesnt already know, its 3 peaches and 3 wooden shuttles.

@ Fincarelli:

The man who painted the black " inverse" war stripes would be IIIrdIcon, better known as BrownMetallic on SuFu. You should search for his thread called " How You Rock'em Jeans" on Styleforum. Maybe he has posted in the Momotaro thread too there, but I'm not sure.

[Fincarelli]

Oh snap! The plot thickens. Apparently, there is a lot more to obsess about here than I had originally anticipated. The DIY aspect of this has my mind reeling. If I get motivated and figure out how to pull such a thing off, I would shamelessly steal that brilliant idea. Too cool.

Here is the aforementioned Styleforum thread:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=163400&page=12

Also:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=2403292

Denton, M1stral, thank you for your helpful replies.

BrownMetallic, awesome jeans man.

[vitasoy]

haha it was only a few pages back, but thanks for linking it

why not keep them white though? imo, white > black

[mikecch]

Black is more understated, I like it much better.

IIIrd is the man!!!!

[superhero]

I was in the momotaro store in shibuya, tokyo and damn the denim is coool! I wanted to pick up a chambray shirt, however XL was too small on me. Pretty much the story of my life in tokyo =(

[Maynard Friedman]

haha it was only a few pages back, but thanks for linking it

why not keep them white though? imo, white > black

Racist!

[altemp]

New take5 collaboration with Momotaro.

0701 in 15.7 oz denim as usual. Don't actual know what's different other than patch and back pocket if anything.

[M1stral]

Wasn't that posted before... A time ago? I believe it was Chambo who gave us the heads up on this pair and Lendo has one, I believe.

[altemp]

This is a different take5 collaboration as far as I know. This is for their 10th anniversary. It was just posted on hypebeast yesterday.

http://hypebeast.com/2010/12/momotaro-samurai-pure-blue-japan-x-take-5-10th-anniversary-collection/

[M1stral]

Oh, okey... I'm misinformed then. But now you mention it. The old collab, though looking the same, was another cut I guess.

That makes me wonder, why the collab looks exactly the same as the old one, only differing in cut.

[lenn]

i'm don't know either, but my only guess would be that the peach embroidery just looks awesome. i still want a pair. and so does my gf.

[M1stral]

True, but you would think a 10th anniversary collab would have been put more effort into. Nice jeans though. Would buy them, but I allready have two pairs of Momo's and a lot more other jeans.

[Denton]

maybe it's my imagination but is that denim darker than usual?

[M1stral]

maybe it's my imagination but is that denim darker than usual?

You might be just right here... Though I think it's the trademarked Deepest Indigo of Japan Blue, which also appears on their Vintage Label line. My 0201 were really dark before I soaked them, I almost thought they were black... They were that dark.

[pup]

some pics of the new take 5 collab. from take5thailand site...

http://www.take5thailand.com/main/?p=1962

it said they're made only 100 pairs. 25 in Thailand

[ffatt]

How do the 0805SP fit compared to 0701 or 0705SP? If the denim that best fits me is 16.5 X 2=33 BiG style. Should I got TTS on 0805SP?

Thanks,

[arcanum]

i have the 0805SP, the cut is straight, i sized down 1 on the 0805sp and they fit me slim straight. Or you can go true to size for straight look.

[jaspar]

Barneys BH just took delivery of the Momotaro x N&F collab. Presumably Momotaro denim cut into N&F's skinny guy fit; meaning not for me but the dough is, expectedly, very nice and good for skinny guys who like small pants. Patch + labeling/extras are cool too.

[jesse10]

I've been on the hunt for a pair of slim jeans that are not too tight on the thighs, the Momotaro 701 seems to fit my needs after seeing the fit pictures. The only jeans I can say that fit me well are levi's 520 which are slouchy at the top and tapered at the bottom. Been through APC, Nudie, and Dior fits to no avail. My thighs and ass are pretty big so Its hard to find the right fit. I really like the dark and rigid look of the 701 but the fit is my main focus. Great thread guys, I am set on a finding TTS pair, where would you guys recommend I purchase a best priced pair shipped to Florida.

Edit: just in case anyone has a 33, I don't mind buying used. Just missed a pair on the supermarket for $135, that hurts.

[M1stral]

Have you allready checked out Context and BiG?

http://www.contextclothing.com

http://www.blueingreensoho.com

[M1stral]

I've stumbled upon a video on youtube, documenting the evolution of a pair of Copper Label Momo's. Worn for 39 weeks, courtesy of Nordic Denim House.

Here's the link:

[mlyngard]

^ Nice Mistral (I like the porn movie music they use with that vid)

I hope this isn't stepping on any DenimDebate toes, but Ryan Huber from Context (and awesome guy) recently retired his 0701 from that forum and they deserve to be featured here. Incredible evo:

(edit: retired at nine months)

[ialex]

Those are by far the best momotaro evolution pics I've ever seen

[Forbidden]

So I went to the Take5 store in Shanghai and got me a pair of 10th anniversary Momotaro.

Here are some Pre-soak pre wear pics

[altemp]

Looks really nice. Loving the pocket bags.

[greasypeanut]

i love the arcs on the left side!!

[wayoutwest]

Those 10th Anniversary's look great!

[Lendo]

Agreed, would like some more details on them when you can Forbidden!