Japan Blue Momotaro

[Geeman 3,754]

I had a pair years ago.  Don't know why I never bought another pair of momo as the 15oz denim  is lovely 

[Bullitt 18]

0202 Deep Indigo 15oz

About 9 years old, maybe 2 years of effective wear and many washes. They were almost black when new.

 

Edited July 5, 2020 by Bullitt

[cmboland 1,521]

On 7/4/2020 at 12:51 PM, Broark said:

We sold those at the store that I used to manage, they’re Momotaro’s proprietary Zimbabwe cotton denim. The collaboration jeans that N&F used to make were always interesting since they’d use the other brands hardware / denim just in N&F fits.

From what I understand is the 1st run has different denim than these http://blueowlworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/momotaro-x-naked-famous-collbaboration.html?m=1

[Broark 16,886]

4 hours ago, cmboland said:

From what I understand is the 1st run has different denim than these http://blueowlworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/09/momotaro-x-naked-famous-collbaboration.html?m=1

Looks to be the case, man it's been a long time since I've seen that old BOW blog. That takes me back.

[chambo2008 744,540]

Just after first wash, around 3 months wear at a guess, hard to capture but lots of electric blues 

[BrownMetallic 602,474]

On 9/10/2010 at 5:21 PM, BrownMetallic said:

Momotaro 701 :: 15.7 oz :: 100% Zimbabwe cotton :: SU1 @W34 :: fit : same as PBJ 005/007__ 'cept for the slightly tapered hem :: current measurements : w= 33.75, ins [hemmed]= 33, f/rise= 10, b/rise= 14, u/t= 12, kne= 9, l/o= 8.5

i know kids would want to size down more from [this fit pix], but this is my take on this cut. since i'm putting premium time on them i want to make sure i'd be able to wear them waaay down the line. 'had my share of the fiascos, so i always try to "size for keeps" nowadays__ comfort is also an utmost importance.

here's the 701s with the newly painted acrylic " Inversed" GTB stripe [low-profile]. i find the white stripe too much of an attention grabber, so i made them sorta low-profile & stealthy [ei.,while denim is still raw+dark]. hence, the "Special Ops" concept/version.

the denim is still stiff & starchy even after the double hot soak__ will take a few days for it to adopt to my contours.

FastForward 10yrs & 12 lbs later ...  our denim [Journey] has finally reached that fork in the road ... we travel separate ways from here on

Upkeep/maintenance has been a part of the denim hobby.  IMO, there’s still a lot of life left in them & it’s such a shame to prematurely retire them.  So, I thought I’d  upcycle them to a different denim demographic who would continue & finish its journey for me.

The idea of the boro rending on the lap was,  that the denim squares [from cutoffs] will slowly produce an indigo palette as the jeans are worn & washed ... monochrome indigo blocks.  

I know it’s a bit gimmicky & prolly even heretic for the purists,  but [hey!] whatever sells, right. Honestly, tho’,  I’d wear these than sell,  if they just fit.

This will be its swansong here ... 

Can’t button up, hence the angle shot 

 

 

Edited September 18, 2020 by BrownMetallic

[lance 127,814]

Great work in evo and patching, BrownMetallic, well done! Love the hand stitching and choice of patching material.

[BrownMetallic 602,474]

@lance Thanks much ... it’s a good thing I’m able to put the cutoffs into good use.

Edited September 18, 2020 by BrownMetallic

[Duodequinquagesimus 170]

^ 

magnifique!

[chambo2008 744,540]

Seems a bad time to post after those amazing jeans :/

Been wearing my backs at work machine washed twice and tumble dried too 

 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Damn, don't want or need any more denim, but saw the momotaro and denimio collab and was trying to buy but my size sold out.. Ah well cool concept with the green weft, patch, stripes and the inner lining was looking pretty sick.. 

[laismemoir 41]

Does anyone have experience with the shrinkage of thigh and leg opening on 15.7 oz sanforized denim?

Edited October 1, 2020 by laismemoir

[dau 471]

On 10/1/2020 at 2:05 AM, chambo2008 said:

Damn, don't want or need any more denim, but saw the momotaro and denimio collab and was trying to buy but my size sold out.. Ah well cool concept with the green weft, patch, stripes and the inner lining was looking pretty sick.. 

corlection's version is quite similar

https://corlection.com/collections/momotaro/products/momotaro-0405-grsp-13-5oz-mild-slub-denims-high-tapered-fit

https://corlection.com/collections/momotaro/products/momotaro-0306-grsp-13-5oz-mild-slub-denims-super-slim-tapered-fit

[chambo2008 744,540]

Another month and another set of dodgy phone camera shoots 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Anyone else see this? 

 

[SuperJackle 1,105]

@chambo2008 I ordered a size 40, hoping I sized right. Was hoping to just be able to wear a long sleeve tee underneath. Also hoping the wool blanket lining isn’t itchy, as it’s in the sleeves as well. 

[chambo2008 744,540]

28 minutes ago, SuperJackle said:

@chambo2008 I ordered a size 40, hoping I sized right. Was hoping to just be able to wear a long sleeve tee underneath. Also hoping the wool blanket lining isn’t itchy, as it’s in the sleeves as well. 

Hey man, I went for a size 38, I compared to my current momotaro type 2 which is a tagged 40

When I saw the details I knew I had to get it. Ticks all the box's. 

[SuperJackle 1,105]

23 minutes ago, chambo2008 said:

Hey man, I went for a size 38, I compared to my current momotaro type 2 which is a tagged 40

When I saw the details I knew I had to get it. Ticks all the box's. 

I actually have a type 2 from Momo also in 40, the one with the cobalt weft from a couple years ago. My best fitting jacket. Measurements were pretty close to the 40 on this new one. I probably could have gone with the 42 for extra room, but my god, the sleeve length on the 42 was ridiculous and the body length was quite long at 28. 
 

How thick do you reckon the lining is? I think if it’s pretty standard “heavy” flannel I should be okay, like warehouse, momo etc. if it’s FH or IH heavy, I might be in trouble. 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Yeah I got a momotaro type 2 colbat blue tagged 40 but always felt like it ran a size large, compared to my standard type 2 it does, hence why I triple checked the measurements and I'm pretty satisfied, we will see when It comes 

I think it shouldn't be a problem and that they would have taken into account when making the pattern for the jacket, funny enough I have been eying the regular momotaro version of the storm ryder jacket for a while, but this is so much better so many nice features, just ticks all the box's really 

42 minutes ago, SuperJackle said:

I actually have a type 2 from Momo also in 40, the one with the cobalt weft from a couple years ago. My best fitting jacket. Measurements were pretty close to the 40 on this new one. I probably could have gone with the 42 for extra room, but my god, the sleeve length on the 42 was ridiculous and the body length was quite long at 28. 
 

How thick do you reckon the lining is? I think if it’s pretty standard “heavy” flannel I should be okay, like warehouse, momo etc. if it’s FH or IH heavy, I might be in trouble. 

 

[chambo2008 744,540]

FYI I just got a DHL customs charge via email, was expecting the worst but came in at £3.90

[SuperJackle 1,105]

^ Not bad at all. I got shipping notification as well this morning. As I’m in the US, I shouldn’t be getting a customs charge on it. Which is a good thing, because I got boned pretty hard from customs via DHL twice this summer on two watches I ordered. 
 

I have a pair of natural tapered on the way as well. Ordered the 605-70, which is a 13.5oz slubby denim. 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Sweet, I'm expecting it in the 9th so I'm staying in all day as I don't want to miss it 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Came today, rubbish fit picture, fits really good, still bit stiff but the denim and construction is amazing. 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Better picture of the jacket, also manages to show the jeans are fading also. 

Fit is great with just a t shirt and only slightly tight on the arm with a hoodie but only slightly noticeable. 

Wife still can't understand why it cost so much 

[irual 851]

We are in the middle of a move to a new apartment so I found in the closet my first ever raw denim bought in 2013 from Nordic denim house. These are 0201 which I regretfully butchered by tapering them from the outseam so I really don't like to wear them anymore. Live and learn. Would now love the original 0201 fit with no alterations..

 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Good evo, still got lots of life left 

[chambo2008 744,540]

Same jacket, different jeans, close up differences, BOXMO12jeans 

Edited November 21, 2020 by chambo2008

[SF2Turbo 120]

Looked hard For swap thread anyone have link please let me know.

I have a pair of Momotaro G004mb  one wash. only worn 3 days with minimal to no fading. purchased from son of stag.

size 30 waist and hemmed to leg 32 length. I can email photos to those interested. I purchased the wrong size and stupidly wore them thinking they might stretch out but no

it only stretch 0.5 inch at most The 30 waist size is very similar too levis 501 30 waist. 100 percent zimbabwe cotton. Im happy to take £100 ono.

Thank you.

also just purchased my brand new 0405-V 15.7 oz which i will post pics of when im free

[SF2Turbo 120]

On a side note anyone have any idea how much the waist stretch for 15.7 0z sanforized fabric

model I have got it 0405-v not soaked the denim yet

when I tried it in store I could button up the denim well but it was very snug. I usually get around 1 inch stretch for all my denim but scared about this pair as momotaro are famous for not stretching.

[BrownMetallic 602,474]

@SF2Turbo From experience,  “Vintage” denim, tho sanforized, has residual shrinkage even after multiple washes.  If they’re spot [new],  they’ll be tight down the line . . . so, u need to size up 1.

On the other hand,  the “Copper” ones get most of the shrinkage upfront, on 1st couple of washes.

Edited December 5, 2020 by BrownMetallic