YEN jeans

[Ahlvahroe]

Thanks Takashi. Actually the 105 are the ones I was looking at, so you more than answered my questions, thanks again.

[takashi]

Good choice. They do tend to run large, and there is some variation between lots, so by all means try them on beforehand, and buy them a bit snug (unless you like the hip-hop look): allow just an inch or two extra in the waist for shrinkage, no more. Since the Michiko Koshino shop is actually owned by the Yen distributor, they should be able to order a size for you if it's not in stock. Once you get them, my recommendation is just to wear them, and don't try the bathtub treatment. The joy of these jeans is the fabulous indigo, which, in addition to being dipped, seems to be surface-loaded and rubs away quite readily (you will have blue hands for awhile...)

Good luck!

[kyee87]

is there anywhere to get Yen Jeans in the US? i would like to get a hold of some in the USA. thanks!

[Sauce]

Well, I got a pair from Ebay a while back from a seller from the UK. A one- rinse Yen 105. It's got a really good shape- it's perfectly straight with a relatively low rise (i think like 9.5-10 inches rise). Orange Selvaged. Look for them on Ebay, but beware of ultra cheap fakes from China or Hong Kong.

[Roland]

Louis Boston had Yen jeans about 2 months ago. I haven't seen them anyplace else.

http://www.louisboston.com/

[Ahlvahroe]

can someone please tell me what this says, http://www.yenjeans.net/index.html . i emailed the yen people and they never responded, im just hoping that it doesnt say that they are done cause i just found this picture and its too good to pass

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=ja_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.yenjeans.net%2fblog%2fdiary%2farchives%2f2006%2f11%2flot11015.html

[stadsvandringar]

The website says the line went out of business in september (although it looks like the main company is still going) and the website closed down in october. I think you're out of luck as far as new stuff goes.

[sybaritical]

Can't translate for you but I know Design Works in London is still stocking Yen denim. Least, it was when we where in there a couple months ago.

[Tyler Durden]

yenjeans?

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=40728

[fre-co]

I had some yen jeans about 7 or so years ago from Ueno. I wonder where they are.... Not bad redline denim, cut pretty loose if I remember correctly. fabric patch on the back whit disintegrated pretty quickly.

[Skeese]

Just bought this Yen jacket. I think it is the same denim from Lot 115, as the jacket also is LHT.

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[frideswide]

Nice jacket! Please wear it a lot, and don't wash it. Seems you haven't worn the 110's much. They are a slightly baggy compared to the 105s. Anyway Yen is defunct now, so they are something of a collector's item.. The interesting thing about Yen is they had their own denim made specially for them. The left-over stock is apparently being used in a new start-up label called 'Engine' (I think there's a thread about it over on the Nudies forum).

I ran into someone recently who told me Michiko Koshino has started a new denim line. I've not checked it out yet, but I'll report back if I find out something about it..

[chantheman]

cross post from the unknown thread

flight was delayed an hour, but i came home to these and it made it all better. more pics in the morning. thanks ed for the help

[edmond]

glad to be of service

[chantheman]

[LC_Miey]

neat pair you got there.love the attention to details.i am really interested on the fit pics if you can post them

[chantheman]

fit pics from the fit pic thread

fit pics of raw take5Xyen tag size 30

measurements

waist 32

front 11.5

back 14

thigh 11

knee 8.5

hem 8.5

inseam 36

[Opie]

They will be a little tight, no?

[chantheman]

they shouldnt be tight after a soak. i bought true to size. i think ed said these were one of yens slimmest cuts and they arent really that slim

[edmond]

theyd still shrink.. and yeah this is their slimmest cut in raw aside from their franky fashion jeans..

[salaami]

a log so you can keep exact records of your laundering? a bit much. no hate, but it seems to me the people who have these glorious collections never wear one pair long enough. i can honestly say that being dead broke for the past 1.5 years is the best thing that ever happened to my jeans. i actually gave away all of my "expensive" jeans so i would force myself to wear these. i can say with earnesty that i really do own one pair of jeans(not that thats a point of pride). hey, some people are collectors.

[Skeese]

W36 Lot.105RW on yahoo auction...

http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m58123232

[edmond]

i think these would fit colelawyum with no problems watsoever..

i love yen!

[coleslawyum]

^^For sure! I was looking for a pair of Black Labels about 2 years ago too. It's a shame they stopped production.

[edmond]

well i think you should grab them buddy

[Skeese]

Especially for that price, what you got to lose

[aaronmetcalf]

yen denim 105ni one wash with three days of wear

natural indigo orange selvedge in a '47 cut

great thin hem and super rope from the one wash

exposed crotch rivet and paper patch

can't wait to see how the lighter color breaks in. haven't seen many examples yet

[edmond]

you got these from skeese? god damn good buy i love it!

[aaronmetcalf]

yeah, good man. can't wait to break these.

[matera]

I got these yen(i think 1890 repro or cut or whatever you would call it) jeans off of the bay for cheapppp! They are faded some(very undefined as you can see). Does anyone know anything about these? I haven't seen these anywhere here or anywhere else and don't know much about Yen.