Unknown Japanese Brands

[SLAB]

thanks for the replies maybe the fit just didnt suit me, will try a 400S next time

[Ahlvahroe]

afew days ago in okinawa i saw some dude wearing this awesome pair that i couldnt place. it had a blue tab that said 'blueblue' and the arcuates were really interesting, still levi-esque but not quite. it was like a slimmer cut and it had like a red orange solid selvedge. they were dope but no clue as to what they were.

[lilldavid]

afew days ago in okinawa i saw some dude wearing this awesome pair that i couldnt place. it had a blue tab that said 'blueblue' and the arcuates were really interesting, still levi-esque but not quite. it was like a slimmer cut and it had like a red orange solid selvedge. they were dope but no clue as to what they were.

thank me later http://nollys.net/item/0712/1205.html

edit oh forgot to tell you that the main store for blue blue is hollywood ranch market http://www.hrm.co.jp/

[gonegonegone]

i don't know if that has been said before, but UES also makes some decent belts:

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/coconut7/226440/1836356/1859394/ (scroll down a bit)

[bunga]

Not exactly unknown but quite obscure still...before Evis there was Rodeo...used pair found in a thrift store.

Style Shop buttons, pre-Style Craft buttons?

[edmond]

ive got a deadstock pair of those rodeo uncles in my collection

[bunga]

sweet ed, any info on those?

[fur]

found these browsing Hinoya,seem like some sort of leepro,look pretty cool ....http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/b101/

[RRLselvageDenim]

Wanna sell em? What Size?

ive got a deadstock pair of those rodeo uncles in my collection

[Paulo]

http://homepage2.nifty.com/lapine/page004.html

No clue if the brand is still going or what the back pockets look like but seems like they are instock?

[pacioli]

From my humble blog www.loomchatter.com

The Billiken Man jeans is a beautifully constructed garment. Everything from the beltloops to the button fly facing to the waistband are on point and super playful. The people behind the brand are obsessed with sewing details and offer the mind boggling "triangle" or "three point" overlock stitches (updated, not chainstitches) found on the leg seams, pocketing, and throughout the jeans. As they put it the goal was the "recreation of interlock sewing machines to produce the union special stitches which was considered impossible before." Did they hack their sewing machines?

In line with many Japanese business and craftsman practices they took two American icons, the Billiken Man and jeans, and applied such unique twists and enhancements that the end result is something that reflects pure Japanese artistry. And obsession.

If you have not heard of the Billiken Man you are probably not alone. A quick Google search shows that it was once a popular American pop culture icon that even had popular songs singing its praise. The original Billiken was designed by artist Florence Pretz as a symbol that evoked good luck. Pretz allegedly saw the figure in a dream who told her that good luck can be had by rubbing his feet. It is further believed that Billiken is the namesake of President William Howard Taft. The "ken" part of Billiken is likely a bastardization of the word Can in "Billy Can" as in there are those Billys who can and those Billys who can't. Billiken then is obviously meant to inspire the "can do" attitude that helps a nation get through difficult times.

The Billiken license was eventually picked up by Horsman Dolls, Inc., the American toy company that marketed the Teddy Bear named after President Theodore Roosevelt. Today the Japanese have incorporated the Billiken man into their cast of deities. If you visit the Tsutenkaku tower in Osaka you will find a statue of the Billiken enshrined there.

The makers of these jeans have invoked the good spirit of Billiken to create a jean full of playful details. The orange thread used throughout the jeans are reminiscent of Billiken's hair color and the wavy back pocket stitching reflects the overall features of the smiling, seated character. The company proclaims the jeans "will assure you of the lively and optimistic lifestyles in this challenging moment in our history."

The stitching that appears to be a bartack is actually a zigzag stitch.

If you are ever in need of a shot of luck just rub the Billiken Man's feet wherever you are.

The button holes are beautifully executed with a hand-tied-tail look and a stitch that changes pitch towards the curve.

Billiken Man Website

[edmond]

i think the billiken man denim is produced by warehouse or they use warehouse denim

[aho]

^ This is correct...just an offshoot of Warehouse with (I believe) the same denim...

[joelz]

I found an Amoskeag XX store in the LES of NY - seems really legit, anyone know anything about them?

[iamstarwars]

Nice! Pacioli made a post about them on his excellent blog:

http://denimnews.blogspot.com/2008/07/amoskeag-xx-amoskeag-manufacturing.html

I really want to know more about this brand but can't find much about them and they haven't updated their website in a long time.

[joelz]

Yea the jeans looked great, the seamless ones were a bit of a trip to see in person, it seems like a couple of styles seem decent - http://amoskeagxx.com/collections/bottoms/841/ are what I was thinking about - any one know sizing details or anything

[LC_Miey]

i tried to find some info on Enishi jeans since i bought a pair last year but there is hardly any..thought i put mine up..

worn them as weekend jeans since i got them, maybe 2-3 months of total days?

well i spoke the guy at the store he said these jeans are hand-woven but i doubt it , i think he meant hand-woven style.. since the denim is slack and very slubby

the donut fly buttons come pre-distressed with rust and all, same with the rivets

the fit is straight slim , mid-low rise

the tagging state 'one-of-one' but i dont know what it means? somebody can shade some lights?

the only other pair ive seen is at indigofan blog and the jeans has green satin ribbon loop in the inside of the waist , mine is gold ribbon instead.

that what one-of-one means? maybe there are other personalized individual details that i didnt realise

[LC_Miey]

a couple of shots of the retail order book at the store if anybody interested

should have snap some inside pics but was in hurry ouh well..

[Vanquish Gold]

Those enishi looks delicious!

[-five-]

whats the price LC_Miey ? they look good

[LC_Miey]

i cant remember it exactly its either 395 NZD or 495NZD got it when i was in Auckland.

its abit steep but i was just curious so i pay.

from what i know aika jeans in sydney carries enishi but i dont knw how much. more or less the same i guess..

[Vanquish Gold]

I think they are $300++ based on the last pricing i saw them in melborune

[-five-]

thats not bad..thanks for the info

[LC_Miey]

the jeans is delicious indeed, with small detailing and all.. im in love with the fit and slack weave, will put up fit pics when i get a chance

[rnrswitch]

That denim is beautiful. Take some large detailed pics of the buttons/rivets and the denim.

[LC_Miey]

here the pics, not large but hope they deliver

Rivets

Top button/fly

Coin pocket selvage

satin ribbon loop, for hanging the jeans i guess

Belt loop

[LC_Miey]

lap shot

Back

Pocket fabric

peach selvage line

[LC_Miey]

sorry for the number of pics, here the last batch trying to capture the fabric details

Slack irregular texture

hairy denim but not so clear..

and the last one

[Vanquish Gold]

Siiick!!!!!!!!!!! Hitting myself on the head for not even trying on a pair while I was in Melbourne. Do they have any skinny cuts?

[LC_Miey]

not entirely sure man but as far as i could remember only this cut and this model that was there..