Unknown Japanese Brands

[Geeman]

And me!

[mondo]

^ My wife's forever telling the cat "go sit on blue-legs over there"

[Broark]

Just got the YM Factory denim trousers in yesterday, very pleased with them.
Denim is nice and lightweight, will be a good pair for the summer.
I believe the denim is sanforized despite what the tag says, I gave them a warm wash yesterday and I'm wearing them now. Didn't shrink very much at all.
The denim was quite flat before the wash but they developed a little more texture after washing, the weft is a nice grey color.
Fit-wise they're a little nipped in the waist (you can see some pleats underneath the bases of the cinch going behind the back pockets) with a wide, straight leg.

[MJF9]

^ very nice mate… would be interested if you get a chance for a fit pic

[Broark]

@MJF9 been slacking on my fit pics lately, but I’ll be sure to get one up here soon. 

[Dr_Heech]

8 hours ago, Broark said:

@MJF9 been slacking on my fit pics lately, but I’ll be sure to get one up here soon. 

Yes you have - those 30's Ooe's!! 

[aho]

 

[Maynard Friedman]

There’s a Westride thread these days.

[JMS]

Does anyone here own any Two Moon sweats? 

[Maynard Friedman]

@Flash had one at some point I think?

[Flash]

@jms yep , Maynard is right 

Really nice fabric , the one I had started out quite red and faded to a nice orangey colour with washing . 

[beautiful_FrEaK]

And another one of these "authentic sewn" jeans brands. 
MEPSE

https://mepse.base.shop/

[Flash]

Cut looks a little weird if I'm honest 

[Thanks_M8]

price is good, but the cut looks a bit off

[beautiful_FrEaK]

2 hours ago, Flash said:

Cut looks a little weird if I'm honest 

Very straight in the top block/hip

[Thanks_M8]

These aren't as durable, as they were once built, it seems.
I got about 4 weeks/1 months of wear on them, got them DS a few years ago.
Threads on the right back pocket are already popping in places, plus a hole is forming on the bottom of it.
Thread start breaking beside the crotch-bartack, plus a hole is forming in the crotch.
All in all comfy and cool jeans, though. 

Edited April 14, 2022 by Thanks_M8

[beautiful_FrEaK]

So, who is getting a pair of Sakura Overall first?!

 

[Maynard Friedman]

As they make a 1946 model, then surely it should be @Double 0 Soul 

[julian-wolf]

I have an order in for a pair, really looking forward to them

[beautiful_FrEaK]

And I am really looking forward to that as well

What did you order?

[mlwdp]

I’m surprised that Lawford denim isn’t on anyones radar here right now.  

[JMS]

Nice looking shirts. Thanks for putting it on my radar. 

[julian-wolf]

@beautiful_FrEaK the 1946, of course

I’d had them on my radar for some months, but wasn’t particularly taken by any of their styles—when they announced this one it seemed like an easy call

[MJF9]

I’d noticed BUAISOU over some time and finally decided to splash out on one of their t-shirts in dark indigo… and a very nice, solid thing it is too with a depth to it.  They also have indigo and light indigo versions... interested to see how this develops…

Thought they had been discussed here before but couldn’t find anything so here’s the blurb…

“To “thrive in the hometown of indigo dye,” BUAISOU was established in Kamiita-cho, Tokushima Prefecture in 2015.

All processes, which were traditionally divided into separate specializations, are carried out within BUAISOU; from cultivating the raw indigo, fermenting the indigo leaves (Sukumo), dyeing, designing, all the way to production. We also make efforts in introducing the charm of natural indigo through offering workshops and other various activities.  Indigo dyeing is characterized by deep beautiful color and fastness. This is achieved using only indigo leaves, lye, bran, and shell lime.

In 2018, we were able to realize our original dream of making hand-dyed indigo jeans. BUAISOU’s future goal is to grow our own cotton and weave it by ourselves.”

[lance]

Great find MJF9, love their indigo dyeing aesrhetic.

[unders]

Good stuff @MJF9. Looking forward to see it age. 
You weren’t tempted on a pair of their jeans..?

[Maynard Friedman]

On 8/11/2020 at 3:08 AM, lefty said:

Pretty. Requires selling an organ, but pretty. 
 

edit- I guess that this is the significantly less expensive pair that they sell. 

 

On 8/11/2020 at 4:55 AM, aho said:

Loooove BUAISOU...They have one of my favorite instagrams and frequently show how they grow the indigo, the dyeing process, etc. Also you can get a peak of how their denim will fade as the workers typically wear their clothing while doing all that labor. Follow their IG stories for more!

 

Here you are @MJF9, I thought @JDelage had one of these t-shirts too.

[MJF9]

1 hour ago, unders said:

Good stuff @MJF9. Looking forward to see it age. 
You weren’t tempted on a pair of their jeans..?

Hahahaha my pockets are too shallow mate

Wonder how many of those $3k pairs they've sold 

[JDelage]

Yes, I do have one of their dark indigo t-shirts. It's quite lovely; I'm very happy with it.

@JMS - I have one of those Two Moons sweat. Mine was a sp. ed., garment dyed indigo. It's nice enough and was great value. I have not worn it much, but it's my fault.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

And another one of the smaller Japanese studios

www.rockets-usa.com

 

@julian-wolf any updates on your Sakura Overalls?