the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted September 4, 2009 Kapital Redux with indigo warp and weft. Standard TH 8 months old (these are used 4 days a week) Kapital Redux weird one off cut. Shirasu 2 years old (only use these for studio work) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salaami 257,709 Posted September 4, 2009 are all of the jeans posted ones that you have bought raw and then broken in, or are some of them pre-distressed. just asking 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aho 675,967 Posted September 5, 2009 beatle said it a few days ago, but damn, the denim on iamstarwars' pair is very "Flat Head-y"... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted September 5, 2009 Yeah the redux are distressed by hand, but I like them most of all, as the person who did the work is a friend of mine. A photo doesn't really do the work justice but you get the idea. If i have some more time I will post more pics of some stuff from the store especially redux items. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aether 10,954 Posted November 25, 2009 Not a lot of wear on these, but I love the little details on them, especially the stitching. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted November 28, 2009 Nice. Even the back buckle got a good fade on it. Shirasu's? or Ciscos? They usually only use those ball rivets on the Shirasus, anyways nice post thanks! Not a lot of wear on these, but I love the little details on them, especially the stitching. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted November 29, 2009 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dralfonzo 60,389 Posted November 29, 2009 hey jon where did you get a copy of the catalog from?? I love their books they are so different. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted November 30, 2009 I got it from the Kobe store, as it is the closest one to my residence. I am going to start proxying their standard stock including catalogs. Let me know if you need/want one. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 37,449 Posted November 30, 2009 I'd def be interested in a catalogue! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted November 30, 2009 I'd def be interested in a catalogue! PM me with your address, and we can exchange paypal info and I can get you a price... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aether 10,954 Posted November 30, 2009 Nice. Even the back buckle got a good fade on it. Shirasu's? or Ciscos? They usually only use those ball rivets on the Shirasus' date=' anyways nice post thanks![/quote']Cheers Jon, they're Shirasu's. Like the look of the new catalogue by the way, thanks for posting it. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted November 30, 2009 Cheers Jon, they're Shirasu's. Like the look of the new catalogue by the way, thanks for posting it. I absolutely love my Shirasus I found that they fit really awkwardly at first but then once they softened up they wear much better. Your experience with them similar? The new standard line up they introduced this summer, the Shirasus don't have the crotch rivet and all of their standard denim is back to 14oz. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aether 10,954 Posted December 2, 2009 I absolutely love my Shirasus I found that they fit really awkwardly at first but then once they softened up they wear much better. Your experience with them similar? The new standard line up they introduced this summer' date=' the Shirasus don't have the crotch rivet and all of their standard denim is back to 14oz.[/quote']I agree, I found them to be a bit odd fitting until the waist loosened up a bit, now they're one of my favourites. Do your's have a tag in the waistband saying 'made in the Mitsui Factory, Okayama', or something like that? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted December 3, 2009 I agree, I found them to be a bit odd fitting until the waist loosened up a bit, now they're one of my favourites. Do your's have a tag in the waistband saying 'made in the Mitsui Factory, Okayama', or something like that? Yeah same tag in mine. They have 3 factories 2 are in Okayama, the other is in Shikoku. One of my jackets has a similar tag but the Shikoku factory. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted December 7, 2009 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahwho11 403,255 Posted December 12, 2009 Yeah same tag in mine. They have 3 factories 2 are in Okayama' date=' the other is in Shikoku. One of my jackets has a similar tag but the Shikoku factory.[/quote']can you show pics on the jacket? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted December 13, 2009 can you show pics on the jacket? Sure here they are; CPO Wool Indigo Sailor Jacket Shikoku Label 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gang 14,043 Posted January 7, 2010 from the Kapital official web http://kapital.jp/denim/002-cisco.html Cisco made with 14oz zimbabwe cotton, but no description on TH which denim used. just the word that you can feel more green than Cisco they used same 14oz zimbabwe denim on TH? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted January 8, 2010 from the Kapital official web http://kapital.jp/denim/002-cisco.html Cisco made with 14oz zimbabwe cotton, but no description on TH which denim used. just the word that you can feel more green than Cisco they used same 14oz zimbabwe denim on TH? Kapital just re-released their entire standard denim line. It's my assumption all the denim is made using all the same cotton. Any denim with the vertical back patch "treehouse" is using the same cotton. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lance 127,318 Posted January 14, 2010 A shout out for Jon [email protected] to proxy any of your Kapital clothing from Japan. He proxied the pictured Kapital TH Zipang natural indigo jeans, a belt and a catalogue for me in record time. He is knowledgeable about the entire Kapital line, goes out of his way to help with sizing questions, has reasonable fees, is an experienced natural indigo dyer and is downright great to deal with. The Kapital line is really cool but hard/impossible to buy outside of Japan. If you’re looking for something from Kapital, don’t hesitate to contact Jon. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coleslawyum 661,213 Posted January 14, 2010 Thanks Jon for posting all the catalogs. I have to agree with what a great brand Kapital is. I've been to a few stores all over Japan, and they all carry a lot of in-store exclusives. I dig this brand over, say, 45RPM, because of the more organic quality of their goods and also the pricing is way more reasonable. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wahwho11 403,255 Posted January 14, 2010 it's a shame i'm low on funds. Jon seems to be helping out the world. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted January 14, 2010 Thanks for the props Lance. And thanks for all the support people. From Lance's order I found out that the gold rivet version of the Hon-ai TH Zipangs are no longer being made. Hence the reduced price, however as you can see from the pictures they are just as beautiful. @coleslawyum I have been to all of the stores in Japan and they all have their own local flavor to each of their stores. Some of the branches even offer special one location only items. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lance 127,318 Posted January 16, 2010 ^ Lookin good iamstarwars 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frideswide 1,143 Posted January 16, 2010 Really impressive. Terrific for 10 months. Certainly better than my 2-year-old TH straights! How many times have you washed them? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilldavid 1,601,234 Posted January 16, 2010 must spread before starwars 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted January 17, 2010 4 or 5 times maybe? I don't really keep track anymore.Thanks for the comments! I like the repair on the back pocket nice work! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gang 14,043 Posted January 17, 2010 kapital Cisco denim looks great!! reasonable price, nice fit, even such a wonderful fading 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the bandanna almanac 29,343 Posted January 18, 2010 There is a good video, for those interested on indigo dying at Rampuya (momotaro jeans). If you don't understand Japanese you can still understand what they are talking about by the video. Basically its a great rundown of the entire process. http://www.japanblue.jp/ 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
