Kapital jeans

[BrownMetallic]

^Ciscos are mid-rise & cut similar to Eternal 811 or WH 660.

 

TH cut [including Zipang] is straight & close to repro w/a v-cut yoke ... ie, high-rised & closer to the true waist. 

nevermind the tagged sizing.  if you wear mid-rise jeans,  take actual waist  measurement 1.5-2" above the waistband & compare [that] to the "actual" waist measurement on the size chart  ... & that should be your sizing basis. 

 

 

edit:

Stone 5P = slim/tapered = TTS for comfort fit.

Edited January 14, 2014 by BrownMetallic

[LFC4ever]

I had no idea the TH came in 2 different cuts!

[BrownMetallic]

^sorry for the confusion__  the slim/tapered is not a TH cut, duh!

Edited January 14, 2014 by BrownMetallic

[cool_hand]

I had a look at a pair of TH today in the flesh, unfortunately they didn't have my size so I can't comment on fit, and yes as mentioned here you def. have to go up a size due to the pre -shrink. They were fine but I wouldn't call them anything special. I actually think Sugar Cane's are a lot better denim for a lot less money. My two pence - don't shoot the messenger!

[redragon]

Kapital just posted a useful denim guide on their site complete with fitpic for each cut:

http://kapital.jp/kapital-denim-guide/

[down4nyhc]

I am selling a pair of brand new century denim at a nice price in the supermarket if anyone is interested

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/154601-kapital-sumi-5p-stone-sz-32-century-denim-240/?hl=%2Bkapital#entry3050409

[bbours]

What is the verdict on the Century denim (stone ver., for me) ?

 

A good pair to start with for an indigo lover looking to get a pair of Kapital jeans?

[Planetarium]

Rise is very low, not sure if I could get used to it, but I want to try them on again later this year in Roppongi or NYC. I tried the Cisco version in 30 (my true waist is 28), but it was just too loose. They make 28 in the standard indigo Ciscos so I hope they decide to do the century denim in that size eventually.

 

I mostly wear Hawaiis and F310s these days, so even though the 30 in the Stone cut fits me well in most areas, I'm not sure I can get used to the low rise; it's noticeably shorter than the F310 in the same size. I move around a lot day to day, especially if I'm playing a show, and prefer my pants to sit at my actual waist.

 

On fabric alone, definitely get them. One of the coolest things I've ever briefly owned.

[eloq]

heya, dont really follow this brand..only got to know a few months ago.

question, was the boro / sashiko jeans ever made in mens sizes? also would it be hard to obtain one now?

 

cheers

[Planetarium]

If you mean the Century denim, it's only available in men's sizes. If you mean some of their destroyed/repaired indigo jeans, those are typically unisex cuts and are available in many sizes. Finding them in the west will be very hard, but you can use a proxy to shop the Kapital webstore directly: http://www.kapital.jp/e-store/index.php

 

Sufu member Bandana Almanac used to proxy; perhaps he still does.

 

I've seen random pairs on Rakuten at consignment shops as well.

[eloq]

i was referring to the destroyed ones. thanks will look around!

I the boro denim shorts are nice but wish they had a pants like that!

[poly800rock]

I've been wearing a pair of zipang off and on for 2 years and man the blues are starting to pop.

[ColdStorage]

^Would love to see pics if at all possible! Zipang has been on my short list for quite a while now...

 

Also curious how much stretch you got, if you can recall.

These look like a pair I would need to size up on (tagged 36 measures 34.5" according to B.I.G!!) unless they have massive stretch in em.

[Foxy2]

Wearing the same size in my Zipang as in most TFH's or Sam's...

Edited March 31, 2014 by Foxy2

[BrownMetallic]

how about some pix of worn Zipang guys?

Edited March 31, 2014 by BrownMetallic

[poly800rock]

They do stretch. Mine were 29 which being 1 was was brutal on my hips for a month but have stretched out comfortably. I'm moving now so pics when I get settled.

^Would love to see pics if at all possible! Zipang has been on my short list for quite a while now...

Also curious how much stretch you got, if you can recall.

These look like a pair I would need to size up on (tagged 36 measures 34.5" according to B.I.G!!) unless they have massive stretch in em.

[BrownMetallic]

it seems the regular TH & Zipang are of the same denim construction [ie, same weave & weight] ... only the dyeing process of the warp yarn is different, being the latter is natural indigo-dyed.

not 100% sure, but if true, then [this particular] Kapital denim do stretch quite a bit.

SD1 on my Cisco O/W & they were spot on after the waistband stretched out.

will post pix when able.

Edited April 2, 2014 by BrownMetallic

[xchen]

just wanted to let those interested know I've just listed some size 34 Cisco No 5s in the Century Denim on the market. This fabric is amazing for those who haven't handled it.

 

http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/155219-fs-nwt-kapital-cisco-no-5s-century-denim-size-34/

 

[oboy_oboy]

Are there any other well known cuts from other brands that compare closely to the Cisco?

[Planetarium]

My Sugar Cane Hawaiis/Okinawas are very similar.

[BrownMetallic]

^^ FH 380 is dead on ... ie, rise, thigh, & knee to hem taper

[oboy_oboy]

Much appreciated! 

[Foxy2]

Wearing my Kapital - Zipang's on Corfu/Korfu, Greece...

Moscot - FullCount - Kapital/Zipang - Tricker's

[poly800rock]

Here are an update to my kapital zipangs, got these for like $35 at a place in long beach that couldnt sell them, killer denim, really difficult to break in, but that being said they aren't my beater jeans..

 

you can see the blue hues starting to break through...

Edited May 26, 2014 by poly800rock

[lance]

35 bucks!! way to go! They are indeed hard to break in but that's the beauty of Ai dyed to the core denim.

[redragon]

Small update on the kakishibu....

 

 

 

 

A year of weekend wear + 2 months full wear, soak once, handwash once

Trying my best to capture the true colors and the subtle fades....its hard 

Edited June 23, 2014 by redragon

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 10, 2015 by hoggreaser

[PeterParker]

Letting go of an unworn pair of indigo TH, size 33. Check the link in my sig for details.

 

Would love to have a pair of these in size 31.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 9, 2015 by hoggreaser

[Flash]

i take it you ended up keeping them  ?