Japanese brand denims versus European and/or American?

[john11f]

Are they really far superior in terms of quality, fit, fabric, comfort, design, exclusivity?

Denime, Warehouse, Sugarcane, Studio D'Rtisan, PRPS, Full Count, Uniqlo

Versus

APC, Nudie, Julian Red, Costume National, Dior Homme, Neil Barrett

Rogan, Notify, Earnest Sewn, Loomstate, Carpei Denim

I'm sure this is quite subjective and there will be pros and cons for each. But any thoughts, just shoot away!

[sriracha hot sauce]

Japan, because of their Levis.

[takashi]

There's really no such strict demarcation any more..

Some European jeans are made in Europe but with Japanese denim (e.g. Atelier, some models of Nudie, some Diesel, etc).

Some Japanese jeans are made in Japan with American denim (some models of Samurai, some Sugarcanes). Some Sugarcanes are even made in the US with American denim, then reimported to Japan where they command a premium because they are 'made in USA'. Similarly, Michiko Koshino (Yen Jeans) has an Italian-made line which is sold back in Japan as a 'Euro' line.

To confuse things further, most Evisu jeans you see nowdays are made in Italy; most Nudies (Swedish design) are made in Italy too.

takashi

[skecr8r]

The japanese still is.

But BlueBlood has made som amazing qualities recently.

dress badly on purpose.

[djrajio]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't BB's denim made in China?

[giantreptile]

i'm certain that some Blueblood is made in China, but I don't know about all. either way, it's a croc that you have to pay over $200 for a pair of jeans made in China. if you ask me, blueblood is a total ripoff of rogan (yes, i've said it before and I'll say it again).

[Corbin Law]

BB is much Nicer Than Rogan, just because a jean is made in china does not mean that it is low quality. and Rogan is wayyy overhyped and pretty lame

chwa?

[soultek]

every pair of BB i've seen has been made in China. Not neccessarily bad, just depends on how well they run their factory there.

Seems that I'm in the minority, but I don't know what the big deal w/ the BBs is. I'm not really feelin it. Is it fit?

[skecr8r]

They're trying to redefine the jeans fittings and they have made a cotton/silk pair for the next season, and that is next to the most amazing piece of denim I've ever seen.

dress badly on purpose.