Note To Self Denim

[chapital]

Hey guys, checked out the brand "Note To Self" a few days ago and thought some of you might be interested. Some of you Melbourne people will probably have heard of this brand, but anyways here it is.

I tried on a pair of the selvedge straight in a 30". The cut seemed roughly similar to my KMW Rockers in 29", perhaps a little looser in the leg and a bit more fitted in the seat. Denim is 12.5oz Japanese selvedge but nothing out of this world, didn't feel as thick or nice as Imperial denim. Button fly. Price was $290 AU.

I thought the details were a little over the top. There were two selvedge coin pockets (one on each side), & waist band was also lined with selvedge. No pocket stitching, but there is what looks like a button (made in some sort of vinyl-like fabric) sewn onto the corner of one of the back pockets. No rivets used. Outseam is only half-selvedge, which I found kinda interesting.

Here's some pics of these from the dude's website:

The store also had a slightly slimmer cut, which used stretch non-selvedge Japanese denim. Zip fly (I think). None of the crazy details on these ones. Overall I think I liked the simpler aesthetic of these better, but the denim wasn't as nice. Those were $250. Didn't try these ones on.

Another interesting thing is this guy also does custom jeans, you can find out about it at his website: http://www.notetoself.com.au/

So, while these jeans didn't blow me away, it was really nice to see some local product coming out at a pretty good quality. Without the crazy details and maybe for a slightly lower price I probably would have picked up those selvedge ones.

Anyways, just thought a few of you might find this interesting. If you're in Melbourne you can check them out at Order and Progress (in Curtin House).

[Opie]

The cut isn't really doing it for me, i must admit..

[robbeec]

the customs are where its at.