Imperial Jeans

[reallypeacedoff]

Hey @kiya, any details of the new Imperials? Will there be sizes bigger than the usual tagged 34s? We talking early or late '23?

[kiya]

11 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

Hey @kiya, any details of the new Imperials? Will there be sizes bigger than the usual tagged 34s? We talking early or late '23?

We're aiming for a spring 2023 release and there'll be two fits. The slim one will go up to 36 and the straight leg classic fit one will go up to 38.

[reallypeacedoff]

On 10/10/2022 at 8:10 AM, kiya said:

We're aiming for a spring 2023 release and there'll be two fits. The slim one will go up to 36 and the straight leg classic fit one will go up to 38.

Hoping the slim one is like a shearer cut. 

Glad we have two options, though; been loving the more roomy fits nowadays.

[Lalafufu]

On 10/10/2022 at 8:10 AM, kiya said:

We're aiming for a spring 2023 release and there'll be two fits. The slim one will go up to 36 and the straight leg classic fit one will go up to 38.

What colors will these guys be?  Just the standard indigo warp x white/grey/beige weft?

love imperial’s wing design for the back pockets

[kiya]

5 hours ago, Lalafufu said:

What colors will these guys be?  Just the standard indigo warp x white/grey/beige weft?

love imperial’s wing design for the back pockets

They'll be 14oz, Texas cotton fiber, unsanforized but very lightly rinsed, indigoXnatural.

[Lalafufu]

On 10/24/2022 at 7:08 PM, kiya said:

They'll be 14oz, Texas cotton fiber, unsanforized but very lightly rinsed, indigoXnatural.

Natural as in both the weft and warp will be dyed with natural indigo?

so a bluexblue jean

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Natural, unbleached cotton is my guess.

[conqueror]

it's interesting they decided to come back after so many years of radio silence, even moreso since kiya seems to suggest there will just be one (final) release and no future plans. i remember trying on a pair of shearers over a decade ago now.

Edited October 27, 2022 by conqueror

[reallypeacedoff]

8 hours ago, Lalafufu said:

Natural as in both the weft and warp will be dyed with natural indigo?

so a bluexblue jean

I'd imagine it means a natural color for the weft, like ecru, which is the natural hue of cotton. Off white. A lighter shade of beige. That sort of thing...

[Lalafufu]

On 10/27/2022 at 12:08 AM, beautiful_FrEaK said:

Natural, unbleached cotton is my guess.

On 10/27/2022 at 8:32 AM, reallypeacedoff said:

I'd imagine it means a natural color for the weft, like ecru, which is the natural hue of cotton. Off white. A lighter shade of beige. That sort of thing...

Looking forward to seeing what makes them different!

On 10/27/2022 at 4:19 AM, conqueror said:

it's interesting they decided to come back after so many years of radio silence, even moreso since kiya seems to suggest there will just be one (final) release and no future plans. i remember trying on a pair of shearers over a decade ago now.

yep heard the founder/s retired to pursue a career in law

if final, this release should be extra special.

 

[kiya]

4 hours ago, Lalafufu said:

Looking forward to seeing what makes them different!

yep heard the founder/s retired to pursue a career in law

if final, this release should be extra special.

 

Actually, they're both in business together still but in the restaurant/wine bar industry...

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[reallypeacedoff]

17 hours ago, kiya said:

Actually, they're both in business together still but in the restaurant/wine bar industry...

This is perfect timing. Heading back to Oz for a couple of weeks and putting this on the list since it's close to my hometown.

Do they want to sell the business (Imperial) at all?

[reallypeacedoff]

There are some killer deals on some Imperial stuff on Grailed.

$72 (shipping included) for a pair of deadstock SExI14 Indigos in size 27.

Mostly smaller sizes though.

 

[Lukenstein]

I have lived in Brisbane all my life and struggled to get my 2 pairs of Imperials. Looks like they are on EAT street now tho.

[benbernadin]

This is my first denim.  10 years imperial duke. Still wearable and i did some sashiko to my jeans from instagram @blcoo__ the fabric is too old now. It ripped easily everytime i wear them. Luckily my body is not getting any bigger since 10 years so i can still wear them. 

[Lalafufu]

9 hours ago, benbernadin said:

This is my first denim.  10 years imperial duke. Still wearable and i did some sashiko to my jeans from instagram @blcoo__ the fabric is too old now. It ripped easily everytime i wear them. Luckily my body is not getting any bigger since 10 years so i can still wear them. 

best arcs in the game imo

[swiss-jeansfreak]

Wow such a powerful faded and aged Imperial blue jeans!!

Keep them alive for ever!!

And I can‘t wait to see a front side update as well!

I loved this brand a lot!!!

[kiya]

Imperial is coming back August 1st.

[reallypeacedoff]

My bday is August 2nd so what a treat!

I'm gonna say Oz flag and Kangaroo / US flag and an...Eagle

Edited May 28, 2023 by reallypeacedoff

[benbernadin]

On 5/23/2023 at 4:10 PM, swiss-jeansfreak said:

Wow such a powerful faded and aged Imperial blue jeans!!

Keep them alive for ever!!

And I can‘t wait to see a front side update as well!

I loved this brand a lot!!!

Heres the front side:

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSlf7zGHUMy/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[swiss-jeansfreak]

Such great news kiya

[reallypeacedoff]

Tomorrow preview, on sale Saturday 10th @ 12PM PST.

(wild guess but K?)

[kiya]

11 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:

Tomorrow preview, on sale Saturday 10th @ 12PM PST.

(wild guess but K?)

Sorry but they're not being released till about August 1st!

[swiss-jeansfreak]

On 5/28/2023 at 7:48 PM, benbernadin said:

Heres the front side:

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSlf7zGHUMy/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Thanks so much really impressing!!!

[reallypeacedoff]

[reallypeacedoff]

Dang, was checking Self Edge dot com yesterday to see if the new Imperials had dropped. 

[theone]

Any update on the new release?

[reallypeacedoff]

16 hours ago, theone said:

Any update on the new release?

Kiya said 3–4 weeks.

[reallypeacedoff]

We are getting close. December 14 @ Self Edge. Imperial called me out today...

[swiss-jeansfreak]

So incredible powerful faded indeed!!!🙏💪🙏🙏