Skull Jeans by An Alchemist

[keri]

the grey is hot!!!!!

linda:

http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/456/kerilegs026ki5.jpg

it's blurry as hell!!!

[Astérix]

Raw grey = genius

[Mr Calvin Oscar]

Maybe for xmas...

[chapital]

Thanks keri, they look good! (from what I can see )

And those grey joints look crazy! Almost makes me wish I hadn't ordered the Johnnys... maybe when my 6x6 is well worn I'll pick up a grey pair

Shinichi are these likely to be a permanet addition to the collection??

[coalessence]

the grey denim with that stitching is boner inducing

[02///M3]

Hey, does anybody know the deal with the 5109 XXS and the 5002 XX. What these cuts are like, do they come in one-wash, etc? Thanks.

[seafinch]

Can someone help me?

I want to buy a pair of Skull 5010XX 6x6.

Two questions...

How much did you pay including shipping?

I usually wear 34's - should i size down or go with 34's?

Thanks

[shinichi]

Keri-san!

Thank you for the pic!

Nice! Great! and Excellent fit!

I'm glad to shipped it to you:D

Shinichi-san, do you happen to work in the fabfour store in Osaka?

I will be in Osaka in August, so perhaps I can come and visit the store.

ninjapie-san!

That is wonderful schedule.

Unfortunately my working place is Tokyo office.

However we'd like you to come to our Osaka shop.

Mr.S who's staff of Osaka shop can speak English very well.

Please enjoy to try on various Skull Jeans.

And... our speciality coffee service at only Osaka and Harajuku shop.

It would be a waste not to drink them;)

[shinichi]

The indigo denim use robe dyeing usually.

We use "KASE SOME (hank dyeing)" for the color denim (contains black).

Because the KASE SOME is good method for a healthy color and texture.

Of course both dye methods is traditional and needs craftsmanship.

The KASE SOME is dyed to the core of the yarn unlike the indigo.

And we use the Zimbabwe long cotton made uneven for the warp woof separate from standard yarn of indigo.

Therefore fade of color denim is different from indigo.

The color denim is fade like a ATARI(how do you say it in English?).

But it have a characteristic fading.

wow! the explanation of the technical term is difficult in English for me.haha:p

[horriblyjollyjinx]

The indigo denim use robe dyeing usually.

We use "KASE SOME (hank dyeing)" for the color denim (contains black).

Because the KASE SOME is good method for a healthy color and texture.

Of course both dye methods is traditional and needs craftsmanship.

The KASE SOME is dyed to the core of the yarn unlike the indigo.

And we use the Zimbabwe long cotton made uneven for the warp woof separate from standard yarn of indigo.

Therefore fade of color denim is different from indigo.

The color denim is fade like a ATARI(how do you say it in English?).

But it have a characteristic fading.

wow! the explanation of the technical term is difficult in English for me.haha:p

I guess this answers it, they won't fade very well, defnitely wont get whiskers and such.

Very nice jeans still, I would buy a pair if I had money. I wonder if they'll still be in your inventory in 5 years when I've finished school :x

[shinichi]

fade of KASE SOME system

by way of example...

5010XX black

5508 Stretch Black

[seatiger]

Thanks Shinichi san! A picture tells a thousand words!

[shinichi]

Shinichi are these likely to be a permanet addition to the collection??

I don't know about it now.

I think that it becomes standard when it get popularity.

By the way,

We got the inquiry about GRAY to now a lot.......

[Chicken]

The indigo denim use robe dyeing usually.

We use "KASE SOME (hank dyeing)" for the color denim (contains black).

Because the KASE SOME is good method for a healthy color and texture.

Of course both dye methods is traditional and needs craftsmanship.

The KASE SOME is dyed to the core of the yarn unlike the indigo.

And we use the Zimbabwe long cotton made uneven for the warp woof separate from standard yarn of indigo.

Therefore fade of color denim is different from indigo.

The color denim is fade like a ATARI(how do you say it in English?).

But it have a characteristic fading.

wow! the explanation of the technical term is difficult in English for me.haha:p

yes. i find it is very difficult to translate technical descriptions, too. i'm so glad you mentioned kase zome, though. i never knew how it translated into english. thank you.

if you don't mind me asking, why go with hank dyeing instead of rope dyeing? is it because you get a richer color with kase zome so it's worth sacrificing a more indigo-like fade?

[tweeds]

chicken: i'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but neilfuji addresses hank-dyeing and its benefits here

[cory_ostertag]

i got my skull 5010XX today in the mail, and i must admit that the quality is outstanding. The jeans are absolutely beautiful, HOWEVER, they are a little loose fitting than i had expected (keep in mind that my last jean was a nudie long john, so i'm used to wear skin tight).

Im trying to decide what to do with these, keep them and just get used to wearing looser jeans, pass them off to a friend, OR have them tailored. I know most of u will hate the latter idea.

Any ideas? what would happen if i get these tailored, will i be sacrificing the quality and craftmanship?

[xcoldricex]

ninjapie-san!

That is wonderful schedule.

Unfortunately my working place is Tokyo office.

However we'd like you to come to our Osaka shop.

Mr.S who's staff of Osaka shop can speak English very well.

Please enjoy to try on various Skull Jeans.

And... our speciality coffee service at only Osaka and Harajuku shop.

It would be a waste not to drink them;)

ah i guess i met mr. s then. nice guy. i didn't get coffee though!

[Chicken]

chicken: i'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but neilfuji addresses hank-dyeing and its benefits here

it didn't completely answer what i was wondering about, but i did experience the "view single post" for the first time. sweet! thanks tip.

[tweeds]

no worries

shinichi do you know who are the worldwide distributors for skull? can you confirm if a store in singapore is going to stock them soon, because there have been rumours of that floating around...

[shinichi]

if you don't mind me asking, why go with hank dyeing instead of rope dyeing? is it because you get a richer color with kase zome so it's worth sacrificing a more indigo-like fade?

That's right.

your guess is right, like your spelling of Japanese pronunciation;)

the color by kase Zome(yes!) is very richer than rope dyeing.

Because the color dyestuff is poorly stained.

therefore the color doesn't get attractive color easily unlike indigo.

It is the main reason why we chose KASE ZOME and Zimbabwe cotton.

the result is these our pics:)

[shinichi]

because there have been rumours of that floating around...

It's true.

And you all may be able to know a part of answer for this soon.

But we must say to you that the detail is secret now;)

[Cameland]

please please please distribute to australia!

[giantsdrink]

It's true.

And you all may be able to know a part of answer for this soon.

But we must say to you that the detail is secret now;)

Shinichi is the best poster on this board. No question about it.

[greentea]

just finished reading the skull thread from 1-27. good reading. =)

[Astérix]

Too bad the grey jeans aren't rope dyed

[tweeds]

shinichi that is great! skull jeans in singapore...almost as crazy as sugar cane and imperial in singapore (which have both happened)

It's true.

And you all may be able to know a part of answer for this soon.

But we must say to you that the detail is secret now;)

let me guess... that means a stockist in singapore + 36 inseam 5010xx jeans?

[Chicken]

That's right.

your guess is right, like your spelling of Japanese pronunciation;)

the color by kase Zome(yes!) is very richer than rope dyeing.

Because the color dyestuff is poorly stained.

therefore the color doesn't get attractive color easily unlike indigo.

It is the main reason why we chose KASE ZOME and Zimbabwe cotton.

thank you shinichi-san for more knowledge. that makes a lot of sense. and your jeans are beautiful, indeed.

[anonymous]

I'm interested in picking up a pair of Skulls. I'm just curious about people's experience with the sizing. I usually wear a 27 or 28 in APC (Hipsters and Cures), which is not crushingly tight on me. I'm thinking I'd need a 29 or 30 in the Skulls? Does anyone have any first-hand experience going from APCs to Skulls?

Shinichi-san sent me the sizing chart, but some anecdotal information would be helpful as well. Thanks.

[cory_ostertag]

i have a 30 in apc new cures (note that i prolly could have gotten a 29). In the skull 5010XX i got a 30 and i would say they fit perfect, a little snug but they will stretch out a tiny bit (not alot since they aren't raw but one wash).

Had i gotten 5010XX 6X6 i probably could have gotten a 29 since they are a little bigger at the waste, and had i gotten raw i for sure would have gotten a 29.

So i would say that 30 would be a little big on you (unless u want them loose), i would say get a 29 for sure in the one wash, size down again for raw 6X6.

I'm interested in picking up a pair of Skulls. I'm just curious about people's experience with the sizing. I usually wear a 27 or 28 in APC (Hipsters and Cures), which is not crushingly tight on me. I'm thinking I'd need a 29 or 30 in the Skulls? Does anyone have any first-hand experience going from APCs to Skulls?

Shinichi-san sent me the sizing chart, but some anecdotal information would be helpful as well. Thanks.

[headcoat]

Does anyone know if the black Skull 5010xx's are sanforized? They are one-wash so I'm wondering if I can shrink the length a bit with a hot soak.