45rpm

[beautiful_FrEaK]

^that's quick!

[redragon]

6 hours ago, beautiful_FrEaK said:

^that's quick!

Wish its that quick lol

this is their “usual” fabric not the Sumi Ai, might take photos comparing both when the light is good. 

[redragon]

@beautiful_FrEaK

does your pair have similar selvage id?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

Nope, mine has a red line 

[redragon]

Cross post from waywt

fitpic of the Sumi Ai:

[redragon]

Been enjoying the Staff blog, introducing local spots/restaurants around some of the branches in Japan, just started July of this year:

https://shop.45r.jp/shop/pages/shopblog-list.aspx?sort=latest-published

[beautiful_FrEaK]

45rpm has one of the best homepages of the brands discussed here. Always lots of new info

[Broark]

I've only visited their shop in Paris once a few years ago, but they really had some of the best merchandising I've seen.
I feel that it translates pretty well across their website and all of the marketing stuff they do.

[Josh'N'Roll]

My wife and visited their flagship shop in Tokyo in 2023. To describe a retail store as “beautiful” seems slightly absurd, but that’s exactly what it was. Their approach to design aligns across platforms - top notch all around. 

[aho]

Their staff is always super helpful at all of the locations I've been as well, though I have to complain they haven't had my size in stock (38) for at least the last three years any time I drop in 😂

[aho]

A new seemingly 1800's/early 1900's inspired line called 45r' (Dash):

"Born from a simple question—how far can we go in pursuing the soul of true vintage denim?

Every detail of 45R’ was made without compromise: the fabric, the silhouettes, the way each panel is cut and every stitch is sewn. Even the expression of time itself—the fading, the depth, the worn aura—has been recreated with intention. The result is denim with a presence so real it could be mistaken for true vintage.

The lineup includes four styles: a G-jacket, a coverall, four-pocket pants, and painter pants."

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRrO0sgCVLs/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRrPS-ECRxV/?img_index=2

Super interesting, so far it only appears to be for international non-Japanese markets, and are all pre-distressed. I wonder if they'll also sell one-wash versions eventually too. 

Edited November 30, 2025 by aho

[redragon]

44 minutes ago, aho said:

Super interesting, so far it only appears to be for international non-Japanese markets, and are all pre-distressed. I wonder if they'll also sell one-wash versions eventually too. 

It is also available domestically at some stores:

 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRjWvk5Dw3m/?igsh=c2RmNXZ4ZTRxcmZh

Might have a chance to see & touch, hopefully they still have some on display by year end…

[redragon]

Sumi Ai near sunlight, subtle interplay of indigo & black is really something… currently my favorite fabric!

Edited January 24 by redragon

[redragon]

Around a year of weekend wear + ~6 months of weekdays wear.

(washed every 10 days or so)

[redragon]

Fun little detail I just noticed, the back of the fly buttons all oriented the same way. (Except for the top ones)

Edited February 5 by redragon

[redragon]

Love the puckering around the front pocket.

Not much update on this Sumi Ai pair, just various shades of indigo around…

[redragon]

Nice writeup of the brand from one of my fav substacker