Any denim heads around in South East Asia?

[bunga]

No worries bunga, I thought if can should still meet up. It's might even be only 2 guys but it's a start.

Yeah the local denim scene sucks big time with everybody going ga-ga over 7 or True Religion. Part of it is due to lack of knowledge on denim's heritage. Also raw denim are non existent in Malaysia and rather costly to acquire and our weather doesn't exactly encourage thick denim usage.

the bundle or vintage kakis (bahasa for heads) do have their own circle, they're just not that net savvy or active on forums such as sufu, there's plenty of local bundle shops nowadays that do have their own blogs.

here's one for a start:-

http://trendbundle.blogspot.com/ - based in Batu Pahat

it's not as bad as it seems, just that denim is seen as more as a fashion thing rather than an everyday workwear item, i kinda like it the way it is now - kinda cultish and smallish with a group of die-hards who are passionate about their denim instead of being concerned about logos hehe.

[Denim Nut]

Yeah I like it that way too, small and cultish. I think we also should have a secret handshake!

[bunga]

Yeah I like it that way too, small and cultish. I think we also should have a secret handshake!

shhh...nobody's supposed to know about the secret handshake...

[Denim Nut]

@ bunga - Pardon my ignorance but how do I send a PM to you?

[Denim Nut]

@ jimbok - Read the thread. Chain stitching is in there!

[bunga]

@ bunga - Pardon my ignorance but how do I send a PM to you?

just click on my name and there'll be a drop down menu.

[Denim Nut]

@bunga - PM you

[drz]

hello from Indonesia! I heard some of our friends from Indonesia have some plan to make somekind of a denim exhibition there. Keep an eye on them, guys!

[denimformytummy]

hello guys..... apa kabar!!!

[bunga]

hi guys,

quick announcement, we're planning a KL Sufu heads meet-up this Sunday May 17th.

4pm onwards

Central Market Annexe

Mamak stall on the ground floor (forgot the name)

So far me, melor and another friend will be there. If any of you would like to come, please pm me so we can trade contact info. What's gonna happen? Well we're gonna have a cup of teh tarik, have a nice chat - if you can bring your favorite pair or even denim that you would like to trade/sell off that'll be good.

ok hope to see as many peeps as possible this Sun!

[doczein]

this thread reads like some twitter steez

i am a seasonal indonesian head. i spend my summer and winter vacations in indonesia but really i live in and go to school in the us

[Navaro]

visit http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=1794824 for indonesian heads

[Navaro]

hello from Indonesia! I heard some of our friends from Indonesia have some plan to make somekind of a denim exhibition there. Keep an eye on them, guys!

true, keep an eye on the indonesia thread

kinda making all the arrangement right now, end of the year maybe?

[jimbok]

@ jimbok - Read the thread. Chain stitching is in there!

You did your chain stitching in KL right? How abt in Singapore??

[bunga]

true, keep an eye on the indonesia thread

kinda making all the arrangement right now, end of the year maybe?

let us know when it happens, maybe can make a trip to jakarta? heh.

[Denim Nut]

@jimbok - All my jeans were purchased chain stitched to my specs. Only yesterday (through Bunga) that I discover that there is chain stitching service in KL. I have been to the said shop and yes they do have a chain stitching machine. So from now onwards any future denim purchase I will chain stitch in KL after the initial soak. It is far cheaper and more accurate.

I have visited the Singapore thread quite often and I don't think they have any chain stitching service there.

[Denim Nut]

say you guys any good place to shop for denim in Jakarta? I go there quite often.

[bunga]

just a reminder - we'll be having a KL sufu meet-up at Central Market Annexe at the Indian restaurant on the ground floor at 4pm.

look for a bunch of guys with lots of denim on their table =)

[stewiegriffin]

say you guys any good place to shop for denim in Jakarta? I go there quite often.

try FJL, however the prices are f+cked up.

[Denim Nut]

try FJL, however the prices are f+cked up.

Where is FJL? Do you know what kind of brands they carry?

[drz]

Where is FJL? Do you know what kind of brands they carry?

yo, stop over here,http://darahkubiru.wordpress.com/where-to-buy/

check under "Denim di Jakarta" section, there listed some of denim shops around Jakarta

[bunga]

nice meet-up today with denim nut and melor, only 3 of us but that's a start i guess. just shooting the breeze and checking out each other's collection

@denim nut - nice meeting you, after seeing your stuff think i'll get a raw pair of new denim soon. =)

Denim Nut's Kapital Zipang TP-2, couple months of wear

Bling! Gold plated rivet phew!

Mine - Denime XX Type

Melor's 12-year old.....Union Bays! Damn....

[bunga]

hi everyone,

we're thinking of doing another meet-up in KL this Sunday and do a bit of 2nd hand/vintage trawling. anyone up for it?

[crappykid]

Count me in.

[myjean]

hi all, i glad to know that this theard exists.

Nice jeans guys. i am from East Malaysia.

i've got LVC, IH & sams.

[bunga]

wow this thread is back from the dead, post up some pics guys.

[myjean]

hi guys, what if , we all organise a plan trip to japan next year ( 2010) for the INAZUMA FESTIVAL.

[crappykid]

wow this thread is back from the dead, post up some pics guys.

Pbj 007 7 months young, worn hard 2 soaks 1 wash.

@bunga

I heard that malaysia has a good selection of thrift market, too bad when I was there none take me around

[drz]

shameless plug, but if you're around at the region or better in Indonesia, please come by on 5-6 December

[bunga]

@crappykid - hit me up next time you're in malaysia

@drz - sweet, take some pics from the event and share with us will you?