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Shop NN07 Slater Slim Jeans

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NN07 Slater Slim Jeans feature their signature minimalist design with fine quality.

NN07 Slater Slim Jeans

The jeans is in a light blue denim color. Yet, it is washed to create a slightly faded indigo pattern. The denim fabric is mixed with 1% of elastine to provide better fitting and comfort.

NN07 Slater Slim Jeans

At the back, it has a genuine leather tag with NN07 signature dot logo.

NN07 Slater Slim Jeans

All rivets are engraved with NN07 logo. Also, you can see the damaged effects on the edge of the pockets, which brings a more vintage touch.

NN07 Slater Slim Jeans

Also, the button has engraved with the words of “NO NATIONALITY”.

NN07 Slater Slim Jeans

It is a slim fit, yet comfortable due to the elasticity. Simply pair it with a causal shirt and sneakers with minimal designs.

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Also read: Shop Good News Hurler 2 Low Sneaker

Shop Denim Trench Coat from Kuro

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In this Spring season, we have the new denim trench coat from Kuro, a Japanese denim clothing label.

Kuro Remake Denim Trench Coat - Faded Indigo Assort

All Kuro’s denim products are made in Okayama, the denim capital. They are all dyed and crafted with the finest material and craftsmanship. This trench coat is in faded indigo. Yet, it is also paired with patch work and unbalanced pockets.

Kuro Remake Denim Trench Coat - Faded Indigo Assort The trench coat is made of selvedge denim, which is more sturdy and durable.

Kuro Remake Denim Trench Coat - Faded Indigo Assort

Kuro has also added two belt loop hole for those who would like to use a belt on a trench coat.

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Also read: Stevenson Overall Shirt – Japan Made Vintage Wear

Shop Good News Slider Sneaker

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Good News Slider is a new item in their SS 2020 collection and is now available online at ANDJOY Store. In this season, Good News has updated their sustainable sneakers with more pattern and texture. The slider sneaker a new design equipped with denim patch upper.

Good News Slider Sneaker - Denim

As usual, it uses organic cotton to create the upper and recycle rubber to make the outsole. For lining, it also applies organic cotton.

Good News Slider Sneaker - Denim

Yet, Good News has replaced all the eyelets with shinny metal. Moreover, it features different level of blue colors to make the patchwork more attractive.

Good News Slider Sneaker - Denim

At the back, you will find Good News logo in a matching gum color.

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Also read: Good News London – Sustainable Sneakers

Shop Stevenson Overall Co. San Francisco 747 Jeans

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The backbone of Stevenson Overalls collection is the ‘SAN FRANCISCO’. Thus, the San Francisco 747 jeans has always been their signature denim items. It has been produced every season since the brand was set up.

Stevenson Overall Co. San Fransisco 747 One Wash Jeans

Stevenson Overall Co. San Fransisco 747 One Wash Jeans

The jeans is crafted with original 13oz Raw Denim.

Stevenson Overall Co. San Fransisco 747 One Wash Jeans

The denim fabric is exclusive for Stevenson Overalls Co. They are made from a vintage shuttle loom with Zimbabwe cotton. Furthermore, these are selvedge denim that are known for their durability and rigidness.

Stevenson Overall Co. San Fransisco 747 One Wash Jeans

The San Francisco jeans include specific vintage details, for instance, there are exposed rivets on the back pockets and crotch.

Stevenson Overall Co. San Fransisco 747 One Wash Jeans

There are a lot of traditional denim characters on the denim. The curved belt loops, back pockets and coin pockets are all crafted with traditional single stitch flat felled seam method, which was mainly used in the 1920s for denim production.

Stevenson Overall Co. San Fransisco 747 One Wash Jeans

It features a wide straight leg cutting.

The San Francisco 747 jeans is not only a well crafted raw denim, but also a respect to the traditional know-how on denim production.

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Also read: Stevenson Overall Co Sddle Horn Type II Jacket

Editor’s Pick – Kuro Helvetica One Wash Monster Stretch

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At the previous blog of Monster Stretch collection, we have briefly talked about the expansion ratio and flexibility of the denim. Now, Kuro Helvetica One Wash Monster Stretch is now available online at ANDJOY Store! Let see how it feels on hand.

Kuro Helvetica One Wash Monster strectch - Indigo

The fabric combines of 85% Cotton and 15% Polyurethane. Based on the flexibility of the jeans, it is designed to be slim fit.

Kuro Helvetica One Wash Monster strectch - Indigo

It is extra elastic and has 160% elongation ratio (normal one has 130%).

Kuro Helvetica One Wash Monster strectch - Indigo

It has a simple yet high quality branded leather tag.

Kuro Helvetica One Wash Monster strectch - Indigo

And they are all made in Japan.

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Also read: Kuro Band Collar Big Shirt

Japanese Brand – Porter Classic

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Porter Classic is a high quality Japanese brand. It was founded in 2007 by a father (吉田克幸) and son (吉田玲雄). They combine clothing with traditional Japanese culture. Also, they insist to use high quality fabrics for their products. Although it significantly increase their cost, the products can last for a very long time. It is their concept for the clothes to last for generations.

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Their collections include different types of fabrics – wool and Gauze, Flocky, corduroy, leather, Kasuri or Peeled Cloth.

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Kasuri is their popular fabric. It looks like a denim with suture. The texture is soft, durable and breathable. In fact, Kasuri is a traditional Japanese crafting technique. The clothes is woven with fibers dyed specifically to create patterns and images in the fabric.

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Peeled Cloth is their latest fabric from AW19. Normally speaking, pilling is something we don’t want on clothes. Yet, Porter Classic peeled the whole fabric evenly to create a worn out and vintage effect.

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The Denim Capital – Okayama

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Okayama is a little town in Japan. Yet, it is famous for denim production and it is being referred as the “Denim Capital” of Japan. Denim products come from Okayama are considered to be more premium than the others because of their quality. Thus, a lot of Japanese denim brands work with the factories in Okayama, for instance, Kuro and Stevenson Overall Co.

The history of denim production in Okayama traces back to the early twentieth century, when it played an important role in Japan’s textile industry. Okayama has more than a hundred years history on work wear production. Their first pair of jeans were made in 1967 during the WWII. It has then become one of the largest hub for work wear and school uniforms in Japan.

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After a few decades, it becomes one of the best denim producers. Due to the industrial revolution in the US, they switch to use more advanced machinery in the factories. As a result, traditional textile machine and vintage looms have been shipped to Okayama. Thus, even traditional know-how on crafting denim also shifted from the US to Japan. Ironically, even Levis features a premium collection that is “made in Japan” as they can deliver the vintage touch of a traditional denim.

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KAPITAL – Japanese Denim Brand

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The name “KAPITAL” comes from Kojima, Okayama, which is also the ‘Denim Capital’ of Japan. KAPITAL is actually the brainchild of a father and son – Mr. Toshiyoko and Mr. Kiro. They mainly focus on American vintage style and the quality of the products. And they have the belief to pursue quality of production, not marketing. As a result, “KAPITAL” has become a synonym of quality denim.

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Their signature design is using mid-century American heritage production techniques to create denim and workwear.

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On the other hand, they combine these denim with patch work that features Japanese traditional culture. Moreover, they make them unique by injecting Japanese style blue colors.

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KAPITAL’s jeans are also their most popular products. Especially the quality raw denim with beautiful stitching and a vintage leather patch.

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Rivets on Jeans – From Functional to Decorative

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You may spot the little copper rivets on jeans or other denim products. In fact, these metal rivets on jeans were designed and patented by Levi Strauss. As workers wore jeans to work, rivets were being widely applied on jeans’ pocket corner to enhance their durability. They reinforce the denim and prevent them from ripping apart.

Stevenson Overall Co. La Jolla 727 One Wash Jeans - Indigo

Stevenson Overall Co. La Jolla 727 One Wash Jeans

However, with the advancement of technology, modern stitching can also provide the same function. Moreover, with the rising trend of minimalism, manufacturers try to eliminate unnecessary details on their designs. As a result, you seldom find rivets on jeans nowadays. Yet, it doesn’t mean that rivets should be gone completely. Putting rivets on jeans is a salute to the tradition and they are the perfect decoration for vintage denim lovers.

Stevenson Overall Co. Deputy Denim Jacket - Indigo

Stevenson Overall Co. Gambler Jeans - Indigo

Stevenson Overall Co. Gambler Jeans

The Gambler Jeans from Stevenson Overall Co. uses detailed stitching instead of rivets to enhance the durability.

Stevenson Overall Co. La Jolla 727 One Wash Jeans - Indigo

Apart from the rivets, Jacrons is also a must on jeans. They are the label at the back of the waist. Their function is to show the brand and size of the jeans – which they still do now. Yet, many of the Jacrons are now made of faux leather instead of real leather.

If you want to know more about denim, don’t forget to check out our previous article about Selvedge Denim and our quality Japanese vintage denim for sale.

Japan Blue Color – Evolution from Traditional Garment

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You may notice that Japan is one of the world leading denim factory and they have denim dyed in a wide range of stunning Japan blue. Yet, Rome wasn’t built in a day and blue color actually has a very long history in Japan.

The History of Japan Blue Color

The story can be dated back to the Edo Period (1603-1868), when the indigo dyeing industry started to flourish in Japan. During this period, there were different social classes in Japan and there are restriction on the clothes and color they can wear. For instance, luxury fabrics like silk are only available to the upper class. On the other hand, normal citizens only use cotton and hemp to make their clothes. And they were permitted to dye them in a few color only – indigo was one of them.

Yet, the restriction didn’t limit the creativity of the citizens and they created a wide range of indigo to make their garments more colorful. In the history of Japan blue color, it has about 65 different types of blue. And there are mainly 5 major types as shown below – AiJiro, Airro, Seiran, Konjyo and Tetsukon. (Left to Right). They are from light to dark tone and there are more variation in between these 5 major types.

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Stevenson Overall Co. Messenger Trousers - Indigo 4

Stevenson Overall Co. Messenger Trousers

In addition, the traditional dyeing method involve the use of natural plant. They don’t just make stunning blue color, but also has the advantage of antibacterial, and dirt repelling.

Monitaly Shaggy Tyrolean Jacket - Solid Navy

Monitaly Shaggy Tyrolean Jacket

NN07 Miyagi 5029 Lyocell-Linen Shirt - True Blue

NN07 Miyagi 5029 Lyocell-Linen Shirt

Till now, Japan blue color is not about class and differentiation but culture and traditional know-how. It is being loved by denim and fashion lovers from all over the world.

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