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DENIME Type 66: The Lineage of Yoshifumi Hayashi's Levi's 501 1966 Model Reproduction
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DENIME Type 66: The Lineage of Yoshifumi Hayashi's Levi's 501 1966 Model Reproduction

The DENIME Type 66, a cornerstone of the early Japanese vintage denim reproduction era. This article delves into the characteristics of the Levi's 501 1966 Model and the history and details embedded in its reproduction.

DENIME Levi's 501 1966 model vintage denim
EVISU / EVIS: The Seagull-Painted Jean Brand Founded by Hidehiko Yamane in Osaka in 1991
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EVISU / EVIS: The Seagull-Painted Jean Brand Founded by Hidehiko Yamane in Osaka in 1991

EVISU breathed new life into the history of jeans. This in-depth article, written by a denim enthusiast, unravels the journey of jeans with the iconic seagull paint by Hidehiko Yamane from their inception to the present.

EVISU EVIS Hidehiko Yamane Denim
The Maverick of Uneven Selvedge: The Flat Head 3005, A Story of Independent Jeans from Nagano
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The Maverick of Uneven Selvedge: The Flat Head 3005, A Story of Independent Jeans from Nagano

Delving deep into The Flat Head's signature 3005 model, a product of Nagano, Japan. From its unique 'zarakan' selvedge fabric and brand philosophy to its narrative as a maverick in the fashion scene, explored through the eyes of a denim historian.

The Flat Head 3005 Selvedge Raw Denim
FULL COUNT 1101: The Iconic Founding Model Launched by Yoshiharu Tsujita After His Departure from EVIS (1993)
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FULL COUNT 1101: The Iconic Founding Model Launched by Yoshiharu Tsujita After His Departure from EVIS (1993)

Explore the history, specifications, and cultural significance of the FULL COUNT 1101, a foundational classic from the denim brand's early days. Released by Yoshiharu Tsujita in 1993 after his independence from EVIS, this model represents a pivotal moment in Japanese denim.

FULL COUNT 1101 Jeans Denim
A Will of Steel, the Impact of 21oz: Iron Heart 666, the Revolutionary in Heavyweight Denim
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A Will of Steel, the Impact of 21oz: Iron Heart 666, the Revolutionary in Heavyweight Denim

A denim historian unravels the origin story, details, and cultural impact of Iron Heart Lot. 666. A deep dive into the essence of 21oz heavyweight denim.

Iron Heart 666 heavyweight denim selvedge
Japan Blue Jeans: Contemporary Japanese Selvedge Crafted with Zimbabwe Cotton x Memphis Cotton Bi-Blend from Kojima
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Japan Blue Jeans: Contemporary Japanese Selvedge Crafted with Zimbabwe Cotton x Memphis Cotton Bi-Blend from Kojima

A denim historian delves into the allure and background of Japan Blue Jeans, a Kojima-born brand featuring a Zimbabwe Cotton x Memphis Cotton bi-blend selvedge. This article explores the brand's trajectory, materials, details, and its position in contemporary denim.

Japan Blue Jeans Kojima Denim Selvedge Zimbabwe Cotton
Momotaro Jeans 'Going to Battle' 15.7oz: Decoding the Specifications of Kojima's Super Low-Count Selvedge
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Momotaro Jeans 'Going to Battle' 15.7oz: Decoding the Specifications of Kojima's Super Low-Count Selvedge

Dive deep into the DNA and details of the Momotaro Jeans 'Going to Battle' 15.7oz model from Kojima, Okayama, featuring Zimbabwe Cotton 6-yarn count, Momotaro selvedge, and GTB stripes.

Momotaro Jeans Going to Battle Kojima Denim Selvedge
ONI DENIM "Hidenim": The Solitary Denim Pursuing the Pinnacle of Texture, Founded in 2002
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ONI DENIM "Hidenim": The Solitary Denim Pursuing the Pinnacle of Texture, Founded in 2002

ONI DENIM's "Hidenim" series, founded in 2002, embodies the pursuit of an extraordinary texture. This in-depth article, by a historian, delves into the secrets of its fabric and its unique position in denim history.

ONI DENIM Hidenim raw-denim selvedge
Pure Blue Japan XX-013: The Essence of Single Indigo Dyed Selvedge Denim Crafted by an Independent Kojima Brand
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Pure Blue Japan XX-013: The Essence of Single Indigo Dyed Selvedge Denim Crafted by an Independent Kojima Brand

Delving into the history, construction, and cultural significance of the XX-013 model from Pure Blue Japan, an independent brand based in Kojima, featuring single indigo dyed selvedge denim.

indigo-dye selvedge raw-denim Pure Blue Japan
The Solitary Selvedge Legend: Samurai Jeans S5000VX, 15oz and the Soul of Nogami
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The Solitary Selvedge Legend: Samurai Jeans S5000VX, 15oz and the Soul of Nogami

A denim historian delves into the origin story, intricate details, and contemporary cultural significance of the Samurai Jeans S5000VX.

Samurai Jeans S5000VX Selvedge raw denim
WAREHOUSE Lot.1001XX: A Replic of the 1947 501XX Crafted by the Shiotani Brothers — The Flagship of the Last Brand from Osaka's 'Five Gentlemen'
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WAREHOUSE Lot.1001XX: A Replic of the 1947 501XX Crafted by the Shiotani Brothers — The Flagship of the Last Brand from Osaka's 'Five Gentlemen'

A deep dive into the WAREHOUSE Lot.1001XX 1947 model variation. We explore the essence of vintage denim pursued by the Shiotani brothers, one of Osaka's renowned 'Five Gentlemen' brands.

WAREHOUSE Lot.1001XX 1947 model 501XX
【1968-1983】BIG JOHN M1002 and RARE: The Genesis of Japanese Jeans and Selvedge
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【1968-1983】BIG JOHN M1002 and RARE: The Genesis of Japanese Jeans and Selvedge

From the birth of the M1002 in 1968 to the launch of the RARE line in 1983, this article delves into BIG JOHN's pioneering efforts that paved the way for Japanese denim.

BIG JOHN M1002 RARE Japanese Jeans
Studio D'Artisan DO-1: The Cornerstone of the Japanese Replica Jeans Movement in 1986
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Studio D'Artisan DO-1: The Cornerstone of the Japanese Replica Jeans Movement in 1986

Born in 1986, Studio D'Artisan's DO-1, a symbolic pair that pursued the reproduction of Japanese vintage denim, pioneered the subsequent movement. This article delves into its history, construction, and cultural significance.

Studio D'Artisan DO-1 Japanese Denim Replica Jeans
Levi's 505: The Evolution of the 501, Unveiling the Zipper-Fly Straight Jean
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Levi's 505: The Evolution of the 501, Unveiling the Zipper-Fly Straight Jean

From its inception to the present day, this article delves into the history, construction, cultural impact, and vintage market value of the Levi's 505 from the perspective of a denim historian.

Levi's 505 501 Denim
The Lineage of the 'Cowboy Cut': Wrangler 11MWZ, a Challenge to Slim Silhouettes and Its Historical Significance
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The Lineage of the 'Cowboy Cut': Wrangler 11MWZ, a Challenge to Slim Silhouettes and Its Historical Significance

Delve into the untold story of the Wrangler 11MWZ, its groundbreaking design, and its role as a fashion icon, as explored by a denim historian.

Wrangler 11MWZ 13MWZ Denim
Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut: The Rodeo Workwear Reinvented, Establishing the Third Axis of American Denim in 1964 with Broken Twill
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Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut: The Rodeo Workwear Reinvented, Establishing the Third Axis of American Denim in 1964 with Broken Twill

Born in 1947 from the innovative design philosophy of Rodeo Ben, the Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut. This article delves into its history and cultural significance, solidified by the adoption of broken twill.

Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut broken twill
Lee 101 Riders Deep Dive: The King of Left-Hand Twill Denim
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Lee 101 Riders Deep Dive: The King of Left-Hand Twill Denim

A denim historian thoroughly explains the birth, details, and cultural significance of the Lee 101 Riders, unraveling the allure of left-hand twill denim.

Lee 101 Riders Left-Hand Twill Vintage Denim
Levi's 501XX: A Deep Dive into the Origin and Pinnacle of Denim
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Levi's 501XX: A Deep Dive into the Origin and Pinnacle of Denim

The Levi's 501XX shines brilliantly in the history of denim. From its origins and construction to its cultural impact and value in the vintage market, we conduct a thorough dissection of denim's origin and pinnacle.

Levi's 501XX Denim Jeans