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Guest Post : Iron Heart by Charlie

Charles — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:38:16 +0000

Just got these Iron Heart IH-9634 a few days ago from Giles at www.ironheart.co.uk and I’ve been wearing them non-stop ever since. Based in Tokyo, Iron Heart’s goal is to “create clothing in classic, timeless styles that are constructed out of the finest materials to the highest standards”. Haraki-san and co. aren’t joking: be it heavy-duty jeans and denim jackets or super thick flannel and chambray button up shirts, Iron Heart’s materials, quality and workmanship are truly second to none.

These burly jeans feature IH’s signature straight cut, which is undoubtedly the best cut I have owned: flattering yet a tad relaxed. This deadstock model sports a few slight differences from Iron Heart’s current superblack denim offering, the IH-9634Z: it features a button-fly rather than a zipper and a post loom finishing process which makes the denim stiffer than the modern version.

The super heavy 21oz black denim, while not destined to fade, is bound to age beautifully with wear. I’m definitely looking forward to braving the cold Quebec winter armed with my trusty black armor pants!

3sixteen | Welcome to level +

Vincent — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:21:24 +0000

I got a nice package today from my friends at 3sixteen! Boxed up was a pair of their latest denim offering. 3sixteen+ is the NY brand’s japanese selvedge project in coalition with Self Edge. Big ups to johan and andrew.

“The 10BSP jean from 3sixteen+ is a great straight leg fit jean made up of a rope dyed indigo selvedge denim which is woven in Japan.

The denim on these jeans start out as a deep indigo color with a considerable amount of vertical falling that’s visible even when the denim is raw. Due to the rigid feel of this denim the jean’s color will fade to a bright indigo shade over parts of heavy stress or abrasion with normal wear.

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Taking the Japanese ideology of leaving no detail untouched these two entities have come together to create a line which brings the Japanese otaku of denim and classic American styles to the western world. 3sixteen+ are working closely with small Japanese mills to create new denim and fabrics for these projects.”

Available exclusively at SelfEdge

* 14oz Indigo Roped Dyed Japanese Selvedge Denim
* Dual-Red Selvedge ID
* Custom Gunmetal Shanks & Rivets
* Selvedge Coin Pocket, Fly, & Outseam
* Hidden Rivets
* Hand-stamped Heavyweight Leather Patch
* Offset Coin Pocket Stitching Detail
* Straight Leg Fit

Guest post : Samurai 5000VX

Charles — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:23:52 +0000

The Samurai brand needs no formal introduction. The jeansmaker from Osaka is one of the most respected and adored artisans in the world of Japanese denim. I was lucky to get my hands on a pair of their flagship model, the 5000VX, which is Samurai’s take on a modern straight leg jean. The details on these jeans are outstanding: everything, from the rivets to the chainstitch, is impeccable, and the 17 ounce-per-square-yard Zero denim’s rough texture and unique character is guaranteed to age beautifully. I’m looking forward to living in these jeans for the next few years!

Streetsnap : Mr. Hideya

Vincent — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:28:17 +0000

Named to honor the Largest and Oldest denim manufacturer in the United States (currently defunct), Amoskeag XX feels like a time capsule bringing us back to the 50′s & 60′s. A few relics and denim quilts are the only attractions in the modest window luring passerby’s into the small boutique located on Orchard St. It definitely doesn’t justify what is hidden behind the obscure windows, because what I found inside was Grand, and the owner, Hideya was a joy to exchange passions with.

I spent a good 15 minutes in the store, just conversing with Kenji, the guy has been backpacking the world scouring some of the most unexpectedly amazing vintage items (or bintage, in his thick Japanese accent, hehe). Aside from being a relic hunter, Mr Kawasaki is also a talented Textile designer, having even sold some of his denim patchwork quilt creations to brands such as J.Crew.

So if you ever go near the neighborhood, go drop a word, he is one easy going guy.

Amoskeag XX
96 Orchard Street
(between Broome St & Delancey St)
Manhattan, NY
(646) 237-7336

SHOP | SelfEdge NY

Vincent — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:57:30 +0000

I went by to look for homie Shimon, he wasn’t there so I ended up chopping it up with Andrew, great people and a great shop. Got myself some Tanner Good-ness

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