yeahhhhh..dosent know in lowyat have many denim heads..yeahhhhhhh..yep..thats kilat magazine..cun wei..better buy one gold..woooo..dude this bitc* very hard to break in la..now going to 3 month kot..1 cold soak..do u think i need to get another soak? ..better not la kn..let it fade naturally la..gold can i see ur apc's?

THNKS TO ALL THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THIS THREAD..RESPECT!!!!

KEEP IT COMIN BOYS N GURLS!!!!

This post has been edited by zulzaraeen: Sep 19 2008, 11:15 AM

aiseh still haven't found time to take pics of my apc. at the moment really nothing too see, only got creases.

don't think u need to soak it, just wear the hell out of them man. pigi naik basikal or rock climbing in them haha. i'm not familiar with salty dog so i dunno if they are sanforized or not.

just to add pics, this fella's APCs are HELLA MINT!




This post has been edited by goldlion: Sep 19 2008, 02:02 PM

hahahahaha..i've play futsal wit it man..wakakakakakakakaka ..the smell donno wat to say edi.. ..wow..the stack will conform cun wei.. ..

fuyoh u hardcore giler, play futsal with jeans.

ya wei, got problem with the smell. best thing is to febreeze it, empty half a bottle on the jeans haha

minatlevis- nice denim collections u have!

zul- what belt are those on your salty's? chun la. mana beli?

those are no brand lather belt gold..buy from similar shop as fos..forgot the nama la gold..hehehehhe..30 bucks onli..



This post has been edited by zulzaraeen: Sep 24 2008, 01:16 AM

HISTORY
Studio d’Artisan was founded in 1979 and has been producing denim in Japan and for overseas ever since. Their products have been among the most highly regarded denim lines in Japan and with the exception of some brands which are slightly more expensive such as Sugar Cane and Samurai, it is one of the top end lines in the country. Products created by Studio d’Artisan uses old, thrown aside shuttle looms to produce its jeans, eschewing most mass production techniques in favor of a more hand-made style.

The products are still designed in Osaka, in the home of the company, while the production of the jeans takes place in Okayama prefecture, an area that has been well known for its cotton weaving and indigo dying for many years. The original dying methods and looms in Okayama are still used today to provide the vintage, classic style denim that has made the company so successful.

HISTORY
Started by Jean Touitou in 1988, APC is a clothing line based in France (APC stands for Atelier des Production et Creation). Well-known for their sophisticated takes on clothing basics, the line has been occasionally derided as "the French Gap."

APC jeans fit large compared to the tagged waist size, and the 12oz denim will stretch with wear. It is generally recommended that one size down one or two from one's usual waist size to get the desired fit.

HISTORY
Nudie Jeans is a Swedish clothing brand and a subsidiary of Svenska Jeans AB, founded in 1999 by Maria Erixsson, a former employee and AD of Lee Europe and Swedish designer JC. As of 2003, the company had 12 employees, revenue of 93 million Swedish kronor and a net income of 13.6 million kronor. 70% of their revenue was generated outside of Sweden. These figures are likely to have increased massively during the past 3 years as the brand has become more popular.

Nudie specialise in raw & prewashed denim jeans, but the company's collection includes many other items of casual clothing & accessories. In 2003, denim jeans comprised 70% of their total sales. The brand is, alongside Acne Jeans, WESC and J. Lindeberg, one of the most successful new Swedish clothing companies (both domestically & internationally); Nudie clothing retails in over 20 countries.

HISTORY
Evisu was formally born in Osaka, Japan in 1991 although the research and planning necessary to reproduce the perfect pair of vintage jeans had been going on for several years prior to this.The founder, and still the owner, of Evisu is Hidehiko Yamane. Yamane-san was trained as a tailor but his love for vintage jeans and his disappointment with the mass-produced modern versions led him firstly, to the vintage clothing import business and then, revolutionarily, to start putting together the elements required reproducing vintage-style jeans. This required the gathering together of all the various bits of machinery, none of which had been produced for at least 40 years, which are required to make authentic vintage jeans.

The initial production line allowed about 14 pairs of jeans a day to be produced and each of them was lovingly hand-painted with the now famous seagull logo by Yamane-san himself. Evisu (also written as Evis or Ebisu) is the name of the Japanese Buddhist god of money who is usually portrayed with a fish and fishing rod. This name was selected for the new venture as money and fishing are two of Yamane-san's five favourite things (the others being beer, women and golf - in no particular order).Although initially Evisu was more a labour of love than a commercial venture, Evisu jeans captured the imagination of the detail-obsessed, Japanese fashion crowd, spurring a revival of interest in vintage denim which has now spread around the world. In the early nineties Yamane-san introduced a tailoring line, followed by a fishing range and a golf range. In 1999 he introduced a ladies fashion line called Evisu Donna to complete the development of Evisu as a full-fashion range going far beyond a jeans brand. Evisu now has 25 shops in Japan. In 1994 Yamane-san was visited by Peter Caplowe who became an immediate convert to the Evisu ethos. They formed a partnership to develop Evisu outside Japan that now spans the globe, selling in 400 of the world's best boutiques and department stores. Despite this phenomenal growth Evisu still remains true to its artisan roots with a fanatical devotion to quality and authenticity while maintaining those two other vital ingredients of the Evisu magic potion - humor and irreverence.

HISTORY
Sugar Cane Jeans are uniquely Japanese denim made from - you guessed it - sugar cane. For many years, Sugar Cane Jeans were a ferociously guarded Japanese secret but today the brand is attracting global attention.

In July of 1965 Toyo Enterprise, parent company of Sugar Cane, was commissioned to make a limited run of jeans for the U.S. Military PX. At that time Toyo Enterprise had been producing Aloha shirts for the PX but this order marked Toyo's first entry into the production of denim jeans. In recognition of this event in Toyo's history Sugar Cane has released the Union Star Jeans. The denim is that of 100% Double ring-spun Zimbabwe cotton and includes details such as iron-made buttons, deer leather patch, and redline selvage.14.25 ounce selvage denim made from the finest 100% double ring-spun Zimbabwe cotton available in: Unwashed raw, 1 Wash and 2 Hard wash.

HISTORY
Samurai calls this the "Cloth of Super Excellence" and for good reason. Woven on vintage wooden shuttle looms, only the weaving craftsmen of the highest merit and skill were able to tame the looms that created this tough 21 ounce denim. The average weight for these antique looms is 13 ounces, 15 ounces is manageable, 17 ounces is pushing it, 19 ounces and the machines are under pressure,21 ounces is well.

While the resistance created noise at levels almost intolerable, the weavers had to basically train the machines to handle the heavyweight threads attacking and passing through them. Great hardships and pain were endured to successfully weave the "Cloth of Super Excellence". Had they not the skills nor patience to control these power looms we may never have the chance to experience this truly unique denim created by these truly unique craftsmen. They're blood, sweat, and soul is symbolized by the Red and Gold lame strands which make up the Relaxed Fit XX21oz selvage.

The leather patch depicts an image of the famous duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirō in 1612 on a remote island in Japan. Musashi was
the victor and is said to be the most skilled swordsman in history. He is also well known for his writing of Go Rin No Sho or "Book of Five Rings". This is the image commonly found on most Samurai models. This version also includes a full moon silhouette and Lot# 10, this number changes every year with this being Samurai's 10th production year. Notice the warriors are much heftier than usual due to the heavy weight of the 21 ounce denim. Front pocket bags have an original Jacquard pattern interwoven with thin beige threads which reads "Shogyo Mujo" or "All Things Change".

Samurai's iron-made sunrise buttons with the "SAMURAI & CO. LTD + JAPAN'S FINEST" imprint are used for the top center and button fly. The rivets are made of copper with the underside of the front rivets reading "Samurai" while the underside of the back rivets read "Shogyo Mujo".


This post has been edited by zulzaraeen: Sep 24 2008, 02:18 AM

HISTORY
Denime Jeans started back in 1988 as a vintage Japanese denim brand. The Denime brand name is inspired by French origins and is taken from Serge de Nimes the ancient textile centre and reputed “Atlantas” of the denim world. Whatever the history of denim (a controversial topic if ever there was one!), Denime Jeans and other clothing, including Shirts Shorts Sweats Denim Jackets and Tees, is another Japanese gem waiting to be plucked and plundered by the West. The following styles are all worth a gander: Denime 66 VintageTYPE — Denime XX VintageTYPE — Denime New S VintageTYPE.

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HISTORY
45 rpm is a grooved stone pathway, the facade of a wooden temple, and shrine like limestone dressing rooms, this Japanese clothing store is the retail equivalent of a Zen garden. Its tranquil of-this-earth aesthetic extends to the design and display of the clothing as well. Jeans, made from Zimbabwean cotton and hand-dyed indigo, cascade from the branches of the trademark wooden tree; shredded cuffs on plaid coats stay in harmony with the hay-flecked, clay wall; and a huge array of Jomon and Sorahiko denims—woven on vintage shuttle looms—balance out the in-house line of fashionable jackets, shirts, and sweaters (many made with organic materials like boiled wools and Suvin cotton). Yet even with all that good karma in the air and on the racks, these edgy jeans and deconstructed styles somehow epitomize Tokyo cool.

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HISTORY
Edwin Japan can trace its roots back to the 1950s. However, it’s generally accepted the brand started in 1961. The name “EDWIN” comes from playing with the 5 letters of “DENIM” Reversing the DE to ED and then reversing the NIM to MIN and then flipping the M to make a W: EDWIN!

EDWIN International quick history:

1970
In 1970 more American WORK WEAR clothes are being made. A very important model, the OVERALL becomes a trend.

1972
The STRONG JEANS are being made which encourage the HIPPIES. A new folk fashion is born with the PATCHWORK by EDWIN.

1980
The CHICAGO JEANS are on the market. There’s a big fuss about the CHICAGO campaign that year. Also, the STONE WASH series reaches the market.

1982
EDWIN is now on the market officially via the ELITE FASHION CHANNEL. The sales of the INTERNATIONAL BASIC SERIES, which are the improvement of the WORK WEAR stabilizes. This year the LONDON SLIMS make their debuts in Japan, after request of the people who already had heard of the great success the LONDON SLIMS had abroad.

1985
USA EDWIN International is founded. Musicians like Kenny Rogins, Hewy Louis and Billy Joel, appreciate the quality and fit of EDWIN clothes by wearing them. EDWIN starts to attract the peoples attention without advertising campaign.

1986
The production in IOWA, USA begins. This way, the first made in USA EDWIN hit the market. EDWIN merges with the second greatest jeans company in the USA, LEE. This was the result of the fact that the creator of jeans in America had the KNOW-HOW of EDWIN.

1992
The BAGGY JEANS and the WORKMAN JEANS which were made with retro DENIM in 1991, make great sales. The ROSS which achieves great sales in Europe hits the Japanese market. There’s a merger with FIORUCCI (casual brand in Italy) and a cooperation with CARHART (an american WORKWEAR company). Assorted EDWIN models are being produced.”

HISTORY
Dior Homme is the menswear division of Christian Dior SA, the French clothing retailer. Dior Homme has been under Hedi Slimane's creative direction since the fall/winter 2001-02 season; under his direction, Dior Homme has introduced a characteristic slim-fit which has since taken off within the fashion industry. The early collections delved into the exploration of the male sex. The look darkened during the Luster period which was inspired by the electroscene of Berlin. Since 2004 A/W, Dior Homme has delved into exploring the different styles of Rock. A popular rumor is that Karl Lagerfeld lost about 90 pounds so he would fit into one of Slimanes suits. During the 80s and 90s Dior's menswear line was called Dior Monsieur. Nowadays, Dior Homme is worn by different people from the average skinny guy to celebrities. Brad Pitt, Mick Jagger, and David Beckham have all been spotted wearing the clothes. Due to quarrelling over Slimane doing a women's line at Dior, his contract was not renewed. Dior has hired Kris Van Assche, who has already completed the Spring/Summer 2008 show. Many items from past seasons are very collectible. A few of these items include the blood wound shirt, the d point belt, and a few pairs of jeans from 'Strip'.

HISTORY
Iron Heart's parent company Works Incorporated, has been in the denim manufacturing business for over twenty-five years. Over those many years they have mastered the art of making denim that is not only extremely heavy, but very comfortable to wear considering it's weight.

They leave no detail unturned, from the sheen of their beautiful denim to the extremely thick leather tag their denim screams of overindulgence. The denim is constructed of 100% hand-picked Zimbabwe cotton, known for it's unusually long fibers, giving this denim an even look but a very soft hand.

With Iron Heart we're never surprised at how far they take durability. As their tags say "My Favorite Rugged Wear", you won't find a more durable and well constructed pair of jeans.

HISTORY
The FlatHead was established in 1996 by Masayoshi Kobayashi. Kobayashi took vintage denim from the 1920’s through to the 1960’s and deconstructed it to analyze the precise dyeing and stitching techniques. He then set out to produce classic styled clothing made in the same manner as the original garments. As part of this process, he uses only specially selected high quality material and employs highly skilled Japanese craftsmen.

The FlatHead’s selvedge denim is woven on old-style shuttle looms that can ,make only 50 meters of denim per day, however approximately 3 meters of fabric is required to make each pair of jeans, this is a labour of love. The shuttle loom process is time consuming, but the dnim produced has a different “touch” and “feel” to that of denim produced on modern looms, thus giving the FlatHead denim products the aura of vintage denim.

As far as the dyeing process is concerned, only the surface of the thread is dyed with indigo, the centre of the thread staying white. The result of this “loop dyeing” is that as the jeans wear with age the denim fades in a beautiful and authentic fashion.

In addition to denim jeans, jackets and shirts, The FlatHead also produces a wide range of other authentically created garments. These include shirts, T shirts, leather goods and knitwear.

Kobayashi says that “At the time of purchase the product is only half complete, it is only fully complete once the garment has melded itself to the unique shape of the individual”

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HISTORY
SKULL JEANS was the third brand established by designer Hiroshi Yamazaki. He began with Fab Four in 1995; named after the Beatles, his childhood heroes. One year later, Hiroshi founded Alchemist, a fashion company built with the concept that as an Alchemist turns lead into gold so to can fashion be turned into money. In 1997, Alchemist developed the Skull Jeans brand. The designs are simple, sturdy and built to withstand a long life of heavy wear. Hiroshi wants to make clothes for every generation that are simple but enhance their owner’s original style.