Denim Repair | 9 and 17 Years of Wear
I have had a few requests over the last few months for repair information and how-to’s. Who better to ask about repairs than Osaka’s own Mr. Narita from Brown Tabby. […]
Category Archives: Vintage
Kagoshima, Japan | Kura “Grey”
The dark and damp kura; in English it means storehouse, or barn. However, there are so many types of kura. They are a treasure box for rediscovering the past of rural […]
Kagoshima, Japan | Kura “Green”
The old name for this area is Satsuma. Kagoshima is a large prefecture with rugged verdant mountains. We recently paid a visit to our family’s property at the edge of […]
Osaka | Brown Tabby – Used Clothing and Repair Shop
In the heart of 河内木綿 (Kawachi cotton) country, Brown Tabby is located amongst the industry and factories of Higashi Osaka. An area with a long history of workwear, dating back […]
John Lofgren & Co. | Beach Cloth – Shawl Collar Jacket
John Lofgren & Co. is a relatively small company run by California native John Lofgren. Based in Sendai Japan, John’s label is a culmination of high quality, authenticity and eternal […]
Elephant Brand Bandannas | Current (Trunk-Down) Collection
On display here is my collection of the rarer “trunk-down” variety of the Elephant Brand bandannas. Most of these are probably 1940′s. I prefer the trunk-down versions because the designs […]
