Repair | The Front-side Patch
This is the first post in a series on repairing clothing. I chose simple repairs, that you can do at home with either a sewing machine or by hand. Narita-san […]
Category Archives: Denim
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. […]
Boots Almanac Issue 1 – A reader contributed selection
Kapital | Century Jeans 7S (Sumi) 5 Months
I picked these up in September of 2012 at the Kobe release. I have been pretty kind to this pair, and the wear has been much less intense compared with […]
Albuquerque 2nd and Final Run.
Info Albuquerque will be limited to 10 pairs. This is a first-come first-served basis. If you want to commit to buy a pair please email me and follow the process […]
Albuquerque People
This is a way of saying thanks to the people who bought the Albuquerque Jeans. I tried to personally meet as many of the people who purchased a pair in […]
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. | Ashida Shirt & Albuquerque Jeans Progress
John Lofgren recently produced this extraordinary shirt of shibui origins. The fabric is Bingo Kasuri woven in Fukuyama, Hiroshima; a product that has a long history. A time consuming process, […]
Kapital | Century Denim 5S (Progress)
After almost continuous wear, switching between these and my Albuquerque jeans for over 6 months now I am quite impressed with the wear and fading on this denim. Like I […]
Kapital | Spring 2013 “Hooligan Ivy”
This is the 33rd book for Kapital. “Hooligan Ivy” is a continuation of the new direction Kapital is going with their style. Incredible leather jackets that are as hard as […]
Kapital | Century Denim 7-S
Finally available is the Kapital Century Denim, Japanese Charcoal Ink version. The 7-S. Nicknamed “The Black Rose” this version is implicit beauty through simplicity. The sumi color is a muted shade, […]
Kapital | Century Denim 7-S Release Event – in Kobe
September 15th marked the official release of the companion to Century Denim 5-S. The sumi (Japanese Charcoal Ink) 7-S. Held in Kobe, the event went through the weekend, and offered several fantastic […]
Ibara, Okayama | Nihon Menpu – Factory Tour
There are some names are that are the forefront of fashion and textiles and others that sit quietly in the back. Nihon Menpu is one of those companies in the […]
