Momotaro Selvedge Jeans – Made In Japan

“Momotaro is a symbol of the famous Okayama folklore. We recreated our symbol based on indigo flower by reinterpreting the traditional Japanese emblem in a modern way. The “MOMOTARO” has been reborn as a symbolic figure that embodies the brand.” Momotaro Jeans was founded in 2006 in the Kojima, Okayama district of Japan – a […]

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Introducing – Burgus Plus Japanese Denim

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Burgus Plus has been around for decades, the brand was actually created back in 1997. We are delighted to introduce the brand now to our readers @Denimology 🙂 BURGUS is a medieval Latin word meaning fortress or citadel. Hoping to become a brand loved by people for its attention to detail and high-quality products, the […]

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KUON Denim – Eternity & Permanence

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KUON in Japanese stands for eternity, permanence, and also for the remote past or future. As you can see, the brand clearly plays with history, time, and tradition through its garments. KUON works with vintage fabrics and used clothing gathered around the world. And then the transform them into fashionable and contemporary pieces. Besides vintage […]

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Rogue Territory (RGT) – Denim Made in LA

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Rogue Territory (RGT) is co-owned by Karl Thoennessen and Leslie Yeung, and began in 2008 as a custom denim workshop, located within American Rag’s World Denim Bar in Los Angeles. The brand offered fully bespoke one-of-a-kind denim pieces to a select clientele. In 2009, Rogue Territory stopped making custom jeans to focus on ready-to-wear, and launched their […]

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Brave Star Selvage – Affordable Selvedge Jeans

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Brave Star Selvage (also known as Brave Star Selvage Jeans Factory) is a denim company based in Los Angeles, California. The brand especially focuses on selvage denim, especially raw and more heavy weight, using denim from Japan, and sometimes deadstock USA mills like Cone Mills. All of their jeans, even the heaviest selvedge, are in […]

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What Happened With PRPS Denim?

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Our feature today is because we have received so many inquiries about PRPS jeans – and you might not like it. But we are here to talk about denim in any way and in all matters. That includes also calling out to denim brands for what our readers – their customers – expect from them. […]

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Introducing: SugarCane & Co.

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SugarCane & Co. is a Japanese heritage denim brand known for its authentic vintage American workwear craftsmanship. Founded as part of Toyo Enterprises in the mid-1960s, Sugar Cane originally produced military uniforms for U.S. bases stationed in Japan. The brand’s name was bestowed by an American officer and has since become synonymous with vintage-inspired workwear. […]

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JELADO – “Last Resort Denim”

Founded in 2005 by Yohei (Goto-san) after running a vintage shop, JELADO is deeply rooted in Americana aesthetics spanning the 1930s to ’70s. The brand meticulously re-creates vintage garments, offering modern interpretations free from nostalgia’s limitations. “LASTRESORT DENIM” is JELADO’s greatest masterpiece to date, but this time they have created a denim that is even […]

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Introducing: Shockoe Atelier

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Founded in 2012 by Anthony Lupesco in the historic Shockoe Bottom district of Richmond, Shockoe Atelier blends European tailoring tradition with American denim culture. Lupesco’s background in Italian luxury fashion (from brands like Versace and Belvest) informs the label’s refined aesthetic and manufacturing standards, all executed locally in a transparent, in-house workshop. n a historic […]

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