Archive for January, 2007
Shortening my A-2 list
I’ve tightened my A-2 shortlist to a jacket similar to the following: Buzz Rickson BR80105 http://www.mil-mil.net/buzz/jacket/br80105/br80105.html 156k yen The Few AC29191 http://www.rakuten.co.jp/beatstyle/818847/942413/ 160k yen The Few AN6-012 http://item.rakuten.co.jp/americaya/an6-012/ 168k yen Real McCoys MJ6103 http://item.rakuten.co.jp/americaya/mj6103/ 158k yen Toys McCoys TMJ6603 (B.Rickson) http://item.rakuten.co.jp/klax-on/tmj6603-051/ 184k yen (A jibe at the their competitors – the Buzz Ricksons brand) Toys [...]
Panerai
Favourite wristwatch… I’ve had it for 6 years now. One service, and on the second strap. http://www.panerai.com/ http://www.paneristi.com/
Litigious Levis
For the Japanese denim fans who are angry about the legal proceeding by Levis, here is a quote from the James Sullivan book (page 30): “In its first year of manufacturing the company [Levi Strauss] sued two rivals, San Francisco’s A. B. Elfelt and San Jose’s Kan Lun, for patent infringement.” So, it’s nothing new.
Mario Graffiti
I took these quick pictures of some incredible Mario graffiti near my office. Unfortunately it only lasted a few months before some idiots pulled some tiles off, and someone else pasted billboards over it.
Oxidation of Indigo (video)
In this cool Russian video you can watch the oxidation of indigo. In its reduced/liquid state indigo is yellow. As the dipped material is exposed to the air, it oxidizes and you can see it change to the expected indigo blue.
Japanese Magazines
I was in Sydney for work, and dropped in Kinokuniya to get some magazines. Lightning Real McCoys Funbook 2007 This is really a high quality catalog of the Real McCoys JP products. There are some Real McCoys Lightning catalogs from previous years. Free & Easy This is an old school magazine, I mean, it’s a [...]
Replica Flight Jackets
A handful of Japanese manufacturers make incredible replicas of WWII Flight Jackets. The top manufacturers in Japan are: The Real McCoys Toys McCoys The Few Buzz Ricksons I’m considering getting a Flight Jacket during my next trip to Japan. I have a Buzz Ricksons MA-1 (Black), and now I’m thinking of perhaps an A-2, A-1, [...]
NDC Shoes
Well, this is the first non-denim post for indigofan. Shoes. NDC make some unique designs with interesting washes/treatments. The materials are first rate, and the quality excellent. The boat shoe has a rather thin sole, but is good for kicking back. Jhoe is extremely jealous of these suede brogues. They have a fully welted sole [...]
Samurai Geisha GA0510LXX (8 months)
I’ve worn them almost everyday about 8 months now. Initial soak, and one wash at 6 months. I’ve got a desk job, so the wear isn’t as spectacular as other people get, but I’m pretty happy with them. The front pocket got a hole from my keys, and some of the stitching came loose. So [...]
Warehouse 3001XX Close Front Jumper (New)
Apart from liking denim, I also really like half-button shirts and jackets. When I saw pictures of a selvedge denim version from Warehouse, I had to see if I could get one. 3001XX on DStock It was difficult to research the sizes, measurements, and shipping from Japan. Actually, by the time they were getting the [...]