Continuing its concept of Japanese craftsmanship, Levi's has released its Made in Japan Fall/Winter 2021 collection. Constructed using high-quality Japanese fabrics, the Made in Japan lineup is crafted with 14 oz selvage denim from the Kaihara Denim Mill to recreate a vintage texture unique to tea cotton.
What is Japanese denim called?
This is called loomstate denim, and a few Japanese mills are among the only places in the world where true loomstate denim is still commonly produced.
Is Levis popular in Japan?
Yutaka Fujihara and Naoki Kawamata share a lot in common. Both men are lifelong Levi's® fans, having bought their first Levi's® vintage jeans in high school. And together they co-authored a book on 501® jeans.May 2, 2019
Is Japanese denim better?
Why is Japanese denim considered the best? High-quality Japanese denim is considered the best because it's woven on old shuttle looms and made using premium fabrics and natural indigo dyes. The result is often raw selvedge denim, which delivers unique colour, texture, and appearance.Feb 9, 2021
Are jeans popular in Japan?
Shorts, jeans, and even camisoles are perfectly fine to wear. However, jeans are not generally popular with locals beyond their 20's. For jean lovers, we suggest packing black jeans as an alternative to blue denim. Darker denim is also more versatile because it is easier to dress up.
Are Levi's Japanese denim?
This season, our Levi's® Made & Crafted® collection features a “Made in Japan” capsule with pieces constructed from premium Japanese fabrics using time-honored techniques. While denim is at the core of casual style, over decades it has also evolved into a premium fabric.
How is Japanese denim different?
Generally speaking, when compared to American denim from a fading perspective, Japanese denim is known to produce higher contrast fades. The denim is also known for being dyed using natural, rather than synthetic, indigo. The natural indigo dye leads to a more pure, darker indigo color, as well as better fades.
Is Japanese denim comfortable?
If however you want something of very high quality made in limited numbers, and don't mind waiting a bit for them to break in and become comfortable, jeans from Japan are worth a look.
Why is pure blue Japan so expensive?
Proudly using one of the oldest denim looms in the world, Pure Blue Japan sells their jeans at the highest premium, and for good reason. Every aspect of the production process is highly controlled, from yarn shape, to the use of multiple indigo shades that create a unique texture and hand-feel on all of their jeans.
Why is Japanese selvedge denim?
What is Japanese 4Way Stretch Selvedge? Initially known as 'self-edge', the selvedge is the narrow , tightly woven band on both edges of the denim fabric. A selvedge end prevents the edge of the denim from unravelling and shows a clean, finished look. Old shuttle looms produce denim where selvedges are closed.
Are Levis made in Japan?
This season, our Levi's® Made & Crafted® collection features a “Made in Japan” capsule with pieces constructed from premium Japanese fabrics using time-honored techniques. Within this fabrication evolution, Japanese craftsmanship has been key.
When was Japanese denim made?
In 1972, the Japanese textile company Kurabo, after eight attempts, succeeded in manufacturing the first Japanese selvedge denim fabric in history (called KD-8) in its factory situated in Kojima (a town with an important textile tradition at the time and the epicentre of Japanese denim today).
Are Levi's popular in Japan?
Yutaka Fujihara and Naoki Kawamata share a lot in common. They were both born in Japan. Both men are lifelong Levi's® fans, having bought their first Levi's® vintage jeans in high school.May 2, 2019