Efficiency Denied: The KD-8 Legend of Japan Denim
The Inescapable Problem of the 1960s When Japanese manufacturers, led by Maruo Clothing (later BIG JOHN), started producing…
Why Japanese Mills Still Matter
In a world obsessed with speed and scale, Japan’s denim mills remain devoted to something else entirely —…
Buying Vintage Jeans from Japan: What to Look For
Japan has long been a global capital for secondhand denim — not just because of its deep appreciation…
The Brands We Believe In
Despite the relative wealth of choice, poutine hashtag thundercats austin. Pok pok lo-fi palo santo, thundercats salvia cliche…
1980’s Inseam single stitch
Levi’s continued to update in the 1980s. The biggest change is the loss of Red Selvage. And the…
66 Single and Chain
The stitch behind the back pocket distinguishes the 66 single from the chain. It was produced in 1973-76…
Patch types
The 1980-1990s 501 back patch has many patterns and is interesting. It differs depending on the factory where…
Front button jeans from the 1940s to 1950s
In 1945, as the Second World War came to an end and the world finally began to settle…
Crotch details
The crotch part of Levi’s is one of the representative details that change with the ages. This is…
Belt loops
Belt loops are a must on jeans. More than 100 years have passed since it was first added…
