Japan November 2017 - Alex and Giles

[dylantbmayes]

I guess in my experience with retailers, denim and 'fashion', they sit down with the line sheets from all their brands (whether they've viewed product in person or not) and hash out what they want/ what they've got the budget for.

Don't get me wrong, I definitely see value in attending these meetings, I just don't know how crucial being first is…

If you're a retailer and you have ten meetings over 4-5 days the impact of those first few may not be as strong by the tenth. Being around that middle area is probably the sweet spot for both brand and retailer.

[Giles]

When Clutch stops fucking the whole industry up, then maybe we can get back to some semblance of normality…...I miss the old days when everyone in the business was in town at the same time....

[dylantbmayes]

@Giles:

I miss the old days when everyone in the business was in town at the same time….

Couldn't agree more!

I'm bummed I won't be seeing you and Fancy Pants this trip!

I couldn't get across to the UK whilst in Paris last month BUT I am back in January and won't let the opportunity slip by again!

PS. Don't tell Tom-san I am in Tokyo next week. I want to surprise her

[Giles]

OK, will not tell her…

Paula & BI will be in the UK until about 15th, then away.  Alex will be at Selvedge Run with @rocket and the Japanese crew….

[Alex]

En route to Hachioji

Tommy's IH-MINI proudly on display

Camo N1 - Will be at IHUK soon

[Alex]

@IHJP

@dylantbmayes - They must know you're coming…

[Alex]

Fairly small-tyred Harley

Riding in style 

[Alex]

Crazy Checks

Wabash Repair Job

Speaking of wabash, here's how it looks after a 'few' wears…

[Megatron1505]

Beautiful pics G, Tommy will be over the moon that his former jeans are on display in Hachioji.

[Alex]

G had feck all to do with the pics 

[bryaneidins70]

Great pictures Alex.

Are they folded UHF Camo (behind the red UHF) in the crazy check pics or the N1?

[Alex]

They are the N1s

[dylantbmayes]

@Alex:

@dylantbmayes - They must know you're coming…

Haraki-san treats me right

[Giles]

Last night….

[Alex]

NEW DENIM

15.5oz Indigo/Brown - Darker brown than the Pronto 22oz. This is a 60:40 mix of recycled denim from offcuts etc : new

Giles eying up another bike he won't ride

[rocket]

[Chap]

I need a pair of wabash pants…

[Jordan23]

Oh that denim looks georgous!

Enjoy ya addiction!

[Seul]

@Alex:

This is a 60:40 mix of recycled denim from offcuts etc

So cool… Looks fab as well...

[ROman]

It all looks great. Any word on the IH-527J-SAM Many thanks.