Samurai Jeans
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@cyclops @warriors22 In terms of fit, these are definitely closest to a 634 cut (which is my go-to IH cut). It's advertised as a "regular straight" and it feels true to that. My pair is definitely roomier in the top block than 666.
In case it's helpful, my IH sizing is 50/50 between 32 and 33 (depending on luck of the measurements). I tried both sizes with the Samurai and went with 33 - the 32 was technically possible to get into but it was crazy tight on my waist and I'm not that aggressive with my fits haha.
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@KongPrecision Just curious - where did you end up buying in Japan? Osaka Samurai flagship?
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@phoenixinflight I stumbled on the 25oz at Americaya 610 in Ueno (Tokyo) nearly 3 weeks ago. Lucky for me, they happened to have great stock in every size and it was an easy purchase. I also made it to the Osaka flagship about a week later (amazing store) and noticed that the most popular sizes were already gone by that point.
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@KongPrecision nice. Americaya is a great shop and a little more 'hidden' than the Hinoya flagship, though I think they are affiliated. Stoked it was an easy pickup for you. Agreed on the Osaka HQ. Beautiful store and the staff are very friendly. Much like IH, seeing the Samurai fabrics in person can be pretty mind blowing.
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@KongPrecision said in Samurai Jeans:
@phoenixinflight I stumbled on the 25oz at Americaya 610 in Ueno (Tokyo) nearly 3 weeks ago.
I’ll add that to my list of places to visit now too.
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@Rustygate37 Definitely. They also have a good selection of Japanese domestic heritage brands that you see either none or less of outside of the country. When are you going? If your itinerary includes Ueno to visit Hinoya and Americaya 610, definitely make time to go out to IH HQ in Hachioji if you haven't already. The trek is worth it and I personally would even stay out there to get out of the inner Tokyo chaos.
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@phoenixinflight hey mate
I appreciate the info, thank you.
I’ll be there at the end of the year and am dead keen to get a few more brands under my belt for less -
@Rustygate37 nice one! DM me if you need any more info on any logistics, itinerary or shops before you visit
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@phoenixinflight I’ll take you up on that, thank you Sir.
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Samurai "Kanoko Ai-Madara" Natural Indigo × Brown Sashiko Work shirt
IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)
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@Denimhead-0 said in Samurai Jeans:
Samurai "Kanoko Ai-Madara" Natural Indigo × Brown Sashiko Work shirt
Oh man - I’ve been debating this one. Might be too late, but how’s the fit? Is it a work shirt boxy fit or more streamlined?
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@samo said in Samurai Jeans:
@Denimhead-0 said in Samurai Jeans:
Samurai "Kanoko Ai-Madara" Natural Indigo × Brown Sashiko Work shirt
Oh man - I’ve been debating this one. Might be too late, but how’s the fit? Is it a work shirt boxy fit or more streamlined?
Not too boxy, however runs larger then most Samurai’s. I wanted 2xl, however could only find 3xl. Going to shrink it a bit.
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@Denimhead-0 great looking shirt.
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@dirtyframer said in Samurai Jeans:
@Denimhead-0 great looking shirt.
thanks, it really pops in the sun. A little cloudy today.
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@Denimhead-0 It shrinks. Amazing fabric but my short sleeve is borderline too tight now
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@Denimhead-0 Another unsurprisingly beautiful fabric from Samurai. I got one of the elemental flannels recently in the workshirt cut and love it. It's heavier than a IH UHF and drapes incredibly well. Will share some photos eventually.
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@Denimhead-0 yep, that’s a cool looking shirt. I have a black Sashiko version.
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@warriors22 Nice! You’ll really enjoy these I’m sure.
Love the Samurai 25oz (have it in both jeans and a type I jacket). Quite different from IH 25oz. A looser weave with a very different feel. Less tight/stiff/hardcore than the IH 25oz. One of my absolute favourite denims.
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@JunkPants always wanted that 25oz type 1 from them. Yea the fabric is so nice with a little bit of slub and the detail are crazy through out the Jean. The only thing I’m worried about is I kinda went down on the size then I normally would get from Ih. They fit perfect now so hopefully they don’t shrink to much
