Random Rants

[Giles]

50% of the current run of 25oz denim was lost to second and third grade.  Because we had some issues with another jeans maker getting hold of some of our 3rd grade 21oz denim some time ago, we now buy it from the mill although we can't use it.  Haraki has just pissed away USD8,000….Haraki has grown to love this denim and will persevere, but it really is on the limits of what is doable and his ability to pressure the mill is limited - if he pushes too hard, they're likely to say they don't want to do it any longer.....

[Guest]

COASTERS!!!!!! 25oz. Coasters, please…

[Giles]

That is one shit load of coasters!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest]

It doesn't all have to be coasters, I'm sure there are other options…But coasters can sell, which can make that money back so we can keep the 25oz. alive.  It's a win-win...

[Seul]

Dot it man!..  Banners, doormats, blankets,…

[Giles]

I'm going to discuss possible projects with H tomorrow…..

[rocket]

costers, tote and all sorts of other bags, vests, aprons….

[Finn666]

looking forward to the outcome of that! still a bit fucked imo…

[hajduk]

a collab with converse or mill reef! sneakers! summer! it will be killer!

[emceeQ]

@Seul:

blankets,…

25oz flannel lined blankets!  yes please…

[llvlaglne]

25oz flannel lined snuggie

forget the girlfriends/wives….. you can be selfish for once

[zwer]

I'd be down for an apron and fingers crossed there are enough creative uses for the rest to recoup at least some of the loss!

Will this affect the MBBs or are they past that stage?

[llvlaglne]

i was afraid to ask the same question regarding the MBB

[seanocono]

25oz backpack with duck lined straps and back (to prevent indigo transfer).

[Chris]

Gotta be a way to use the low grade denim and cut the losses.  I know Haraki is a perfectionist, but small items like coasters, mouse pads, small tote bags etc. could probably be made without including too many flawed portions.  Just a thought…

[seanocono]

…25oz cord for a pendant necklace; 25oz wallet rein; 25oz rug (it will get scuffed over time anyway); 25oz Croakies; 25oz iPhone sleeve; 25oz MacBook sleeve; 25oz iPad/Mini sleeve; 25oz double-sided belt (to wear w/ducks); 25oz moleskin cover; 25oz coffee sleeve; 25oz Bic lighter sleeve; 25oz patch; 25 oz boot laces; 25oz toiletries kit...

[tmg]

25oz curtains, 25oz table cloths

[seanocono]

@tmg:

25oz curtains, 25oz table cloths

Haha. Yeah, I got tad bit carried away.

[jacoavlu]

maybe this stuff is tongue in cheek but the truth (in my opinion, for what thats worth) is the brand is what it is because they don't make denim mouse pads and denim phone sleeves and denim book covers just because they can

[Chris]

You've got a point there.  On the other hand, this thread has close to 200 pages and far less than 200 good ideas.  I trust Haraki-san to pick the good ones (if any) and ignore the rest, so it hurts nothing to toss them all out there and see if any stick.