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Free Giveaway : Momotaro Climbing Hook
Momotaro Jeans hooked us up with a bunch of these exclusive climbing hooks in red and black last week. The hooks were produced as a promotional run only and will not be made available for retail. But for our customers, we will be giving away one hook for every order of Momotaro Jeans placed at OkayamaDenim.com. *Offer is available through the month of May and will be limited while supplies...New Wabash Shirts by Momotaro
Indigo Discharge Dyeing (or Wabash in Japanese) refers to the process of creating patterns and prints on a fabric base that is dyed in Indigo. The phrase discharge dyeing is almost an oxymoron, because the process by which a Wabash print is created is actually not dyeing but removing parts of the already dyed indigo fabric to create a pattern or print. The base indigo dyed fabric goes through an...Momotaro Jeans Video
This video explanation by the manufacturer takes a close look at the popular Going to Battle Label by Momotaro Jeans. The fabric specialist from Momotaro explains the construction of the jeans, the hardware and fabric used, and the concept of the brand. A must watch for any Momotaro or denim fan.Thank the YEN!
Don't Thank Us, Thank the YEN! As many of you who are familiar with shopping from Japan may have seen, the Dollar-Yen Exchange rate has significantly changed over the course of the last few months. Our retail prices follow the exchange rate because the items we sell are all Made in Japan. So as the Yen has weakened against the Dollar very recently (Yesterday the Yen was at 96...Coming Soon : Japan Blue
Coming soon to the roster of brands at OkayamaDenim.com is the COLLECT mills' house brand, Japan Blue. The label was started in 2010 in Kojima for the purpose of providing jeans with clean, modern silhouettes using high quality original denim fabric. The reception has been positive especially in the international market, and Japan Blue jeans can already be found in many boutiques around the world. We will be carrying all...Outfit of the Day in February
Being as cold as it is in Central Japan this time of year, the Outfit of the Day in February is all about staying warm. And there is one brand outside Japan that is just doing wonders with its outerwear. That company is Canada Goose, and pictured above is a model called the Camp Lodge Hoody. Now to what we know best, the denim! The jeans this month are...New PBJ Waistband Leather Patches
Many denimheads know that back in 2007, Levi's slapped a number of lawsuits on many Japanese Repro brands including, Sugar Cane, Studio D'Artisan, Iron Heart and Samurai amongst others. Another company that was forced to make subtle changes to their design is Pure Blue Japan. PBJ jeans were made featuring a Blue Tab on the back right pocket since their inception around 1997, until 2007 when they along with the aforementioned...Shipping Free to ANY address!!
We are happy to announce that from today through till the end of February, we will be offering FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING for anyone purchasing from OkayamaDenim.com! Checkout Code : 213ODS *Valid Feb. 14th - 28thNew Items in this Week : Jan 28 - Feb 3
This week, we have a couple new items available via our online web store from the Momotaro Jeans brand. With the brand constantly trying to perfect fit and create jeans that are ideal for the modern man, a new silhouette for F/W '13 was just released last month to provide a new "slim, but comfortable" cut titled the 0205SP. These jeans have a middle/regular rise and are a true slim...A Day in Okayama
We had a day trip yesterday from our hometown of Kobe to Kojima, Okayama - a two hour car ride (or 30 min on the bullet train!). It was an early start, but we managed to make a quick stop at this beautiful park in Okayama - perfect setting for snowflakes in January. Just behind the park at a rest stop, we saw this patriotic truck to say the least....Outfit of the Day in January
The start of a new year, and another frigid month of January to deal with here in Japan, our Outfit of the Day in January is all about keeping warm - in style of course! Starting from the core, this month we have featured a pair of raw denim by none other than Okayama heavyweights, Momotaro Jeans. The 0701 Vintage Label jeans by Momotaro have been a best seller recently...New Items in this Week : Jan 14 - 20
Yesterday, we had a brand new piece by Pure Blue Japan for F/W '13, hit our online shop. Now it may seems as simple as a beanie, but to begin with the outer cotton base fabric was hand dyed in natural indigo dye to create the natural blue color of the beanie. Then on the inside, for reasons of comfort and softness of the fabric, a polyester fabric is used...From Japan to Africa
We had to share this new milestone we have reached here at Okayama Denim - our first denim package shipment to Africa! A central reason we started this online web store was to bridge a gap between Japanese denim fashion, and the rest of the world. Many times when international customers are shopping for Japanese products, it is often complicated and the Japanese sites are often not translated well and...New Items in this week : Jan 7-13
Starting 2013 out right with a couple new items this week from Okayama heavyweights, Momotaro Jeans and Pure Blue Japan. Firstly, we have a new offering by Pure Blue Japan for F/W 12-13 which is the Indigo Border Heavyweight Tee. Indigo Dyed Yarns (the same way jeans are made) have been used in the construction of this heavyweight cotton tee. Also, we have these really cool Denim Pocket Pouches -...Momotaro Jeans Denim Calendar 2013
Who wouldn't want to keep on schedule in 2013 by looking at premium Japanese denim everyday!? We are giving away these very special, custom made Momotaro Jeans Denim Calendar for the Year of the Snake with every denim package we ship this month for FREE!! *Offer valid while supplies last!Bringing in 2013 with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!
What better way to start off 2013 with a fresh pair of Japanese Selvedge jeans! Because we want YOU to get into the pair you have been putting off all year, we are thrilled to offer this special FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING campaign starting on Friday, December 21st! Use Code : FreeShip113 *Please use the code exactly as it is written above to be applicable.Outfit of the Day in November
Just around the corner from December, this may be the last month we are still able to comfortably avoid a winter overcoat in Japan. This month we focus on a classic and basic look - it's what we do best at Okayama Denim. Starting from our favorite article of clothing, the jeans in this month's feature are the SG1109, by Strike Gold. Taking a beautiful 14oz. Gold line Selvedge ID fabric...THANKSGIVING and BLACK FRIDAY 2012
Skip the Lines. Shop Online. We are happy to announce FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE, only for the next three days. Please do use the code exactly as it appears (with Caps Lock) in order for the discount to process in our system. Happy Thanksgiving!Outfit of the Day in September
It has been a couple months since we shared an Outfit of the Day from Okayama Denim, so what better time than the peak of Fall to share with you what we've been rocking this month. We have been busy here at Okayama Denim designing, developing and fit testing several articles of clothing that we are very excited about. The Outfit of the Day this month revolves around a new...Fullcount Jeans worn in Review
Last month, we had the opportunity to sit down with Mikiharu Tsujita (Head designer/Founder of Fullcount) and talk about the roots of denim in Japan, and the progression and change in demand for these products over time. Being a part of the original Osaka 5, Mr. Tsujita had a lot to share from his personal experiences over the years. What excited us more than anything, though, was him showing us...FREE SHIPPING this month only!
We are happy and proud to announce FREE SHIPPING on any product purchased at OkayamaDenim.com for the next month. The offer will be valid until October 18th, 2012, and again, will extend to any product available at Okayama Denim. Just simply use the following code at checkout, and the Free Shipping will be registered to your order. Checkout Code: FreeShipOD Shop your favorite brand, and find your perfect pair at...Coming Soon: FULLCOUNT
We are very proud and excited to announce the latest addition to the line up of brands at Okayama Denim, FULLCOUNT. Beyond being just a denim brand, FULLCOUNT is a full fledged fashion label with a wide range of products made using only the best sourced fabrics and sewing techniques. FULLCOUNT was the first 'Made in Japan' denim company to use Zimbabwe cotton denim fabric - commonplace today in the...Outfit of the Day in May
Took long enough, but it is finally T-shirt and Jeans weather in Japan - which for us means sticking to the classics. The Outfit of the Day in May revolves around the XX-007 14oz. Deep Indigo Selvedge denim jeans by Pure Blue Japan. The rare Deep Indigo fabric used for these jeans give a little color to an otherwise classic pair of slim straight jeans, making them the perfect model...Lightning Magazine Inazuma Denim Festival 2012
Kojima, Okayama was buzzing this past weekend, with people from all over Japan coming to shop and mingle at the Lightning Magazine Inazuma Denim Festival 2012. While the festival is normally held near Tokyo in Yokohama, the people at Lightning Magazine figured they would bring it back to the roots this year to the denim capital of Japan. With the likes of The Flat Head, Samurai Jeans, Studio D'Artisan and...PBJ Polos: New colorways added
The classic polo shirt by PBJ is back again this summer - this time coming in five colorways. We have the Purple, Black, White, and Olive polos for $125 each, and the polo dyed in indigo retails for $150. Available today! Subtle detail points like the original leaf logo by PBJ The shop favorite Purple color poloWorn in Tenryo Denim Color Weft jeans
These are really something special. Seems like these days, many brands and designers are experimenting and creating interesting products with denim. Tenryo has a history of creating unique items with denim - shoes, wallets, hats are among some of the items that Tenryo have explored in the past. This season, Tenryo Denim released what they call, the "Color Revolution" collection. The jeans come in five colors with the option of Raw...Lightning Magazine Exclusive Giveaway!
A favorite publication for us at Okayama Denim, Lightning Magazine does it right again with their latest May issue. From features on the brands we love and carry at the store, to in depth information on advance washing techniques for denimheads. The coverage of Lightning Magazine, with their special denim-related novelty gift that is tucked into each copy, is a must have for all Japanese Denim enthusiasts! So we have...Made in Japan
At OkayamaDenim.com, we carry 'Made in Japan' products without compromise. We love curating and sourcing only the very best quality and fits in garments for Men, and we enjoy sharing the experience with those who care for true craftsmanship. A little visual greeting from Okayama, where real Japanese jeans are from.Outfit of the Day in April
Starting this week, we would like to introduce our brand new feature - Outfit of the Day! With the summer months coming up ahead, the need for a refreshing change from the daily denim choices seem so much more appealing. Also the clock is ticking on the 6 and 8 inch boots, as the low-cut sneakers and mocassins are ready to come out! The Outfit of the Day for April...PBJ Interview coming soon!
Had the opportunity this past weekend to chat with Iwaya san, Owner of pure blue japan at his storefront in Kojima, Okayama. Be sure to check back soon for the full interview, but for now here is an excerpt. Okayama Denim: Why the name pure blue japan? Iwaya San, pure blue japan: Well the name of course represents Made in Japan product, but to put it simply, pure blue literally...Stay Warm with Senio!
We are very excited about the release of this range of jackets by our good friends at Senio in Okayama. This jacket comes in an Unsanforized/Raw denim as well as a One Wash denim, with the third option featuring camo print. The trademark thick gold color stitch which Senio use on all their jeans, and the red accents on the buttonhole trim serve as fine detail points for this super...
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