r/Denim

Will be going in and out of Asia for the next couple of months. This haul was in March 2026 where I visited Tokyo, Osaka, and Malaysia. Will post more hauls and fit pics in /rawdenim when I get a chance.

Pictured (Left to right):
CDW Lot 47 18oz (Cheese Denim Works, Malaysian Denim)
Full Count 1101xx Full Count 1101SS BK
UES Henley + T-shirts
Flathead T-shirt
Oni 295 Loose Straight Ishikawadai
Samurai 5100VX Zero+
Iron heart 634z

Tokyo

Started in Umeda — hit Hinoya, Americaya, and General Garden.
Hinoya had strong current-season stock (Momotaro, Big John, Boncoura, Sugar Cane wide leg), but no Onis left.

General Garden upstairs had some older Samurai models (3100VX, 5000, 5100) and Full Count. I’ve been eyeing the 5100VX, but sizing didn’t work out. Also saw the Full Count black “super smooth” denim here, but again, wrong size. Worth noting: not tax-free.

Full Count Harajuku
Went the next day — full restock on the black super smooths across multiple cuts. Ended up grabbing the 1101BK. Most expensive pair of the trip (~¥30k after tax refund), but worth it.

PBJ Harajuku
Barely any denim inventory. Same as last year — small shop, limited stock.

Flat Head
Stopped by mainly for shirts — always liked their stuff.

Okayama Denim (Showroom)
Friend booked last-minute, ended up double-booked but the staff (super chill) still let us browse. Solid selection, easy to go through. Older Samurai models didn’t fit me, but my friend picked up TCBs (~$160, great value) and Samurai 3100VX.

Denimio
~45 min from Ginza, but absolutely worth it. Huge selection — best Oni inventory I saw in Tokyo. Tried Samurai 5100 and Eternal 811 (too slim). Only Oni that worked for me was the 295 cinch back — my thighs ruled out most other cuts.

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Osaka

Samurai Store
Mostly Sakura and GL3 15oz, plus some 21oz and standard models but limited sizing. Shirts didn’t fit me well. Left with just socks and soap. Later found a 5100 in my size online — Japan search results hit different.

UES
Great stock. Tees and henleys fit perfectly, and they offer hemming — honestly solves the usual “too long” issue with Japanese tops.

Kindal (Secondhand)
Visited a few — only the Yatsubashi location had raw denim. Found some Full Count, Warehouse, and Sugar Cane Collectibles. Picked up a pair of Full Count 1101XX (older model — noticeably hairier than current ones).

Iron Heart (Osaka)
Much easier to get to than the Tokyo store. Came for a denim shirt but none in stock. Tried denim instead — asked about the 888, but they don’t carry overseas models. Tried the 634Z (21oz) and it fit perfectly despite expecting it to be slim. Super comfortable for the weight. Ended up buying — also the cheapest new pair (~¥24k).

Cheese Denim Works
Wanted to explore Southeast Asian denim. Most brands leaned lower rise + slimmer fits, but found CDW’s 18oz 1947 cut. Ordered through The Yarn Goods (Malaysia).

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Hi Social-lights!

Denim devotee with deep roots and deeper pockets seeks a Saturday with sufficient occasion.

Bien établie, vintage-forward MAXI SKIRT — custom tailored, upcycled from two generations of Levi's greatness at the Levi's store in downtown Portland — red tab, circa 1970s up front, early '80s back pocket panel behind, because history deserves representation on both sides. The tailor is inventive, and his craftsmanship is top tier: double waistband up front because she simply has more to say from that angle, single in the back for a clean exit. Triangle inset where her legs used to be now tells a story in dark and medium blues, crowned by a watermelon honey bee brooch presiding over the whole arrangement. If you have Levi's gathering dust with a second life in them, bring your ideas to the man and watch him bring them to the world. He does not disappoint.

Accompanied by a pair of denim Mary Janes piped in white, windowpane soul showing through every panel.

Traveling with a bona fide Matisse tee — navy, made in France, his name stitched in cream floss in a font too frilly to be anything but intentional. A cotton voile scarf in a square knot at the throat, printed and embroidered with every French thing and place worth remembering, is along for the trip and will not be removing itself.

A red hand-knit Skif International sweater — 2006, retired, named — provides warmth and considerable Hollywood provenance. Anne, the founder, built this woman-owned slow fashion house stitch by stitch to feed her children and ended up dressing The Matrix — one of the biggest blockbusters to ever hit the silver screen. The rest, as they say, is cinema. Drop by and tell her TK sent you.

A red leather cuff, acquired from a street vendor in Évian in the summer of 2014, encircles the wrist and has no regrets.

Hair adorned with a navy silk charmeuse headband — pouf peony silhouette — fashioned circa 2006, still blooming. Blue glass globe earrings on the lobes: an early tribute to Earth Day, a late tribute to this earth.

Interests include: Franco-American diplomacy, the structural integrity of inseam triangles, and bees on fruit.

Will not respond to: occasions that don't deserve her.

Box 1970-DENIM.

Sérieuse s'abstenir.

TTFN: Go with Your Glow!💫

What we thinking about this?

I usually make my own mixture but it would be nice to have something quick to use. Everything else I’ve tried is far too weak. Need something that makes my jeans crunch

Was walking my dog and they got torn like this, how would i go repairing them

This heat in Bangalore is getting out of hand. I’ve always been a denim guy, but this summer it’s honestly getting uncomfortable to wear them all day. A couple weeks back I was just browsing around for lighter options (not really expecting to find anything close to denim), and I randomly came across these linen pants that looked like jeans. Looked a bit gimmicky at first, but I gave it a shot and bought one pair.

Wasn’t expecting much, but they’re actually super lightweight and breathable while still giving that denim look.

Now I’m curious has anyone else tried switching fabrics for summer or are you all just powering through jeans?

Fell off my bike and scraped the knee area, stripping the colour out of them but not ripping them. Any recommendations to bring back that colour to those spots

Hi I found these jeans yesterday and I can’t find information about the model except even the resale price? Because unfortunately too small for me I took it because I thought it was cool ahah

Last week I threw out a pair of OL Crosby jeans because the backside totally fell apart. It was a pair I purposely purchased larger than needed (size 26 because I like a somewhat baggie look). They were unrepairable.

I figured it was a fluke.

Today my size 25 (my true size, but still roomy) did the exact same thing. Thankfully I noticed before leaving the house. I have one more pair, which I'll be throwing away because I don't trust them.

Has anyone else had this issue or is it possible I happened to get two bad pair ordered a month apart?

Hello, I'm posting to see if anyone here might have information on this denim jacket. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

Hi all, quite new to learning about denim but have always enjoyed thrifting and vintage— I just spotted these two pairs of Levi’s 501s at an antique shop and was wondering if this is selvedge edge denim?

Made with some selvedge denim from Omoto in Kojima, plus some striped selvedge denim I got in Kojima as well. Took me a few nights after work.

Embroidery is done with some sashiko thread but it’s obviously not a traditional pattern.

Was for his birthday and to celebrate his next live show (synth music) I’ll be doing the visuals for as well, so kind of a thank you as well!

Hi guys!

I found this jacket in my stuff, but I don’t even know where did I get that from. Could you tell me is this legit? I did research, but I can’t find this model.

Recently picked up this pair, can’t seem to find any information on it. Still new with tags.

Just curious, they were a good deal and i like the fit

Finally decided to dip my toe into selvedge jeans and settled on the Unbranded UB601s. I generally get athletic cut jeans and the relaxed taper was exactly what I was looking for. These pics are from today, my Day 1 of wearing.

I buy 34x32 in Levis or Lee jeans, and these UB601s are 34x32 as well. Luckily these come with a 32" inseam, so no hemming was required. I'm 5'10 and right at 200lbs, for reference.

It's important to check the Unbranded website for the measurements. The UB6xx pants all seem to be vanity sized (the 34 waist on these is 36"). I've seen other styles that are sized differently, though.

I am very pleased so far and look forward to breaking these in! I've got my eye on the Neppy selvedge next, but I don't think I'm ready for 22oz yet... Haha.

additional info: made in canada, 100% cotton