S0500XX, repairing again

Time takes its toll. I've repaired these jeans a handful of times now, but it's mostly been smaller things, as a whole the jeans are still in very good condition.

This time I repaired the right pocketbag, the backpocket again and the area below the crotch.

Some of you remember that I had to repair my SD103s under the crotch after four months of wear. I attribute this difference to the fact that my piggies are and were much stiffer and coarser and that they were a bit more snug. They are great jeans and top quality, just wash out the starch before wearing if you want to avoid holes before six months have passed.


There was still some time before it would wear through completely, but I like preventive repairs.


Before and after.


I've been keeping my keys in this pocket.

Denim Demon spring collection

Denim Demon is extending their collection with rinsed and washed models as well as a pair of women's jeans this spring. They are also releasing their first limited edition, Sarves - Samian for bull caribou, this spring and that's what I'll be focusing on in this post.

The Sarves is very different because it is not singed nor sanforized and that's very uncommon for non-Japanese brands (except Levi's Vintage Clothing, of course). Garments that shrink two sizes just aren't attractive to most customers.
It's the same cut as the Aajja, ~50s 501, and is made from 15.5 oz selvedge denim. The denim is made in Turkey and is very nice, as you'll see.

The detailing is different from the other models; the leatherpatch is goatskin, the buttons in the fly are of the donut-type and there are hidden rivets on the backpocket.

Please note that the pictures are from two different Sarves samples and they're both a little wrong in different ways. That's why you might notice some discrepancies between different pictures.



Sarves and Aajja compared.


The yellow stitching won't be as bright as in the left picture. The cut is also wrong, the rise is way too low.


The horns of a caribou, upside down.


Coinpocket selvedge in the colors of the Jämtland province's flag.


"Made in Italy of 100% cotton. With inspiration from our [Samian] heritage."


Lady done in blue.

The right picture shows the yellow thread that will be used on the final version.


Sarves top, Kato bottom. The Kato jeans are one-wash, so you can see the blue coming through more on them. The lightning wasn't very good and therefore the colors are very dull in this picture.


The all-white selvedge is making a comback on the Aajja and Aahka.

I had pictures of the complete spring collection but I seem to have deleted them. Oops. Anyway, the other new stuff is a medium-dark Aajja, a very light Aajja, the Niejte(women's model) in raw and in a light blue and also a rinsed Aahka if I'm not mistaken. Actually, I probably am mistaken, but it's something along these lines.

I also had pictures of a denim jacket-prototype, I'll see if I can get some new ones.

Fienden jeans half price

Fienden is having a combined sale of old and launch of new stuff tomorrow on the 29th.
They still have some jeans left and they will be half off.

Barnhusgatan 4, code 4347, 11.00-17.00.

Julian Red D2

Julian Red has just released the first edition of their seasonally limited model D2.
The D2 will be released in different finishes, materials and colours each season, and of course in limited numbers.

The cut is a hybrid between the California and the late Detroit - a high-ish rise, fuller legs than the California and a straight leg below the knee.
The Julian Red-signature top block is, of course, still there and that together with the silhouette in general makes this model resemble the 1947 501. But of course, the D2 feels more modern and it certainly isn't a reproduction of the '47.
It is however as versatile, the D2 can be worn high, low, loose or tight and by almost anyone.

The debuting D2 models are Sorrow(black) and Otium(offwhite).
Both models are made from rock hard 13.5oz selvedge denim from small town in Japan with a long history of denim-making. Which, you'll find out if you buy a pair.

These jeans are great for those who appreciate high-quality denim and construction but don't like traditional cuts. I hope and believe that we will some day see an indigo-dyed D2, too.






A peculiar detail; the chainstitch is 'inside out'.



All rivets and buttons are left blank.



David wearing the D2.






A few pics of what else Julian Red has to offer. The jeans with unwashed denim:



Cali-X Origin Blue. This denim is actually resined. It's my favourite because of its color and structure though.


Hoboken No Wash. Lady high in the same denim to the right. The best (modern style) women's jeans.


California No Wash in a new denim.




The Jacoby II in a very nice grey Japanese denim.