Japanese Denim Face-off! Uniqlo vs Two Historical Japanese Brands

Japanese Denim Face-off! Uniqlo vs Two Historical Japanese Brands | THEHUNT.

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Unpack a small window into Japanese selvedge denim as we explore three renowned brands: Uniqlo, Edwin, and Momotaro. Dive deep into this comprehensive denim showdown, where we evaluate quality, craftsmanship, and value at different price points. Whether you're a denim beginner or an enthusiast, this video will help you make an informed choice. Don't miss out on the latest in Japanese denim fashion and discover which brand suits your style best.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 NEED TO KNOW
02:05 $40.00 USD Slevedge
03:48 Black Denim Overview
04:57 $180.00 USD Selvedge
07:11 AD
08:01 $300.00 USD Selvedge
09:53 Suggestions
12:19 Outro
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@Tonym-ey9sl 5 ай бұрын

Edwin jeans are amazing. I purchased a pair from Tokyo years ago and they look absolutely premium even years later

@commish915 4 ай бұрын

I was peeping those too 💪🏿

@SonOfOdin777 5 ай бұрын

$120 for a made in Japan denim pant is DIRT CHEAP if you ask me.

@BMo33 5 ай бұрын

been wearing my Samurai S5000BK since 2007 and Iron Heart IH634SR since 2009. have had other raw/selvedge jeans since then, but these are the two that I keep going back to. they've just faded perfectly with me over the years and are still going strong. and even though my personal style and fashion preferences have evolved over time, a well fitting pair of raw selvedge denim can go with any wardrobe. definitely worth the investment.

@jomni 5 ай бұрын

I have a Uniqlo and a Samurai and love them both. That leather Vans rocks!!!!

@JoeyLevenson 5 ай бұрын

Uniqlo used to have made in Japan selvedge, for about $60. Maybe 10 years back. I remember they advertised it a lot.

@thetiger4333 4 ай бұрын

YAAAASSS! this is the one I've been waiting for!! THANK YOU REGGIE!

@keezytv7854 5 ай бұрын

3:40 goin crazzyyyyy

@DMorgan77 4 ай бұрын

Love the content man, keep it up.

@cazrethomas 5 ай бұрын

Just want to say thanks for the suggestion on momotaro a couple months ago. Haven’t worn any other pair since

@DonGurugay 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, the Momotaro Jeans are very interesting.

@turquoisetortoise3789 5 ай бұрын

huh, always wanted to try the selvedge and uniqlo finally has an introductory pant, will try soon.

@miggs7483 5 ай бұрын

I feel seen lol from when you asked what we’d like to see i love this content keep up the content!!

@rawsanity27 5 ай бұрын

I got so many Japanese New Era Hats, especially Tokidoki Lots of Kid Robot as well. Japanese brands rock. They have an amazing fashion sense/taste. Anime alone shows how artistic they are.

@richielem6413 Ай бұрын

Thanks, great video ! Back from Japan where the Yen is still going down, had a pair of Momotaro for about 160 USD and a Japan Blue for 155 USD, absolutely crazy prices !

@sam-bm5bo 5 ай бұрын

i recenetly got my first pair of raw selvedge denim! 😃 It was a pair of sugar cane 1966 jeans from self edge. I should've done more research because I realized I overpaid for these.... but I do enjoy my pair and now know I can get these cheaper/for a better price through other various websites.

@JasonCheeeseball 5 ай бұрын

My latest denim is document denim trousers which are a Korean brand using Japanese sea island cotton denim. I also own ONI and warehouse. They are all so interesting in their own way. I started with Uniqlo, sauce Zhan and APC but made my way eventually to Japanese denim

@BranDilla 5 ай бұрын

Came back from Japan a couple of weeks ago. Visited the Japan Blue Jeans Store in Shibuya, and copped an indigo chore jacket. I’m also awaiting on my indigo/black 25oz Iron Heart 634 Straight cut. I bought a pair of 2000 Evisu Jeans in Daikanyama 2 years ago. Didn’t get a chance to go this time, but I recently read that they don’t even sell Made in Japan jeans there anymore since the major international marketing push. I hope that’s not true. Would love to see videos of the best hidden denim shops throughout Tokyo. Maybe even interview people throughout the city of their fading journey.

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Evisu, I don't believe does made in Japan anymore. Which is unfortunate but there are a lot more brands that kill it. I'll talk to some denim shops to get some insider content going on.

@barbaragillett9904 5 ай бұрын

Love these Jeans got the Uniqlo last year still looking good needs to buy another pair thank you 🙏

@PiriakaTrackwrecker 5 ай бұрын

Yeah same thought. Bought mine in March last year and they still look great.

@mrcan0127 17 күн бұрын

Did you size up on the waist and length ?

@PiriakaTrackwrecker 5 ай бұрын

I've stepped into the Big Man type shops in Japan on the whole and struggle to find fits for a 38 waist. It makes it harder to get good value in Japan when I'm jeans shopping. I've had bad cheap baggy local release Edwins, some deadly vintage export quality Edwins in Sydney. There's a chasm between the two! I actually had some nice black stretch Edwins too, kinda skater cut, they were dope. I have been wanting some Selvedge Neuw jeans for ages (either Lous or Studios, they're both great cuts) and haven't been able to find my size in a year or so of waiting. But while I was in Japan last I noticed the Selvedge jeans at Uniqlo so grabbed a pair. They're actually nice, kinda mid baggy (similar to the Studio Neuws) , dark blue w gold, they feel and fit great. My niece in law who works at Neuw spotted them straight away and commented on my sweet Selvedge :) I back em.

@e36boy 5 ай бұрын

i'm going to Tokyo this March and I'm going to buy 2 black jeans from Momotaro and Edwin

@cashoverclout 5 ай бұрын

Those Uniglo jeans are $49.99 here in the us. I live in Chicago

@e36boy 3 ай бұрын

Since the Yen is relatively weak as of today I was able to buy 3 pairs of Momotaro Jeans and a jacket. I was thinking of getting cheaper brands but I spent all my money on Momotaro.

@lowkeybredhead8083 5 ай бұрын

I have momos, oni, and samurais and dollar for dollar Uniqlo is undefeated. You can't get a better pair of jeans at that price point. Those Edwin's look niiiiice. Nothing wrong with a little stretch

@mogreen19 2 ай бұрын

I just got my first pair of Momotaro about 2 weeks ago, 15.7 OZ high tapered, shipped from a jeans dealer in Munich, Germany I paid 279,95 Euro ($303.28) and the most I saw on the Momotaro Website where 285 Euro but it might cost taxes at the border. I have worn my Momotaro's three times so far, a bit heavy but very, very well made. They have a pair of silk denim in their store for $600 at the moment, but luckily not in my size ... Yeah, I will get more Momotaro for sure.

@amriahmed2200 5 ай бұрын

What is the weight difference from Uni to Edwin to Momo in terms of the fabric?

@NAYNO 3 ай бұрын

What about sugar cane and Iron heart? They look very premium and traditional! I wanna buy some in EU BUT CAN'T FIND SHOPS where to try them on in Italy!

@mrcan0127 17 күн бұрын

Hey Reggie, did you size up on the waist and length of the Uniqlo denim?

@PeteBolo-gi6qe 5 ай бұрын

I recently acquired a GYPSY & Sons denim pants,japan made...I thrifted the item by accident..googled the item and it's not cheap....Reggie I'd like to know you're thoughts on this brand?

@MrJigga416 5 ай бұрын

Where can we buy the high end brand? In Canada 🇨🇦

@barbaragillett9904 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤️👏🇬🇧

@TTEREVE 5 ай бұрын

uniqlo have been my throw on beater pair of raws

@yoddythegreat 5 ай бұрын

Let us know more about fit and sizing on 100% cotton jeans, please! Man, they're very tricky. I spent $1500 to finally get my almost perfect pair.

@sf2explus184 4 ай бұрын

rule for raw selvedge denim don't even think about sizing down buy waist size snug but not tight if the are sanforized denim. Buy them comfortable if they are unsaforized as the waist will shrink 1 inch then slowly stretch back 1 inch and a bit more. legs buy them atleast 3 inches long 4 if you like to cuff them chunky. u will lose 2 inches in length usually. Hope this helps anyone getting into selvedge denim. If something says one wash they should fit right from the start.

@mikelobrien 5 ай бұрын

Looked at the US prices on the Edwin jeans. Womens jean run in the Low $200s USD on their website. Momotaro are showing jeans $300+ USD.

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Sounds about right. Mainly due to import costs. US prices are a bit extreme.

@one-piece-chicken-combo 5 ай бұрын

25min ago upload? At 2h34 AM? oui merci

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

For the Japanese crowd... No but seriously. Our bad forreal.

@yellowdued 3 ай бұрын

edwin doesnt make mens jeans anymore? seems unavailable

@itsyaboy224 5 ай бұрын

I see you with the footwork! Hit the heel toe for the one time lol keep dancing bro

@northsidepolarbear 5 ай бұрын

🫡Love the real-time modeling.😎

@rudy7803 5 ай бұрын

historical japanese denim brand just good craftsmanship but the cut isnt that compatible to new modren cut and often sidnt meet my needs, so ill go for a bit of both

@thibaultstroobandt9606 5 ай бұрын

Because of the shrinkage, did you size up for the Momotaro? And does the shrinkage take place in the length or also the waist?

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Always buy your size. While shrinkage certainly contracts your denim, wearing it expands it considerably. If you’re caring for it correctly you’ll experience very little shrinkage per wash. As the denim continues to expand it’ll require less worry when it comes to shrinkage. Depending on the look you want this can change as well. If you want pronounced fades you’ll have more washes i.e. 1 wash per month 3-4 wears a week for at least 1 hour will fade your denim very quickly. This will certainly create more shrinkage but the constant expanding and contracting will alleviate most issues.

@James-sn5mg 5 ай бұрын

Raw selvedge jeans comes in two different types: Sanforized and Unsanforized. Sanforized mean that it's already pre-shrunk while unsanforized is in its' raw state. Sanforized could shrink up to 3% while unsanforized shrinks like 10% or more. Shrinkage occurs both length and waist. If you have expensive raw selvedge denim, never put them in washing machine or the dryer. Hand wash them and let it hang to dry. The spinning cycle in washing machine shrinks it alot and the heat from dryer also shrink it ALOT. I mean ALOT

@Ljames98 5 ай бұрын

My personal opinion, top tier Japanese denim goes to Pure Blue Japan and The Flat Head, just my experiences anyway. PBJ just kills it with slubbiness, dyes and their AI range is fantastic. TFH always kills it with feeling substantial, in each of their garments.

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

IMO TFH is likely the best denim overall in Japan. There's really nothing like it. PBJ is probably in the top 5 at the very least. The problem with "some" Japanese denim is that it can be incredibly dedicated to a specific look (looking at you Studio D' Artisan) and recreating that. Brands that focus on the "make" and "feel" while maintaining some uniformity are just more approachable. Fullcount is good too if you haven't tried, and Sugarcane is amazing but it tends to have a very high inseam.

@bpelectric 5 ай бұрын

I have tried the Uniqlo selvedge last year but they had the same problem as the rest of the uniqlo jeans I've bought, across many different styles and fabric ratios: they lasted about 4-5 months before they developed a stress rip along the *ahem* 'middle' seam. Not a problem with any of my western-brand denim even at similar price points (buying on sale), which seems to get wear in the same place but last 1.5-2 years. It's happened with every pair of Uniqlo jeans for over a decade and scared me away from investing in higher-end JP denim... I can deal with it for 4000y/pair. I'm not a large dude a 175cm/75kg and I know tons of JP guys my size, so not sure what's up with that.

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Weird question but... How large are your thighs? Also how you walk makes a difference too. Many JP dudes may be your size but you are 175cm/75kg for a Japanese person at 175cm you're likely between 58-70kg. Japanese people tend to be incredibly ectomorphic leading to slimmer cuts. My suggestion is to go to the tailor and adjust the inseam. That's where a ton of those problems start.

@bpelectric 5 ай бұрын

@@THECASUALco Yeah I exercise a lot so my legs are reasonably solid, I'll look into this. Thanks!

@farhanprasasta501 5 ай бұрын

maybe look for a pair that has more room in the thighs, i have the same problem on slimmer fit jeans 😅

@runthefuture 4 ай бұрын

Where's the sneakers from? Mastermind?

@Nut_Kun 5 ай бұрын

The glory days of 1 $ = 100 ¥ are long gone. Too painful for those working and getting paid in Japan, like me 😢

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Gotta get that USD paper my friend. Side gig or something!

@JoeyLevenson 4 ай бұрын

That’s true, but it’s great for shopping in Japan with US $ or other currency.

@sultanalkhader1630 4 ай бұрын

I started with Samurai, Stevenson overall, Studio D’artisan, Sugar cane 🥶 I dived in head first…now I see myself as a beginner Driving an F1 Car 😂

@THECASUALco 4 ай бұрын

That’s how it is sometimes!

@davidharber6790 2 сағат бұрын

Iron Heart and SoSo ...

@anythingcompany 4 ай бұрын

🙏 heavy emphasis on taking CARE of your denim.

@jimshen0308 5 ай бұрын

10:29 🙄 Those sus white spots on the black jeans

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

I'm so done with you all🤣😅

@Devious1Funk 5 ай бұрын

Nice glides lol wasn't expecting that

@sentiasatransformasi 5 ай бұрын

imo if you need to put extra effort to make sure your “high quality” clothing piece last long, then its not that high of a quality

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Umm that's odd to say. Everything deteriorates over time. The best cars require care and attention, the best furniture, the best leather, the best artwork, the best anything still requires "effort" to take care of it. Is the Mona Lisa of "high quality"? Sure, but it requires EFFORT to keep it hanging on the walls for hundreds of years. Clothing deteriorates faster than pretty much anything so the extra effort insures its longevity. And its not even that hard. Simply cleaning something the right way is "effort".

@machupikachu8349 5 ай бұрын

Uniqlo denim has the worst strong smell from the formadelhyde in their dyes esp the dark and black dyes. it was so pungent and gross and present in all the uniqlo jeans I’ve bought in the past that I will never buy uniqlo denim again. i just stay away from uniqlo bc it’s still fast fashion at the end of the day.

@tariqkamil7853 5 ай бұрын

Obviously trying ur best to pass the 10min mark. Smoke chatter

@THECASUALco 5 ай бұрын

Can't please everyone. So believe what you will.

@SilentYosef 4 ай бұрын

You sound miserable …

@memopinzon 5 ай бұрын

D E N I M B O I S

@colmcgillveray1010 5 ай бұрын

I have lots of Japanese denim, but for the last year or so have been wearing cords, chinos or easy climbing pants ,but today I bought some Samurais just because of the imprints on the rivets! Rivet, that are on the inside!

@farhanprasasta501 5 ай бұрын

samurai's rivets and buttons are the best! 😁