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New Denim Fabrics From Tanuki Japan

New Denim Fabrics From Tanuki Japan

Our biggest delivery from Tanuki in over two years has landed this week. Three new ultra textured heavyweight fabrics are available in the HT silhouette, by far our best selling shape in the store.Sizima - the result of extensive experimentation with different types of natural dyes. The weft has been dyed with a natural sumi ink (Japanese black ink), giving the indigo an incredible deep blue hue. The fabric comes in at 19oz with the outside mostly made up of Texan cotton which has a rough feel, resulting in a crisp texture. On the inside, a combination of Supima and Californian cotton has been used which is much softer, making it comfortable to wear from day one.Heavy Kusaki - Since the limited release of the 14oz Kusaki fabric from years ago there has been endless requests for another run. Re-introduced in a new 19.5oz, the natural pomegranate rind dyed weft is heavier than ever. Green and yellow nep make subtle appearances throughout in typical Tanuki style. Made from a blend of Texas and Australian cotton for the ultimate balance of rough and soft texture.Miyabi - 3 years in the making with notes taken from Tanuki's now extinct Earth fabric. Clocking in at 18.7oz, the Miyabi fabric is packed with subtle details from the mix of Peruvian & Californian cotton to the natural indigo dying process. The result is a super slubby texture with a fuzzy / hairy surface and hand feel. Expect unique fades with a bunch of variation in hue's of indigo.

Shopify API May 20, 2022
URAHARA - Japanese Clothing and Selvedge Denim Store

URAHARA - Japanese Clothing and Selvedge Denim Store

URAHARA store has you covered for the best quality Japanese Clothing in Melbourne. Located at 78 Smith St, Collingwood, we specialise in Japanese Selvedge Denim and clothing from the best brands from Japan. All Brands URAHARA carry are ethically sourced and sustainable, made at the highest quality possible.The name URAHARA translates to behind Harajuku. This is an area in Harajuku where a lot of brands flagship stores are located such as Neighborhood and Radiall. URAHARA and the brands stores located in the neighbourhood were a big inspiration when first starting the store.URAHARA's first in-house brand is Godspeed. Godspeed is a Melbourne based response to Japanese quality clothing and style by creative director Martin Kirby and store owner of URAHARA.URAHARA also offers a Denim Repair service using the Singer 47w70 darning machine. Darning is a unique type of mending that recreates the look and feel of denim fabric by weaving cotton thread back and forth across the tear or hole. This is the best  process for repairing denim and is only possible using the Singer 47w70. We are proud to offer this service in Australia as there are only so few places using this exact machine and technique.All Denim purchased at URAHARA receives free repairs for life and complimentary chain stitch hemming on our Union Special 43200g chain stitch machine.Click below to see our Latest Products.

Shopify API Mar 22, 2022
Big John Jeans

Big John Jeans

We’re excited to now be stocking the godfather of Japanese denim, Big John Jeans.Big John are known for being the first to produce a pair of jeans entirely made in Japan in 1965 under the brand name 'Canton'. This first pair of jeans was made using denim fabric from Canton Textile Mills Inc. from America and it wasn't til 1972 where Big John would develop the first denim fabric made in in Japan.Big John pioneered the manufacturing scene in Kojima, Okayama, what is now the home to many respected Japanese Selvedge Denim brands.URAHARA are proud to be stocking two of Big johns iconic shapes.- Big John Ivy Tapered Selvedge Jeans.- Big John Buckaroo Straight Selvedge Jeans.

Shopify API Feb 7, 2022
Iron Heart 16oz Slubby Selvedge Denim

Iron Heart 16oz Slubby Selvedge Denim

For the first time ever a new ultra textured, mid weight slubby fabric from Iron Heart.Iron Hearts 16oz Slubby  Selvedge Denim is achieved by weaving the fabric at a lower tension resulting in an indigo warp yarn which differs in thickness, creating an irregular textured denim what is still super soft and comfortable to wear.The 16oz Slubby is available in Iron Hearts iconic 634 Straight and 666 Slim Straight shapes featuring a new 'Slubby' SU-RA-BI leather patch.Available at URAHARA.Click Below to see the Iron Heart Collection at URAHARA, Melbourne Australia.

Shopify API Jan 18, 2022
Godspeed x Rats 'Five Year' Washed Denim

Godspeed x Rats 'Five Year' Washed Denim

Release 2 from the Godspeed Five Year Anniversary Collection comes in the form of an iconic style of worker pants. An obvious nod to Single Knee Pant made famous by American workwear staple Carhartt. We started with Rats 13.5oz selvedge denim in a straight, 90's inspired silhouette and gave them the rounded back pockets, hammer loop and side tool pockets. We then added Godspeed and Rats woven labels on the rear pocket and a second Rats woven label on the internal pocket bags.A Godspeed Hayabusa 17mm button, YKK zipper and Rats hardware finish off the pants before an eco-friendly 'vintage' wash is applied resulting in a soft feel and authentic vintage look.Made In Japan.Limited to 25 Pairs.

Shopify API Sep 17, 2021
Godspeed 1950x Selvedge Denim

Godspeed 1950x Selvedge Denim

The Godspeed 1950x is a 15oz classic straight silhouette with a higher rise made from low tension shuttle woven fabric.Woven on a vintage Toyoda Number 3 Selvedge Loom the jeans feature a Goat Leather Patch with Godspeed 'Yoroshiku Resilience' design, Button Works x Godspeed 17mm Brass Hayabusa button and YKK Japan 14mm Copper donut buttons.Finished with Natural Herringbone pocket bags, Selvedge Coin Pocket detail and Pink Selvedge ID.Made with 100% Cotton Thread.The 1950x has been Once washed and is Made in Japan.

Otis Bennie Aug 3, 2021
Godspeed Women's : Cloudkicker

Godspeed Women's : Cloudkicker

It's been a long time in the making but the Godspeed Women's Cloudkicker trouser are finally here and available in-store and online now.We are calling these a 'trouser' as we have absolutely NAILED the shape and have plans for these to be available in additional fabrics in future seasons such as Herringbone Twill / Cotton Chino fabrics.For now the Cloudkicker is available in two options :Indigo : 13oz Japanese linen / cotton blend denim.Natural : 11oz 100% cotton denim.

Otis Bennie Jun 23, 2021
Iron Heart Denim Delivery

Iron Heart Denim Delivery

We have received one of our biggest deliveries yet from Japan's Iron Heart just in time for the Melbourne winter. Iron Heart are the biggest name in Japanese denim and for good reason, their jeans simply are the best and we are stoked to have a big restock in two of the most popular model's.Iron Heart 888 - the high-rise tapered shape is available now for the first time in a new 14oz Black/Black denim and we received a huge restock in the classic 14oz Indigo denim. Iron Heart 634 - Iron Heart's iconic Straight shape is again available in the classic 14oz Indigo denim.  

Martin Kirby Jun 2, 2021

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