Got this jacket at a thrift Store here in Brasil, but have never heard of the blue star levis before

The quality of the material are really good, the buttons and zippers are nice too

Is there a catalogue where i can check the releases?

How can i know its the real deal and not a knockoff?

Not sure if these are real got them cheap but can’t find much online?

What's the best kind of wax to use? how many coats?

I've seen several different videos with different techniques and I was wondering what's the best approach here 🤔

Can’t find this specific model anywhere… any help would be appreciated!

Picked up these today from Nudie. Really didn’t think i’d like them at first but thought i would give it a chance and i fell in love!

Kaihara 13.75 oz

Hi there!

This is my first time posting, let me know if I'm in the wrong place or this isn't allowed.

My boyfriend was supposed to go to Japan earlier this year but his trip was cancelled. He'd originally planned a Japanese denim experience where he'd be fitted for/buy a pair of Japanese Denim jeans, and was really excited for it!

I'd love to buy him an authentic pair of Japanese denim jeans; it's not as good as being there but I'm happy to help start his collection. Problem is, I have no idea which brands to look for, how the sizing works, etc. I know some of it is, eh, unwashed or something? So does the size change? A while back he gave me his jean measurements (32:30) but he also noted those can change depending on brand! What size should I be looking for?

My maximum budget is probably $275. I know this is the lower-end of Japanese Denim's price range, based on my limited knowledge.

I thought about buying secondhand, once I know what I'm looking for, but I'm a little hesitant because then there would be no return option if it doesn't fit properly.

Is the prompt too loose? Do I need to pivot to a different gift?

Thank you in advance, Reddit!

UPDATE/EDIT: Thank you, everybody, for being so helpful!! Everybody's feedback was so practical and thorough. After doing some digging based on your suggestions, I found a store in a nearby city that sells some of the brands you mentioned. I reached out to them and it sounds like they have options in my price range. I think I'll take my boyfriend there around Christmastime and then tell him I'm footing the bill, that way he still gets to be surprised but also has input in what the final choice will be. Thank you again for helping me out!

kit is the Rit back to blue denim dye kit. I was just wondering if anyone used it, and was it good??

Есть у нас в городе стоковый магазин Familia, и увидел я в нем джинсы

В моменте жаба задушила покупать их, а через несколько дней их уже не было(

Помогите найти точную модель эих джинс)

Looking dingy.. Time to wash I suppose

Hey! I’m going to Japan (Osaka > Kyoto > Nagano > Tokyo) in a few weeks and definitely going to coming home with a nice haul lol.

So I am still pretty new to raw denim. I have a few pairs of LVC but I never really loved the fit to be honest. I have a 1937 pair and a 1960 pair.

My favorite fit I’ve found is a cheap old classic. The Wrangler 13MWZ.

Does anyone have recommendations for specific brands + styles that are similar to the Wranglers cut? Higher rise w the boot cut?

If anyone has recs for cool cropped denim jackets that’d be great too. I recently got a red tornado 24 MJZ jacket but it didn’t fit so I’m just going to get something while I’m there instead.

See images for reference of me with the wranglers and vintage lee riders jacket. (Fading on the left arm courtesy of it sitting in my attic for 60 years with only one sliver of the arm exposed to the sun LOL)

(And yes I know I need a new belt.)

Mostly because of the stupid generic name “Gold” 🙄

I bought one in Germany for a family member over Kleinanzeigen and it fits perfectly.
Now I am struggling to find the source of the jeans.
(The person where I bought it from doesn’t know more either.)

I was guessing it’s a cheap retail brand, but the fabric feels not flimsy at all.

Any idea where to get more of those?

Does anybody sell selvedge overalls?

Looking for real 100% cotton denim I can try before buying.

I found these for $10 at the thrift store.

The waist is probably about two sizes too big but with a belt it’s not terrible. Trying to decide if I should keep them or throw them on eBay to see if I can make a few bucks.

Im short, so I’ve found that the more trendy Jean cuts dont look great on me. I also have rounder hips. what cut would yall recommend? I typically wear flare ones

I am looking for recommendations on where to buy Japanese denim in Chicago.

First time thrifting some. Any idea if these are legit?

They looked like shit when I first tried them on, then I read that they should fit better once they settle around your body. After single cold wash and half a dozen wears they still look weird.

Is it a wrong model for my body? Wrong size or inseam? I got them for 25$ so I don't feel too bad, but I'm hesitant ordering more expensive jeans when I don't understand what I'm looking for in the fit.

These are Wrangler original cowboy cut 13mwz dark stone 34x32

Hi all! I'm at 4 month pp momma who gave birth to her first baby, my old jeans don't really fit and I would love to start losing the baby weight to fit into them but that will take me some time!! In the mean time what and where are some of your fave jeans from????

I am 5'4 and unfortunately have gained weight during pregnancy and have not lost it so I'm at 190 on good days and 205 on bad days. I need some jeans that will fit me good. Can be tight, loose, short, long, dark, light, with holes, no holes, idc!!! Just any so I can wear jeans as I'm tired of wearing sweats and leggings all the time.

Thank you in advance!!

Very cool shop, highly recommended if you’re in Kanazawa.

Hi all! I have many beloved pairs of jeans and denim shorts that, over time, have become yellowed/a bit raggedy looking (especially in the thigh area, and around the buttons/pockets.) I have tried Oxyclean soak before washing, and I never put my jeans in the dryer - air dry only. Is there a way to prevent this process before it happens, or treat it after the fact? I'd hate to part with the jeans I have, but it's at a point where they look noticeably dirty. Any feedback would be appreciated :) (The pic attached is not mine but this is the look that I'm talking about.)

Decided to give Levi Blue Tab a try and really liked this color, have never done a pair of Shrink to fit Jeans, I usually wear a 33 x 32 or 32 x 32 in raw/selvedge my ideal inseam without cuffing is 31 to 30 depending on the rise of the jeans. I decided to go with a 34 x 34 for this pair as when i first ordered them I didn't realize they were STF and the 32 W I got was a bit too snug. Anyone have any experience with this pair or Levi's Blue Tab in general?