Tuesday, December 27, 2011

DENIM WHISKEY LOUNGE FEATURING IJIN



Christoper J. Brown features only the love of authentic denim & the endless possibilities of 'seasoning' your indigo using your own recipe on his new web site DenimWhiskeyLounge
Here's a post you might know .....

http://denimwhiskeylounge.com/2011/ijins-jeans/
Good job Mr Brown...

Monday, November 28, 2011

The IJIN BICYCLE


Phil Ijin uses the only eco-way to get to the studio of a morning : The Ijin Vintage Bicycle
A rare Thai import ''poorman's'' Raleigh , made in Iron with imperial nut & bolt spiralling & monster shock absorbers to ride out the cobbles on out of stock 27 inch wheels .
A Beaut.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

IJIN GIRLS LEGS


They are not a common sight - Ijin Girls Legs - but when you see the fit , even in a non stretch Jap milled denim , you know you have met your maker.....

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

IJIN RED LINE COIN POCKET


Nicely ''seasoned'' Rare-run Selvedge Ijin item with a rotated selvedge coin pocket shows exactly what real Copper wash & burr rivets look like with age....
Solid & not coated.

IJIN : BLOG POST


Its always nice to be appreciated in different languages....
Here is an Italian Indigo Fan... themaninsideofme

IJIN : DENIM DIRECTORY


Just in case you didnt know enough about Phil Ijin & his independent denim research label , please read through the new on-line denim directory ,here called Jeanculture.


Saturday, November 12, 2011

IJIN INDIGO STEALTH


Excellence should always be understated: An example of which is shown here : The Ijin Indigo Bartack.
Stitched in real indigo thread it is almost invisible to the untrained eye....
And the Diamond-head sewn rivets are actually stronger than traditional solid Copper nails.....
Functional stealth : Standard

IJIN RIVET POLICY


Phil Ijin uses 3 different rivet types on specialised items like the Selwyn Six in Marine selvedge ( woven by Phil Ijin himself)
This is the rivet used on the signature Sixth pocket - the overlaid heart back pocket.
Not only rope stitched in contrast, it purveys its very own sunken-cap, copper rivet that wont scratch the furniture or your leather car seats.
Genial & Genuine...

Friday, November 11, 2011

IJIN SELVEDGE IN ACTION


To the untrained eye, the new Ijin 5020 is , perhaps, just another selvedge jean...
But look closer to see how & why Phil Ijin earned his indigo stripes amongst the denim hierarchy....
Indigo as Artform.
As rare as hens teeth.......

IJIN TUXEDO LEG : INSIDES OUT


Phil Ijin exceeds in the excellence of sewing selvedge with the Tuxedo Leg & a fully exposed Kurabo red selvedge one & a half inch busted seam, uninterrupted down the full length of the leg.
All contesters please step up.....