Momotaro
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@Sugar:
my feeling is that Momotaro didn't do a very good job of differentiating the two lines - at the cost of Momotaro's brand identity.
Agree. In fact I think they have deliberately blurred the line between Momotaro and JB, as evidenced by the cuts which bear both names.
I have Momotaro jeans and really like them, but am still unconvinced about JB - i need to see them in real life I think.
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I touched the JB's - and I do much prefer Momotaros classic denim. The 14,7 oz felt a bit like Nudies Selvage models.
Very true, they blurred the lines and this attracts some kids and newbies, but scares the old folk away. At least I feel that way. Plus they really pushed towards the european market, which made them less mystical than other japanese brands. Again, my opinion.
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but , still a good quality jean? it cost 100 dollars less than momotaro
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I would like to know if is an option to consider in that price range or ts a bad quality/waste of money jean. A good rival to 3sixteen, APC etc.
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That they are ( agood rival to APC etc.). But Momotaro is worth the extra money, I think. The denim has a "japanese" character, that JB lacks IMO.
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There's an interesting story about Momotaro/JB (although it's a bit old now) on the Nordic Denim blog.
http://www.nordicdenimhouse.com/blog/2011/01/momotaro-by-japan-blue/#more-3897
It doesn't answer all the questions but is well thought out and written.
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I would bypass the 'entry-level' product and go straight to the good stuff. The JB jeans may be $100 cheaper but I suspect that you'll ultimately be happier if you save your money and buy from the Momotaro vintage or GTB line instead. I always think that it's much harder to forget how much money you spent on a poorer quality or compromised purchase than if you spent more on a better product.
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^Very true. Exactly my opinion. Whenever I settled for second best to satisfy my urgent "needs" I regretted not being patient afterwards.
Taavi's article also hits the nail.
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unsanforized denim.
be care. look at the thighs. yours and the 701´s one.
the 701 is "agressive" at this part + has low rise. and will shrink seriously after the first washing machine.
this denim do not stretch so much after that. really not. 1" a max. at the waist.
i support u a lot to not size down with these.
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unsanforized denim.
be care. look at the thighs. yours and the 701´s one.
the 701 is "agressive" at this part + has low rise. and will shrink seriously after the first washing machine.
this denim do not stretch so much after that. really not. 1" a max. at the waist.
i support u a lot to not size down with these.
cheers.only tried mine, theres room on the waist
the thigh, its snug
does yours stretch much? n yea the low rise too -
You might find this measurement table useful, as it contains one-wash measurements for the 201.
http://www.nordicdenimhouse.com/index.php?target=pages&page_id=fit_guide#vintage
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^on www.and-japan.com you can find good measurement charts.
^^^I would go with your usual size in the 0201 cut.
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I found this site Okayama Denim that is selling a good range of Momotaro and Japan Blue stuff direct from Japan. Good descriptions and sizing info, worth checking out!
