Brand Introduction : Studio D'Artisan

Hello World,

It's been so long i haven't posted any topics here. I apologize for it.

In last 2 months, we received so many new items and some new brands. I will post them here one by one. So, please stay tuned.

As a start, i want to introduce one of new brands we've just carried. It's STUDIO D"ARTISAN. We can called it SDA to make it simple.

SDA is one of some great denim brands in Japan. They are founded in 1979. So, they've been making jeans for 35 years! As you can see at the above pictures, they use pig as their mark which makes this brand more unique and funny in the same time. But, once you see their jeans and other stuffs, you will see their seriousness, attention to detail and great craftsmanship. Also, one thing you must know, pig is only their marks / logo. None of their products are using any pig body parts.

As a member of Osaka 5, SDA is one most respectful denim brands in the world. For me, they are also one of most innovative denim brand on the planet. Why? Besides their basic / standard denim which are already super great, they quite often release some unique new jeans which are unique and collectible.

Now, We carry 3 types of their standard denim : SD-103, SD-106, SD-107. Here they are the specifications :
• 15oz "Rigid" Unsanforized SDA original Japanese selvage denim
• Unwashed / Raw
• 100% Cotton
• Blue Selvage Line
• Nickel Button Fly, Copper Rivets
• Half-Lined Back Pocket
• Deer skin Leather Patch
• Made In Japan

They have similar specifications, but different cuttings :
• SD-103 : Slim Straight
• SD-106 : Slim Tapered
• SD-107 : Super Slim Tapered

Here they are some pictures of them (SD-107 in Photo) :

SD-107

SD-107 Back

SD-107 Front

Coin Pocket

Leather Patch

Arcuate & Reinforced Back-Pocket.

As you can see from the pictures above, SDA is making great jeans. They use super rigid fabric for these 3 basic jeans. It's an easy job for us to make it stands on their own legs. Like this :

A pair of SDA is Standing on its own legs

One signature feature of SDA is a reinforced back pocket. As you can see at the picture above, There's a horizontal stitch under the arcuate. This stitch has a function as a reinforcement to make the back pocket attached longer. We will get a unique fade in the back pocket as well as a bonus.

As a Conclusion, SDA is simply great. They set the level of a great pair of jeans, and until now they still keep it. If you're currently looking for a new pair of jeans, you must put SDA in your consideration for sure.

Sizes : 28 - 34, 36 & 38

Sizing Advice for SD-103, SD-106, & SD-107 : Go for your True size (TTS) or Upsize One size for slightly looser fit

Note : As stated before, this is an unsanforized jean. So, please consider a shrinkage after washing / soaking. Generally, SD-10x will shrink 2-3" at inseam and around 1-2" at waist depending the temperature of the water and the agitation level you did to the jean.

New Delivery : Iron Heart (634-S & 666-UHR)

Hello,

Apologize for not being here for a while.

We've just got a new delivery for our new partner, Iron Heart! We got 2 styles, their famous IH-634S and IH-666-UHR.

IH-666-UHR & IH-634S (Left - Right)

IH-634S is their signature jeans which has Slim Straight Cut. This jean has these specifications as below :
• 21oz japanese selvage denim (super heavy but super soft)
• Button Fly and Hidden Rivets
• Poly/cotton threads
• Sanforized
• Super Thick Veg-tan Natural Leather Patch
• Made In Japan

IH-666-UHR is one of their new release jeans in this year. This jean is so special because it's made from their legendary loomstate fabric which they created few years ago. The specification of IH-666-UHR are followed below:
• 21oz Unsanforized Japanese Selvage Denim (Will shrink into 23oz after soaking)
• Based of their super popular slim fitting jean (IH-666)
• Ultra Heavy Raw Jeans

• Button Fly and Hidden Rivets

• Belt Loops Sewn into waist band 

• Poly/cotton threads

• Super Thick Veg-tan Natural Leather Patch

• Made In Japan

Here some random shots of them:

This jean is available in our store. Please let me know if you have any questions of it.

Sizes : 28 - 34, 36, 38

Sizing Advice : Go for your True size (TTS)

Note : As stated before, IH-666-UHR is an unsanforized jean. So, please consider a shrinkage after washing / soaking. Generally, IH-666-UHR will shrink around 2" at inseam and around 1" at waist depending the temperature of the water and the agitation level you did to the jean.

GO Deeper : THE STRIKE GOLD SG51xx (Classic Series)

Hello,

Let's go deeper. Today, i will talk about SG51xx, a jean from The Strike Gold, which is known as Classic Series.

A Brand New Pair of SG51xx - Classic Series

This Jean has these following specifications :

• 15oz unsanforized japanese selvage denim

• Super Short Slub Weft

• Pronounced Hairiness and Slubbiness

• Pure Indigo Warp - Gray Dyed Weft

• GOLD Selvage Line

• Pure Indigo

• Deer Skin Leather Patch

• Iron Male - Copper Female Rivets

• Button Fly

• Made In Japan

Classic series is the new lines from The Strike Gold, which was released in this 2014. As other TSG Jeans, classic series has all TSG Details. Please take a look at my previous post if you forget. 

This time, they created a new fabric which has 15oz weight. This denim is insane. They start with pure indigo dyed yarns for the warp. For the weft, they used a super short cotton which is gray dyed. At weaving process, they set the tension low. This combination results a very great fabric. It has a very rich character both in warp and weft. At the warp, it's hairy and slubby. At the weft, it's crazy great (No idea what to say, please just take a look at the pictures below). Thanks to the low tension they used, the fabric is not as rigid as others The Strike Gold Jeans, it has great breathability and comfort. 

Let's go to the pictures!

The Iron Button

Belt Loop

The Weft - Note the Bumpy Surface (Insane?)

The Selvage Line

This jean is simply great. If you're looking a comfortable jean as well as a next level fabric, this one is a perfect choice. I can't wait to see how this one will fade and change over time.

This jean is available in our store. Please let me know if you have any questions of it.

We carry 51xx in 2 cuttings : 5105 (slim straight) and 5109 (Slim tapered).

Sizes : 28 - 34, 36 (38 will be available very soon)

Sizing Advice : Go for your True size (TTS)

Price : IDR 3.200.000

Note : As stated before, this is an unsanforized jean. So, please consider a shrinkage after washing / soaking. Generally, 51xx will shrink 2-3" at inseam and around 1" at waist depending the temperature of the water and the agitation level you did to the jean.

GO Deeper : THE STRIKE GOLD SG31XX (Cool Series)

Hello,

Let's go deeper. Today, i will talk about SG31xx, a jean from The Strike Gold, which is known as Cool Series.

A Brand New Pair of SG31xx

This Jean has these following specifications :

• 17oz unsanforized japanese selvage denim (Super rigid)

• Left Hand Twill

• Pure Indigo Warp - Gray Dyed Weft

• GOLD Selvage Line

• Pure Indigo

• Deer Skin Leather Patch

• Iron Male - Copper Female Rivets

• Button Fly

• Made In Japan

The Red Tab

As the regular series and tough series we've talked before, the details of the tough series are mostly the same. It carries all The Strike Gold Details, such as Deer Skin Leather Patch, Red Tab, Button Fly, Hidden Rivets, and  other great details. Yes, they are all details of a jean from The Strike Gold. So, let's go straight to the top point of interest. The Fabric.

The Fabric - Warp & Weft

SG31xx use 17oz unsanforized Japanese Selvage fabric. As all The Strike Gold jeans, it's loomstate. This fabric is not only heavier as compared to regular series (14oz), it's totally different. They start with a pure indigo warp which has a very dark indigo color, but in different tone comparing to SG21xx. For the weft, they use gray dyed yarns. These combinations results a very great color of the fabric overall. The denim is dark indigo and slightly grey-ish thanks to the gray dyed weft. This jean is kinda different as this one is not a Right Hand twill as most of jeans are. A left hand twill jean will give a different fade characters, such a more pronounced vertical fade. I believe The Strike Gold is the first brand using this kind of fabric to their jeans (SG31xx), which has been followed by some other brands after that.

The Selvage Line of SG31xx

When brand new, this jean is a dark beast. It's stiff like a cardboard, even it's stiffer than SG21xx, but still has a pronounced slubbiness. Yes, we need an extra effort just to try this on. After soaking, SG31xx will loosen a bit and more wearable. At this point, this denim will act so different and its hairiness start to appear. Thanks to the its rigidness and great design, the creases will settle after just few wears and it become softer and more comfortable overtime. From that creases, beautiful bright blue will come out.

This jean is available in our store. Please let me know if you have any questions of it.

We carry 31xx in 2 cuttings : 3105 (slim straight) and 3109 (Slim tapered).

Sizes : 28 - 34, 36 (38 will be available very soon)

Sizing Advice : Go for your True size (TTS)

Price : IDR 3.200.000

Note : As stated before, this is an unsanforized jean. So, please consider a shrinkage after washing / soaking. Generally, 31xx will shrink 1-2" at inseam and 0.5-1" at waist depending the temperature of the water and the agitation level you did to the jean.

My SG2105 After 1 year

Hello again,

I've just explained about SG21xx (Tough Series) in my previous post. But, i think it's not complete without a picture how it fades. So, i will share it to you through this post.

This is my own pair of jean. My favorite one, SG2105.

I've been effectively wearing this for about 1 year as a student.

Front

Whiskers

Rear

Combs

Back Pocket

Personally, i really love this jean. It's not only color changing, but also showing the characters. Not only the fabric changes, but also all the details. The leather patch become more beautiful. The 100% cotton arcuate color also changes and blends with the back pocket fades. The rivets also show their aging process, where the iron rivets (male parts) become rusty while the copper rivet (female parts) give a vedigris patina. I'm not wrong choosing this jean as my partner.

Now, i don't wear this jean so often. I want this jean keeps its color like it is. I hang this jean in the store  . So, you could take a look when you come by.

Thank you for reading!

Go Deeper : THE STRIKE GOLD SG21xx (Tough Series)

Hello,

I Hope you Guys have a great weekend!

Today, we go with The Strike Gold SG21xx. This jean is so special. Since it's released few years ago, this jean has been always a favorite. Let's find out the reason.

A Brand New Pair of SG21xx

The Tough Series jeans have the specifications as below :
• 17oz unsanforized japanese selvage denim

• Pure Indigo Warp - Mud Dyed Weft

• GOLD Selvage Line

• Pure Indigo

• Deer Skin Leather Patch

• Iron Male - Copper Female Rivets

• Button Fly

• Made In Japan

As the regular series we've talked before, the details of the tough series are mostly the same. It carries all The Strike Gold Details, such as Deer Skin Leather Patch, Red Tab, Button Fly, Hidden Rivets, and  other great details. So, let's go straight to the top point of interest. The Fabric.

SG21xx use 17oz unsanforized Japanese Selvage fabric. As all The Strike Gold jeans, it's loomstate. This fabric is not only heavier as compared to regular series (14oz), it's totally different. They start with a pure indigo warp which has a very dark indigo color. If we don't see it carefully, we could see it as a black denim. For the weft, they use yarn which has been dyed to beige color. This combination make this jean very unique. You will see a dark indigo color with a little beige color appears from underneath. 

When brand new, this jean is a dark beast. It's stiff like a cardboard, but still has a pronounced slubbiness. Yes, we need an extra effort just to try this on. After soaking, SG21xx will loosen a bit and more wearable. Thanks to the its rigidness and great design, the creases will settle after just few wears and it become softer and more comfortable overtime. From that creases, beautiful bright blue will come out.

Okay. Let's go to the pictures. They will explain more. Here we go!

SG21xx Fabric

SG21xx Slubbiness

SG21xx Front Shot

One of SG21xx details

SG21xx Selvage Line and Weft

If you're looking for an unique jean, great fabrics, details, and fitting. I think this jean is a perfect choice. I'm sure you can't go wrong with this.

This jean is available in our store. Please let me know if you have any questions of it.

We carry 21xx in 2 cuttings : 2105 (slim straight) and 2109 (Slim tapered).

Sizes : 28 - 34, 36 (38 will be available very soon)

Sizing Advice : Go for your True size (TTS)

Price : IDR 3.200.000

Note : As stated before, this is an unsanforized jean. So, please consider a shrinkage after washing / soaking. Generally, 21xx will shrink 1-2" at inseam and 0.5-1" at waist depending the temperature of the water and the agitation level you did to the jean.

GO Deeper : THE STRIKE GOLD SG11xx (Regular Series)

Hello,

As i mentioned before, i'm going to introduce each product from some great brands we carry in our store. Today, i'm going to bring you to know further and deeper about The Strike Gold Regular Series, SG11xx.

SG11xx - Regular Series

SG11xx is one of 4 current jean lines from The Strike Gold, it's called regular series. This denim has specification as these followed :

• 14oz unsanforized japanese selvage denim

• Pronounced slubbiness and hairiness

• GOLD Selvage Line

• Pure Indigo

• Deer Skin Leather Patch

• Iron Male - Copper Female Rivets

• Button Fly

• Made In Japan

Here they are some detailed pictures.

SG11xx - Regular Series - Back Side

Note the RED TAB at the right pocket. It's a great classic detail. Not all jean has that great detail nowadays. The Strike Gold carries this detail on their jeans, but not all retailers are able to get this detail come along with the jeans. There's a law in USA which prohibits red tab featured in any jean, except Levi's. But, we're able to provide you a jean which come along with all details. Nothing is missing!

SG11xx Fabric

The Fabric. it's a 14oz unsanforized japanese selvage. This fabric doesn't through any further treatments after they're woven. Yes, it's loomstate. the fabric is rigid and quite rough, pronounced slubbiness and hairiness as well.

Iron Button

Iron Male Rivet

The Male Rivets and Buttons are 100% Iron with reason. It will get rusty as an aging process along with the denim. Crazy? Yes!

Copper Female Rivet

While the Iron get rusty over time, the copper will have a green patina as its natural aging process. Nice!

GOLD Selvage Line

The Selvage line. This is one of many interesting details, i guess. It has Gold ID while most jeans have red ID as their identity.

The Pocket Bag 

The pocket Bag. It's sturdy and deep which will accommodate us to put things inside more easily and last longer.

Here it is a sample of a faded 11xx jean.

A faded 11xx (Courtesy : Superfuture)

A faded 11xx (Courtesy : Superfuture)

For me, 11xx is simply great. It's a perfect pair of jean to start with japanese denim. It has all the aspects in a great 'Made In Japan' jean. The weight is suitable for us who lives in this tropical country. The Fabric has great textures and characters. The details are not questionable. Last but not least, it ends at  "great deal" price. I believe this is the best pair of 'Made in Japan' jean at this price level.

We carry 11xx in 2 cuttings : 1105 (slim straight) and 1109 (Slim tapered).

Sizes : 28 - 34, 36 (Especially for 1105 is available in 38)

Sizing Advice : Go for your True size (TTS)

Price : IDR 2.750.000

Note : As stated before, this is an unsanforized jean. So, please consider a shrinkage after washing / soaking. Generally, 11xx will shrink 2-3" at inseam and 1-2" at waist depending the temperature of the water and the agitation level you did to the jean.