Sorry to keep you waiting.
The second edition of the hemp denim series, which gained popularity in 2020AW, has finally arrived!
Jerkin Vest - Hemp Denim / JERKIN VEST - HEMP DENIM
Engineer pants - hemp denim / ENGINNER PANT - HEMP DENIM
The 2021SS is available in 3 types: jacket, vest, and pants.
In the first 2020AW, all FLAGSHIP STORE staff other than myself purchased hemp denim items.
Every time I served customers last year, I regretted that I should have bought it. I think there are quite a few people who feel the same as me.
I would like to explain why this hemp denim is so recommended and how wonderful this fabric is.
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First of all, hemp is a plant of the cannabis family. The fibers are thicker than regular linen, making it more durable. Therefore, during the war, it was used as a storage container, and in modern times, it is also used for bells in shrines.
It takes a huge amount of time and money to establish such hemp as a fabric for clothes.
First of all, hemp, which has thick and hard fibers, is split to make threads. At this stage, it takes more time and effort than general linen.
And weaving the finally made thread, but here again there is a problem. In the case of cotton thread, it has high elongation and resilience, so if you pull it, it will stretch, and if you release it, it will return to its original shape, so there is no problem, but linen is different.
Linen is a sturdy material, but it is not as stretchy and resilient as cotton thread, and it will tear if stretched.
For that reason, we use old-fashioned power looms, which are quite analog looms. The fabric is woven using a shuttle and adjusted by hand, so it requires craftsmanship, and unlike mass production, the individuality of the fabric appears. There is only one power loom in Japan, and only one craftsman can use it.
I think there are some important points to consider when choosing clothes, such as design and size, but this hemp denim should be "good fabric". You can't tell just by looking at it, so I want you to feel it.
Not to mention the goodness of the fabric, the mold is also the best.
The jacket is a collarless casual type. There is no collar, so it can be used in various layered styles.
Selvedge is used for the breast pocket and back pocket. This is a good accent.
The vest is a jerkin vest that is familiar to Nigel Cabourn.
If you look closely, you can see that the stitching position near the hem is different on the left and right. am.
The design of the pants is based on vintage utility pants.
Due to the loose silhouette with a deep rise, there is no fit like general denim.
One of the features is the back body that covers the trunk even when working in a crouched position. It is relatively easy to sew such a pattern with ordinary denim, but it seems that very advanced sewing technology is required to apply it to hemp denim that moves. The cinch back also has a good taste.
I want them all, but I bought the pants. You can't really enjoy this drape with denim, and it's very comfortable to wear.
And this season we also handle accessories other than clothing.
Newsboy - hemp denim / CASQUETTE - HEMP DENIM
For accessories, we use non-wash hemp denim. Therefore, the expression is slightly different from the wear.
As you use it, white nep will appear, so please enjoy that as well.
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The bottom line is that hemp denim is great.
You can use it for a long time because it is made of durable fibers, and you can enjoy the drape and comfort that is different from ordinary denim. And don't forget the story of how this fabric was made. I can only thank the production people who made such a wonderful fabric.
Hemp denim, Nigel Cabourn's favorite fabric, is recommended.
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