For sale here is a pair of pants from the Japan Blue Jeans label. Japan Blue is one of the lines manufactured by Rampuya, the same company that does the Momotaro label. Both labels are very strongly jeans and indigo oriented, producing exclusively in the Kojima area of Japan, although the Momotaro label is probably more widely known and releases a fuller range. Japan Blue focuses pretty strongly on jeans and denim jackets, but the same high quality production standards are still very much there, as are the really detailed and unique fabrics.
These are Japan Blue’s “work pants”. They are based on classic American work pants – think of a highly elevated pair of Dickies for example and you will get the idea. Fabric is a 61% polyester, 39% cotton blend in a twill pattern. Material is resilient and made to take a beating like the best workwear. Japan Blue Jeans always builds their clothing very tough, and these pants are no exception.
Aside from the fabric, the other big appeal to mere here is the silhouette. This is a straight leg silhouette, somewhat looser than more modern fits, and is somewhat evocative of 1970s design to me. Fit is definitely vintage-informed, and this is the kind of piece that will only look better with wear.
As with all of Japan Blue’s products, the quality here is excellent and no corners are cut in any way. These pieces were produced in limited quantities, and this color of Japan Blue’s work pants is now completely sold out. Get it here at a fraction of the retail price.
Size is labeled a large. I measure the waist at 33”, inseam at 28” (these are unlatered), rise at 11.5” and leg opening at 9.75”. The pants come in lightly used, excellent shape with no holes, tears, stains or visible signs of wear. Made in Japan.
Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $30.