For sale here is a pair of pants from Japanese manufacturer Shuttle Notes. The label is interesting in that they’re actually a part of a Japanese textile mill (Ueyama) – they supply fabrics to a number of other Japanese labels, but they also started their own line with Shuttle Notes. They’re probably best known for their shirting (and rightfully so), where they take pretty familiar silhouettes and do some really crazy stuff with their textiles. Being their own mill, they can produce some fabrics that very few other labels are able to even come close to.
As you might expect the fabric on these pants is excellent. Material is a medium weight cotton chino, a very military-inspired olive drab, but at the same time with a number of interesting details that set it apart. There is a button fly with some pretty unique buttons used, referencing vintage hardware but at the same time something unique, reinforced waistband and pockets in another unique woven cotton, a split in the waistband, custom side adjusters, and woven label tag on the interior. This is a straight leg fit, neither too loose or slim, but sitting right there in the middle.
Shuttle notes is pretty hard to come by outside of Japan. They keep a pretty low profile and really let the quality of the garments do the talking for them.. Retail is typically around $300 outside of Japan if you can find Shuttle Notes, although this model is now long gone.
Size is unlabeled as far as I can tell and fits a 32 inch waist well. I measure the waist at 32”, inseam at 28”, rise at 11” and leg opening at 9”. The pants come in lightly used, excellent shape with no holes, tears or stains. Made in Japan.
Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $30.