As part of their new Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons MAN once again worked together with Levi’s. This season they present the 1966 JWXX denim. While staying true to the Junya style of playing with patchwork patterns and fabrics, cotton canvas, corduroy and leather were used this season. Haven already has them in stock.

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Japanese denim purveyors Momotaro Jeans created a scaled down version of some nicely worn in selvage jeans. Measuring approximately 15cm high, these lil guys feature some incredible details as well as a worn in look that any denim head would be proud of achieving. These were made for looks only, but it would be cool if these could be made available for purchase for collecting purposes.

Take a detailed look after the jump.

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We get a look at some upcoming items from the new visvim Spring/Summer 2012 ‘Japanism’ Collection. Taking inspiration from its own country and traditions, the Japanese brand once again impresses with special patterns, fabric washes and all sorts of other applications to its fabrics that give them unique twists and appearances. In this preview we get a look at some new sneakers, t-shirts, denim, and accessories from the visvim Spring/Summer 2012 Collection.

Take a further look after the jump.

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Edwin Japan presents a great new video, giving us a behind the scenes look at their manufacturing, showcasing what makes Edwin denim so unique and how it differs from the mass offering that one is welcomed by in today’s retailers.

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“It is impossible to improve what one makes without spending the time everyday to master what one does, turning ones profession into a craft. The denim technicians at Edwin are true craftsmen, as their commitment and attention to the product is unquestionably what makes the Edwin product stand out from the mass of denim available within the market today. Whilst this remains ‘production’, the working philosophy remains closer to a greatly more efficient and productive Artisanal method.

They are ‘engineers’. Each person, over the course of a long period is encouraged to be responsible for maintaining and improving their machines. This means that each machine is self-customised beyond standard industrial purposes, to create unique and specialised ways of making denim. Even within the well-known denim brands factories around the world, you will not see the level of customised machinery and attention to product that one can see at the Edwin factories in Japan. It is for this reason, many ‘core heritage’ Japanese denim brands wish to have their products made within the Edwin Japan factories. This is the unique strength of the Edwin Jeans brand, the product itself.

The majority of the technicians at the Edwin factories and laundry’s have worked within the company since the beginning. This means they have an acute understanding for their machine. Each technician is responsible for three machines on average, all performing different elements of the production process. They remain on these machines for the duration of the careers. There is almost now rotation of staff, offering complete consistency in the making.

More background information and images follow after the jump.

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TATE + YOKO is a new Montreal-based menswear boutique focused primarily on quality craftsmanship. In store you’ll find a selection products from cult Japanese brands such as Studio D’Artisan, The Flat Head, Momotaro, Eternal, Oni, Kamikaze Attack and D# as well as the founder’s own Paulrose Products and Naked & Famous Denim lines.

Channeling the 40s and 50s aesthetics many of these labels are inspired by, the shop itself is fitted almost entirely with vintage industrial fixtures as well as custom metal piping, hangers and racks. As owner Brandon Svarc says, “wood is for pussies!”

In the change-rooms you’ll find walls lined with Young Romance comic book pages; on the back table, a mix of hard-to-find catalogs and magazines; and in the old Pepsi cooler, ice cold Ramune soda. Certainly a unique retail concept that you must experience if in Montreal.

Also of note, Tate + Yoko worked with Canadian boot maker Viberg on three shop exclusive boots in calfskin, buffalo and Horween leathers.

Tate + Yoko
9069 Boulevard St-Laurent
Montreal, Quebec

Photography: Pete Williams/Highsnobiety.com

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In 2009 Supreme and A.P.C. collaborated on a pair of raw denim and some t-shirts. New York brand Supreme added some details to the popular denim of the French brand, including their ‘Fuck Em!’ slogan, embroidered in small on the back pocket.

HBO’s ‘How To Make It In America’ just aired their season finale, in which Crisp shows off its first pair of jeans and they seem to have been heavily inspired by that pair of Supreme x A.P.C. jeans. Placed at the exact same spot on the back pocket you will find the slogan ‘Fuckin Crisp!’ embroidered.

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NYC retailer Atrium has collaborated with Canadian label Naked & Famous for a pair of army green selvedge denim jeans. Special details on this release include a custom leather patch on the back as well as custom rivets, which both read “Je t’adore toute nue,” French for “I love you fully naked.” Done in the N&F Regular Guy cut, these button-fly jeans are available now exclusively at Atrium.

Photography: Pete Williams/Highsnobiety.com

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Boylston Trading Company is excited to mark the launch of their new online venture with a limited run of Japanese selvedge denim. The pant is limited to 50 pieces and was made in collaboration with Japanese premium menswear brand, Anachronorm, and Los Angeles based designer, Dr. Romanelli. Each pair comes in a straight fit and features a custom branded leather patch, gold hardware and tonal “DRX” embroidery on the left leg.

This is part one of the exclusive Boylston project with a 5 pair capsule of 1 of a kind Romanelli denim reworkings coming soon.

The denim will be available exclusively on www.BoylstonTradingCo.com – going live Wednesday, November 2nd at 12 Noon EST.

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Though most well known for their jeans, Canadian label Naked & Famous has been producing an excellent range of shirting and other goods for several seasons. This 12.5 oz, slim fit, natural indigo denim jacket is an upper-body highlight of their latest season, and  depending on where you live, will carry you through the next few months in raw selvedge glory. Made in Canada with Japanese fabric.

Photography: Pete Williams/Highsnobiety.com

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Japanese brand Devilock will be releasing its last collection this season, before shutting the doors. Having followed the brand for the past 10 years, the news are sad, but they want to leave with a bang and present for Holiday 2011 a series of collaborations.

New York artist Haze created an entire capsule collection for them, including outerwear, shirts, t-shirts, caps, bags and more. Together with Neighborhood they produced a pair of leather patched denim. Finally they also teamed up with Japanese artist and designer Jun Watanabe on a t-shirt.

The entire collection is up for order at Zozo.

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Not new to the collaboration game and also not to each other, Stussy and Levi’s once again team up for a small capsule for Holiday 2011. This season the collection includes Work Pants, Regular Fit Straight Denim, Sta-Prest chinos, 1st Trucker Jacket, a Chambray work shirt and a Trucker Vest. The theme of the collection is ‘Blue Sundries’, with royal blue accents featured on almost all pieces of the line.

The collection will be released on October 29th, 2011.

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RSVP teaches you how to wash your APCs, if you ever get to that point…

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Dior Homme has always had a big fanbase for their denim items. This season they are releasing the limited edition Blackberry Bush denim jacket in Japan. Made from premium Italian cotton, the jacket comes with lots of nice details, including special washes and tonal embroideries. The jacket will release this month at the Dior Ginza store in Tokyo. (Via honeyee)

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As announced earlier already, we can present today the upcoming A Bathing Ape x mastermind JAPAN Capsule Collection. As much as we have seen the Bape and mastermind logos over the years, we have to admit, we are still excited about this one.

The capsule line is pretty large, consisting of t-shirts, knitwear, denim, chinos, sneakers, boots, caps, hats, outerwear and a nice range of accessories. The fusion of Baby Milo and the skull and bones logo worked out nicely, with the outcome being some great collaborative graphics for this collaborative collection.

The Bape x mastermind JAPAN Fall 2011 line will come to Bape stores on October 19th, 2011.

Preview the entire collection after the jump.

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As part of their Fall/Winter 2011 Collection, Supreme presents a capsule collection in collaboration with Levi’s. This collection includes a Supreme Edition of the classic Levi’s 505 Zip-Fly Jean, a Chambray Work Shirt, a Trucker Jacket in Leather and Suede, a Denim Down Vest, and a Denim Bell Hat. All products are Made In The U.S.A. The collection will launch in Supreme stores on September 15th, in Japan on September 17th and in London on September 22nd.

Check out the full Supreme x Levi’s Capsule Collection after the jump.

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Levi’s recently launched The Commuter Series, a range of denim garments optimized specifically for the needs of the urban cyclist. To further promote this collection, Levi’s has teamed up with a selection local bike crews, influential bike shops and individuals to create a unique project that integrates the creative identity of local heroes with the iconic Trucker Jacket.

Read about all the crews who were involved and the design process after the click.

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Neighborhood presents their latest releases from its Fall/Winter 2011 ‘Gimme Shelter’ Collection. For September the brand presents some great outerwear, shirting, t-shirts, new denim and also on point accessories. From bags to pillows and even a lamp, the accessories range we find most interesting in this latest drop. The printed shirts and t-shirts also look really good.

Check out the complete release, coming to stores in the following weeks, after the jump.

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Best known for their denim, we look primarily towards Naked & Famous’ shirting in this Spring/Summer 2012 preview. In focus above are duck and dog (Bichon Frise to be exact) patterned shirts, followed by wide striped and chambray numbers.

Moving down the line you’ll find some Navajo prints and classic oxfords, all made in Canada (at North America’s oldest mill) of mostly Japanese fabrics. A peek at a pair of ONI x Naked & Famous Denim can also be seen in our gallery.

Photography: Pete Williams/Highsnobiety.com

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Donwan Harrell is the main designer at PRPS and has been since it first started. In this video he talks about how PRPS was started and how it evolved over the years.

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From Selectism – “The Levis x Filson collection continues to deliver refined cuts on classic Filson garments with a blend of the Levi’s world. For Autumn/Winter 2011, a variety of pieces are carried over and worked for a slightly new look. The Hunter Trucker in an olive green is a strong standout in the outwear category while the Wester shirt with the leather shoulder appliqué is sure to impress many. Spend some time on our gallery for a variety of looks from the Levis x Filson collection.”

More looks can be seen here.

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