A Brief History of Japanese Denim (In 3 Generations)
Автор: Ken Sakata
Загружено: 2025-07-11
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What Is Japanese Denim? | A 3-Generation Story of Rebellion, Reproduction, and Reinvention
Japanese denim isn’t just a fabric — it’s a cultural time capsule. But its meaning has changed radically over the last 50 years.
In this video, I explore how Japanese denim has gone through three very different phases:
• Phase One: Vintage Levi’s from the US in post-war Japan — countercultural rebellion through imported Americana.
• Phase Two: The Osaka 5 rebuild the past — selvedge, rivets, indigo dyeing, and precision replication as an artform.
• Phase Three: A new wave of innovation — silk denim, paper yarns, and natural Japanese dyes challenge what “authentic” even means.
From rope-dyed Zimbabwe cotton to kimono-era silk wefts, this isn’t just about jeans — it’s about how fashion helps each generation voice its anxieties.
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