Before You Spend $300 on Jeans, Watch This.

Japanese denim has become legendary — words like selvedge, indigo, and Kojima get thrown around like secret passwords. But what actually makes Japanese denim so expensive? Why do some jeans cost over $2,000, while others are $50 at the mall? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Japanese selvedge denim — from the indigo dyeing process that stains the maker’s hands blue, to the vintage shuttle looms that weave fabric slowly, perfectly imperfect. We’ll look at brands like Momotaro, Samurai, Iron Heart, and Pure Blue Japan, and explore how post-war Japan turned American workwear into an art form. If you’ve ever wondered what raw denim means, how fades happen, or why “Made in Kojima” is a mark of quality, this is your beginner-friendly guide. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/c/DeadstockDialogue 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - What are we even talking about? (raw vs selvedge) 1:28 - Why Japan? Mini-History 3:20 - What makes it pricey? 5:51 - Vocab you’ll actually use 7:51 - myths, truths, and care 9:14 - how should it fit? 9:35 - what to look for when buying 🎥 Subscribe for more videos on fashion history, craftsmanship, and why style matters more when you understand it. Japanese denim, selvedge jeans, raw denim, Momotaro, Kojima Japan, indigo dye, Iron Heart, Samurai Jeans, denim guide, Japanese fashion, denim documentary, Deadstock Dialogue