7 Reasons Japanese Jeans Are So Expensive

* Thanks to Dave at Japanalogue for his help with this video, check out his website: http://japanalogue.com/ ✰ Also, check out my 10 Best Boots On the Market! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kuHyyefNGE * Full article: https://stridewise.com/why-is-japanese-denim-so-expensive/ * Lightweight selvedge for summer heat: https://stridewise.com/favorite-summer-jeans/ What kind of lunatic spends hundreds of dollars on jeans from *Japan* when they could go to Kohl's and buy some off the rack for thirty bucks? Brother, you've come to the right place because Japan offers the peak, the apex, the zenith of that most humble of pants, the jeans. They're the most common trouser on Earth, don't you want to wear its best possible version? Here's why they're worth paying attention to. 00:00 Why is Japanese denim so expensive? 00:53 1. The Weaving 03:08 2. The Dyeing 04:28 3. The Weight 05:38 4. The Raw 07:40 5. The Hardware and Details 08:30 6. The Vintage Styles 10:01 7. The Exclusivity 11:12 The downsides of denim from Japan 13:15 Wrapping up See all my Japanese jeans reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNld8fx1Smnn2mTGC9oricAyOgpwzzAgc #japanesedenim #selvedgedenim #rawdenim