RAW DENIM REVIEW: Studio d'Artisan's Hairy, Fuzzy G-003 Jeans

*GET 10% OFF THESE JEANS WITH THE CODE "STRIDEWISE" AT DENIMIO IF YOU MAKE AN ACCOUNT FIRST: https://www.denimio.com *FULL REVIEW + PICTURES: https://stridewise.com/studio-dartisan-denim-review-g003/ After lots of requests, I'm reviewing a pair of raw denim jeans straight out of Okayama in Japan: the G-003 jeans from Studio d'Artisan. BRAND Founded in 1970 Known for traditional indigo dyeing and ritualistic weaving methods Uses shuttle looms to make thick, sturdy denim DENIM 15oz denim Made with G3 shuttle loom Low tension fabric Heavy slub yarn Rough, hairy texture Indigo warp and grey weft ** SEE MY 5 BEST BOOTS OF 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y7_Bu7XGB0 ** CONSTRUCTION Gold selvedge line Chainstitched hems Goatskin leather waistpatch Duck canvas pocket lining FIT & SIZING Run slightly large Moderate rise seat and thigh Heavily tapered inseam CARE Sit in cold water for 30 minutes Line dry half way hung Let rest on body Shrinks more vertically than horizontally First wash after ~50 wears, then every 15 - 30 wears PRICE About $315. PROS Sturdy, durable, thick denim Partly lined pockets Good for cold weather Great and unique fade potential CONS Pricy Pretty thick, not super summer friendly Slightly scratchy, not uncomfortable but not buttery soft (but this will change over time) Hairy, the twill is hard to follow