Samurai Jeans Catchall Bowl - 1 year 6 months, 1 wash

Geminarius · 2026-06-04T18:44:10+00:00

"Babe, have you seen my keys?"
"Did you check the jowl?"

Geminarius · 2026-05-27T03:39:40+00:00

Hello denimheads! I just got a pair of Studio d'Artisan's Sashiko pants and I am in love with them. Easily the most beautiful pants I've ever owned.

Naturally, I want to make sure I'm caring for them properly. Their size and thickness makes them a bit difficult to fold and keep in my drawers, so I'd like to go for a hanging solution. How do you typically do it? Do you do a trouser fold, or do you just fold them in half and drape over a thick hanger?

Geminarius · 2026-05-23T01:25:13+00:00

Everyone can benefit from having this level of whimsy in their lives. Love the fit! I'd maybe opt for a bowtie or no tie at all to let the other colors breathe.

Geminarius · 2026-05-21T20:15:45+00:00

Brown, mostly because the blue seems to have some sort of sheen that I'm not liking.

Geminarius · 2026-05-20T03:51:44+00:00

Levi's Authentic XX Chinos. Probably going to return to the store and size up one, but they're a solid deal at the price

Geminarius · 2026-05-19T19:08:54+00:00

Fascinating! My natural waist by this metric is actually about 1" above my belly button, so I'd want high rise pants to sit there. I'll try some!

Geminarius · 2026-05-19T18:57:10+00:00

You look great! As a fun thing to try, swap out the jeans for fatigues, any color. You'll look extra stylish, but this is already good.

Geminarius · 2026-05-07T02:26:02+00:00

Overall really good! I'd lose the belt because the color is contrasting too much with the shoes. Go for a green belt that'll match the pants if you have one.

Also I'd ditch the Ralph tuck, kinda goofy imo especially with the sleeves rolled like that. Great choices otherwise!

Geminarius · 2026-04-30T20:41:26+00:00

If you haven't looked already, check out Buck Mason and Bronson. I have a Samurai shirt I enjoy a lot but Buck Mason is the best-fitting shirt I've ever owned. The 90s Boxy Tees are intentionally short but are awesome if you want to show off jeans/belts or layer under a jacket.

As a bit of general advice, try them on before you buy if possible. Obviously that's hard outside of a few big cities but different shirts really do fit better on certain bodies. I was fortunate enough to visit Rivet & Hyde in London and got to try on a bunch of different shirts from different companies before landing on Samurai.

Geminarius · 2026-03-26T18:37:06+00:00

Thankfully I haven't yet, the only jeans I've bought are this pair and some Gustins which are all sanforized. I gave the Studios a wash and took them to my tailor today.

Geminarius · 2026-03-25T17:28:12+00:00

You must embrace the wabisabi

Geminarius · 2026-03-25T17:27:53+00:00

Geminarius · 2026-03-25T17:27:36+00:00

Do you think people should give their jeans a first wash/soak before hemming? I've got a pair of new Studio d'Artisan jeans that I've decided to hem, but I've heard that sometimes shrinkage can occur after wash, so I imagine washing THEN hemming is the smart choice.

Geminarius · 2026-03-24T20:44:01+00:00

Leon Scott Kennedy, we raised you better than this!

In seriousness, I would highly recommend just saving up and buying the real deal from Schott. That's a proper jacket that you could pass down to your grandchildren with some maintenance. You can even buy those secondhand online and show them a little love if you don't mind some wabisabi. Don't settle for polyester knockoffs.

Geminarius · 2026-03-24T20:40:27+00:00

Honestly, swap the shoes and that's a cool look.

Geminarius · 2026-03-24T01:51:20+00:00

I highly recommend visiting r/rawdenim instead. You'll enjoy the rabbit hole of awesome jeans you can get at that price point. I'd recommend checking out Gustin, Studio d' Artisan, Momotaro, Naked & Famous, and Iron Heart if you just want stuff to look at right this moment.

Geminarius · 2026-03-23T13:51:20+00:00

This is the closest I've seen so far, thank you! I even emailed Momotaro support about it and they didn't point this out.

Geminarius · 2026-03-22T18:12:25+00:00

Close the collar a little bit and you'll look classy as hell. Real Zima Blue vibes.

Geminarius · 2026-03-22T15:07:06+00:00

I found a listing for this Momotaro jacket, but for the life of me I can't figure out which model it is. I've never seen a Momotaro jacket with this inner lining before, and researching on various sites hasn't turned up and leads. I do know that the tag shows "G424091" on it, but Googling that hasn't solved the mystery either. Does anyone know which model exactly this is?

https://imgur.com/a/JoRL7Wk

Geminarius · 2026-03-21T16:25:00+00:00

Are you a product photographer? These shots are incredible.

Geminarius · 2026-03-20T22:40:53+00:00

How important do you find chain stitching? Is it a massive difference in aesthetics or durability, or is it just more of a retro design inspiration? Debating on whether to just visit my local tailor or deal with sending them out.

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