When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:id]Dalam hal detail terpenting dalam sebuah jeans, sulaman arcuates (atau arcs) pada saku merupakan salah satu elemen yang paling diperhatikan. (Seperti lambang Big Mac, namun dalam hal ini mengenai denim.)
Ketika perusahaan Amerika Levi’s mulai menggunakan sulaman arcs ternama dengan bentuk “paruh elang” dalam inustri denim, hal ini bertujuan untuk membuat simbol khas agar produk mudah dikenali. Seiring waktu, perusahaan Jepang menghasilkan berbagai variasi, dimana kami mendedikasikan artikel ini untuk menyediakan informasi mengenai arches menakjubkan tersebut.
Seperti yang Anda telah ketahui, jeans Jepang terlahir dari keinginan untuk menciptakan produk seperti warisan sejarah klasik Amerika. Tanpa diduga, versi “copy” ini pada akhirnya lebih mengungguli versi “original”, termasuk bagian detail.
Jika Anda simak sulaman arcs pada bagian saku jeans Jepang, Anda akan menyadari kemiripannya dengan gaya jeans Amerika. Hal ini sangat mudah dikenali pada masa terdahulu:
Berikut arcs daripada Sugar Cane 1947 versi sebelumnya.
Berikut arcs daripada The Flat Head versi sebelumnya.
Berikut arcs daripada Oni Denim versi sebelumnya.
Mengapa bagian Arcs dari jeans ini terlihat berbeda sekarang? Alasannya karena mereka diharuskan untuk membedakan gaya jeans ini. Pada tahun 2007, perusahaan Amerika Levi Strauss & Co. mengajukan tuntutan hukum berisi pelanggaran imitasi produk. Detail tuntutan ini yaitu “pemindahan objek dalam lokasi yang berbeda” pada bagian patch, tab merah pada saku belakang, dan tentunya sulaman arcs berada pada saku belakang. Pada akhirnya, banyak perusahaan Jepang diharusnya untuk mengubah desain detail jeans termasuk bagian arcs. Tanpa diduga, pada akhirnya jeans ini terkenal dengan identitas unik tersendiri, berbeda dengan penampilan klasik jeans Amerika. Maka, bagaimana hasil arcs jeans Jepang sekarang?
Momotaro
Beberapa perusahaan tidak menggunakan sulaman arcs sama sekali dan menampilkan saku bergaya “clean”. Hal ini memperbolehkan Anda untuk memfokuskan perhatian Anda kepada denim, dengan karakter dan tekstur uniknya. Sebagai contoh, berikut ini kami tampilkan koleksi saku belakang Momotaro Jeans yang dinamakan dengan Label Vintage. Jeans seri ini tidak memiliki sulaman arcs, ketika saku memiliki tab putih dengan gambaran buah peach sederhana. Saku seperti ini diumpamakan sebagai “kanvas kosong”, dimana akan berubah secara indah seiring waktu. Cetakan indah dari dompet, gantungan kunci atau objek lainnya akan memberikan tampilan terbaik saku ini. Sebagai contoh, saku Momotaro 0701 berikut ini:
Label Going To Battle koleksi Momotaro Jeans tampil lebih mudah dikenali. Pada bagian saku jeans dibantu dengan cetakan silk-screen dan gambaran dua garis paralel, menyimbolkan “bendera tempur Momotaro” yang legendaris, dimana legenda mengatakan bahwa seorang anak lelaki pergi berperang melawan iblis. Pewarnaan ini sangat tahan lama dan akan terus ditampilkan bahkan setelah jeans Anda menghasilkan fades. Berikut ini foto model jeans 0705SP:
Untuk seri the Copper Label, bagian arcs hanya disulam pada satu saku. Hal ini dapat disimak dalam contoh model G007, dimana “setengah-arc” menyimbolkan buah peach.
Japan Blue
Sebagai “saudara” Momotaro, Japan Blue diproduksi tanpa berfokus dengan gaya jeans klasik tradisional, namun produk modern. Jeans ini menargetkan pemakai muda yang menyukai siluet modern yang fashionable.
Kehadiran elemen klasik dari jeans antik Amerika bertampilan sederhana. Japan Blue tidak menghadirkan sulaman arcs pada bagian saku belakang ataupun menggunakan arcs original yang disulam dengan dua benang dengan warna yang berbeda. Bentuk ini menyerupai huruf besar dari nama merek ini, JB. Apabila arcs dihadirkan pada saku jeans Japan Blue, maka nama model akan memiliki huruf S (stitch). Sebagai contoh, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
Pada umumnya, pabrik seperti Oni denim mencoba untuk tidak melebihkan detail jeans dan berfokus kepada material dan tekstur. Namun demikian, jeans Oni denim memiliki arcs dengan versi yang berbeda.
Versi lama arcs pada saku belakang ini dapat disimak sebagai berikut:
Kini telah hadir berbagai variasi saku. Untuk saat ini, kami menemukan saku bergaya ‘clean minimalis’.
Saku dengan sulaman arc sederhana dari Oni Denim
Variasi yang sangat unik dengan penjahitan selvedge line pada saku. Desain arc ini akan tampil lebih menonjol dengan adanya hasil fading.
Samurai Jeans
Berbeda dengan Oni, “monster” di dalam industri denim, Samurai Jeans menghadirkan berbagai macam details. tidak terkecuali dengan desain arcs pada saku belakang. Samurai Jeans memiliki beberapa opsi dalam desain arcs. Dalam pasar Jepang, arcs tradisional masih tersedia, dengan gaya dan bentuk menarik dari jeans klasik Amerika.
Sebagai contoh, berikut ini merupakan hasil arcs dari model S5000VX. Ia disulam dengan benang kuning terang dan menonjol dengan latar belakang warna indigo jeans.
Beberapa model (sebagai contoh, S710XX) memiliki penjahitan pada saku dengan warna indigo, dimana akan tampil lebih jelas setelah penggosokan jeans.
Model S3000VX dari Samurai dibuat secara spesial dengan gaya tahun 40-an. Arcs diwarnai secara tepat – mereka dihadirkan pada Levi’s versi sebelumnya, untuk mengenalkan kekhasan jeans dan juga penghematan material. Tentu saja Samurai Jeans tidak berasaskan detail ini kepada pespektif keuntungan moneter, namun dengan pengapresiasian sejarah denim.
Seri Yamato berbeda dari Samurai tidak hanya dengan menggunakan denim yang lebih ringan, namun juga dengan detail yang berbeda dari karakter model berat klasik. Di sini, bentuk bulat saku belakang dihadirkan dengan arcs yang menyerupai versi lama jeans Lee.
Sebagai contoh, berikut ini arcs dari model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs pada saku jeans Pherrow’s dihadirkan pada satu sisi dengan karakter klasik “levis”. Arcs ini tampil original – mereka menyerupai tanduk bison dan disulam dengan benang berwarna merah – bertampilan gaya kebaratan.
Full Count
Perusahaan Full Count merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang menampilkan detail Levi’s. Berikut ini dapat disimak arcs berwarna merah yang terkenal dengan perbedaan yang minimum.
Ngomong-ngomong, apabila Anda mau, Anda dapat menampilkan arcs yang serupa dengan menanggalkan beberapa benang di bawah)
Studio D’Artisan
Sebelum tahun 2007, arcs dari jeans SDA tampil sebagai berikut. Ya, mereka masih sangat mudah dikenali dengan model klasik versi lama Levi’s.
Arcs modern yang dimodifikasi terlihat lebih condong ke tepi. Ditambah lagi, untuk memperkuat desain saku, jeans Studio D’Artisan menghadirkan penjahitan cross indigo dan lapisan lining pada bagian dasar saku. Kombinasi ini terlihat seakan jeans telah memiliki hasil fade kontras, sebuah detail tambahan terbaik bagi para denimhead.
Pada kesimpulannya, dengan detail variasi arcs dari pabrik Jepang yang berbeda, kita dapat simak tradisi bersejarah Jepang kuno yang berharga. Kini keunikkan merek Jepang dapat disimak dengan jelas, dengan produk yang lebih mendetail dan fitur unik yang lebih menarik :)[:zh]聊到牛仔褲最重要，也最明顯的細節呈現，「拱型花紋」絕對是最具有指標性的元素。(想想麥當勞的M標誌，但是是為了丹寧褲設計的)
當美國牛仔褲Levi’s公司，在丹寧風潮開始下降時，開始使用具有指標性的拱型花紋「老鷹鳥喙」，就是希望可以提振品牌氣勢，並吸引更多人注意。隨著時間過去，日本廠家也各种形式的花纹图样，这也是今天这篇文章的主旨，要带你们一起看看，多元、丰富的花纹设计。
你可能早有所知，日本牛仔裤，我们所知现在有的模型都是为了要呈现经典美国历史而呈现的。所以，从开始的「复制」过渡到现在的「原创」，都是用各种细节来转换。这也是为什么如果你看日牛口袋上的花纹，都和美国牛仔裤十分相似，尤其是早期的日牛。
旧版的The Flat Head口袋花
旧版的Oni Denim口袋花
为什么这些拱型花纹如今看起来如此不同？说真的，他们是被迫改为不同花纹的。2007年，Levi Strauss & Co. 提出诉讼，表示拱型花纹是该公司的特有造型，其他公司的应用都属于抄袭行为。
結果，許多日牛廠家也因此改变牛仔裤的款式设计，包括口袋花纹。销量也没有因此下降，反而成了一种助力，许多新颖、特殊的图案应运而生，也不再受到旧、美式牛仔风格的限制。
所以说，你现在对于日本牛仔裤的口袋拱型花纹，感受如何呢？
Momotaro
有些厂家选择不再使用袋花，反而是「留白」。这让粉丝可以更注重丹宁本身的特色和质感。
例如，Momotaro Jeans裤子透露著Momotaro Jeans的横织宪经典。这系列的裤子没有口袋花纹，反而有著桃子的标牌，这种口袋称为「黑色油画」，随著时间会有颜色改变，相当漂亮。无论是在后口袋放钥匙圈、皮包、其他配件，都能很好的在这口袋呈现。下面这张就是Momotaro 0701口袋经过时间的落色，显得很有样子。
Going To Battle Label 系列则是让Momotaro Jeans看起来更具代表性。一边口袋有著两条丝印的横线标志，象徵「Momotaro
战斗旗」还有男生的图案，显示过去和恶魔缠斗的精神。丝印很耐的起考验，就算经过长时间还是能很好的维持颜色，照片中是0705SP模型历经风霜的样子:
the Copper Label series来说，拱型花纹也只有在单边口袋，用g007来展示，半拱型的标志，也代表著「桃子」的样貌。
Japan Blue
有 Momotaro亲弟弟之称的Japan Blue ，Japan Blue 初衷不在于制造传统经典牛仔裤，而是要打造更多流行、现代的商品。这些裤子的客群主要是年轻人，和那些喜欢现代/时尚剪裁的人。所以，旧时代美式的元素，相对就不是主角。Japan Blue 在产品上，不是选择完全不用袋花，就是使用原创经典的拱型，并用两种车线呈现不样貌。形状就像是品牌JB的缩写。如果裤款有袋花，款式的编号就会有个「S」，例如， JB0412S。
Oni Denim
一般来说，像Oni denim 这样的厂家，会选择不要著墨于细节，而是专注在材质和质感身。但是，Oni denim有著不同样貌的拱型花纹。
旧款花纹旧如先前说过的，长这样，
现在，则有不同花样。
下图则是「极简主义」呈现方式。
口袋有著拱型花纹的 Oni Denim呈现如下。
下图，非常别致的图样，接缝直接绣在口袋上。这样的拱型花纹，会因为落色而显得更为有特色。
Samurai Jeans
不像Oni丹宁界的怪物Samurai Jeans很喜欢使用细节，凸显品牌特色。背面口袋的拱型花纹也不例外。Samurai Jeans有数款拱型提供选择。为了日本市场，经典的拱型花纹还是存在，也是经典风格和美式风格牛仔裤的呈现模型。
例如，这款S5000VX ，用亮黄色车线，从背面看裤子非常有特色。
有些（例如S710XX）用靛蓝色的车针创作花纹，历经时间的磨损，颜色也会改变，非常漂亮。
Samurai的 S3000VX，则是特别打造40年代风格，拱型花纹和旧Levi’s的纹路几乎雷同，要保持牛仔裤的辨识度。Samurai的这些细节设计，绝对不是为了营收考量，而是要向牛仔裤历史致敬。
Samurai的Yamato 系列不只是采用浅色丹宁，还有许多不同基调的细节在里头。弧形的口袋边，还有相仿旧Lee牛仔裤的拱型花纹，像是S003JP的拱型图案：
Pherrow’s
Pherrow’s牛仔裤的拱型花纹就是仿效Levi’s的经典款，但拱型又带点原创性，看上去像是北美野牛的角，车缝线还带有红色，用品牌仔自己的方式，解读西方牛仔文化。
Full Count
Full Count 是少数维持大量使用Levi’s裤子元素的厂家，下图可以看到非常经典且很好辨别的拱型，尽管改变了细微。
顺带一提，如果你想要，你是可以把拱型花纹弄的更像，只要把下方的车缝线拆掉就好。
Studio D’Artisan
SDA 的拱型花纹就像下方照片这样。是的，一样遵循Levi’s旧款设计。
现代款式则修改为一边较为倾斜。为了加强口袋的设计感，Studio D’Artisan牛仔裤用上了靛蓝色的双针工法，拱型下方可以明显看到有一条蓝色。这样的组合看上去很漂亮，而且已经有著明显的色差，给了丹宁粉丝相当好的入手选择。
总而言之，我们看过了所有不同日牛厂家对拱型设计的表现，我们可以说，看见了牛仔裤传承和一致的制造精神。换句话说，现在明显地，日本品牌追求独立和特殊性，这也让产品能具有生动和有趣的细节。:)[:de]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:es]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:fr]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:it]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:pt]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:ru]Когда говорится о наиболее значимых и заметных деталях джинсов, то, безусловно, вышитые арки на карманах, являются одним из самых узнаваемых элементов, по которым даже издалека можно идентифицировать тот или иной бренд.
Собственно, когда на заре джинсовой индустрии американская компания Levi’s стала использовать свои знаменитые вышитые арки в виде “клюва орла”, то преследовалась именно цель сделать продукт более узнаваемым и заметным.
Что касается непосредственно японских производителей, то здесь мы видим довольно большое разнообразие вариантов.
Как известно, японские джинсы, в том виде, в каком мы их сейчас знаем, родились из стремления сделать продукт максимально близкий к классическому американскому историческому наследию. Так получилось, что “копия” значительно превзошла “оригинал”, в том числе это касается и деталей.
Так или иначе, если смотреть на арки, вышитые на карманах японских джинсов, то будет заметно, что они очень близки к стилистике американских джинсов.
Особенно это было заметно в более ранний период
Старая версия арок Sugar Cane 1947
Старая версия арок The Flat Head
Старая версия арок Oni Denim
Почему же сейчас арки этих джинсов выглядят по-другому? Дело в том, что для японских производителей это была вынужденная мера. В 2007-м году, американская компания Levi Strauss & Co.выдвинула судебный иск, в котором предъявлялись претензии к использованию деталей очень явно имитирующих продукцию этой марки. В числе деталей, которых касался данный иск, были “движущиеся в разные стороны объекты” на патче, red tab на заднем кармане, и конечно же вышитые на задних карманах арки.
В конечно итоге многим японским производителям пришлось видоизменить дизайн своих деталей, включая арки. Джинсы отнюдь не стали выглядеть хуже, скорее в большей степени проявилась самобытность и самодостаточность такого продукта, который уже в меньшей степени был зависим от образов старой американской классики.
Как же обстоит дело с арками у японских джинсов на сегодняшний момент?
Некоторые производители вообще не используют вышитые арки, оставляя карманы “чистыми”. Это позволяет перенести всё внимание на сам деним, его неповторимый характер и текстуру.
Например, таким образом выглядят задние карманы у линейки Momotaro Jeans, которая называется Vintage Label. У джинсов этой серии нет никаких вышитых арок, карман имеет white tab с изображением персика и более ничего. Такой карман представляет собой “чистый холст”, который будет красиво изменяться с течением времени. Красивый отпечаток кошелька, связки ключей или любого другого предмета будет наилучшим образом отображаться на таком кармане. Например, так выглядят карманы Momotaro 0701
Going To Battle Label тех же Momotaro Jeans выглядит гораздо более заметно. На карман джинсов с помощью шелкографии наносятся две параллельные линии, которые символизируют легендарный “боевой флаг Momotaro”, с которым мальчик по легенде шёл в бой против демонов. Краска очень стойкая и она будет сохраняться даже в тот период, когда сами джинсы приобретут уже очень значительный фейд. На фото модель 0705SP
А у серии Cooper Label арка прострачивается лишь на одном кармане. Это хорошо видно на примере модели G007, где такая “полуарка” символизирует персик.
“Младший брат” Momotaro, бренд Japan Blue изначально был ориентирован не столько на выпуск традиционных классических джинсов по всем историческим канонам, сколько на удобный современный продукт. Такие джинсы в большей степени ориентированы на молодёжь и людей любящий современные модные силуэты. Соответственно присутствие классических элементов старых американских джинсов здесь прослеживается в наименьшей степени.
Japan Blue либо не использует вышитую арку на задних карманах вовсе либо использует вот такие своеобразные арки, вышитые двумя нитями различных цветов. Их форма имитирует заглавные буквы этого бренда, JB. Если на кармане джинсов Japan Blue используется такая арка, то в названии модели присутствует буква S (stitch). Наример, JB0412S.
Вообще, такой производитель, как Oni denim, старается не перегружать свои джинсы деталями, сосредоточив внимание обладателя на самом материале и его фактуре. Тем не менее, на джинсах Oni denim используются разные варианты арок.
Старая версия арок на задних карманах была вот такой, как уже говорилось ранее
В наши дни используется несколько вариантов оформления карманов.
Присутствуют, как минималистичные “чистые” карманы
Карманы с обычной вышитой аркой Oni denim
Так и весьма своеобразный вариант, при котором в качестве арок на карманы нашивается selvedge line. Такая арка будет выделяться более явно при значительно проявившемся фейдинге
В отличие от Oni, такой “монстр” деним-индустрии, как Samurai Jeans, очень любит использовать множество деталей.. Не является здесь исключением и арка на задних карманах. Причём вариантов арок у Samurai Jeans довольно много. Для японского рынка по-прежнему доступны традиционные арки, напоминающие по стилю и форме о классическом наследии американских джинсов.
Например, вот так выглядит арка модели S5000VX. Она вышита яркими жёлтыми нитками и контрастно выделяется на фоне джинсов
в некоторых моделях (например, S710XX) используются строчки на карманах, выполненные в тон цвета индиго, они будут проявляться более явно, когда джинсы уже будут основательно потёрты
Модель S3000VX у Samurai специально выполнена в стилистике 40-х годов ХХ века. Арка нанесена краской совсем не случайно, так делалось на старых джинсах Levi’s, чтобы сохранить узнаваемость джинсов и в то же время соблюсти режим строгой экономии средств. Разумеется Samurai Jeans повторяют эту деталь не из экономии, а в знак уважения к истории денима.
Серия Yamato отличается у Samurai не только использованием более лёгкого денима, но и принципиально другими деталями, нехарактерными для тяжёлых классических моделей. Здесь используется скруглённая форма задних карманов, арки на которых имитируют знак ~ на старых джинсах Lee.
Например, вот так выполнена арка у модели S003JP
Арки на карманах джинсов Pherrow’s с одной стороны напоминают “левайсообразную” классику, а с другой стороны, эти арки достаточно самобытны – они имитируют голову бизона с рогами и вышиты нитками рыжего цвета. Т.е. это собственная интерпретации вестерн-стиля
Компания Full Count является одной из немногих, которая в наибольшей степени продолжает сохранять максимальное количество Levi’s inspired деталей. Здесь мы можем видеть и очень заметный ред таб и очень узнаваемые арки с незначительными изменениями
Кстати, при желании такие арки можно сделать ещё более похожими, просто удалив немного ниток внизу)
До 2007-го года арки джинсов SDA выглядели таким образом. Да, это всё та же узнаваемая классика по мотивам старого Levi’s.
Современная видоизменённая арка выглядит более смещённой в сторону. Кроме того, для усиления конструкции карманов у джинсов Studio D’Artisan используется поперечная отстрочка цвета индиго и подкладка в нижней части кармана. Очень красиво такое сочетание выглядит, когда джинсы уже получили контрастный фейд
В заключение, подробно рассмотрев различные виды арок у разных японских производителей, можно сказать, что сейчас мы видим одной стороны приверженность и преемственность традициям прошлого. С другой стороны, в настоящее время очень хорошо заметна самобытность и независимость японских марок, делающая такой продукт более заметным и интересным.[:th]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:ms]Dari segi butiran yang paling penting dalam seluar jeans, sulaman yang terbuat dari busur (atau arcs) pada poket adalah salah satu unsur yang paling diperhatikan. (Seperti simbol Big Mac, tetapi dalam kes ini mengenai denim.)
Semasa syarikat Amerika Levi mula menggunakan sulaman arcs terkenal dengan bentuk “paruh helang” dalam industri denim, ia bertujuan untuk mewujudkan simbol tersendiri bagi produk yang mudah dikenali. Dari masa ke masa, syarikat-syarikat Jepun menghasilkan pelbagai variasi, di mana kami mendedikasikan artikel ini untuk memberikan maklumat tentang arches luar biasa.
Seperti yang sudah Anda ketahui, jins Jepun dilahirkan dari keinginan untuk mencipta produk seperti warisan sejarah klasik Amerika. Tanpa diduga, versi “salinan” ini akhirnya mendominasi versi “asal”, termasuk butirannya.
Sekiranya Anda merujuk kepada sulaman arcs pada poket seluar jeans Jepun, Anda akan menyadari persamaan dengan gaya seluar jeans Amerika. Ini sangat mudah dikenali pada masa lalu:
Berikut arc daripada versi sebelum Sugar Cane 1947.
Berikut arcs daripada The Flat Head versi sebelum.
Berikut arcs daripada Oni Denim versi sebelum.
Kenapa bahagian Arcs jeans ini sekarang kelihatan berbeza? Sebabnya adalah mereka dikehendaki membezakan gaya seluar jeans ini. Pada tahun 2007, syarikat Amerika Levi Strauss & Co. memfailkan tuntutan mahkamah yang mengandungi pelanggaran tiruan produk. Butiran permintaan ini adalah “objek di lokasi yang berbeda” di patch, tab merah di poket belakang, dan tentu saja sulaman arcs berada di poket belakang. Pada akhirnya, banyak syarikat Jepun sepatutnya menukar butiran reka bentuk jeans termasuk bahagian arcs. Tidak disangka-sangka, pada seluar jeans akhir ini terkenal dengan identiti tersendiri, berbeza dengan penampilan klasik jeans Amerika. Jadi, bagaimana hasil arcs jins jeans Jepun sekarang?
Momotaro
Sebahagian syarikat tidak menggunakan sulaman arcs sama sekali dan memaparkan saku gaya “clean”. Ini membolehkan Anda menumpukan perhatian pada denim, dengan watak dan tekstur yang unik. Sebagai contoh, di sini kami menunjukkan koleksi poket Momotaro Jeans yang dikenali sebagai Label Vintage. Jeans siri ini tidak mempunyai sulaman arcs, apabila poket mempunyai tab putih dengan buah pic sederhana. Poket sedemikian disamakan dengan “kanvas kosong”, yang akan berubah dengan indah dari masa ke masa. Cetakan cantik dari dompet, rantai kunci atau benda lain akan memberi pandangan terbaik poket ini. Sebagai contoh, poket Momotaro 0701 yang berikut:
Label Going To Battle koleksi Momotaro Jeans kelihatan lebih mudah dikenali. Di dalam poket seluar jeans dibantu oleh cetakan sutera dan gambar dua garisan selari, melambangkan legenda “spanduk tempurMomotaro“, di mana legenda memberitahu bahawa seorang lelaki pergi berperang melawan syaitan. Pewarna ini sangat tahan lama dan akan terus ditunjukkan apalagi selepas jins Anda menghasilkan pudar. Berikut adalah gambar model jeans 0705SP:
Untuk siri the Copper Label, bahagian arcs hanya disulam pada poket tunggal. Ini dapat dilihat dalam model contoh G007, di mana “separuh arka” melambangkan pic.
Japan Blue
Sebagai “saudara” Momotaro, Japan Blue dihasilkan tanpa memberi tumpuan kepada seluar jeans klasik tradisional, tetapi pada produk moden. Jeans ini bertumpu kepada pelanggan muda yang menyukai siluet bergaya moden.
Kehadiran unsur-unsur klasik jeans antik Amerika kelihatan sederhana. Japan Blue tidak mempersembahkan sulaman arcs pada poket belakang atau menggunakan arcs original yang disulam dengan dua benang berwarna beza. Borang ini menyerupai huruf besar jenama ini, JB. Sekiranya arcs dibentangkan pada poket jeans Japan Blue, maka nama model akan mempunyai huruf S (stitch). Contohnya, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
Pada umumnya, pabrik seperti Oni denim mencoba untuk tidak melebihkan detail jeans dan berfokus kepada material dan tekstur. Namun demikian, jeans Oni denim memiliki arcs dengan versi yang berbeda.
Versi lama arcs pada saku belakang ini dapat disimak sebagai berikut:
Kini telah hadir berbagai variasi saku. Untuk saat ini, kami menemukan saku bergaya ‘clean minimalis’.
Saku dengan sulaman arc sederhana dari Oni Denim
Variasi yang sangat unik dengan penjahitan selvedge line pada saku. Desain arc ini akan tampil lebih menonjol dengan adanya hasil fading.
Samurai Jeans
Berbeda dengan Oni, “monster” di dalam industri denim, Samurai Jeans menghadirkan berbagai macam details. tidak terkecuali dengan desain arcs pada saku belakang. Samurai Jeans memiliki beberapa opsi dalam desain arcs. Dalam pasar Jepang, arcs tradisional masih tersedia, dengan gaya dan bentuk menarik dari jeans klasik Amerika.
Sebagai contoh, berikut ini merupakan hasil arcs dari model S5000VX. Ia disulam dengan benang kuning terang dan menonjol dengan latar belakang warna indigo jeans.
Sebahagian model (contohnya, S710XX) mempunyai jahitan pada poket dengan warna indigo, yang akan kelihatan lebih jelas selepas penggosokan seluar jeans.
Model S3000VX dari Samurai dibuat khas dalam gaya tahun 40-an. Arcs diwarnai dengan tepat – ia dihadirkan kepada versi sebelum Levi, untuk mengenalpasti kecemerlangan jins serta penjimatan bahan. Sudah tentu, Samurai Jeans tidak berdasarkan kepada butiran ini untuk perspektif keuntungan monetari, tetapi dengan penghargaan sejarah denim.
Siri Yamato berbeza daripada Samurai bukan sahaja menggunakan denim yang lebih ringan, tetapi juga dengan butiran yang berbeza dari watak model berat klasik. Di sini, poket belakang bulat dipersembahkan dengan arcs yang menyerupai versi lama seluar jeans Lee.
Sebagai contoh, berikut ini arcs dari model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs di jeans poket Pherrow’s dibentangkan di satu sisi dengan watak klasik “levis”. Arcs ini kelihatan original – mereka menyerupai tanduk bison dan disulam dengan benang merah – bertampilan gaya barat.
Full Count
Kilang Full Count adalah salah satu syarikat yang memaparkan butiran Levi. Berikut ini boleh dilihat arcs berwarna merah yang terkenal dengan perbezaan minimum.
Dengan cara ini, jika Anda mahu Anda boleh memaparkan arcs yang sama dengan melepaskan beberapa benang di bawah).
Studio D’Artisan
Sebelum tahun 2007, arcs jeans SDA muncul seperti berikut. Ya, mereka masih sangat mudah dikenali dengan model klasik versi lama Levi.
Modifikasi arka moden kelihatan lebih cenderung ke tepi. Selain itu, untuk memperkuatkan reka bentuk poket, jeans Studio D’Artisan mempunyai penjahitan cross indigo dan lapisan lining di dasar poket. Kombinasi ini kelihatan seolah-olah seluar jeans sudah mempunyai hasil pudar kontras, butiran tambahan terbaik untuk denimhead.
Kesimpulannya, dengan variasi arcs terperinci dari kilang-kilang Jepun yang berbeza, kita dapat melihat tradisi sejarah Jepun yang berharga. Sekarang keunikan jenama Jepun dapat dilihat dengan jelas, dengan produk yang lebih terperinci dan ciri unik yang lebih menarik :)[:ko]가장 중요하고 눈에 띄는 청바지의 디테일에 관해서라면, 청바지 주머니에 있는 아큐에이트(arcuate. 혹은 아크라고도 함)가 가장 눈에 띄는 요소입니다. (Big Mac 사인을 생각해보세요. 데님의 경우에는 아크가 그와 같은 것입니다.)
미국 회사 리바이스가 데님 업계에서 독수리 부리 형태의 아큐에이트를 새겨넣기 시작했을 때의 목표는 리바이스를 더욱 쉽게 알아보고 눈에 띄게하려고 한 것이었습니다. 시간이 흐르면서, 일본 제조업체들은 다양한 옵션을 만들어냈고, 이것이 바로 여러분들에게 이 넓은 범위의 전설적인 아크를 보여드리기 위해서 이 포스팅을 작성하는 이유입니다.
여러분들이 이미 알 수도 있겠지만, 일본 청바지는 클래식한 미국의 역사적 유산에 가까운 제품을 생산하기 위한 열망에서 비롯되었습니다. 그리하여 디테일까지 포함하여 “모방”이 “오리지널”보다 훨씬 우수하게 되는 결과가 탄생하였습니다.
일본 청바지의 바지에 수놓인 아크를 보시면, 미국 청바지 스타일과 매우 유사하다는 것을 알게될 것입니다.
이것은 특히 초기에 알아보기 쉬웠습니다. :
Sugar Cane 1947 arcs의 과거 모델입니다
Oni Denim 과거 모델의 아크
왜 요즘에는 청바지의 아크가 제각각 다를까요? 사실, 아크를 다르게 새기도록 강요되었습니다. 2007년, 미국 회사 Levi Strauss & Co.는 이 브랜드 제품을 모방하는 부분의 이용에 크레임을 걸기 위한 소송을 걸었습니다. 이러한 소송은 패치, 백 포켓의 레드 탭, 물론 백 포켓의 아크까지도 “다른 방향성을 지니도록” 하였습니다. 결국에는, 많은 일본 제조 업체는 아크를 포함하여 그들의 디자인의 일부를 수정해야 했습니다. 하지만, 청바지는 가격이 떨어지지 않았으며, 기존의 미국 클래식의 이미지에 의존을 한정하며, 새로운 정체성으로 태어났습니다.
그렇긴 해도, 요즘의 일본 데님 아크는 어떠한가요?
Momotaro
일부 제조 업체는 아크를 전혀 새겨넣지 않으며, 백 포켓을 “말끔하게” 남겨둡니다. 이렇게 하여 여러분들의 모든 관심은 데님 자체, 데님의 유니크한 특성 및 텍스쳐로 집중됩니다.
예를 들어, 이것이 어떻게 Momotaro Jeans 라인의 백 포켓이 빈티지 라벨로 불리는지에 대한 것입니다. 보세요. 본 시리즈의 청바지는 자수가 새겨진 아크를 가지고 있지 않지만, 포켓은 피치 이미지의 화이트 탭을 지니고 있습니다. 이와 같은 포켓은 “블랙 캔버스”라고 부르며, 이것은 시간이 흐름에 따라서 아름답게 변화합니다. 지갑, 키체인 혹은 기타 물건의 아름다운 마크는 이러한 포켓에서 가장 아름답게 표현될 것입니다. 예를 들어, 페이딩이 잘 된 Momotaro 0701의 포켓은 다음과 같습니다.:
Momotaro Jeans Going To Battle Label 는 더욱 알아보기 쉽습니다. 이 청바지의 주머니에는 두 줄의 평행선이 그려져 있으며 이것은 전설적인 “Momotaro 의 전투 깃발”을 상징으로 하며, 전설에 따르면 남자들이 악마를 이기기 위해서 이 깃발을 가지고 전투에 나갔다고 합니다. 페인트는 잘 지워지지 않으며, 페이딩이 나타난 후에도 오랫동안 그 모습을 나타낼 것입니다. 사진에 있는 청바지는 0705SP 입니다.:
the Copper Label series에는 아크는 하나의 주머니에만 자수가 새겨져 있습니다. 이건 “해프 아크”가 복숭아를 상징하는 G007의 경우에 명확히 볼 수 있습니다.
Japan Blue
Momotaro의 “남동생” Japan Blue 는 본래 전통적인 클래식 진의 성향을 보이지 않았으며, 편안한 모던 제품의 느낌을 띄고 있었습니다. 이러한 청바지는 젊은 사람과 모던/패셔너블한 실루엣을 좋아하는사람들에 중점을 두고 제작된 것입니다. 그러므로, 오래된 미국 청바지의 클래식한 요소는 훨씬 적게 가지고 있다는 것입니다.
Japan Blue 는 백 포켓에 아크를 전혀 새기지 않거나 다른 색상의 두 개의 실로 본래의 아크를 새겨넣었습니다. 그것의 형태는 이 브랜드의 대문자를 따서 JB을 묘사하며, 이 모델의 이름인 S(스티치)를 새겼습니다. 예를 들어, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
일반적으로, Oni denim과 같은 제조업체는 디테일을 너무 많이 넣으려고 하지 않으며, 직물 자체 및 텍스쳐에 관심을 집중하게 합니다. 하지만, Oni denim 청바지는 다른 버전의 아크를 이용합니다.
백 포켓에 새겨진 오래된 버전의 아크는 언급된 바와 같이 다음과 같습니다.
요즘에는 몇 개의 변형된 모습의 포켓이 이용됩니다.
현재로서는, 미니멀리즘적인 “깔끔한” 포켓이 있습니다.
평범한 아크가 새겨진 Oni Denim 의 포켓
매우 특이한 변형의 셀비지 라인이 포켓에 새겨졌습니다. 이러한 아크는 페이딩이 상당히 진행되었을 때 더욱 두드러집니다.
Samurai Jeans
Oni와 달리, 데님 업계의 “몬스터”인 Samurai Jeans는 디테일을 많이 넣는 것을 좋아합니다.. 백 포켓의 아크 역시 예외는 아닙니다. Samurai Jeans 는 몇 개의 아크 옵션을 지니고 있습니다. 일본 시장에서는, 스타일의 회상과 미국 청바지의 클래식한 유산의 형태로 전통적인 아크를 아직도 볼 수 있습니다.
예를 들어, S5000VX 모델의 아크를 보세요. 밝은 노란색 실로 새겨져서 청바지를 배경으로 하여 눈에 띕니다.
일부 모델은 (예를 들어, S710XX) 포켓에 인디고 색상의 스티치를 이용하여, 청바지가 완전히 문질러졌을 때 더욱 명확히 드러납니다.
Samurai 의 S3000VX 모델은 40년대 스타일로 제작되었습니다. 아크는 실수로 제작된 것이 아닙니다. 이것은 리바이스에서도 볼 수 있습니다. 물론 Samurai Jeans 는 위조하려는 의도로 이 디테일을 새겨넣은 것이 아니라, 데님의 역사 존중의 사인으로 제작하였습니다.
Yamato 시리즈는 더 밝은 색의 데님 뿐만 아니라, 헤비 클래식 모델을 위한 근본적으로 다른 디테일을 이용하여 Samurai 와 구분됩니다. 여기서, 백 포켓의 둥그런 모양이 이용되었습니다. 예를 들어, 다음 사진은 S003JP의 아크입니다.
Pherrow’s
Pherrow’s 청바지 포켓의 아크는 리바이스 클래식과 닮았습니다. 이러한 아크는 꽤 오리지널한 것입니다. 이것은 서구적 스타일의 해석입니다.
Full Count
Full Count 는 리바이스 생산 부분의 최대 양을 계속 해서 유지하는 몇 안 되는 회사 중 하나 입니다. 매우 알아채기 쉬운 빨간색 아크와 매우 알아보기 쉬운 아크를 볼 수 있습니다.
어쨌든, 여러분이 원하신다면, 이러한 아크를 아래의 실을 제거해서 더욱 비슷하게 만들 수 있습니다.
Studio D’Artisan
2007년 전에는 SDA 청바지의 아크는 이렇게 생겼었습니다. 네, 이것은 이전의 리바이스에 기반하여 제작된 동일한 클래식입니다.
모던하게 수정된 아크는 옆으로 치우친 모양입니다. 추가로, 포켓의 디자인을 강화하기 위하여, Studio D’Artisan 청바지는 포켓 밑에 인디고 크로스 스티치 및 라이닝을 이용하였습니다. 이러한 조합은 청바지가 이미 콘트라스트 페이딩이 된 것처럼 보입니다.
결론적으로, 다양한 일본 데님 제조 업체의 다양한 유형의 디테일을 알아본 결과, 과거의 전통을 따르고 지속하는 것을 볼 수 있다고 할 수 있습니다. 반면에, 현재에는, 일본 브랜드의 특수성 및 독립성은 매우 분명하게 볼 수 있으며, 이러한 제품을 디테일하고 유니크한 특징을 지니고 합니다.[:ar]When it comes to the most significant and noticeable details of jeans, embroidered arcuates (or arcs) on the pockets are one of the most recognizable elements. (Think the Big Mac sign, but for denim.)
When the American company Levi’s started using its famous embroidered arcs in the form of the “eagle beak” at the dawn of the denim industry, the goal was to make the product more recognizable and noticeable. As time passed, Japanese manufacturers created a whole variety of different options, which is why we’ve dedicated this post today to show you the big scope of these fabled arches.
As you may already know, Japanese jeans, in the form in which we now know them, were born from the desire to make the product as close to the classical American historical heritage. It so happened that the “copy” has significantly surpassed the “original”, including in the details.
If you look at the arcs embroidered on the pockets of Japanese jeans, it will be noticeable that they are very close to the style of American jeans.
This was especially noticeable in an earlier period:
The old version of the of Sugar Cane 1947 arcs
The old version of The Flat Head arcs
The old version of Oni Denim arcs
Why do the Arcs of these jeans look different now? Plainly, they were forced to go a different way. In 2007, the American company Levi Strauss & Co. proposed a lawsuit in which claims were made for the use of parts that clearly imitate the products of this brand. Among the details of this suit were “moving objects in different directions” on the patch, a red tab on the back pocket, and of course, the arcs embroidered on the back pockets.
In the end, many Japanese manufacturers had to modify the design of their parts, including the arcs. The jeans did not take a drop, however, but came out on its own with its newfound identity and sulf-made brand, limiting the dependence on the images of the old American classics.
That being said, how is it with the arcs of Japanese jeans at the moment?
Momotaro
Some manufacturers do not use embroidered arcs at all, leaving pockets “clean”. This allows you to shift all attention to the denim itself, its unique character and texture.
For example, this is how the back pockets of the Momotaro Jeans line, are called the Vintage Label, look. The jeans of this series do not have any embroidered arcs, while the pocket has a white tab with a peach image and nothing else. A pocket like this is called a “blank canvas”, which will change beautifully over time. A beautiful imprint of a purse, keychain or any other object will best be displayed on such a pocket. For example, the pockets of a well-worn Momotaro 0701 look like this:
Going To Battle Label of the same Momotaro Jeans looks much more noticeable. On the pocket of jeans with the help of silk-screen printing two parallel lines are drawn, which symbolize the legendary “combat flag of Momotaro“, with which the boy, according to legend, went into battle against the demons. The paint is very resistant and will still be there long after your fades have appeared. On the photo the model 0705SP is shown:
For the Copper Label series, the arcs are only embroidered on one pocket. This is clearly seen in the example of model G007, where a “half-arc” symbolizes a peach.
Japan Blue
“The younger brother” of Momotaro, Japan Blue was originally oriented not so much to the production of traditional classical jeans, but rather to a convenient modern product. These jeans are more focused on young people and people who love modern/fashionable silhouettes. The presence of classical elements of old American jeans are thus to a much lesser extent.
Japan Blue either does not use an embroidered arcs on the back pockets at all or uses such original arcs embroidered with two threads of different colors. Their form mimics the capital letters of this brand, JB. If on the jeans pocket of Japan Blue such arcs are used, then the name of the model contains the letter S (stitch). For example, JB0412S.
Oni Denim
In general, a manufacturer like Oni denim tries not to overload its jeans with details, focusing the owner’s attention on the material itself and its texture. However, Oni denim jeans use different versions of arcs.
The old version of arcs on the back pockets was like this, as already mentioned earlier
Nowadays several variants of pockets are used.
As of present, we find minimalistic “clean” pockets
Pockets with an ordinary embroidered arc from Oni Denim
A very peculiar variant, selvedge line is sewn on the pockets. Such an arc will be more prominent if there is a significant fading.
Samurai Jeans
Unlike Oni, a “monster” of the denim industry, Samurai Jeans likes to use a lot of details .. The arcs in the back pockets not being an exception. Samurai Jeans has quite a few options for arcs. For the Japanese market, traditional arcs are still available, reminiscent of the style and form of the classic heritage of American jeans.
For example, here are the arcs of the S5000VX model. It is embroidered with bright yellow threads and stands out against the background of jeans
Some models (for example, S710XX) use stitches on pockets made in the tone of indigo color, which will appear more clearly when the jeans are already thoroughly rubbed
The model S3000VX from Samurai was specially made in the style of the 40s. Arcs are painted by no accident- these were done on old jeans Levi’s, to maintain the recognition of jeans and at the same time observe the regime of strict savings. Of course Samurai Jeans repeats this detail not from a mockery/profit perspective, but as a sign of respect for the history of denim.
The Yamato series differ from Samurai by not only using a lighter denim, but also with fundamentally different details, uncharacteristic for heavy classic models. Here, a rounded shape of the back pockets is used, the arcs on which imitate the sign ~ on old Lee jeans.
For example, here is the arcs of the model S003JP:
Pherrow’s
Arcs on the pockets of Pherrow’s jeans on one side resemble the “levis” classics. These arcs are quite original – they imitate the head of a bison with horns and embroidered with threads of red color- its own interpretation of the western style.
Full Count
The company Full Count is one of the few that mostly continues to maintain the maximum amount of Levi’s produced parts. Here we can see both a very noticeable red and very recognizable arcs with minor changes.
By the way, if you want, you can make such arcs even more similar, just by removing a few threads below)
Studio D’Artisan
Before 2007, the arcs of the SDA jeans looked this way. Yes, it’s still the same recognizable classic based on the old Levi’s.
The modern modified arcs look more slanted to the side. In addition, to strengthen the design of pockets, the Studio D’Artisan jeans use an indigo cross stitch and a lining at the bottom of the pocket. This combination looks as if the jeans have already received a contrast fade, a very nice addition for denimheads.
In conclusion, having examined in detail various types of arcs from different Japanese manufacturers, we can say that now we see one side of adherence and continuity to the traditions of the past. On the other hand, at present, the distinctiveness and independence of Japanese brands are very clearly visible, making such a product more detailed and interesting with unique features :)[:]