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Pure Blue Japan Double Gauze Check Scarf
This season, PBJ has brought us these double gauze fabrics in vibrant check colours to keep us cosy.
The scarf is a practical choice for those cooler days, simply wrap it around or neck or decorate your bag for a tasteful look.
This 100% cotton gauze is slowly woven on vintage machines which has a silky soft touch and is highly breathable for extra comfort during daily wear! The check colourway has been thread-dyed rather than printed so the check pattern remains sharp after long-term wear! PBJ has added a secret detail with a contrasting gingham check pattern on the inner gauze layer! With wear and wash, you will see the fabric will age to a beautifully contrasted look.
With exposed threads on the seams, this has the charm of vintage scarfs and the beauty of ageing.
Practical accessories for cooler days!
Pure Blue Japan 8oz Double Gauze Early Workshirt
PBJ brings the heat with these summertime essentials!
This season, PBJ has brought us their newly developed double gauze fabric workshirts in vibrant check colours! This 100% cotton gauze is slowly woven on vintage machines which has a silky soft touch and is highly breathable for extra comfort during daily wear! The check colourway has been thread-dyed rather than printed so the check pattern remains sharp after long-term wear! PBJ has added a secret detail with a contrasting gingham check pattern on the inner gauze layer! With wear and wash, you will see the fabric will age to a beautifully contrasted look.
PBJ has taken inspiration from early 20th-century workshirt styles, updating the classic pattern for a slimmer, more modern silhouette! With an asymmetrical chest pocket design, side seam gusseted construction and urea buttons this shirt has plenty of vintage-inspired charm!
Whether you are looking for a long-sleeve shirt for the warmer months or a piece to layer in the cooler months, this amazing Double Gauze Workshirt from PBJ could be a fantastic choice!
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Pure Blue Japan 9oz "BORO Style" Jacquard Scarf
Everyday comfort, everyday luxury with PBJ.
Famous for use over many generations, the 'BORO' farming suit is an icon of Japan's workwear history. PBJ has taken this inspiration to a modern standard yet again, introducing us to their specially developed new products!
To create this amazing fabric, PBJ starts with a genuine indigo thread dyed blue colourway and sulphur-dyed threads for a brown colourway to achieve a contrasted look. Using vintage jacquard weaving machines, PBJ then slowly weave the pattern section by section to create the 'BORO style' appearance. With details mimicking the repair stitches, replacement patches and soft wear, the overall look is uniform but has incredible depth. With time, this fabric will gradually fade to a soulful vintage look with more layers of indigo revealed.
Wrap this one up this winter for a cosy vibe, let's watch it age with time!
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Pure Blue Japan 9oz "BORO Style" Jacquard Oxford Shirt
Famous for use over many generations, the 'BORO' farming suit is an icon of Japan's workwear history. PBJ has taken this inspiration to a modern standard yet again, introducing us to their specially developed new products!
To create this amazing fabric, PBJ starts with a genuine indigo thread dyed blue colourway and sulphur-dyed threads for a brown colourway to achieve a contrasted look. Using vintage jacquard weaving machines, PBJ then slowly weave the pattern section by section to create the 'BORO style' appearance. With details mimicking the repair stitches, replacement patches and soft wear, the overall look is uniform but has incredible depth. With time, this fabric will gradually fade to a soulful vintage look with more layers of indigo revealed.
Constructed with vintage single-needle machines, this one will hold up well over time. With classic tonal urea buttons and a simple left chest pocket, this is a semi-casual choice for your daily wear.
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Pure Blue Japan 9oz "BORO Style" Jacquard Western Shirt
Famous for use over many generations, the 'BORO' farming suit is an icon of Japan's workwear history. PBJ has taken this inspiration to a modern standard yet again, introducing us to their specially developed new products!
To create this amazing fabric, PBJ starts with a genuine indigo thread dyed blue colourway and sulphur-dyed threads for a brown colourway to achieve a contrasted look. Using vintage jacquard weaving machines, PBJ then slowly weave the pattern section by section to create the 'BORO style' appearance. With details mimicking the repair stitches, replacement patches and soft wear, the overall look is uniform but has incredible depth. With time, this fabric will gradually fade to a soulful vintage look with more layers of indigo revealed.
Constructed with vintage single-needle machines, this one will hold up well over time. With ceramic snap buttons and an intricate Western pattern, this is a casual choice for your daily wear.
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Pure Blue Japan 8oz Stretch Denim Western Shirt (Black)
More PBJ magic!
This Western shirt exhibits the finest in Japanese sulphur-dyeing techniques, construction, and pattern-making. It is constructed with 8oz stretch denim made with a 97% cotton and 3% polyurethane blend for the ultimate level of comfort! Slowly woven using vintage denim machines, it features a super smooth touch with a subtle amount of mild vertical texture. Thanks to the thread-dyeing process, it will age with time, revealing some black and white, big contrasted look.
Classic details include stone snaps on the front placket and sleeve openings as well as Western yoke construction on the chest and back for that Johnny Cash look!
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Pure Blue Japan 8oz Stretch Denim Western Shirt (Indigo)
More PBJ magic!
This Western shirt exhibits the finest in Japanese indigo-dyeing techniques, construction, and pattern-making. It is constructed with 8oz stretch denim made with a 97% cotton and 3% polyurethane blend for the ultimate level of comfort! Slowly woven using vintage denim machines, it features a super smooth touch with a subtle amount of mild vertical texture. Thanks to the thread-dyeing process, it will age with time, revealing some beautiful dark and light sky-blue tones!
Classic details include stone snaps on the front placket and sleeve openings as well as Western yoke construction on the chest and back for that Johnny Cash look!
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Pure Blue Japan 12oz Stretch Lady Jeans
The legendary denim for women is back!
We know so many of our lady customers are on the lookout for some more elegant fitting jeans with unique textures that still maintain true made-in-Japan quality. This 5th evolution from PBJ of their women's line is the best one yet!
Using its expertise in developing fabrics, PBJ has yet again improved its specialty stretch jeans. The 3% poly threads are substantial and have enough stretch for body-fitting comfort but will not become over-extended and wear out to a puckered look like many other stretch denim.
This 5th evolution features an improved fit for women with a higher rise and wider hips. Unlike 'boyfriend' fitting denim this is a much more modern, women's stretch jeans fitting.
They come in three dyes:
Cobalt Blue, where the warp has been dyed with grand indigo and the weft is cobalt blue sulphur-dyed.
Grand Indigo, where the warp has been dyed with grand indigo and the weft is natural fibre colours.
Pure Black, with both the warp and weft black sulphur dyed for a stylish modern look! With time it will reveal a high-contrast 'BLACK & WHITE' faded look!
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Pure Blue Japan 6.5oz “Signature" Indigo Dyed Tee
Back again, those Signature tees are here to enjoy!
For over 10 years, PBJ has been making magic happen with this famous tee series. As one of the most iconic, indigo fading tees, this is a classic you can enjoy for many many years.
Made using vintage weaving machines, the indigo yarn-dyed fabric has so many layers of indigo. The surface texture is incredibly soft and will develop some amazing strong contrast with time.
Constructed with a ribbed collar band and chain stitch machines, this tee is built for your daily use. The side seam features the iconic, indigo leaf motif many can recognise as the king of indigo dying!
These are some of the most unique indigo tees you can go for!
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Pure Blue Japan 14oz GRE-019 'Greencast' Denim
Crashing back to the 1970’s with the groovy Greencast 14oz denim from PBJ!
Experts in both old and new indigo dying techniques, PBJ have drawn from the past to make a truly beautiful new Green-tinted future. The texture of the jeans, made, of course, on the classic PBJ vintage-machine looms is fairly slubby, combined with a neppy finish.
The warp of this pair has a subtle colour shift across the dye, creating a ‘blue-in-green’ look, giving it a truly unique sheen! With ongoing use the vertical texture will become stronger across the jeans, which will make the greenest pop even more. This means, over time, the pronounced green hue contrast will reveal itself as an amazing aurora light show!
Made to last, with vintage machine chain stitch and roped belt loop construction, these are built to get better with time. The riveted back pockets will also keep things secure for many years to come! The high-density veg-tanned sheepskin patch will gradually soften with a rich patina like Japanese whiskey. Silver coat iron buttons and copper rivets will oxidise and shine up with wear & tear!
Coming in at 14oz, these are perfect for lazing around in the sun, and really letting that green gleam shine through!
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PURE BLUE JAPAN 14.5OZ "HIPPIE BLUE" DENIM
Return of the OG 1970s denim colourway!
At first glance, you can quickly tell these are some seriously unique looking denim. The inspiration comes from the 1970s when the most popular Levis began to be dyed 'BLUE' and was a classic mainstream look.
This denim is made in a very special manner. The warp is rope-dyed with genuine indigo which is rich in-depth and has a pale sky blue look in brand new condition. In addition to this genuine indigo dye, the warp is then over-dyed with silver grey sulphur. As for the weft, the cotton threads have been left in their natural, undyed state. The composition of the warp and wefts makes up for a tasteful 1970s vintage blue look. With time you'll see some strong contrast and slubby texture reveal itself.
The entire pair has been constructed using vintage machines and extra heavy cotton threads for better durability. The iron riveted buttons and copper rivets are practical for daily use and will keep the denim's shape over time. The leather patch on the rear is made of high density, vegetable-tanned sheepskin. With time the colour will develop a dark brown hue with some amazing patina.
We bet most of you (like us) have never tried this kind of unique 1970s Genunine Indigo blue colourway, we bet it will be an amazing journey! Enjoy with time!
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Pure Blue Japan 17.5oz Natural Indigo AI-013 Denim (Slim Tapered fit)
Many of you might have heard about "Natural Indigo Hand-Dyed" Japanese denim (a.k.a Aizome), today, we would love to introduce you to this highest-end natural indigo hand-dyed denim from PBJ for you to enjoy!
Compared with their standard indigo-dyed denim, this AI hand-dyed denim uses ultra-thick cotton thread to finish. Woven from old fashion shuttle looms at an even slower pace than usual. This process ensures the denim will hold its shape better and last longer than their other standard denim. Secondly, the texture of the denim will look even bolder and more uneven, with a vertical pattern resembling an “Indigo Waterfall"!
The natural indigo hand-dyeing process, is based on an over a thousand-year-old tradition of skilful craftsmanship, which only a handful of artisans in Japan can finish perfectly, or we should say ---- MAGICALLY! To hand-dye these ultra-thick cotton threads in natural indigo, artisans have to choose the weather which is not too hot nor too cold, the humidity should be around 80%, and the artisans have to dye the cotton threads in natural indigo liquor very carefully to make sure the natural indigo colour is even and beautiful. Natural indigo does not contain the same chemicals found in standard indigo dyes that enable it to quickly and efficiently penetrate the cotton fibre. As such, the dyeing process has to be repeated around 50 times to make sure the natural indigo denim looks dark and ages with many hues of indigo with time!
Construction-wise, you can see the stitching is made of ultra-thick cotton threads to enhance its construction. In addition, PBJ asks their craftsman to hand-stitch select stress points and pockets areas! The colours of cotton threads that are used for stitching are also naturally hand-dyed, with wear and wash, they will age soulfully along with the natural indigo-dyed denim!
To be honest, this is not the denim made for everyone... If you consider yourselves as some hardcore DENIM HEAD and looking for some Highest-end Japanese denim, these will open up your eyes!
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