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[javy]

Might be the best place to ask this. If A is NWT and D is poor condition, the majority of pieces I'm looking at on Rakuten are getting a C rating. And the photos don't really give a whole lot away so they usually look pretty perfect to me. What are your experiences, guys?

for kindal, most of the "C" ranked items that I've bought, unless they list specific damage/wear, would usually be 8.5-9.5/10 on grailed. In my experience, they are in very good condition, with very little wear, if any.

 

[SteezNuts]

I've bought mostly footwear and the ratings are lower than what they should be. Usually, the wear of the heel and sole brings the rating down in my experience. Photos are generally accurate and the store photographs obvious flaws.

Thanks to ZenMarket for their great service. My package came in a while ago and was packed really nicely. Looking forward to use them again since I plan to redo my wardrobe.

 

[eddiec]

Thanks for the reassurance guys. I'm yet to stumble across something that's A or B, so I don't really have much else to work with.

 

[applegreen]

Just wanted to add another, unnecessary, endorsement of Zenmarket service. They contacted a Japan Yahoo Auction seller to relist a jacket that hadn't sold and worked with him to get me the item. Fees were more than reasonable and package same super fast via EMS. Thanks!

 

[nyarkies]

That's good to know. I was actually thinking of asking them to do the same thing for a recently ended auction that hasn't been relisted.

 

[ThinkDerm]

how do you guys find things on yahoo japan? the site seems not easily accessible...

 

[zenmarket]

how do you guys find things on yahoo japan? the site seems not easily accessible...

Sorry for the delay in answer.

We find things by using search function.
If you use Japanese keywords, it is easy to find what you wish.

Please inform us, if you wish us to find something for you on yahoo japan.

Just wanted to add another, unnecessary, endorsement of Zenmarket service. They contacted a Japan Yahoo Auction seller to relist a jacket that hadn't sold and worked with him to get me the item. Fees were more than reasonable and package same super fast via EMS. Thanks!

Thank you very much.
It was our pleasure to help you with this case.

 

[zenmarket]

Might be the best place to ask this. If A is NWT and D is poor condition, the majority of pieces I'm looking at on Rakuten are getting a C rating. And the photos don't really give a whole lot away so they usually look pretty perfect to me. What are your experiences, guys?

Seems like your question have already been answered

Yes, C rating is usually pretty good.
From D it starts to be somewhat dangerous to buy, at least for personal use.

 

[zenmarket]

Top 10 Japanese brands of menswear to get on ZenMarket.

For all fashion lovers, we would like to introduce a Top 10 of most popular, stylish, cool and interesting brands from Japan.
Some of them we might have already mentioned here, so this is just an arrangement of the best brand to look for.
We have carefully chosen different brands, in order to suit every taste.


10. Lad Musician


This brand combines rock music aesthetic with crisp tailoring and highest quality of materials.
It was started by designer Yuichi Kuroda in 1995 year.
If you have skinny complexion and like rough style, this might be your preferred choice of Japanese brand.
You can purchase the clothes of the brand here:

http://www.ladmusician.com/webshop/products/list.php?new=
http://zozo.jp/brand/ladmusician/?p_gtype=2
https://www.ragtag.jp/products/brandintro.php?brand_code%5B%5D=02006

Here is the official Twitter page of the brand :

https://twitter.com/ladmusician_com

09. Samurai Jeans


This is one of the premier brands of Japanese denim.
This brand is somewhat different from similar denim brands by the experiments with dye and fabric (like usage of persimon dye etc).
The brand originates from Osaka (same as ZenMarket), and provides not only jeans, but also accessories, T-shirts, bags and so on.

You can purchase the clothes of the brand here:
http://www.samurai-jeans.co.jp/products/list.php?category_id=6
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/earthmarket/c/0000001262/

Here is the blog of the company.

http://ameblo.jp/samuraihonten/

And even a book about them.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/SAMURAI-JEANS-BOOK-サムライジーンズブック-NEKO/dp/4777018016

08. Man of Moods


Man of Moods or MofM is a an urban outdoor fashion brand, devoted to people who value sensitivity, feeling and mood in lives and who always seek evolution.The concept is to embody momentary sense of one-of-a-kind lifestyle.

DESIGNER:
Masakazu Fukuyama (former professional snowboarder )

Can be purchased here:

https://www.manofmoods.com/products/list.php
http://www.studious-onlinestore.com/products/list.php?category_id=42
http://zozo.jp/brand/manofmoods/

Designer's life:

http://mofm-manofmoods.tumblr.com/


07. ato

Most famous product

ato seeks to create clothes that symbolize the individual's identity, making each pattern and style believable to the wearer. Solid cutting is used on the designs, aimed in creating a silhouette that awakens the character of the body. Instead of just crating a masculine or feminine line, ato works in creating items from the mind, which in turn brings out the character. This attribute is further applied by giving a name to each pattern, not only for the designer, but so that the modelists and any staff involved in the creation will have a base and an understanding of the special character in each garment, consequently targeting the goal of making the best clothes possible.

Designer: Ato Matumoto

The most famous item in the West from this brand are probably sneakers, because of the video

However, in fact brand creates a large selection of clothes, not only sneakers.

You can purchase their items here:

https://store.ato.jp/#!/
http://zozo.jp/brand/ato/


06. Haversack


This wonderful brand takes us away in 20ies, 30ies and 40ies of the XX Century.
The concept of the brand is the following:
While respecting men’s standard functional wear as in the military, marine, work wear and uniform.
The Haversack collection is designed while keeping in mind the most up-to-date cutting balance and tailoring techniques.
Haversack endeavors to:
- Maintain the ever disappearing vintage wearing ideas and details of that era.
- Time succeeding while keeping in the forefront of innovation.
- Be inspired by vintage clothing but still is being focused on present day trends.

Designer: Koji Norihide

Can be purchased here:

http://haversackstore.com/
http://zozo.jp/brand/haversack/
http://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/HAVERSACK/551177/
http://tapir.shop-pro.jp/?mode=cate&cbid=1239277&csid=0

And even in USA!

493 Sanchez Street San Francisco California 94114
TEL : +1 415 861 3373
WEB : http://www.unionmadegoods.com

Blog:

http://haversackflagship.blogspot.jp/

05. Blue Blue Japan


We have already introduced this brand in the thread previously.
This is an in-house brand of the Tokyo based store Okura.
The brand was founded in 1993, and focuses on using traditional Japanese indigo（本藍） in their clothes.
Not only the dye technique, but design are also heavily influenced by designs of Japanese traditional clothing.

The clothes are crafted exclusively in Japan, and have one of the best quality of denim brands available on Japanese market.

For those, who like both denim and traditional Japanese clothing, as well as want a high-quality products, that you can wear for long long time, we definitely recommend Blue Blue Japan.


The products of this brand can be purchased here
http://www.hrm-eshop.com/ja-jp/p/feature/bbj/

04. Kapital


Definitely one of the most innovative brands out there.
Check out their new Yokai T-shirts:

http://kapital.jp/info/detail/386.html

This brand is carefully introduced here: http://zenmarket.jp/en/post.aspx?id=77


03. Visvim


Legendary brand.
Started from footwear, and expanded into making bags and clothes as well.
This brand is famous for their distinctive American-like style and the exceptional longevity of its garments and footwear.
The longevity is achieved though the use of traditional and organic materials, as well as meticulous craft.
More about longevity of Visvim can be read here:

http://www.visvim.tv/jp/dissertations/old_visvim_never_dies.html

Designer - Hiroki Nakamura

Please, purchase Visvim from their official online store:

https://shop.visvim.tv/jp/jp/f2/index.php?reg=NqoPINpwQjyvKC97zkEKoQ%3D%3D%40Mf1q1EfRlX6oiTjLv%2B4uXw%3D%3D


Or in zozotown:

http://zozo.jp/brand/visvim/?p_gtype=2


02. VAN


We have already introduced this brand in the previous posts, so for history of VAN please refer to page 7, post 102 of this thread.
You can purchase VAN products here:
http://www.van.co.jp/


01.And, the number one is…

Comme des Garçons



One of the most of the most influential and successful brand of menswear to come out from Japan in recent times.
Led by the legendary figure of Rei Kawakubo (川久保 玲 ) , the brand continues to dominate high-end menswear fashion in both Japan and abroad.
Based in Osaka.
You can purchase their clothes here:

http://www.ragtag.jp/products/searc...10080&brand_code[]=20011&price_min=&price_max

http://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/コムデギャルソン/

http://zozo.jp/shop/commedesgarconspocket/

http://zozo.jp/brand/commedesgarcons/?p_gtype=2

That's all for today, and thank you for your kind attention.
If you wish to use ZenMarket for purchase, but hesitate/ dont know how to use, please refer to the first post of the thread, or write us in PM or contact our customer support on the website.

 

[wakazuki]

The problem with Japan is that it has got so many great brands that a top 10 doesn't do justice.
But thanks for the post!

 

[Odd I/O]

When does the sale season begin in Japan?

 

[zenmarket]

There are several sales periods for each four season.
As far as I know, summers have two or three sales - the first sale starts in mid-June and the second one in July. If stores have the third one, it will be at the end of July or so.

 

[zenmarket]

Hi all!
Let me introduce an interesting clothing store Ryugi Assaku, which I just found today.
The brand motif comes from Japanese tradition, and I think the design is really cool.



http://www.ryugi-onlineshop.jp/fs/ryugi/Miyabi-musubi/0309963

This polo is their original one. The pocket design is really appealing.


http://www.ryugi-onlineshop.jp/fs/ryugi/Karakuri-tamashii/1824347

Must say, it's too vivid in Japan. How about in your country?



http://www.ryugi-onlineshop.jp/fs/ryugi/0307438

The messages says "Daddy, thank you always."
The face-like mark at the bottom use the Chinese letter "父" and that means "dad". Love the idea!

Check out their website at Ryugi Assaku.
To buy their stuff, copy and paste the link at your account on ZenMarket.
If you have any questions, let us know.

 

[LA Guy]

My personal purchase, another Kijima Takayuki cap:


http://www.inthegarage.jp/online/goods.cgi?code=04734&check=2

 

[zenmarket]

Dear Styleforum users,

"Wear good shoes. Good shoes will lead the owner to a good place".
This is a famous French (some say, Italian) proverb.
In any case, we can guarantee that if you wear Japanese shoes, they will definitely lead you to a nice place, because their quality and design are top-notch.

We would like to present a series of Top 10 Japanese shoes for men brands.
All of them are carefully selected, the very best footwear.

The series will start now, and continue for next week.
Hope that you will enjoy it.

10. REGAL


It wouldn't be an overestimation, if we say that REGAL was one of the brands, that created Japanese western-style footwear culture.
This legendary brand has opened in 1902 (35 year of Meiji era), and has been creating excellent shoes since then.
It's security and reliability is unmatched by any other shoes brand.
It is renowned for its simple design, comfort, and longevity.

You can purchase the REGAL shoes here:

http://www.shoes-street.jp/shop/c/c11/
http://www.regalshoes.jp/shop/r/r12/
http://search.rakuten.co.jp/search/mall/リーガル+靴/
http://www.amazon.co.jp/b?node=2187941051

Just add the link of the item you like to ZenMarket shopping cart, and you ready to go!