Self Edge SF/NY/LA/PDX/MX - Japanese Denim & Leather, Top Notch Basics, Very Nice Jewelry + Eyewear, & More

[kiya]

Jeans: Stevenson 727
Worn for: 3.5 Years
Washes: 27
Repairs: 6

I’m finally retiring my Stevenson 727 jeans. They have 3.5 years of constant wear, 27 machine washes, 6 repairs (at SESF, SEPDX, SELA, and I hand-repaired them twice while in Mexico). I love these jeans, everything from the super functional curved rear pockets to the way every stitch and fold ages is pure perfection. Retiring a pair of jeans that you’ve worn for almost 4 years is a rewarding experience. Going into that new jean feels both jarring and exciting; for the first time I’m going from one jean to another and they’re both made of the same denim but with slightly different details and a different fit. My next jean is Stevenson’s 714 Valencia model.

 

[kiya]

3sixteen's 40BSP 16.5oz "Caustic Wave' Denim Jean
We have a new special new jean releasing from 3sixteen this weekend.

The 40BSP jean is 3sixteen's newest denim style on their newest straight tapered jean fit. This new fit has a true medium rise, a top block that is comfortable, and a leg which has a strong taper for a small leg opening at the hem.

The "Caustic Wave" denim was developed with the intention of creating a fabric which would yield electric blue high friction points and a high contrast fade with regular wear. A strong variation within the weave of the fabric combined with strongly twisted yarns of uneven shapes and lengths creates an abrasive denim with a crisp and dry hand feel.

This new jean will be released on Saturday, May 6th at all Self Edge stores and at 10am (PDT) the same day in our online store.

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[kiya]

Mister Freedom Belleville & Conductor Jackets

When we saw these Mister Freedom jackets at their Tokyo show last year we couldn't wait to get them into our stores. Here we have three different jackets perfect for wearing all year round.

The Belleville jacket is available in a linen/cotton indigo-dyed herringbone twill and a cotton covert stripe fabric, both with metal donut buttons and inner chest pockets. The conductor jacket is available in an original 13oz Mister Freedom "Malibu Sea" denim with a split back panel displaying the selvedge ID.

All three of these jackets are available now at all Self Edge stores.

Shop Mister Freedom Online: http://www.selfedge.com/mister-freedom

 

[Perception.]

I'm going to NY later this month, is there anything stocked differently at SENY versus SESF? Any NY exclusive products that I may be interested in?

 

[kiya]

I'm going to NY later this month, is there anything stocked differently at SENY versus SESF? Any NY exclusive products that I may be interested in?

Yes, each of our stores has a slightly different buy for each season so you will definitely see some different items if you visit our NY store and you're normally used to going into our SF store.

 

[kiya]

Globe Specs' New Eyewear Collection Is in!
We've just received six new styles from Globe Specs. All fully hand-made from Japanese acetate, titanium, and stainless steel.

All six styles are available now at all five Self Edge stores and in our online store.

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[kiya]

Monitaly Plant Dyed Indigo T-Shirt, Nine Lives Short Sleeve Indigo Henley, & Magazines from Drift and Ambrosia
We've just received a new plant based indigo dyed t-shirt from Monitaly with an original shaped hem and a tubular body and a Nine Lives indigo-dyed short sleeve thermal henley with original buttons.

We've also received the new issues of everybody's favorite coffee and food magazines. Drift #5 and Ambrosia #3 along with both short sleeve shirts are available now at all of our stores and in our online store.

Shop Monitaly Online

Shop Nine Lives Online

Shop Drift & Ambrosia Online

 

[kiya]

3sixteen's Chill-Out Drawstring Shorts & Breezy Days Madras Short Sleeve Shirts!
This weekend we're releasing a special capsule collection produced by 3sixteen for warmer locations around the world. This collection was inspired by the need for breathable shirts and comfortable shorts around Self Edge Mexico's location in San Jose del Cabo.

3sixteen have produced two indigo-dyed cotton madras short sleeve shirts, both with coconut fiber buttons and sewn-in 1.5" folded up arm cuffs.

Along with these two shirts we have a completely new item from 3sixteen, the Chill-Out shorts feature a Japanese woven cotton fabric and a drawstring hidden on the inside of the waistband so there's no need for a belt if you choose to tighten the waist with the drawstring. These shorts are available in both khaki and olive.

All four of these items are being released in our online store and all 5 of our retail stores on Saturday, May 27th in limited numbers.

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[kiya]

Stevenson Overall Co. Pop-Up Shop at Self Edge New York & Launch Party
We are proud to announce the first Stevenson Overall Co. Pop-Up Shop held outside of Japan, being hosted at Self Edge New York from June 3rd to 9th. Stevenson will have their entire summer collection for sale including some items never sold outside of Japan. In attendance from Japan will be Atsu Tagaya, Stevenson's founder and principal designer, his staff, and Zip Stevenson. We will be hosting a launch party on Saturday, June 3rd, from 5pm to 9pm complete with drinks, music, and Stevenson's entire summer collection.

In the words of Atsu Tagaya from Stevenson Overall Company... The concept of the brand is to make very high quality clothing to be optionally worn at work (by types that are lucky enough to be able to wear what they want to work) or casually after work and on the weekends. In the eyes of this Japanese designer, this is true American Casual Style.

Inspired by Zip Stevenson's garment collection and vintage garment knowledge Stevenson Overall Company produces their collections by examining early functional clothing (workwear, military, & outdoor) from the late 1800's to the 1960's and takes the best ideas in them and mixes them with their own to make garments that can be worn today with a nod to yesterday. Stevenson produces the garments from the best materials available in Japan in collaboration with the best factories in the business.

We're excited to show the entire summer collection at Self Edge New York and hope to see many of you at the launch party on June 3rd.


LAUNCH PARTY
Saturday, June 3rd, 5pm – 9pm
@ Self Edge New York

 

[Mghart]

Kiya, is there ever any off chance you guys might ever carry the 747 jean, or any of the fuller Stevenson cuts? Hopefully I'll find a time to make it down to the shop to see the whole collection.

 

[kiya]

Kiya, is there ever any off chance you guys might ever carry the 747 jean, or any of the fuller Stevenson cuts? Hopefully I'll find a time to make it down to the shop to see the whole collection.

We used to carry the 747 for 2 years and also used to carry another jean they used to make which was a full cut jean but we couldn't sell them, the combination of the wide leg and the low rise didn't work for many of our clients.

 

[Mghart]

We used to carry the 747 for 2 years and also used to carry another jean they used to make which was a full cut jean but we couldn't sell them, the combination of the wide leg and the low rise didn't work for many of our clients.

Ah I didn't realize.. I may end up having to try the 714 you stock then as rise/thigh areas are always an issue for me as well. I just really liked the details on the 747. Thanks.

 

[Valmak]

My John Lofgren sneaker collection. The best shoes I've ever had.

 

[kiya]

Flat Head Loopwheeled Blank T-Shirts, Dobby Shirts, & SE05BSP Slim Tapered Jean Restock
Flat Head makes some of the best blank t-shirts in the world. They've just released a new version of their loopwheeled blank t-shirts and have made them in red, white, and black. These new versions are a little soften than the past ones and age really well over time. With regular wear you start to see the horizontal weave pattern which the gravity fed loopwheeling machine leaves in the tubular fabric.

We've also received a new long sleeve dobby woven shirt and a full restock of the popular slim tapered SE05BSP jean. All these items are available now at all Self Edge stores.

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[kiya]

3sixteen 16.5oz "Caustic Wave" Denim Type III Modified Jacket & Summer Shirts
One of the best selling denim jackets of the past few years has been 3sixteen’s modified Type III. We’re happy to announce that it’s now being made in a traditional indigo warp / natural weft denim using the 16.5oz Caustic Wave 40BSP denim. This jacket has cord lined hand pockets and cuffs, a slightly extended length so you can wear with untucked shirts easily, and slightly longer sleeves than 3sixteen's normal Type III jackets.

This jacket will be available at all of our stores on Saturday June 10th and in our online store at 10am (PST) the same day.

Along with this jacket we've received two new 3sixteen shirts, one is a short sleeve with a muted bandana print and the other is a color blocked indigo long sleeve shirt.

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