CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo)
Excellent straight denim, respecting vintage Levi’s, but with just the right amount of distance.
Introduction.
Japanese craftsmanship is excellent, high quality is a matter of course, and this quality is reflected in clothing that respects vintage. The CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) introduced here are straight jeans with a tapered shape, reflecting the taste of the 66th period in 501. The indigo dye is carefully selected and the just finished texture of the moderately worn 66 model of 501 is well expressed.
The blue The color fading of indigo is so particular that you can’t tell the difference from 501XX when you take a picture, and they have a world view that allows you to wear vintage jeans in good condition without feeling self-conscious about it.
It’s important to be able to wear them without feeling self-conscious
The staff at the shop who introduced me to the CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) gave me a detailed explanation of the product, and told me that although they are particular about the CIOTA brand’s product creation and concept, they don’t show that particularity too much, and that it’s important to be able to wear them without feeling self-conscious in the current climate. I was convinced when I saw the products lined up in the shop.
I heard that CIOTA products such as CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) are inspired by the fashion that students and young people used to wear in the mid-80s, so in addition to the jeans introduced here, there are also cotton poplin white shirts, unlined navy blue cotton jackets, and a few other items. In Popeye magazine at that time, the style of Levi’s 501, white shirt, navy blue blazer and tassels was introduced, and I remember that the symbol of this was Paul Weller. At that time, 501s were either new or second-hand (vintage without the awareness of being vintage), and I remember wearing 501s with a different sense of value than today, when 501s have antique value and people are aware of the differences in manufacturing from one era to the next.
I can understand why the fashion industry chose 501 straight jeans as a new alternative to the hippie culture in the 70s, when flares and bootcuts were in full swing, when I look back on those days.
CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo), while putting elements such as the indigo dyeing of the 501 in a very maniacal way, by making a product with the theme of the time when the details of the 501 were not considered so important, if you look closely you can see that there are elements that were particular everywhere. The jeans have an interesting structure that makes you unaware of the fact, even though there are elements that are particular about the jeans when you look closely.
This gives the impression of vintage jeans that can be worn without hesitation and are actually in good condition.
I don’t mind washing them, I normally wear them in summer too, and they are very frequently used jeans. I say that you can wear them without any fuss, but they look very cool when you wear them, and when I saw myself wearing them during the photo shoot this time, they are nice jeans that are comparable to 501XX and Lee 101Z.
Wearing example.
The CIOTA hoodies and crew neck trainers are also very well made and are thin and light, so they can be used as much as jeans except in the middle of winter.
Details.
- Warp: medium-white yarn rope-dyed with indigo
- Weft made of extra-long delicate cotton and Subin cotton.
- Selvedge denim, commonly known as “eared”, is produced on an old-style power loom (shuttle loom).
- Button fly.
Combination.
- Parka : CIOTA
- T-shirt : Wasow size M
- Denim : CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) Waist 30inch:Length 32inch
- Shoes : New Balance : 1700
- Hat : Fresh service
- Watch : Rolex Sub Mariner 1680(1972)
- Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
- Belts : The Real Mccoy’s
Conclusion
It is not the famous Levi’s or Lee, not a foreign brand, but a small Japanese brand that makes the most of the goodness of Japanese craftsmanship, and while respecting the past history, it is updated in a modern way, and while the designer’s stance is particular about the production, it is a brand with a good sense of comfort that can be worn without being overbearing.
CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo), made with a moderate vintage taste that can be worn without being overbearing, are excellent jeans that can be worn on a daily basis without worrying about washing in the summer as the special vintage jeans element is not put too far forward.
CIOTA has developed clothes that can be worn without hesitation, using the icons of American vintage clothing, such as T-shirts, shirts, jackets and parkas, with CIOTA’s unique and moderate relaxed style, and not putting too much emphasis on the details while being particular about the production as with jeans.
We make excellent clothes for a wide range of uses, from shopping in the neighbourhood to going out on ordinary outings.
Shop
The CIOTA Tapered 5 Pocket Pants (Real Indigo) were introduced and purchased at a select shop called TF in Tokyo. The concept behind the selection of products is “everyday clothes that can be worn without being over-ambitious”.
The shop is located along a reasonably wide sidewalk, so you can enjoy shopping in a relaxed atmosphere that is not the crowded and chaotic atmosphere of the city.
The shop staff are friendly and have a good sense of style, and since the shop is not that big, they are very particular about the products in the shop and explain them in detail when you ask them about any of the products. The products look like ordinary items but are made with great care, and when you take them in your hands and try them on, you will be convinced that you have the right kind of product.
The products handled are mainly from Japan, and while basic, they are also particular and twisted, and no matter which clothes you choose, there is a sense of understated good taste, making it a recommended shop for those looking for everyday wear with good taste that does not stand out too much.
In addition to the CIOTA jeans and hoodies introduced here, I have bought CIOTA white shirts, navy blue jackets, a special order light brown suede Chambord by Paraboot and SUNY glasses.
The staff also told us an interesting episode about the origin of the shop’s TF name: the tenant before the shop moved in was a tofu shop.
“TF Shop” Global shipping is not supported. Come to the shop when you come to Japan.
