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Klaxon is a Japanese select shop with a focus on quality, based in Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, a world-renowned producer of denim fabric and high-quality jeans.

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  • Japanese selvedge denim jeans by The Strike Gold, dark indigo back view with signature pocket stitching.

    Why Is Japanese Denim So Expensive? Cost and Va...

    Why is Japanese denim so expensive? Discover the shuttle loom craftsmanship and materials behind the cost, and learn why brands like The Strike Gold are considered the best.

    Why Is Japanese Denim So Expensive? Cost and Va...

    Why is Japanese denim so expensive? Discover the shuttle loom craftsmanship and materials behind the cost, and learn why brands like The Strike Gold are considered the best.

  • “Origin”──原点にして到達点。デニムの“原風景”がここに蘇る

    The Strike Gold “Origin Series” | Japanese Selv...

    The Origin Series SG10XX by The Strike Gold isn't just denim—it's a quiet return to what first moved us. Using fabric inspired by 1940s–50s American deadstock, this series reimagines the roots of...

    The Strike Gold “Origin Series” | Japanese Selv...

    The Origin Series SG10XX by The Strike Gold isn't just denim—it's a quiet return to what first moved us. Using fabric inspired by 1940s–50s American deadstock, this series reimagines the roots of...

  • スカジャンの歴史 ― 1950〜60年代黄金期とそのルーツ

    The History of the Sukajan & Its Golden Era

    The Sukajan, or souvenir jacket, originated in postwar Yokosuka when American soldiers commissioned local Japanese artisans to create custom mementos. These jackets uniquely blended American casual wear with traditional Japanese...

    The History of the Sukajan & Its Golden Era

    The Sukajan, or souvenir jacket, originated in postwar Yokosuka when American soldiers commissioned local Japanese artisans to create custom mementos. These jackets uniquely blended American casual wear with traditional Japanese...

  • ストライクゴールドのデニムパンツ7本がさまざまなポジションで並べられ、ブランドのサイン入りステッチが見える。

    Japanese Selvedge Denim: History, Craft & Brands

    Discover the story behind Japanese selvedge denim—a craft born from postwar aspiration and refined through decades of meticulous artistry. From vintage shuttle looms in Kojima to Japan’s signature indigo dyeing...

    Japanese Selvedge Denim: History, Craft & Brands

    Discover the story behind Japanese selvedge denim—a craft born from postwar aspiration and refined through decades of meticulous artistry. From vintage shuttle looms in Kojima to Japan’s signature indigo dyeing...

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