BEHIND ITS LABEL

- An Original Documentary Series -

The label "Made in Japan" has become a symbol of quality around the world.
But behind every label is a person — not a myth.

People with ideas, values, and an uncompromising commitment to creating something they can be proud of.
This is their story.

This August, our journey begins.

End-Of-Season Sale

Superior Quality - Rare Summer Prices

Japanese Cotton

Samurai 16oz Slub Yarn T-Shirts

Easier Said Than Done

Two weeks from idea to reality.

Seven days in Japan. Seven cities. Nine brands.

What began as a spontaneous idea to give people a glimpse beyond a label quickly became a rather ambitious journey across Japan.

We wanted to show things as they really are — without glossing anything over or leaving anything out. We wanted to give the people behind the brands a voice and let them tell their stories in their own words.

BEHIND ITS LABEL

End-Of-Season Sale

Japanese Cotton

Easier Said Than Done

THE CHOSEN ONES

Simmons Bilt “Liberator” Leather Jacket – Black Mustang Horsehide

The Flat Head ‘Double Rider’s’ Horsehide Leather Jacket – Black

Y'2 Leather KB-140-T ‘Kakishibu‘ Horsehide Type I Leather Jacket – Natural

Y'2 Leather TR-65 Steer Roughout Single Riders Leather Jacket – Black

Pendleton Oversized Jacquard Beach Towel – Century Harding

Pendleton Oversized Jacquard Beach Towel – Chief Joseph / Black

Pendleton Oversized Jacquard Beach Towel – Wyeth Trail

Pendleton Oversized Jacquard Beach Towel – Creekside

First Arrow’s Turquoise Arrow Stamp Bangle – 950 Silver / BR-311

First Arrow’s Turquoise Arrow – 950 Silver / P-196 (M)

First Arrow’s Turquoise Feather Ring – 950 Silver / R-016

First Arrow’s Turquoise Heart Feather Pendant – 950 Silver / P-CUS-001R

Star of Hollywood ‘Modern’ Dobby Open Collar Shirt – Black

Sun Surf ‘Scarecrow’ Rayon Kabe Crepe Hawaiian Shirt – Pink

Freenote Hawaiian Ice Tiger Linen Shirt - Blue

Star of Hollywood ‘Rattle Snake’ Aloha Shirt - Blue

Samurai Jeans 'Fierce Warrior' 8.5oz Heavyweight Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Black

Samurai Jeans ‘Taisho Geisha’ 8.5oz Heavyweight Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Ankh Red

Samurai Jeans ‘Hanaguhashi Sakura’ 8.5oz Heavyweight Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Navy

Samurai Jeans ‘Night Owl’ 8.5oz Heavyweight Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Brown

Buzz Rickson’s 8.2oz 1945 Early Military Chino Shorts – Olive / Wide Straight

Buzz Rickson’s 8.2oz 1945 Early Military Chino Shorts – Beige / Wide Straight

Indigofera ‘Foley’ 8oz Military Chambray Shorts – Indigo / Wide

UES Duck Shorts – Black

Sugar Cane 14,25oz 1962 Type III Denim Jacket

Sugar Cane 14,25oz 1953 Type II Denim Jacket – Aged Model

Merz b. Schwanen x Original Fibres 12.5oz Cropped Linen Work Jacket – Deep Black

Spellbound M-43 Military Smock Anorak - Army Green

Sugar Cane Vat Dye Selvedge Chambray Work Shirt – Blue

OrSlow 8070 1940s 4.5oz Chambray Work Shirt – White

UES 8.6oz Button-Down Selvedge Oxford Shirt – Light Indigo

UES 8.6oz Button-Down Selvedge Oxford Shirt – White

Indigofera 13oz Smithson Canvas ‘Duke’ Pants – Ecru / Wide Straight

Samurai 15oz Heavy Selvedge Back-Sateen Chino - Slim Straight / Olive

Deluxeware 1940s 946A Mil-Spec Chino Trousers - Khaki / Regular Straight

Merz b. Schwanen 8.8oz 1920s Cotton Twill Pleat Chino – Dark Navy / Relaxed Tapered

Sebago ‘Classic Dan’ Penny Loafer – Black

John Lofgren M-43 Service Shoes – Natural Roughout Chromexcel

John Lofgren JLB 12oz Champion Sneakers – Solid Black

John Lofgren JLB 12oz Champion Sneakers – Solid Olive

Pendleton Organic Cotton Baby Blanket – Cosmic Rodeo / Blue

Edwin Ramen Donburi – Bone Porcelain

Indigofera Tarot XIII Bandana – Red / Brown

Indigofera Tarot XIII Bandana – Off White / Blue

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Made in Japan

THE ULTIMATE ESSENTIAL LIST

Merz b. Schwanen 215 7.2oz Loopwheeled T-Shirt – White

Merz b. Schwanen 215 7.2oz Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Deep Black

Fullcount 5503 6oz Loopwheeled T-Shirt 2-Pack - Off-White / Zimbabwe Cotton

Dubble Works 5.4oz Recycled Cotton Loopwheeled 2-Pack T-Shirt – Off White

Whitesville 7oz Tubular Knit Tee – 2-Pack / Off-White

Whitesville 7oz Tubular Knit Tee - 2-Pack / Black

Whitesville 7oz Tubular Knit Tee - 2-Pack / Heather Grey

Whitesville 7oz Tubular Knit Tee - 2-Pack / Navy

Samurai ‘Renewed Edition‘ Loopwheeled T-Shirt 2-Pack – Olive

Samurai ‘Renewed Edition‘ Loopwheeled T-Shirt 2-Pack – White

Samurai ‘Renewed Edition‘ Loopwheeled T-Shirt 2-Pack – Black