RAW DENIM REVIEW: Studio d'Artisan's Hairy, Fuzzy G-003 Jeans

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After lots of requests, I'm reviewing a pair of raw denim jeans straight out of Okayama in Japan: the G-003 jeans from Studio d'Artisan.

BRAND
Founded in 1970
Known for traditional indigo dyeing and ritualistic weaving methods
Uses shuttle looms to make thick, sturdy denim

DENIM
15oz denim
Made with G3 shuttle loom
Low tension fabric
Heavy slub yarn
Rough, hairy texture
Indigo warp and grey weft

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CONSTRUCTION
Gold selvedge line
Chainstitched hems
Goatskin leather waistpatch
Duck canvas pocket lining

FIT & SIZING
Run slightly large
Moderate rise seat and thigh
Heavily tapered inseam

CARE
Sit in cold water for 30 minutes
Line dry half way hung
Let rest on body
Shrinks more vertically than horizontally
First wash after ~50 wears, then every 15 - 30 wears

PRICE
About $315.

PROS
Sturdy, durable, thick denim
Partly lined pockets
Good for cold weather
Great and unique fade potential

CONS
Pricy
Pretty thick, not super summer friendly
Slightly scratchy, not uncomfortable but not buttery soft (but this will change over time)
Hairy, the twill is hard to follow