Want to have a really, crazily in-depth understanding of denim? Then Mohsin Sajid is the man to help. A historian, professor, designer, videographer, and consultant on everything related to the most popular pants on earth, Mohsin was gracious enough to host me and explain some of the trickier terms floating around selvedge land.
A pair of typical blue jeans might not cost you much, but it could set you back a few hundred dollars if it's the renowned Japanese selvage variety. Japanese denim from a brand like Momotaro in Kojima, Japan, can cost over $2,000. Today, Japanese denim is often regarded as one of the finest types of denim in the industry. So what's so special about Japanese denim? And why is it so expensive?
For more information about Momotaro, visit: https://momotaro-jeans.com/