How Japanese Denim Is Made | MR PORTER

Kurashiki, a historic city in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture, on the lip of the Inland Sea, is about as far as you can get from the American Wild West. For the uninitiated, then, it would seem an unlikely place for MR PORTER’s in-house brand Mr P. to turn to in search of that most American article of clothing: a pair of jeans. But that’s exactly what we did. Watch this short film to find out why.


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[tonyweier]

Another top quality video made by Mr.P

[juliaronin]

Omg, it is such a nice movie about jeans. Watching about jeans is good but in this movie it was also great to see the machines and people working there. Also that super-professional man who was manually cutting out the pockets! It is such a responsibility! And the women suing. Amazing movie, thank you.

[TheNunakun]

Japan - doing things right at the highest quality, yet again, whilst maintaining tradition. :)

[minsoo]

I think this is one of the finest pieces from Mr Porter I keep coming back to see this.

[Toebex]

Whoever is in your film department is earning their pay and then some. Beautiful film, wonderful music. I want these jeans now.

[drunacres]

I have a couple of order made pairs from Betty Jean - and can say they are simply the best I have ever seen and certainly ever worn. Watching this film gives me even more appreciation for what has gone into the making of them - and makes me want to go and get a few more pairs.

[adlanhaziq]

Great to see that handmade products still have a strong audience.

[PHOBIAxx]

Such an elegant and respectful culture. Beautiful people.

[ajlevin]

This was awesome. Very few things earn my respect more than pride in one's work and a high attention to detail.

[haebee]

this is what pride in craftsmanship looks like.

[DollfaceTalis]

I adore denim. I'm impressed with the manufacturing process. I've fallen deeper in love with the fabric!

[MiClLC]

I just bought my first pair ever of Japanese denim. I'm really enjoying them

[nickkestler]

We're about quantity, they are about quality.

[SniperDCL]

Somehow Japanese have managed to take a piece of Americana and make it better.

[philippreutter]

Interesting and beautiful video. People in Japan seem to have good taste in watches, too. 🙌

[rockopatole]

Who is the director of this Film please let me know if anyone knows who's the director of the film

[holidaysokhamay]

I am very proud of this jeans’s brand.

[polars.]

What song played in the background from 3:56 onwards? It sounds amazing.

[AK-gtom]

Wonderful video. Now I hope one day you will show that Japanese craftsmanship isn't just about denim or military inspired brands like Orslow etc. But much much more diverse and that this level of excellence the Japanese execute on many fashion styles, thank to their curiosity and geek-style dedication. More diversity please :)

[naderelshafei]

Very interesting video, showing the spirit and the dedication of the Japanese people to make the best, Thanks for this MR.Porter, glad to be the first to comment too).