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  • The Story Behind RARE - details

    In our last post we talked about the journey we took to create the RARE fabric. But the fabric is not the only part of RARE that we are proud of. There are so many elements that makes RARE special. Here are some of the details that represents our craftsmanship.  Stitching Sewing RARE takes twice as many steps as regular 5 pocket jeans, and highly skilled workers. RARE is entirely constructed by single stitching. This is because single stitch is stronger and longer lasting than chain stitch which can unravel rather easily. In addition, we apply hidden tonal stitching with durable polyester-core...

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  • The Story Behind RARE - fabric

    It has been almost 5 years since we first released the current version of RARE (R008) in celebration of Big John Corporation's 70th anniversary. Since then, we have added RARE Slim (R009) and RARE Jacket (R608) to the RARE family. Today, we would like to write about what makes this flagship line of ours so special.  Background The current version of RARE is the 3rd generation of Big John RARE. The first model was released in 1980. We developed artificially-made slub yarns for the first time in the world for this model. In addition, even though by the late 70's the...

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  • Big John x Rockin' Jelly Bean Collaboration Poster Giveaway

    Under the concept MADE IN ROCK 'N' ROLL, Big John and Japanese artist Rockin’ Jelly Bean work together to create 3 models of jeans + artwork that each represents an iconic period in the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll.To celebrate the official release of the second model, we are giving away the full-size artwork poster (52cm x 71cm or 20" x 28") with a purchase of the collaboration jeans. * Start shopping now!http://bigjohn-jeans.com/collections/specialprojects *Limited quantity available, while supplies last.

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  • Website Renewal

    Big John's brand website has been renewed! We have also launched a Big John official online shop with international shipping capabilities. Subscribe to our newsletter from the bottom right section of the website to receive the latest Big John updates and promotions. (We promise not to fill up your inbox with useless information.) We always appreciate your feedback, so please feel free to drop us a line at customerservice@bigjohn.co.jp and let us know what you think! 

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