After following them on social media and forums for many years, we are pleased to announce the arrival at our store of the Japanese label. TCB Jeans !The meeting with its founder, Hajime Inoue, was done through the means of Mr. Seiji (creator of FOB Factory) in the course of a conversation. So, it was during a trip to Japan that we were able to arrange a meeting with Hajime and Ryo Nakakoji (sales manager) to discover the factory. Located near the famous "Jeans Street" in Kojima, in the prefecture ofOkayama, The factory is just a few meters away from the denim museum. Very well-known in Japan, but also on Anglo-Saxon forums, the Japanese label remains confidential and is very rarely sold in Europe. Therefore, we are very proud to add TCB to our selection!
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Hajime Inoue, born in Hiroshima, Tokyo to further his career in the denim industry. There, he joins a renowned Japanese denim brand, where he hones his skills and deepens his understanding of fabric and design. Hajime Inoue quickly becomes a significant figure in the denim scene, known for his meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality. His journey reflects the broader acceptance and celebration of American culture in Japan, particularly through the lens of denim craftsmanship. Kyoto where he got his first job as a salesman in a men's clothing store, called "Porky's"."
After several years of experience in the trade, he now knows what he wants: to make jeans. Thus, after making his decision, he leaves Porky's and goes to Okayama, the Japanese capital of denim. In search of job opportunities, he uses the phone book to contact local factories and clothing workshops. Without experience in this field, he secures a position in the maintenance and repair of vintage sewing machines in a factory making jeans for a famous American brand. When this factory ceases its activities due to the relocation of production, Hajime Inoue leaves his job. After several years in sales and maintenance, he is still not fulfilled in his professional life. He then notices a certain decline in the textile industry in Japan and fears that he may never be able to realize his dream of producing his own jeans.
In 2007, he took the gamble of opening his own denim manufacturing factory in Kojima, the cradle of Japanese denim. Gradually, his factory equipped itself with all the necessary machines to produce the jeans he has aspired to make since his teenage years. Hajime Inoue named his factory TCB stands for "Taking Care of Business." It seems like your message got cut off. Could you please provide more details or complete your question?Prendre soin des affaires"). While brainstorming a concept for his own brand of jeans, he drew inspiration from the name "Two Horse BrandIt seems like your text is incomplete. Could you please provide the full sentence or context so I can assist you better? Levi's. "Taking Care of Business" in a common phrase, but knowing that Hajime Inoue has always had cats, he thinks it could also mean "Taking Care of Cats."Two Cats Brand"This is how the brand was born, combining a passion for denim with a unique personal touch."
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The DNA of TCB Jeans
True to Ametora, TCB Jeans draws its inspiration from American workwear from the 1920s to the 1970s. Hajime Inoue, however, states that even though their jeans are reproductions of the 1950s/60s Levi's 501, each creation is never an exact replica. Thus, the Japanese brand draws inspiration from a few details found on archival pieces to create their own reinterpretation. The idea is primarily to offer denim pieces that will last and develop a patina that one might find on vintage models.
From period samples, the label has its selvedge fabrics produced at a factory in Ihara, in Okayama Prefecture. While benefiting from their expertise, TCB Jeans has the opportunity to ask the manufacturer to customize the denim and therefore to come as close as possible to the one present on historical pieces. For the rest, relatively rare, everything is located in a single place in Kojima: offices, logistics, manufacturing, store, and showroom. Hajime spent a long time searching for the perfect selvedge fabric for his jeans before turning to Zimbabwean cotton, which offers more authenticity in terms of fading and evolution over time.
Here is the building above. TCB Jeans where everything is combined: from manufacturing to logistics, including the showroom.
Ryo (sales manager) on the right side of the image and Taka (factory manager) on the left, holding a Heavy Raglan t-shirt from Good On ! !
All the parts offered by TCB stands for "Taking Care of Business." are crafted in the brand's factory by passionate and skilled craftsmen. The Japanese label has old machines, such as the legendary Union Special 43200G to achieve authentic chain stitch finishes. Rather than producing heavy denims with highly textured or low-tension woven fabrics, the label focuses on simple, sturdy pieces with a touch of modernity. This approach allows TCB stands for "Taking Care of Business." to offer real consistency in its production and to propose relatively affordable prices.
Elle une qualité et une authenticité souvent absentes chez les grandes chaînes de production de masse. TCB stands for "Taking Care of Business." simple, vintage-inspired pieces with a real attention to detail, both in terms of cuts and the fabrics used. To summarize, TCB stands for "Taking Care of Business." is a label that stands out for its uniqueness, its attention to detail and finishes, as well as the passion of its founder and team, which is evident in each of their jeans.