To continue our Fade Gallery series, here are some images of Peter's FnM002 jeans, who is none other than the manager of the Flâneurs stores.
Details of the FnM002 Momotaro X Flâneurs
For this denim, which was one of our very first collaboration projects, we wanted to create a unisex jean with a dynamic and versatile cut — high-waisted, tapered leg, and cropped length — to suit many body types. Its elastic waistband provides increased comfort and the possibility to wear it as you like, both in height and around the waist. Made from 16.5oz selvedge denim woven at very low tension, using high-quality American and Australian cotton, its unique fabric develops a characteristic vertical fade (Tate-Ochi), where the indigo gradually fades on the most exposed fibers, creating a lively and evolving effect over time.
To achieve this result, the jeans were:
- Worn for approximately 5 years
- Washed more than 10 times, with the first wash after 6 months
A few words from Peter:
"Being in a position to have a sharper critical sense than average, this collaboration with Momotaro remains, even today, one of my favorite jeans! I find the cut still relevant, and the elastic waistband brings real daily comfort, especially for a 16.5oz fabric that was quite stiff at first. For now, no reissue is planned with Momotaro, but when it has definitely worn out, it will truly be time to address it!"
As with all my jeans, the left knee is noticeably more worn than the right. Being left-handed, this difference in fading consistently increases over time as I kneel to hem customers’ jeans in the store."
Comparison: New Jeans vs Worn/Faded Jeans
The evolution of the selvedge edge below:
Your turn: Help us enrich the "Fades Gallery" section
If you also want to contribute and help us enrich the "Fades Gallery" section, you can lend us your favorite jeans for a photoshoot!
If you are interested, you can drop them off at the Rennes or Granville store. You can also contact us on Instagram or at this email address: information@flaneurs.net. We will take care of collection and return within one to two weeks.
Thank you!