tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:20:28 +0000BGBO-077OmnigodDenim Debutante0901LEVI'SViberg bootsL-1088pearl riverBarbourRising Sun CoXX-007kunna.Dyeing1000 MilePalladiumTrendssc40600YakuzaPJBXX-011BelstaffOkinawaLogwood Natural OrganicWOADSS10BikingWood button jacketTsurugiyaSC40400SpindigoHowa CorpOKIYA STOREBuzz RicksonsLefty JeanXX-005Natural CharcoalOKAYAMANDHDeep BlueDenim Care(capsule)2010webshopSS11ReduxJapanMomotaro1069-OWMister FreedomAmoskeag XXDyeSPELLBOUNDSelf EdgeSUGAR CANEHawaïBusyu AizomeStevenson Overall CoxintangMINI PBJJapanese Alder TreeFalcon MotorcyclesEternalDyingDuluth PackUBIQSLIM SEXY STAR JEANSHiro MoriseRedWingJames CottleDistressedPBJTOYO Enterprise(capsule)2011PURE BLUE JAPANSUGAR CANE JEANSSCJAzuma MakotoAWAXX-0031112ROYKojimaDomingo Ltd.'The real thing'Takayuki AkachiTender COIndigoJapan BlueTakahiro KuraishiVolcanic MudKaseWolverineNatural IndigoTraveling denim811OrganicCanvasAUTUMN/WINTER 2010XX-010SPELLBOUND 5PLaundryMFSCCalifornianMIZRAOnline StoreParchmenthttp://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))Blogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-3801329122153575741Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-07-18T14:00:26.421+02:00Howdy, We finally created a new blog using our own ISP. We won't be using blogger services anymore, BUT, we won't delete any entry posted over here. IOW, all info will be kept alive...just don't expect anymore updates as from today. You can find our new blog at the following location : http://okiya.eu/blog/ We hope to see you there :-) And err, while your there, book mark us. Thx! Rob & Nora.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/EDSqbIykVvE/newsflash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/newsflash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-1558225847288252521Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:05:00 +00002011-07-01T02:05:00.579+02:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/olFivhUrAYw/online-store-sales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/online-store-sales.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-8783475458529074867Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:55:00 +00002011-06-16T08:55:48.683+02:00(capsule)2011Momotaro Jeans and Japan Blue brands will present the S/S 2012 Collection at Capsule Show in Paris, New York and Las Vegas and we would like you to join the brands at the below venues.Capsule Show - ParisParis --- 25th and 27th of June 2011.Garage Turenne66 Rue De Turenne, 75003Capsule Show - New YorkNew York --- 18th and 19th of July 2011Center 548548 West 22nd StreetCapsule Show - Las VegasLas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/QXgI4joSUvE/momotaro-jeans-japan-blue-ss2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/momotaro-jeans-japan-blue-ss2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-2305413709718525367Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:22:00 +00002011-06-08T22:23:52.192+02:00Japan Blue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/l5eKDqs-ofQ/japan-blue-has-arrived.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/japan-blue-has-arrived.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-181176222605608257Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:07:00 +00002011-06-03T23:07:00.892+02:00Mister FreedomChristophe Loiron / MISTER FREEDOM answers to FCC's questions… His inspiration, his work, his life, his roots…Quel autre job aurais tu pu envisagerque la fringue et la mode ?  What other line of work could you see  yourself in, besides clothes and fashion? I had no idea what to do with my life when I was a kid. Nor did it really keep me awake at night. My attention span is very limited and I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/jrcUa2SLdsk/dedicated-to-mf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/dedicated-to-mf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-5721826663880028713Tue, 31 May 2011 21:59:00 +00002011-05-31T23:59:00.417+02:00OKIYA STORE http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/PUqOIUkrXbc/free-delivery-okiya-store.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/free-delivery-okiya-store.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-5945902805240117675Sun, 29 May 2011 21:59:00 +00002011-05-29T23:59:28.788+02:00Tender CO© Nythan James Check out our Tender products here!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/5emZhhN70eU/interview-with-william-kroll-tender.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/interview-with-william-kroll-tender.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-5976665555461153163Mon, 23 May 2011 09:37:00 +00002011-05-23T11:37:47.872+02:00SPELLBOUNDCheck out our Re-designed spellboundjeans.com website! Contact us if you want to become an authorized stockist. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/egiKXd2WqZU/re-designed-spellbound-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/re-designed-spellbound-website.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-7153758853650706185Sun, 22 May 2011 09:26:00 +00002011-05-22T11:26:19.993+02:00MomotaroMister FreedomCasque Ouvrier de chez MF®    Old Glasses & Military Watch    Stay connected    Tee & Waistcoat (Tender Co & Eternal)    My 0901   La Chaussure Palladenim (Palladium x MF®) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/BBUoW6wB3eo/lazy-sunday-edit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/lazy-sunday-edit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-8968162962769403483Fri, 20 May 2011 08:14:00 +00002011-05-20T11:56:28.078+02:00PalladiumMister Freedom An Interview with MISTER FREEDOM's Christophe Loiron | Palladium Boots This is why we love and support the products we carry so much. Christophe quoted our vision very well : Throughout your years of design, what has been your greatest challenge? I won't make friends on this one, but here she goes... The challenge is how to survive in a world where H&M (or the likes) advertises a trenchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/HuJ05fQKOS4/interview-with-mister-freedoms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/interview-with-mister-freedoms.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-3663553230695158515Mon, 16 May 2011 19:58:00 +00002011-05-16T21:58:36.312+02:00Momotaro0901 Some random close-ups of my 0901's @ their 3 month mark. (Slightly de-saturated pix). From this point on, together with the raising temperature, things get interesting in terms of wear & tear!  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/H4AEzzTycgs/my-0901-at-3-months.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-0901-at-3-months.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-5802684532166723720Mon, 02 May 2011 18:14:00 +00002011-05-02T20:14:51.216+02:00Online Store Dear friends, This month is Spellbound month at OKIYA and to celebrate it we'll be offering you a 25% discount*... untill midnight May, 31! * use coupon code SPB25 during checkout to claim your 25% off! We do also have some old collection at very tempting prices, check it out now! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/mJT8M3XWEPw/online-store-25-off-spellbound-till.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/online-store-25-off-spellbound-till.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-4902357947127250124Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:43:00 +00002011-04-29T12:43:02.480+02:00BikingA few years ago I practiced downhilling... I stumbled upon this vid and I got a serious flassback : I need to start riding again! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/Yhmu0tvX6Ew/go-for-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/go-for-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-3212025440635814365Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:37:00 +00002011-04-29T12:37:14.114+02:00BikingBack from France... time to start practicing ...because this is certainly going to be the next major trend in cycling! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/fqG7xtCuCPg/time-to-start-practicing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/time-to-start-practicing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-8281582916910418486Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +00002011-04-05T18:00:09.980+02:00Momotaro0901x-post from NDH project wear & tear Yesterday I mentioned that my trusty armor has been given it's first wash. Not that this was really needed, but I'm always experimenting and curious about the outcome. On top of that, while surfing some forums, I came across some hilarious remarks, ideas and 'fobia' about denim + water. I say, just wear'em and do whatever you like with them, but don't get http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/RCLJtc83vho/momotaro-0901-almost-50days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/momotaro-0901-almost-50days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-5333152565485883011Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +00002011-04-02T18:00:01.600+02:00webshop Dear Friends, One year ago we opened our webstore. Steadily we are growing and more and more people seem to find their way to OKIYA. To reduce downtime, to improve security, to improve ease of use, and so on, the OKIYA online shop got a little makeover. Together with my wife Nora I created a new platform for you to get all your Japanese/British/US handcrafted denim and garment needs. We wantedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/fsxFk_TaX_Q/updated-online-store.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/updated-online-store.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-796590418091389818Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:16:00 +00002011-04-01T17:16:06.158+02:00PalladiumMister Freedom Starting in the late 1940’s PALLADIUM® contracted with the French military to supply troops with rugged, functional, durable and comfortable footwear. PALLADIUM® manufactured gym shoes and outdoor boots (the legendary Chaussure Pampa, Pallabrousse…), supplying Légion Etrangère, Armée de l’Air, Marine Nationale… OUI MESSIEURS! replied Christophe on a collab with Palladium®. The Palladenim® http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/AhbQFggwy4w/mister-freedom-x-palladium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/04/mister-freedom-x-palladium.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-6103733769101767013Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:28:00 +00002011-03-28T16:28:05.290+02:00Momotaro0901X-post from NDH project Wear & Tear. My 0901 @ 40 days of wear... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/0ptS2n9H73k/momotaro-0901-40days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/momotaro-0901-40days.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-3772987032859768583Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:04:00 +00002011-03-23T00:04:25.757+01:00YakuzaJapan I found this very interesting article by Jake Adelstein while surfing on the web to keep myself updated about the situation in Japan (original can be found here) The worst of times sometimes brings out the best in people, even in Japan’s “losers” a.k.a. the Japanese mafia, the yakuza. Hours after the first shock waves hit, two of the largest crime groups went into action, opening their offices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/PStbmMvMvos/yakuza-to-rescue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/yakuza-to-rescue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-3652145616922278741Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:02:00 +00002011-03-20T11:02:22.065+01:00Viberg boots I mentioned Viberg before. Viberg has spent 80 years mastering the art of indestructible workboots. More recently, they've capitalized on an Asian fashion market obsessed with hand-crafted heritage brands, so much so it has become half their business. Now they're riding a wave of trends in heritage, blue-collar styles in North America and Europe. They're 're probably one of the top bootmakers inhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/XymdXUbdbb0/these-boots-are-made-for-walking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/these-boots-are-made-for-walking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-4516529408772022115Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:50:00 +00002011-03-14T09:50:26.472+01:00Japan Following the disaster caused by the magnitude 8.9 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Apple has posted a donation page on iTunes where you can use your iTunes account to make a secure donation to the American Red Cross and its Japanese relief fund. 100% of donations made through iTunes go to the American Red Cross; unlike every other corner of iTunes, Apple is taking no percentage of the profitshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/jN1ps-Af1Yg/help-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/help-japan.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-7412966162565820268Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:50:00 +00002011-03-09T22:52:10.391+01:00Mister Freedom Voila l’été…et voila les Apaches! (in stores soon!) -- click here to view the collection -- Contact Nora or rob at nora@okiya.eu or rob@okiya.eu for more information and availability.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/Uoz1uYzv4lw/mf-x-sc-spring-2011-collection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/mf-x-sc-spring-2011-collection.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-8405433812408292673Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:01:00 +00002011-03-06T11:01:44.235+01:00Tender COHello y'all, We already mentioned how much we like & support the brand TENDER Co. : one of the most interesting & transparant brands form concept to creation, achieved by just one man, Mr William Kroll. You can find his collection in our store, and in the interview below you already can see some new items. Enjoy! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/B_lV6QNtI34/tender-co-interview-with-william.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/tender-co-interview-with-william.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-301906615718100954Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:22:00 +00002011-03-01T23:22:47.660+01:00 Guillotine est heureux de vous présenter aujourd’hui son 14ème giveaway avec le label japonais Spellbound, en collaboration avec son distributeur européen Okiya, qui vous offre la possibilité de gagner deux jeans 5 pocket Classic straight fit 14oz (one rinse et real used wash), ainsi qu’une chemise Round Collar. Pour participer à ce nouveau concours, il vous suffit de nous envoyer un email àhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/NUFzPe1Qp2I/guillotine-giveaway-014-spellbound-x.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/03/guillotine-giveaway-014-spellbound-x.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2764533867266455629.post-3454299148385392388Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:44:00 +00002011-02-28T23:44:00.952+01:00LEVI'SA history lesson! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/okiyadenimhouse/~3/OVMEecf0iOk/riveted-icon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Team OKIYA (aka Nora and Rob))0http://okiyadenimhouse.blogspot.com/2011/02/riveted-icon.html