Greetings,

Today I thought of cutting the chit chat and going straight to business. Heavy oz business. I gave you a sneak preview to the Momotaro Jeans Europe Collection (Europe Label or Euro Line) two days back and today I am letting you in on information on what the Europe Label is all about. One thing is for sure, the quality Momotaro Jeans is known for is present with this label just like with the other lines from the brand.

Introduced for the SS 2010 (estimated launch in July) Europe Label takes a step in expanding the product offering but still maintaining the made by hand without compromise motto of the company. Although the title says Europe Label, it is but a title inspired by the brand’s expansion to the region. The jeans are all made in-house in Kojima, Okayama in Japan. The Europe Label represents the essence of Vintage Denim. The jeans feature Momotaros signature pink inseam stitching as well as qualities such as leather patch, hidden rivets and hidden selvedge lining in the coin pocket. The raw lines also feature painted Japan Blue text inside the waistline (back).

Japan Blue (Raw 15 oz, selvedge denim)
The original (raw) 15 oz Japan Blue Denim from Momotaro Jeans combines the essence of Vintage Label with soft and comfortable denim that uses warp yarn recreating the indigo color gradually changed over time. The jeans are 15 oz denim which makes them slightly lighter than the Vintage Label. The fabric also has a very soft feeling, making them less rigid than the before mentioned Vintage Label jeans. The back pocket features Momotaros signature stitching on the right back pocket just like with the Copper Label Momotaro Jeans.

Lot. ER003-­MB Classic Straight
15 oz, thick, slightly tapered classic straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28-34,36×L36

Lot. ER007-­MB Tight Straight
15 oz, low-­rise, slim fitting straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28-34, 36×L36

Grand Blue (Raw 15 oz, selvedge denim)
The 15 oz Grand Blue Momotaro Jeans have a deep (as deep as the abyss) blue color which is result of using a warp yarn that uses indigo yarn as well as black weft yarn. The deep color is ageless and the jeans are almost like a pair of heavy duty khakis. But let’s not forget that they’re denim, Grand Blue denim. Similar to the Japan Blue denim the Grand Blue Momotaro Jeans come in raw form and feature Momotaro’s signature stitching on the back pocket. The heavy oz selvedge denim woven with vintage denim mills ensure the ultimate Vintage denim experience. And you know what they just like any other pair of Momotaro Jeans, soon become like your second skin.

Lot. ER003-­2B Classic Straight
15 oz, thick, slightly tapered classic straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28-34, 36×L36

Lot. ER007-­2B Tight Straight
15 oz, low-­rise, slim fitting straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28-34, 36×L36

Melange Denim (13 oz selvedge denim)
The original (13 oz Melange Gray) colored denim from Momotaro Jeans is woven with warp yarn made natural cotton and dyed gray cotton which combined create a “gray” colored yarn thus called “Moku Gray”-yarn. The sanforized end fabric is soft, really soft and slightly lighter than the Grand Blue and Japan Blue fabrics. The melange denim has a truly individual look and I can’t wait to put a pair of these into test. This one is for the summer and I can already see a pair of Chuck Taylors that would go nicely with the pair.

Lot. ER003-­3B Classic Straight
13 oz, thick, slightly tapered classic straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28-34, 36×L36

Lot. ER007-­3B Tight Straight
13 oz, low-­rise, slim fitting straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28-34, 36×L36

Hand washed (distressed) Denim (Washed, 14 oz selvedge denim)
Last but not least for the Spring and Summer 2010 Momotaro Jeans brings a line of individually washed  jeans as a part of its Europe Collection. The fading lines of the thigh and back of the knee parts that are made by hand one by one. The complete hand finishing makes every pair one of a kind. Made by hand without compromise.

Lot. ER1903-­UPAW Classic Straight
14 oz, thick, slightly tapered classic straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28,30,32,34,36×L35

Lot. ER1903-­UPAW2 Classic Straight
14 oz, thick, slightly tapered classic straight leg jeans.
100% Cotton Sizes: W28,30,32,34,36×L35

The Europe Label is an exclusive line produced in limited number. The line will come out in July 2010 and we’re looking forward to hearing your initial thoughts about the new label. I will include a poll (on the right) on the blog so maybe you could tell us which style you like the most. Those interested of the jeans can contact us at info(a)nordicdenimhouse.com. We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the jeans.

Later this month (or early next month) I will post more detailed pictures of the collection. We will be posting more information about the jeans the closer we get to the Summer. We really appreciate your comments and feedback.