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RE: Watches - another OCD problem
The last time I posted in this thread was 2009, better late than never I guess.... saw some Grand Seiko talk and had to come drop some photos in of a few models I own!
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RE: Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX
@mikebarhoot said in Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX:
Austin location still a ‘GO’?
Yup, end of the year!
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The Self Edge Bender's Lookbook
The calm solace one finds in a dimly lit dive bar is a feeling known well to many San Franciscans. The deep history of hiding out in a bar goes back over a century in San Francisco. Starting with the Gold Rush days as the capital of California’s lawless “Barbary Coast” to the Kerouac and Ginsberg hang-outs in North Beach in the 1950’s to the Tavern Guild organization of gay bar owners of the 1960’s; San Francisco has seen its fare share of social groups using bars as their home base.
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With this lookbook we’ve put the spotlight on Benders Bar and the people who own and work there. Benders is where we’ve called our home base in San Francisco for two decades and which also happens to be around the corner from the first Self Edge on Valencia Street which we opened in 2006. Just a couple of businesses with distinct visions, aging somewhat gracefully.
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Photography: Dani Ponce
Styling: Oscar Ojeda
Creative & Direction: Kiya Babzani
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Introducing Eskhaton - Truly Hand Made Jewelry
We are launching a new genderless jewelry line this week named Eskhaton, meaning the period of time immediately before the world ends. The word is derived from “ἔσχατος”, meaning “last” in Ancient Greek. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This collection is designed, hand-made, and finished by a single person named Tristan Reynolds. Reynolds is a self-taught jewelry maker based in Melbourne, Australia. He normally does not sell to retailers as his work is generally by commission only so we’re quite appreciative of him working with us on this collection of pieces. Over the past couple of years he’s made some signature pieces which have been worn on runways, record covers, and in the press by Rick Owens, Arca, Jhene Aiko, FKA Twigs, Tyrone Dylan, and Michele Lamy. These were not stylist purchases, but personal purchases by these people who appreciate his work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Everything Reynolds produces is literally hand-made, as in there are no molds, casts, or computer drawings used. All stones are ethically sourced, and if he cannot source a certain gem ethically he has it lab grown for the piece. Much of his inspiration stems from his fascination with the human form and the natural way we age (or as he puts he, decay) over time. You can find a limited selection of Eskhaton pieces now at all stores and online.
Shop Eskhaton Online: https://www.selfedge.com/eskhaton
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RE: Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX
@Link-Of-Time said in Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX:
@kiya any ETA on a restock of the 633 SBG?
Yes, those are slated to be back in all stores in September!
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RE: Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX
@popvulture said in Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX:
@kiya I’m super curious where it’s gonna be — care to share yet, or keepin it DL for now?
The store will be in Zilker, very close to the oldest Alamo Draft House and Tiki Tatsuya!
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@hoppy_IPA said in Self Edge SF, NY, LA, PDX & MX:
@kiya - any chance of a 633 in Iron Heat's 19oz left hand twill denim?
No sorry, no plans for making the 633 in LHT.. but we do have the 633 coming in a new denim in the late fall of this year!
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Welcome to At The Edge.
Self Edge is now 17 years old. We’re not yet old enough to vote, but we’re old enough to know better. Since we first opened up shop on Valencia St. in San Francisco in 2006, we’ve learned so much and met so many wonderful people. Now that we’re growing up—a little bit, at least—we think it’s time to tell some stories, share some knowledge, and introduce you to some of the remarkable personalities we’ve met along the way.
LEARN ABOUT IT: LOOPWHEELED FABRICS: First up with we have a little write-up with accompanying photographs about loopwheeled fabrics, click the link in our bio to check it out or go to our Editorials page on our new site. We’ll be updating our editorials section of our (new) site every 2 to 3 weeks with new LEARN ABOUT IT posts, interviews, Self Edge Records playlists, and much more.
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RE: real japan blues
Real Japan Blues was sort of absorbed into the Flat Head brand a bit before FH's restructuring, so now it no longer exists as a standalone brand.
Some of their denim and other textiles can be found now mixed into Flat Head's line.
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SAMURAI SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT JEANS & T-SHIRT 2-PACKS
We've got some super heavy 25oz and 19oz denim jeans from Samurai this week. Both denim styles have massive character with the 25oz jean coming in a classic straight leg fit and the 19oz coming in a slim tapered fit. We've also received a fresh restock of Samurai's popular t-shirt 2-packs, available now in white, black, and navy.
Shop Samurai Online: https://www.selfedge.com/samurai
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PURE BLUE JAPAN JEANS!
Two Pure Blue Japan jeans have landed at our stores this week.
We have the Pure Blue Japan 003 classic straight leg fit in a tasty denim style they've developed to contain just the right about of slub in a nice medium weight 16.5oz unsanforized (but Self Edge-style rinsed) denim and the XX-019 straight tapered jean made of a 14oz denim coming in on the lighter side of PBJ’s weight scale which are finished with custom iron buttons, a deerskin patch, and sturdy cotton twill pocket bags.
Shop Pure Blue Japan Online: https://www.selfedge.com/pure-blue-japan
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SELF EDGE RECORDS - W. DAVID MARX
Next up in our Self Edge Records series we have W. David Marx.
W. David Marx, author of “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style” and “Status and Culture” presents the playlist--Early Japanese Technopop-- a mostly chronological guide that tells the story of how synthesizers took over Japanese alternative music in under a decade.
W. David Marx for Self Edge Records: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xPLF97jaPF09SzjUe4AFW
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INTRODUCING BONCOURA - THE LONGEST PATH TO COMPLETION
We are excited to announce a new brand added to the roster of lines we carry at Self Edge, Hisashi Morishima’s Boncoura. Morishima was born and raised in Amerikamura, Osaka, a place known for its abundance of American vintage clothing and imports, all within biking distance from his home. From his early school years, he immersed himself in thrift stores, drawn in by vintage Made-in-USA clothing. Over the years he became obsessed with vintage basics such as jeans, t-shirts, and fleece hoodies. ⠀⠀⠀
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After working for a major Japanese department store, Morishima thought to start his own business. Although starting a thrift store would have been fitting, considering his collection, he had a different vision. He explained, "I can't modify vintage clothing myself. So, if I want to express myself, I'd rather create it. I've worn plenty of vintage XX, and based on that experience, I decided to make the jeans I wanted to wear. I never once considered it a business; it's purely an extension of my hobby." With this idea, is where Boncoura started.While Boncoura is an extension of his hobby, it's precisely because of this that he refuses to compromise. Every recipe, from the origin of the cotton to blending ratios, yarn twisting, and the concentration of pure indigo, is entirely original and exclusive to his brand. The attention to detail we’ve seen in his garments isn’t something we’ve seen from many lines over the years and we’re excited to show you what Morishima has been creating.
Shop Boncoura Online: https://www.selfedge.com/boncoura
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IRON HEART SPRING DELIVERY OF EVERYTHING
We've got a huge delivery from Iron Heart this week with new shirts, Jeans, horsehide jackets, and thermal shirts. Available now at all of our stores.
Shop Iron Heart Online: https://www.selfedge.com/iron-heart
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GOOD ART SPRING COLLECTION
New Good Art!
Your lucky horseshoe ring, stepped way up by the team at Good Art by inserting 8 solid 18k yellow gold "diamonds" into the ring. A very cool twist on a classic design.
We've also received updated 4A Curb Chain necklaces and the Model 22 link available in both necklace and bracelet styles.
Shop Good Art Online: https://www.selfedge.com/good-art
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3SIXTEEN SPRING COLLECTION - DELIVERY 1
We've just received 3sixteen's first delivery of the year at all stores. We've got new short and long sleeve shirts, waxed canvas caps and long sleeve thermals in two colors.
Shop 3sixteen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/3sixteen
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POTEN SPRING COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BASEBALL CAPS
Poten’s new spring collection is here and some caps are now available in an adjustable style!
This season we see Poten doing two fitted caps in Vintage Hopsack Gray and Hunter Camo and one adjustable cap in Vintage Hopsack Green fabric. These hats are crazy nice, nicer than any other straight ahead baseball cap we've ever seen. Every cap style has a super soft and supple inner leather headband which has been lightly treated so it’s not destroyed by sweat.
The caps have zero exterior branding except for the stitches which you can see from the top of the crown from the interior branding tags being sewn into the center of the crown. The cap has a medium height crown and the brim has a medium length to it with 19 concentric stitches which feel and look pretty cool in person. If you're into baseball caps, you'll love what Poten is doing.
Shop Poten Online: https://www.selfedge.com/poten
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RICK OWENS LIDO FOOTWEAR COLLECTION
Three new footwear models from the newly released LIDO collection from Rick Owens. All three are hand-made in Italy with stitch-down soles using Rick Owens developed doeskin and cotton barre uppers. Available now at all stores in limited numbers.
Shop Rick Owens Online: https://www.selfedge.com/rick-owens
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MASAHIRO MARUYAMA TITANIUM & ACETATE SUNGLASSES
This week we have nine new titanium eyewear models from Masahiro Maruyama’s new 2024 collection. All nine are made of titanium with Japanese acetate temples and come with tinted Carl Zeiss lenses with each frame's lens color matching the frame to the designer's specifications. As always, these lenses can be swapped out for prescription lenses by any optician.
These frames are quite unique and the attention to detail in both design and material finish is top notch, truly he's pushing the boundaries of eyewear design and manufacturing.
Shop Masahiro Maruyama Online: https://www.selfedge.com/masahiro-maruyama