Type-LB Authentic Pleated Blouse
Type-LB Authentic Pleated Blouse
Legend Kiyama Originals 12oz Raw Japanese Denim
The Type-LB is an inspiration drawn from the late 18th-century blouse—an era before the modern "jacket" was defined. More akin to a tailored masterpiece than an industrial product, this piece is offered exclusively in 12oz denim to preserve its elegant, fluid silhouette.
Type-LB Authentic Pleated Blouse
The Fabric: 12oz raw denim, woven in Okayama, Japan. A meticulously blended American cotton selected to achieve a dry, sophisticated hand-feel while maintaining the grace of a blouse.
The Craft: Hand Made to Order by Takayuki Echigoya in Japan.
The Machinery: Sewn exclusively on vintage Singer machines. Each stitch reflects a tailor’s precision, honoring the transition from hand-sewn garments to early machine work.
Details:
Full Lock Stitch construction.
100% cotton thread in 3 different sizes, primarily in a classic copper hue.
Steel buttons designed to rust and age with the wearer.
Black painted brass buckle back hardware.
5oz natural vegetable-tanned cowhide leather patch.
Care & Characteristics:
Shrinkage: Approx. 8–12% (vertical) and 3–5% (horizontal) after the first wash.
100% Cotton / Machine washable.
Note: Indigo may transfer to lighter surfaces due to its natural characteristics.
Made in Japan
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Sizing Chart ( in Inches ) / Raw Denim / before wash
Target Sizing Chart ( in Inches ) / after wash & dryer
*Raw denim is not under control. That's nature of it. Size would change depends on how to wash and dry as you know.
About the Limited Edition Legend Kiyama Denim
Kiyama-san has been producing denim all his life in the denim holly land of Okayama, Japan. For over 50 years, he's produced world class denim. For this special project, he's agreed to produce some of the last rolls of loose weave raw denim from the Toyoda G3 machine that is no longer used in most denim production factories, because of it's time consuming nature. The care and attention that it takes to run the machine gives the denim a old-world quality, much like the denim jeans we now revel as vintage, this denim is one of a kind.
Each one of our denim pieces are hand made to order in our small studio in Brooklyn, NY. For the love of vintage denim, I spent over two years collecting vintage Singer machines to both honor and replicate the qualities of denim from the past. Each piece takes up to 8 hours to produce. I do this so that I can produce the best quality jeans for everyone. One by one, I read the orders and cut each pattern as they come, making every pair to their original or bespoke needs.