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Warehouse & Co.

Warehouse & Co., established in 1995 by brothers Kenichi and Kenji Shiotani, is part of the "Osaka Five" known for faithfully replicating mid-century items like Levi’s selvedge denim. The brand has built a reputation for producing hard-wearing, long-lasting quality garments.

3-8-9 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan
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Warehouse & Co. Overview

Brand Overview

Founded in 1995 by the Shiotani brothers, Warehouse & Co. is a pillar of the "Osaka 5" known for obsessive vintage denim reproductions. The brand deconstructs original 1940s–1960s garments to replicate every detail, from stitch tension to oxidation patterns on rivets.

What Makes Warehouse & Co. Unique

  • Cotton Archaeology: Sources heirloom cotton varieties matching vintage USDA specs.
  • Fade Science: Engineers denim to age with authentic vertical fading.
  • Hidden Stitch Codes: Recreates irregular factory stitching from mid-century machines.

Core Offerings, Fits, and Styles

Signature Aesthetic:
Loose, workwear-inspired cuts with slubby fabrics and muted indigo tones.

Fit / Style Description Price Range (USD)
1001XX 1947 Levi’s 501 repro, medium rise $300–$400
800XX 1950s baggy fit, 14.5oz Arizona cotton $320–$420
900XX 1960s tapered leg, 13.5oz Tennessee cotton $300–$380

Materials & Sourcing

Component Country of Origin Details
Selvedge Denim Japan 13.5–14.5oz, American cotton varieties
Thread Japan Cotton/poly core for vintage accuracy
Manufacturing Japan Sewn in Osaka factories

Brand Hallmarks

  • Oxidized Rivets: Artificially aged copper hardware.
  • Hickory-Stripe Linings: Reproduction of 1930s railroad worker fabrics.
  • Asymmetric Fading: Pre-washed models mimic decades of wear.

Price Point Ranges

Product Category Price Range (USD) Example Models
Selvedge Jeans $300–$420 1001XX, 800XX, 900XX
Loopwheel Tees $80–$120 1940s Crewneck, V-Neck

Recommended Brands with Similar Qualities (Japanese Only)

  • TCB (1950s Americana focus)
  • Sugar Cane (workwear blends)
  • Resolute (modernized classics)

Who Warehouse & Co. Is Good For

  • Denim historians seeking academic-level reproductions.
  • Fans of slubby, irregular fabrics with character.
  • Buyers prioritizing aging authenticity over trends.
3-8-9 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan

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