The jeans are then hand-immersed one by one for a few hours in basins containing the Akane ferment. But, before tinting with Akane, the fabric had to be softened so that it would properly absorb the dye, which has been achieved by an enzyme wash. Despite the lengthy process of overdyeing the jeans one by one is very time-consuming and labor intensive, the two chose this specific method because the result is unbeatable!Īfter testing multiple denim fabrics, the Tanuki Red Cast fabric showed itself to be the ideal base. Akane (Madder plant) was the favored candidate from the get-go and the idea of an overdye was quickly decided. When Redcast Heritage and Tanuki spoke about their first collaboration, they decided that the path to follow was experimenting with natural dyes.
They decided to start experimenting from zero, and they managed to create something truly unique. Tanuki’s knowledge and experience in making denim fabrics, is making them push the boundaries of denim production time after time, allowing them to release one bestseller after another.įor their first collaboration together, Redcast Heritage liked the idea of creating something that would enhance the name of their shop. The brand has made a name for itself by designing well-balanced contemporary fits, and incredible denim fabrics, which have become popular across the world in the blink of an eye. Originating from Okayama, Japan, Tanuki is a collective of experienced craftsmen and is built on a foundation of knowledge and passion for denim. The collaboration with Tanuki, same as the team-up with ONI denim from last year, proves again that Redcast Heritage is highly valued by some of the most sought-after denim brands in the world. Next to offering some of the greatest and hard-to-get denim brands, specifically from Japan, owners Isabel and Eduardo are having excellent relationships with some of the masterminds behind these brands. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!Īlthough Redcast Heritage is relatively young – they’ve started in 2018 – the store built an impressive reputation for itself. Please keep in mind that the collaboration is only produced in a limited edition of just 100 pieces, and will only be available while stocks last. Keep reading to find out all the details about the Redcast Heritage x Tanuki Akane Overdyed Slim Straight Jeans, or go straight to the Redcast Heritage webstore. The two wanted to collaborate to offer something different, something special, and something entirely made in Japan, well they have succeeded! The first collaboration between Redcast Heritage and Tanuki is called ‘Homura’ (炎), entitled ‘burns with a blue flame’, and is featuring a unique and very natural wine-coloured red that is so reminiscent of the great Spanish wines as well as of the country of the rising sun. After a long and time-consuming process, and hours of testing and shaping, the two managed to create the most unique coloured weft jeans we’ve ever witnessed. The Spanish premium denim webstore Redcast Heritage and Japanese denim powerhouse Tanuki teamed up to create something which was never done before. Redcast Heritage partners with Tanuki for an exclusive ‘Akane’ overdye