I still can't believe how well-executed your videos are, you feel can feel the passion through the presentation alone! Great video, would love to see more on 'deeper' brands like Visvim, CCP, etc.
Great video! The only thing I think you got wrong is the steady price increase of Hiroki's clothes - his prices have increased wayyy out of proportion to any rise in the cost of materials, particularly in the past 5-7 years when the hype has been at its highest. There's nothing wrong with that, he's ultimately a businessman and Visvim regularly sells out, though you're now starting to see items reach sale season in the past couple years, so maybe he's overshot. The 20L bag is now over $1k US retail and anyone who has handled the earlier versions will tell you the quality was better back then.
The quality of visvim garments then compared to now depends. I'd argue the quality is the same or better, but the price increase has made it unjustifiable to buy the goods at retail price. Think of Montblanc Fountain pens for example, I'd argue that the old ones are better in some ways but the new ones are better quality. However I still buy the old ones because the quality is still just as good and comes in at a fraction of the cost. The quality back then wasn't better, it was just better for the cost you paid back then. Most of their garments are still insanely high quality such as their social sculpture denim for example. However I wouldn't be caught dead paying retail prices, when I could get their raw denim for $300 or less compared to their $600 retail price. In many cases, the $300 pair will still be in new or like new condition. To summarize, the quality hasn't decreased what you get for the amount you pay has. Along with retail prices skyrocketing most fans can't justify buying retailed so they buy on sites such as grailed. So while I agree with you on your first part, the idea that visvims quality has gone down is false
@@joelstatosky1817 I agree that it varies by item. I'm speaking specifically to the backpacks - those are undoubtedly less impressive than versions from ~2011-2014 - it's not even close
@@steeler7588 In regards to backpacks and accessories I agree. Especially things like shoes. Visvim does this because they know they can get away with it sadly. In regards to clothing, they haven't decreased quality because they know the loyal fans would freak out. Those fans being me
Awesome video. I’m always surprised there’s not more out there on Visvim. A lot of the Visvim items I own are actually made in China. Only 1/5 items I own from them is made in Japan. How do you feel about such high prices and products still coming from China?
not all visvim products is made in japan, the virgil folks for example are made in china. actually a good portion of their products are made in china. not to say that things that are made in china are bad quality, just that saying all their products are hand made in japan is simply not true.
A lot of inaccuracies in this video. Firstly, the FBT's have never been made in Japan, it was Korea to begin with and then China presently. Second, visvim is a brand not a manufacturer, they don't make things in house they do the design in house.
I remember just a few years ago no visvim products had a brand logo displayed to the public. then I think the products were solely for high quality with a luxury price, for people with deep pockets; it is no reason Kanye West, and John Mayor were mentioned for wearing them. They’re were not buying products that last years of wear or look amazing; they were (buying?) products that are expensive and exclusive. Now Visvim puts their name on display on many products, as a billboard. Don’t get me wrong, I do like the brand and their unique looks. But the brand IS a brand, and one that is for luxury despite not having posh looks. The brand is not a story of ‘this piece is made of rare materials that are difficult to source’. Heck, they have used leather from Horween Leather Company in the USA, and Vibram soles for their boots; there’s nothin wrong with that, but it shows the brand is not just finding rare and ancient crafted materials that are difficult to source.
Visvim doesn't make their all of their fabrics themselves, that is such a ridiculous claim. It's interesting that they talk about their products as intended for long wear, as if they transcend fashion. At the same time their garments and fits have changed drasticly over the last 15 years. Visvim pieces are not timeless, they are fashion. Their story attracts a wealthy clientele, that is very far removed from the story of master craftsmanship, cultural heritage and traditional techniques. Its ironic that he sells these goods to the wealthy, who atribute the most to the dead of these traditions and craftmanships. Secondly i think what is really missing in this video is the different tiers of visvim products. They have their staples, which come back every year and change a little but largely stay the same. They have their more exclusive releases that are only sold in their FIL stores. Then they have their ICT collection that sells in even less spaces. But they also do unique pieces in very limited quantities, only made on order. These are really a class of their own. In my opinion these are the real collectible visvim pieces that deserve the praise visvim gets. Their other stuff is just fashion with a bigger focus on materials and construction.
Thanks for the support, the logo says 2018 because thats the year we started. the logo will stay the same because its a reminder of when we started. hope this clears it!
No offense, but some of their sneakers are made in china for sure. I think good quality products never have to have connection with "where it is made". A good quality product is the attitude with brand names or designers. Visvim is a special brand because it has its own philosophy behind the brand name. Respect to 中村世纪.
Soo, I wonder: He talks alot about beeing authentic. But his indigo jeans are stone washed. But real jeans are allways raw. This is in my opinion a little bit contradictory...
i love your videos. always great research and information. very very inspiring!! thank you!!
Please never stop making these videos these videos are the only reason I’m still living 😂😂
As someone living in Alaska its actually great to see Alaskan Native culture and representation getting spread
I love Visvim! Its my go-to for shirts and shoes here in Tokyo!!
I still can't believe how well-executed your videos are, you feel can feel the passion through the presentation alone! Great video, would love to see more on 'deeper' brands like Visvim, CCP, etc.
Great video! The only thing I think you got wrong is the steady price increase of Hiroki's clothes - his prices have increased wayyy out of proportion to any rise in the cost of materials, particularly in the past 5-7 years when the hype has been at its highest. There's nothing wrong with that, he's ultimately a businessman and Visvim regularly sells out, though you're now starting to see items reach sale season in the past couple years, so maybe he's overshot. The 20L bag is now over $1k US retail and anyone who has handled the earlier versions will tell you the quality was better back then.
The quality of visvim garments then compared to now depends. I'd argue the quality is the same or better, but the price increase has made it unjustifiable to buy the goods at retail price. Think of Montblanc Fountain pens for example, I'd argue that the old ones are better in some ways but the new ones are better quality. However I still buy the old ones because the quality is still just as good and comes in at a fraction of the cost.
The quality back then wasn't better, it was just better for the cost you paid back then. Most of their garments are still insanely high quality such as their social sculpture denim for example. However I wouldn't be caught dead paying retail prices, when I could get their raw denim for $300 or less compared to their $600 retail price. In many cases, the $300 pair will still be in new or like new condition.
To summarize, the quality hasn't decreased what you get for the amount you pay has. Along with retail prices skyrocketing most fans can't justify buying retailed so they buy on sites such as grailed.
So while I agree with you on your first part, the idea that visvims quality has gone down is false
@@joelstatosky1817 I agree that it varies by item. I'm speaking specifically to the backpacks - those are undoubtedly less impressive than versions from ~2011-2014 - it's not even close
@@steeler7588 In regards to backpacks and accessories I agree. Especially things like shoes. Visvim does this because they know they can get away with it sadly. In regards to clothing, they haven't decreased quality because they know the loyal fans would freak out.
Those fans being me
Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to make such informative videos.
Didn't know about this brand and now I do and I really appreciate it❤❤
Awesome video. I’m always surprised there’s not more out there on Visvim. A lot of the Visvim items I own are actually made in China. Only 1/5 items I own from them is made in Japan. How do you feel about such high prices and products still coming from China?
China ≠ poor quality
A lot of visvim footwear is made in China, but they're still very high quality.
very inspiring on the use of materials and the methods of creation.
This is amazing and inspirational content.
I learn so much from your videos! And I love the design identity of the video edits 😊 You are so underrated
This is a solid video, I think we can all learn from two things, VisVim efforts and Push Products effort 💪
Thank you for this video !
Really like your videos! Please keep creating content
Can you do more Ethical label? Long waited brand, GREAT WORK!!!
make a video on kapital!!
Aka fake Visvim lol
Your come up is inevitable
This was great
this series should be called product recall
can't agree on everything you said but a superb video nonetheless
great video
Next video do how Phoenix became vizn
Brad knit
Please do takashi murakami
Keep going bro!!!!
is the quality that good?
For sure
you guys good its been a minute since a new video and your pretty consistent. hope your alive and well
not all visvim products is made in japan, the virgil folks for example are made in china. actually a good portion of their products are made in china. not to say that things that are made in china are bad quality, just that saying all their products are hand made in japan is simply not true.
once upon a time, a visvim jacket only costs US$300
content is great but u should try some new background music.
UMMMMMM NEED MORE VIDS PLZ
A lot of inaccuracies in this video. Firstly, the FBT's have never been made in Japan, it was Korea to begin with and then China presently. Second, visvim is a brand not a manufacturer, they don't make things in house they do the design in house.
Kapital episode next ? 👀
still gonna buy a pair of 2013 visvims one dayyyy
Best videos
Songname?
Please do a “How Theophilus London became”
People are missing out on this son!
GOLDEN K9 cus it’s so bloody expensive!!! Ha
I remember just a few years ago no visvim products had a brand logo displayed to the public. then I think the products were solely for high quality with a luxury price, for people with deep pockets; it is no reason Kanye West, and John Mayor were mentioned for wearing them. They’re were not buying products that last years of wear or look amazing; they were (buying?) products that are expensive and exclusive. Now Visvim puts their name on display on many products, as a billboard.
Don’t get me wrong, I do like the brand and their unique looks. But the brand IS a brand, and one that is for luxury despite not having posh looks. The brand is not a story of ‘this piece is made of rare materials that are difficult to source’. Heck, they have used leather from Horween Leather Company in the USA, and Vibram soles for their boots; there’s nothin wrong with that, but it shows the brand is not just finding rare and ancient crafted materials that are difficult to source.
I just purchased one of his backpacks
Please do ASAP MOB
It's not true that Hiroki doesn't make shoes In China...if you're a visvim owner you know he utilizes manufacturing in china
thanks
Visvim doesn't make their all of their fabrics themselves, that is such a ridiculous claim. It's interesting that they talk about their products as intended for long wear, as if they transcend fashion. At the same time their garments and fits have changed drasticly over the last 15 years. Visvim pieces are not timeless, they are fashion. Their story attracts a wealthy clientele, that is very far removed from the story of master craftsmanship, cultural heritage and traditional techniques. Its ironic that he sells these goods to the wealthy, who atribute the most to the dead of these traditions and craftmanships.
Secondly i think what is really missing in this video is the different tiers of visvim products. They have their staples, which come back every year and change a little but largely stay the same. They have their more exclusive releases that are only sold in their FIL stores. Then they have their ICT collection that sells in even less spaces. But they also do unique pieces in very limited quantities, only made on order. These are really a class of their own. In my opinion these are the real collectible visvim pieces that deserve the praise visvim gets. Their other stuff is just fashion with a bigger focus on materials and construction.
Do raider clan next plz🙏
Do video on asspizza and Phoenix of VIZN
do THRASHER MAG story plzz
I own a shit load of visvim products, all great, I love it all. Except for FBT sneakers, they are uncomfortable and goes well with nothing.
Lappland is not in Finland it is in sweden
notification gang
Zen may!
you amazing but fix the push product logo do it 2019 please
Thanks for the support, the logo says 2018 because thats the year we started. the logo will stay the same because its a reminder of when we started. hope this clears it!
such a fucking good video!
I can't even afford to buy their toothbrush
I know of visvim cause BTS's RM is always wearing visvim clothes.
How SESHOLLOWATERBOYZ became SESHOLLOWATERBOYZ next pls
wushiiwara eroshi
Acne?
in namjoon we trust
Who that
Namjohn
Wait is it cultural appropriation then?
Now I get why this is Namjoon's favorite brand
girls don't cry?
Namjoon is the man of taste y’all
How Sean Wotherspoon became Sean Wotherspoon
Now I know
Hmmmm, you want vintage, worn in orignal clothing with style you make up on your own? Goodwill. Cheers
No offense, but some of their sneakers are made in china for sure. I think good quality products never have to have connection with "where it is made". A good quality product is the attitude with brand names or designers. Visvim is a special brand because it has its own philosophy behind the brand name. Respect to 中村世纪.
挑刺的猫 it's not about made in China
But if it's made *well* in China
How did The Weeknd become The Weeknd
Palace skateboards
Im finnish
Wake tf up guys haha, damn!
Love my Christos
PUSH PRODUCT!
make one on revenge clothing
How FUCT became FUCT
really? overprice.
HONDASUCCES...
(Y)
Christos > Fbts
so sick.
make your into shorter
Soo, I wonder: He talks alot about beeing authentic. But his indigo jeans are stone washed. But real jeans are allways raw. This is in my opinion a little bit contradictory...
Professional culture vulture
i really don't get why a lot of Japanese brands do this, like Japanese culture is lit, no need to bite
OH BROTHER.........ITS SHOES....YOU'RE NOT CURING CANCER.
Stfu
Visvim: strictly for sashiko-wearing millenials getting their artisanal coffee in their gentrified neighborhoods
Thanks Howard
great video
Awesome videos