Martin Ksohoh of the exclusive ONE DOUBLE “O” ONE shops on the Kowloon Island of Hong Kong is the man behind the amazing Red Monkey Jeans brand. The brand concept was born of Japanses influence, constructed of specially modified colored cotton, woven into selveage denim, materialized into the form of the Red Monkey Company. A brand named after its creator Martin, who was dubbed Red Monkey by the Japanese native “YAMANE”, creator of the “AVISYA TAILOR” retail concept and more.In 2002, Martin began working with engineered cotton harvested from a farm in china. The unique yellow fibre creates a very special hand feel and colour shade when woven and dyed with the indigo rope dying method. As demonstrated by the institute lepine in paris more than a decade ago, this cotton fibre allowed new processing methods to be done that were not harmful to the environment and also introduced a raw denim that retained the characteristics of rawness on the outside while the inner surface is plush, smooth and unlike any other raw jeans found in the market place.
RMC was introduced in hong kong to the lane crawford retail chain as an exclusive product, 3 years ago, and has enjoyed tremendous success along with brands such as seven, fake genius, evisu and blue blood. It has performed incredibly without a markdown or discount to date. It is a very specialized product that due to nature of manufacture has a very limited supply yet has created exponential demand. The design is pure vintage art, circa the 50’s and 60’s, and original japanese wood block prints embroidered on a traditional 5 pocket well shaped jean allowing room for a man to breathe yet not baggy. This is the industry standard, that tapers nicely at the bottom but not pegged.
Integrating global aesthetics with metropolitan resonance, 575 offers exquisitely designed products for those who require fashion infused with style, substance, and originality. With superb styling and a hip, modern attitude, 575 is a premium denim collection reflective of its customers’ acute eye for precision tailoring, superb fit, and extraordinary details.Designed by denim guru Frank Mechaly, the 575 collection mirrors today’s European attitudes as seen through city-refined inspirations. Luxe collections of high-grade denim offer a line that blurs the boundaries of casual, contemporary, and haute couture, while unwavering attention to detail makes the 575 collection rise above the rest. Denim pieces feature optimal fit, high quality materials, exclusive washes, and up-to-the-minute detailing. Stated simply: 575 leaves nothing to chance. Each stitch detail, rivet, seaming accent, and even hangtags are thoughtfully considered and designed before they are applied.
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