Fullcount: The heritage of Japanese denim, between tradition and the cult of perfection
Fullcount: The art of Japanese denim in its purest form
Since the early 90s, Fullcount has established itself as one of the bastions of Japanese selvedge denim. Founded by Mikiharu Tsujita , an American vintage enthusiast and pioneer of the Osaka 5 movement, the brand is today an absolute reference in the world of high-end jeans. At BARNABE , we defend this radical and passionate vision of clothing, which places respect for materials, cuts and know-how at the heart of the process.
A pioneer of artisanal Japanese denim
Fullcount is part of the exclusive "Osaka 5"—a legendary group of brands (alongside Evisu, Denime, Studio D'Artisan, and Warehouse) that redefined denim standards in 1990s Japan. The idea? To faithfully reproduce pre-war American jeans, using shuttle looms and exceptional cotton. Fullcount takes this commitment even further by opting for Zimbabwean cotton , renowned for its softness, strength, and unique washability.
Zimbabwean cotton and exceptional comfort
The choice of cotton is one of the pillars of the Fullcount philosophy. Unlike other brands that rely on raw rigidity, Fullcount prioritizes immediate comfort while maintaining a natural wash and evolving patina. Zimbabwean cotton, hand-grown and non-genetically modified, gives the fabric a natural elasticity and fine grain that make all the difference.
Cuts inspired by the golden age of denim
Fullcount revisits the cuts of the 40s, 50s, and 60s with an expert eye. The brand offers jeans with a clean, old-school style, without unnecessary frills. These are pieces that tell a story, wear after wear. Among the flagship models at BARNABE : the 1101 (modern straight cut), the 0105 (loose vintage cut), and the 1109 (slim tapered cut).
A DNA between US culture and Japanese rigor
Mikiharu Tsujita has never hidden his obsession with vintage Levi's jeans, especially those produced between the 1940s and 1960s. But at Fullcount, these aren't frozen replicas. Each pair is designed for everyday wear , with extreme attention to detail: cotton thread stitching, copper rivets, natural leather patches, authentic selvedge, and more. Here, raw aesthetics meet an almost Zen-like artisanal rigor.
Why choose Fullcount at BARNABE?
We chose to distribute Fullcount because the brand embodies a rare balance between tradition, comfort, and durability. These are jeans designed to last, with you. Each model selected in our Fullcount collection has been chosen for its stylistic relevance, its quality of fit, and its ability to integrate into a contemporary urban wardrobe. A Fullcount piece is a statement. A piece you'll never want to take off.
