Jesus Judas Shimokitazawa
“Brand-archive vintage: Westwood leather, Burberry nova check, Celine belts, graded and fairly priced.”
A small brand-archive shop on the ground floor of the Kamiyama building, and the one that matches the Shimokitazawa legend best. The rails and cases run Vivienne Westwood wallets and leather bags, Burberry nova check jackets, Celine belts and silk ties, Prada nylon, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana shirts, Jean Paul Gaultier.
Every piece is graded S to C, and most sit at A. Prices are honest for what they are: a Westwood leather handbag around ¥28,000, Celine ties under ¥10,000, a Prada nylon shoulder bag ¥24,000. The online shop is a decent preview of the stock. Open late, till 10, and the owner will talk you through any piece.
Brand collections
- 1990s
Nova check zip jackets and epaulette jackets around ¥13,000 to ¥19,000; the check lining is the tell of the era.
- 2000s
Wallets, check scarves and leather handbags, many from the Japan licence; look at the orb hardware and the leather, not just the logo.
Logo-buckle leather belts sold as 00s vintage and silk ties; the old hardware is solid brass, the kind you do not get now at this price.
Nylon shoulder bags with the triangle plate; check the corners and the strap ends, where the nylon frays first.
Interlocking G rings and the odd pair of sneakers, priced as resale, not boutique.
