Dear Indy Fans,
It is difficult to announce, but Azuma Indy shirt is now becoming a part of history. The studio I have worked with for the past 21 years (starting with Jedi costumes in 2003) will be closing its doors at the end of 2024.
The studio owner, who has been in the fashion industry for over 40 years, has decided to retire. The ladies of the seamstress team are also at retirement age, and with the industry shifting to China and Southeast Asia over the past two decades, finding skilled seamstresses in Taiwan has become quite difficult. As a result, the studio will cease operations by the end of this year, and no new orders will be accepted.
However, previously promised individual orders and a couple of my unfinished projects will still be fulfilled by the owner herself, despite some delays, we’ll catch up! Additionally, the studio will be clearing out its workspace before Chinese New Year, so there may be some leftovers and prototypes available. I also still have a few size 17 Raiders shirts from the 2023 run in stock
Thank you all so much for supporting Azuma Indy shirts since 2010. Sharing my passion for Indy shirts with all of you has been an amazing journey. To those who own an Azuma Indy shirt, thank you for choosing wisely, and I hope it follows you on many adventures to come. Adios.
Best regards,
Azuma
No more Azuma Indy shirts...
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Michaelson
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Re: No more Azuma Indy shirts...
This is sad news to read, my friend. Your shirts have been a mainstay in the hobby, and though I was never fortunate enough to get one for myself, I was always aware of your product and projects you produced, as well as the excellent reviews your happy customers posted.
Your shirts will be greatly missed.
Highest regards! Michaelson
Your shirts will be greatly missed.
Highest regards! Michaelson
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Indiana Croft
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Re: No more Azuma Indy shirts...
I second what Michaelson said.
This is sad news.
While I do own many of Azuma’s awesome shirts and proud to say I helped support his endeavors.
His shirts are what others strive for. They were so spot on for what you see, I wear an Azuma shirt every week, literally
every week if not twice.
My closet is full, with many still in packaging (always bought two when ever possible).
Your shirts will now be ranked similarly to Noel Howard’s as your were the closet I’ve ever owned.
He made a very small run of DoD shirts which I was honored to be able to purchase, not knowing this would be my last ever.
Sir, my hats off to you and good luck in what comes your way in the new year.
Croft
This is sad news.
While I do own many of Azuma’s awesome shirts and proud to say I helped support his endeavors.
His shirts are what others strive for. They were so spot on for what you see, I wear an Azuma shirt every week, literally
every week if not twice.
My closet is full, with many still in packaging (always bought two when ever possible).
Your shirts will now be ranked similarly to Noel Howard’s as your were the closet I’ve ever owned.
He made a very small run of DoD shirts which I was honored to be able to purchase, not knowing this would be my last ever.
Sir, my hats off to you and good luck in what comes your way in the new year.
Croft