An OD+SJ Collaboration | The "Awa Katana" Selvedge Series

Creating a fresh pair from scratch is always a tedious and time-consuming process. Creating an original Selvedge denim from the yarn up further layers that process infinitely, both in terms of time and dedication. Not only does it take substantially longer to mill a Selvedge denim from “scratch” (or from yarn selection), it requires a certain dedication to the project. Both in terms of time and due to the initial financial investment involved. That being said, the result is always something truly original, unique and exclusive to yours truly.


In our latest team-up with Samurai Jeans, we have created a double indigo 15oz. denim that hits hues like nothing we’ve done yet since our inception 14 years ago. The nature of the composition of rope dyed indigo warp & weft in this latest collaboration is unique in that the depth of indigo is not quite as dark as most conventional rope dyed Selvedge denim we come across, thus giving a slightly lighter overall blue hue to the fabric. With both warp and weft dyed in rope dyed indigo (or “double indigo”), we can guarantee without even running a fade sample that these are going to yield some seriously high contrast fades. As with all Samurai denim, the fabric is dense and resilient, and given the fact that it is Raw & Unsanforized in nature, these will wear well after the initial soak. We’re probably most stoked to see well-worn pieces of these in the future from you guys!
For the new "Awa Katana" series, the jeans will be available in two separate silhouettes. ODSJ011 is loosely based on Samurai's inline S3100VX or "Relax Straight" silhouette. This is a relatively freshly developed cut which features a relaxed top blog, wide leg and generously lengthy inseam. ODSJ012 is based on Samurai's S520 or "Relax Tapered" cut. Without sacrificing room in the top block as well as thigh area, the leg features a sharp taper in the leg from the knee down to achieve an aesthetically clean look.


Familiar elements of our previous OD+SJ collaborations are all part of the equation this time around, including adding our original “OD” Brass button to the assorted button fly, as well as a black coated OD Original “+” rivet proudly affixed onto the wearer’s right pocket. Two additions we saved for the wearer this time around can be found inside the jeans themselves. For the pocket bags, we had enough left over ODSJ009 "Koten" Heavyweight Flannel fabric which we reserved exclusively to be used for this project. Hidden away in the back pockets, we have lined this area with Samurai's popular "Shuriken" Wabash print fabric.

 The OD+SJ "Awa Katana" Double Indigo Selvedge Jeans drop on 11/21 @ Midnight (JST)

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