Close to two years in the making, we are simply stoked to finally be able to introduce our renewed Slub series denim with Japan Blue. Bidding farewell to our previous lineup in 2022 due to the factory no longer be able to mill the heavyweight fabric, we were tasked with delivering a denim that had all the hallmarks of the previous iteration - and more. After numerous rounds of sampling and back and forth with the brand spanning many months, we finally landed on a fabric bursting at the seams in texture and color pop. The latest "Shinkai" (or "New Development" in Japanese) Slub denim will be the first of many collaboration projects that will feature this fabric in different iterations, just like our first Slub lineup with Japan Blue which started in 2015.
Along with this fresh denim development, we have renewed the construction details which will become a mainstay in our new lineup. Along with the heavyweight Tochigi leather patch and indigo-dyed pocket bags featuring updated logo artwork, we also developed a blue and red rayon tab to represent Japan and Indigo. Cut in Japan Blue's High Tapered silhouette, the jeans feature ample room in the rises and thigh area, along with an aggressive taper from the knee down to deliver a flattering aesthetic. We also opted for a modified type 3 silhouette for the jacket, which features handwarmer pockets for an added layer of functionality. Selvedge is also featured on the cuffs along with the locker loop construction as an extra dash of detailing to complete this stellar piece.