Samurai Jeans SJAP26-BOB "Black on Blue" Olive Herringbone Army Pants

SJAP26-BOB

• Samurai Jeans Original "Black on Blue" Olive Herringbone fabric
• 100% Cotton
• One Wash
• Wide straight silhouette
• 1940s US Army M-43 inspired motif 
• Large side cargo pockets
• Cotton twill pocket bags
• Brass "13 Star" embossed button opening

Samurai bring together classic American military styling and traditional Japanese craftsmanship with their latest utilitarian pants, offering a relaxed interpretation of the iconic M-43 military trousers.

At the heart of the design is an original herringbone fabric woven using 10-count "Black on Blue" rope-dyed warp yarns and contrasting 10-count olive weft yarns, the latter developed using a direct-dyeing process. This unconventional combination gives the fabric a remarkably rich, complex appearance, with the dark warp and earthy olive weft creating subtle variations in tone throughout the distinctive herringbone weave.

What makes this fabric particularly interesting is the way its two differently dyed yarns will evolve with wear. As the material gradually fades, the "Black on Blue" warp and olive weft will develop their own contrasting characteristics, creating an increasingly nuanced appearance quite unlike conventional military fabrics. The pronounced herringbone texture adds another layer of visual depth, making the aging process all the more interesting.

The silhouette takes its cues from US Army M-43 trousers of the 1940s, retaining the straightforward, functional design that made the originals such an enduring piece of military clothing. Large side cargo pockets provide the defining detail, while the otherwise minimal construction allows the distinctive fabric to take center stage.

*Model is pictured wearing a size 34.  He weighs 81kg (178 pounds) and is 177cm (5’8”) tall.

Made in Okayama, Japan