With a pedigree dating back to 1997, Samurai are renowned for their ability to create unique and interesting denims that are rich in both texture and story. The S140SXJ-GRK continue in that tradition with a very special, limited edtion in their non standard 18oz "Makoto" denim.
FABRIC: 18oz, 100% cotton "Makoto" denim
STYLE/FIT: Relaxed tapered
COLOUR: Indigo
METHOD: Unsanforized/shrink to fit
DETAILS:
- Natural indigo warp yarns
- White vertical slub weft yarns
- Copper 'Samurai' rivets
- Iron-made buttons in gold, silver and natural.
- Jacquard pocket bags with Syogyomujo weave
- Tri-colour selvedge ID
- Hidden coin pocket selvedge ID
- Bar tacked rear pockets
- Natural leather patch
ORIGIN: Made in Japan
Brimming with iconography, these super limited, hand-made Japanese selvedge denim jeans are a tribute to Samurai's fastidious attention to detail and feature numerous nods to history. The Shinsengumi were a hand-picked force trained in swordsmanship and martial arts who were tasked with the defence of Kyoto during the Edo era. The battle of Goryokaku resulted in the end of the feudal era of Japanese history. The three-coloured selvedge ID references the colours of the Shinsengumi uniform. The top iron button is gold coloured, referencing the rising sun and the dawning of a new era. The next three buttons are silver coloured "Sakura" button as Goryokaku is well known for its sakura or cherry blossom which represents optimism and a time of renewal. Next is the natural iron "Taiko" button for Toshizo Hizikata, the deputy head of Shinsengumi who died in the battle of Goryokaku and is believed to be buried there under a sakura tree. Even the woven Syogyomujo text in the pocket bags translates to "everything including myself is constantly changing". Fascinating and evocative stuff. Only fitting for a fascinating and evocative denim.
Elliot wears size 31w jeans. He is 185cm tall and weighs 74kg / 6ft 1" and 163 lbs.
Important: The best way to determine the size you need is to measure a similar item you already own and compare with the actual sizing as per the table below. Do not go by tagsize alone. After an initial soak this jean will shrink 1" in the waist, 0.5" in the thigh, and 2" in the inseam. The waist will stretch back out 1" with wear.
| INCHESCMs | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 39 |
| Hip | 21.75 | 22 | 22.5 | 22.75 | 23.25 | 24.25 | 26 |
| Front Rise | 11.5 | 11.75 | 12 | 12.25 | 12.75 | 13 | 13.25 |
| Back Rise | 15.25 | 15.5 | 16 | 16.25 | 16.5 | 16.75 | 17 |
| Upper Thigh | 12.5 | 13 | 13.25 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 |
| Knee | 7.9 | 8.25 | 8.5 | 8.75 | 9 | 9.25 | 10 |
| Leg Opening | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.5 | 7.75 |
| Inseam | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
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Stage 1: The waist
- Button up the jean.
- Lay flat with the top waist band evenly flat on the back waist band.
- Measure from one side to the other keeping the jean flat & double the measurement.
Stage 2: The hip
- Measure 3 inches or 7.5cm from the crotch stitch.
- Measure from side to side flat across the jean at this point.
Stage 3: Front rise
- Lay flat and measure from crotch seam to top of jean with top button fastened
Stage 4: Back rise
- Measure from crotch seam to top of the back of the jean.
Stage 5: Thigh
- Lay flat and measure from crotch across to outside of leg.
Stage 6: Knee
- Lay flat and measure 13” or 33cm from crotch down inside seam of jeans
- From here measure from one side of the jean to the other.
Stage 7: hem width/leg opening
- With the jean flat measure from one side of the leg opening to the other.
- NB with very heavy denim 18oz and above measure the entire circumference of the exterior of the hem using a measuring tape and divide by 2 for a more exact figure.
Stage 8: Inseam/inside leg
- Lay the jean flat with the inseam at the centre.
- Following the inside seam measure from the crotch to the end of the leg.
Stage 1: Chest
- Measure from pit to pit and double the reading.
Stage 2: Shoulder
>Measure across the top from one shoulder seam to the other.
Stage 3: Waist
We measure the narrowest part of the garment outer seam to outer seam between the pit and the opening. If, however, the shirt has gussets, the waist will correspond to the the opening measurement.
Stage 4: Opening
Here we take a cross measurement from seam to seam at the bottom of the shirt.
Stage 5: Length
Measure from the top of the shoulder by the collar to the bottom of the garment.
Stage 6: Sleeve
Measure from the top of shoulder seam to the cuff’s edge.