BOS211XX-AK Shizen 18oz Akane Selvedge Denim
Samurai's jeans release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $445, quality lands at 100/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 100/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · Samurai
- Category · Jeans
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Attribute deep dive
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Quality Analysis 100/100
This denim is built for the long haul, featuring an extremely heavy 18oz Sasayama selvedge denim and robust construction details like chain-stitched hems and hidden back pocket rivets, ensuring exceptional resistance to wear and tear. The inclusion of custom branded iron buttons further reinforces the garment's high-quality, durable hardware.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
The comfort score is based on the garment's construction, which features a high rise and a Relaxed Tapered fit, offering room in the thigh before tapering down the leg. However, the 18oz heavyweight denim, made from 100% cotton with no mention of stretch, suggests a rigid feel that may require a break-in period.
Sustainability Impact 100/100
This garment features several strong positive indicators, including the use of homegrown Japanese cotton and a natural Akane plant madder overdye, which suggests a commitment to lower-impact materials and dyeing processes. Furthermore, the "Samurai Cotton Project" emphasizes a fully local, seed-to-stitch production model in Japan, reducing transportation emissions and supporting local economies.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Thigh | Knee | Leg Opening | Inseam | Rise |
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| 32 | 80 cm | 59.7 cm | 21 cm | 16.5 cm | 86.4 cm | 29.8 cm |
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Garment details
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Introducing the Shizen Selvedge Denim, the first collaboration between Samurai Jeans and Blue Owl. This collection combines Samurai's homegrown "Cotton Project" cotton with a range of natural overdyes, made exclusively for Blue Owl. Roughly translated to "Red Color" the Akane dye receives it's color from fermented vegetable madder resulting in a light dye combining Japanese heritage and organic chemistry.Grown, harvested, and woven in Japan, this collector's edition denim was originally conceptualized as a passion-project by Samurai Jeans founder Toru Nogami to produce a completely made in Japan denim from seed to stitch. Fittingly named the "Samurai Cotton Project," this 18oz selvedge denim sports a highly-visible slub and nep. The jeans come packed with symbolism referencing the brand's traditional warrior ethos including special edition iron buttons, jacquard pocket bags, back pocket rivets, and a custom co-branded leather patch.
Blue Owl exclusive Woven with homegrown Japanese cotton Akane plant madder overdye 18oz Sasayama selvedge denim , rinsed to remove shrinkage Samurai's Relaxed Tapered fit has a high rise with room in the thigh and a strong taper through the leg Custom branded leather patch Hidden coin pocket selvedge Custom woven jacquard pocket bags Button fly with custom branded iron buttons Hidden back pocket rivets Raised belt loops Chain stitched hems Brown selvedge line 100% cotton Made in Japan