BOS211XX-KU Shizen 18oz Kuri Chestnut Selvedge Denim
Samurai's jeans release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $295, quality lands at 100/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 90/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · Samurai
- Category · Jeans
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Quality Analysis 100/100
This denim is built for the long haul, featuring an extremely heavy 18oz Sasayama selvedge denim fabric and robust construction details like hidden back pocket rivets and custom branded iron buttons, ensuring exceptional resistance to wear and tear. Further enhancing its longevity is the use of chain stitched hems, a strong indicator of quality manufacturing designed to withstand repeated stress.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
The comfort score is based on the garment's construction and material, which includes a relaxed tapered fit that offers room in the thigh, suggesting less restriction, but the 18oz heavyweight denim and 100% cotton composition without stretch may limit mobility.
Sustainability Impact 90/100
This garment scores highly because it uses homegrown Japanese cotton and a natural Kuri Tamba chestnut overdye, demonstrating a commitment to local sourcing and reduced chemical impact. The entire process, from seed to stitch, is completed in Japan, supporting local economies and reducing transportation emissions.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Thigh | Knee | Leg Opening | Inseam | Rise |
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| 32 | 80 cm | 59.9 cm | 20.8 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. This iteration is dyed using Kuri Tamba, a dye derived from Tamba Chestnut skins. The chestnuts used to dye this fabric are grown in the same area as the cotton for this series.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 Kuri Tamba chestnut 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