S520XX21oz Cho-Kiwami 21oz Selvedge Denim
Samurai's jeans release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $415, quality lands at 100/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at Not Available for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · Samurai
- Category · Jeans
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Quality Analysis 100/100
This denim is engineered for extreme longevity, featuring a heavyweight 21oz "Cho-Kiwami" selvedge fabric that is explicitly designed as Samurai's "toughest denim to date" using a high twist yarn and tight weave for superior durability. Further reinforcing this garment are premium construction details like chain stitched hems, back pocket rivets, and custom branded copper rivets.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
The comfort score starts low due to the extremely rigid 21oz heavyweight denim, which is inherently stiff and lacks stretch. However, the design mitigates this rigidity by using a "relaxed tapered fit" with a "roomy top block" to ensure the wearer has adequate space and mobility.
Sustainability Impact Not Available
This garment lacks any explicit sustainability indicators, such as recycled materials or ethical certifications, making it impossible to assess its environmental or social impact based solely on this description.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Thigh | Knee | Leg Opening | Inseam | Rise |
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| 33 | 78.7 cm | 63.5 cm | 22.6 cm | 17.8 cm | 86.4 cm | 28.6 cm |
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Samurai's "Cho-Kiwami" selvedge denim is an updated version of the brand's original heavyweight denim. Weighing in at 21oz, this denim was designed as Samurai's toughest denim to date, using a high twist yarn and tight weave for durability. In typical Samurai fashion, the jeans are packed with symbolism referencing the brand's traditional warrior ethos, and come finished with premium details such as raised belt loops, back pocket rivets, and custom branded leather patch depicting the ancient Samurai duel from which the brand takes its name. Cut in a brand new relaxed tapered fit for comfort and a slim silhouette.
21oz "Cho-kiwami" rinsed selvedge denim Unsanforized with one wash to remove shrinkage Samurai's Relaxed Tapered fit has a high rise with a roomy top block and a strong taper through the legs Custom branded leather patch depicting ancient Samurai duel Hidden coin pocket selvedge Custom branded copper rivets, featuring Samurai's katakana logo and "Shogyo Mujyo" - a buddhist term reflecting impermanence of worldly things Custom woven jacquard pocket bags featuring woven "Shogyo Mujyo" Button fly with custom branded iron buttons, featuring the rising sun and the mitsudomoe - a shinto symbol associated with war Hidden back pocket rivets Raised belt loops Chain stitched hems Red selvedge with silver lamé, representing the edge of a samurai's blade 100% cotton Made in Japan