Fade of the Day – Samurai Jeans S710XX 19 oz. (6 Months, 8 Washes, 2 Soaks)

Ah yes, the mythical 6-month mark on a pair of raw, selvedge denim jeans. But wait, these have been washed 8 times in the past 6 months? Well, the “rules” are meant to be broken, right?

Today’s Fade of the Day is a pair of Samurai Jeans S710XX 19 oz. jeans that were submitted by Heddels fadelord Alpharik Kurniawan of Indonesia. He says he wore them for daily activities for the past 6 months, and that’s all it took. The honeycombs are forming well, the button fly buttons are threatening to peek through, and the knees have some interesting wear too.

You can follow Alpharik on Instagram.

Samurai Jeans S710xx Raw Denim Jeans

  • Fabric: 100% cotton “Samurai Original” unsanforized selvedge raw denim
  • Fabric weight: 19 oz.
  • Fabric source: Japan
  • Made in: Japan
  • Fit: Mid-rise slim taper
  • Unique Features:
    • Raised belt loops
    • Silver “katana” selvedge line
    • Branded rivets, buttons, and pocket bags
  • Available for $234 at 2nd