Realign your denim rotation with a fresh pair of jeans from Realign Denim‘s “Our Ode to Japanese Denim” collection. Based in the Netherlands, Realign Denim is a denim design studio that produces denim goods which are milled, cut, and sewn in Japan. The brand was founded upon a passion for the quality and longevity of Japanese denim, and this collection shares this with the denim community and beyond.
The collection is comprised of 3 pairs of jeans, all cut and sewn into Realign’s popular relaxed-tapered fit, the ‘Regular Kenji’. They’re all the 5-pocket denim silhouette you know and love but with the high-quality Japanese denim and denim details that set them apart from the pack: Mindful construction, high-quality materials, meticulously sourced components, and more. Don’t believe me? Read on, The Japanese-milled denim options are as follows:
The 14 oz. Double Indigo II denim is an indigo warp, indigo weft denim that offers a deep tone that will fade bright, electric blue creases with time and wear. If you haven’t had a double indigo pair of jeans yet, this is a great one to try, especially in such a versatile fit. Tonal stitching gives his pair a stealthy edge that might even make them office-proof.
Next up is the slightly heavier-than-average 17 oz. Atsude selvedge, a slubby-textured denim that breaks in comfortably despite its weight. And, since it’s rope dyed, the indigo dye will chip off over time and give way to a natural cotton core. This is an excellent choice if you’re looking for classic denim fades with deep creases helped along by the heft of the denim (just be sure to wait until the fading starts before the first wash).
Last but not least, the mid-weight 14.5 oz. Osaka Denim. This is a classic Japanese denim with a pink selvedge ID that takes a nod from vintage style fabrics with a soft hand, slightly hairy texture, and versatile weight. If you can’t decide which jean from this collection to choose from, this one is a no-brainer!
All jeans in this collection are sanforized, meaning there is little to no shrinkage to consider. Details include a riveted coin pocket, hidden rivets on the rear pockets, bar tack reinforcements, chain stitched hem and waistband, flat felled inseam, ornate Realign arcuates, modern indigo-dyed deerskin waist patch, and ‘Realign 日本製’ top button.
Available for $367-401 from Realign Denim.