Spend Your Rent on Momotaros’ MXGJ10024A “Mud & Natural Indigo Dyed” Type II

By this point, you’re probably familiar with the Type II denim jacket. A staple in the heritage clothing market for those who want a balance of workwear and Westernwear in a way that does not feel out of place in the modern day, this 2-pocket blouson gets shown a lot of love by all our favorite brands. All of which have cracked the code of faithful homage. Seriously there are so many repro-type IIs that could pass as originals that we’ve developed some major trust issues.

And then there are brands like Momotaro that tweak the design just enough to show they know what they’re doing while making something fresh. Or in this case, dirty. Utilizing a mud and natural indigo dyeing technique, their MXGJ10024A Type II Denim Jacket possesses a remarkably deep color profile and a unique texture to match, both of which will evolve over time into a unique take on this classic jacket.

This muddy blouson is the latest in a line of innovative and rare denim pieces from Momotaro, which includes silk selvedge, hand-woven denim, and more. The labor-intensive dyeing process is evident in the price tag but this is more akin to a work of art than your standard raw denim jacket.

Available for $1,034 from Redcast Heritage.