16oz - MIJ13 Okayama Spirit Kuro - Heritage Denim Jacket

We get so excited for the MIJ release each year, and for good reason - it's the best thing Naked & Famous makes. They are known for being a brand at a really solid price with exceptional quality. Well, they threw all frivolity out the window for the Made in Japan pair. They've gone for the full Japanese experience and added all of the bells and whistles.

The fabric you're seeing may look entirely new as it's the first iteration of black MIJ to date...but in truth, the fabric should be familiar to you as it's based on the impeccable and most sought-after MIJ10 Okayama Spirit, which dates all the way back to the very first iteration of this series. It's the OG MIJ. This is a 16oz unsanforized, slubby selvedge with a unique uneven texture. It is even more amplified by the traditional Tempi or rinse-wash treatment which helps the cotton come alive while taking out the volatility. Probably the most important part of this "Kuro" (black) fabric is the sulfur-dying process. This is a rope dye that reacts very similarly to indigo in that the core of the denim remains natural. It will crock, fade, and on a microscopic level chip away from the core of the denim. This means you're going to get undeniably incredible black-to-grey fading. 

Those bells and whistles we talked about...what are they? Well, this pair features a traditional-looking red line selvedge that is featured along the interior placket. What does traditional mean? To us, it's that braided look where you can see three distinct yarns worked together to create the edge. It looks chunky and less uniform than modern selvedge IDs. They've included their signature "Flower of Carnage" embroidery which is instantly recognizable to true MIJ fans. You'll also notice these are fully monochromatic from the stitching all the way up to the supple dear skin leather patch. The iron-capped buttons are even coated in black to fit the design. Additionally, the hardware is traditional in that it is meant to age with the denim. You'll notice rust on the buttons as the denim lives out its life. This jacket is set to be one for the ages and has had our denim spidey senses tingling from the moment we opened the box. 

Fit Notes: Shop owner Tommy is wearing a large in both jackets, for comparison's sake. He decided to go up to match the sizing of the True Guy fit he chose to pair it with. Extra length in the body was welcomed in this heritage style. If you like a more standard fit or wear one of the trimmer cut pants, go for your standard size. Tommy is 5'10", 163lbs with a 40" chest. 

*The Heritage Jacket pays homage to old type denim jackets capturing the essence of vintage style.  It features a pleated front, flap chest pockets and adjustable rear buttons to ensure the perfect fit. *