Kato’s respect for denim reaches back decades. Our years of experience and research resulted in our own version of the sought after denim of the 70s. This fabric has been crafted with meticulous precision to replicate the uniform texture of the faded vintage denim collected for the Kato archives.
To make this a timeless pair of jeans, we chose our straight cut, “The Hammer” and the modern slim cut “The Pen”. The 12.5 ounce, 100% cotton denim does not have stretch but it will break in and mold to you, making it a pair you will want to wear for years. We wanted these jeans to be vintage down to the core details, so we introduced a button fly, using donut style laurel leaf buttons, which have been acid dyed to give them an authentic aged look. We also added a pop of color with a red leather patch, our own twist on the original. We are offering several versions of the Classic Slub Denim that represent different stages of aging.
This wash reproduces the look of a pair of jeans that have been worn for many years with frequent washing. Usually, when vintage jeans are this faded, they have holes in the knees and are close to falling apart. This pair is only just getting started and has many years of wear to come.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, You may return or exchange the items within 21 days from the date the order is shipped out.
Once your order with the hemming request is brought to our tailor, the order will not be refundable.
Denim wash and linen spray are not eligible for return or exchange.
International orders (outside from the US) are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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We meticulously researched faded vintage jeans, examining every nuanced detail to capture the essence of denim that has aged to perfection. Introducing 100% cotton Japanese selvedge denim. Made in the USA, by hand, one at a time.
Please note that all sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
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If you're unsure about a size to choose, you'd go with your go-to size (if you usually go with the size 32, you'd choose the size 32). Please keep in mind that since raw jeans stretch out over time, the best first fit would be tight.
Sizing vary between brands. Please measure the waistband of your favorite pants and compare with our actual measurements below. Please allow a tolerance of +/- .5 inches. Raw jeans and heavier styles feel tighter. The shrinkage for raw jeans is up to 2% and about 1% for washed jeans.
The numbers are garment measurements.
Size | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
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Waistband | 15 1/8" | 15 5/8" | 16 1/8" | 16 5/8" | 17 1/8" | 17 5/8" | 18 1/8" | 19 1/8" | 20 1/8" | 21 1/8 |
Front rise | 9 1/2" | 9 3/4" | 10" | 10 1/4" | 10 1/2" | 10 3/4" | 11" | 11 1/2" | 12" | 12 1/2" |
Thigh | 22 3/4" | 23 1/4" | 23 3/4" | 24 1/4" | 24 3/4" | 25 1/4" | 25 3/4" | 26 7/8" | 28" | 29 1/8" |
Knee | 16 1/2" | 16 3/4" | 17" | 17 1/4" | 17 1/2" | 17 3/4" | 18" | 18 1/2" | 19" | 19 1/2" |
Leg Opening | 15" | 15 1/4" | 15 1/2" | 15 3/4" | 16" | 16 1/4" | 16 1/2" | 17" | 17 1/2" | 18" |
Inseam | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" |
Waistband : Measure straight across the waistband.
Hips: Measure the hip at 6 inches / 15cm. from the top front waistband.
Front Rise & Back Rise : Place the end of tape measure at crotch seam. Measure to the top of the waistline.
Thigh : Place the end of the tape measure at the crotch seam. Measure across at a 90 degree angle. The numbers are multiplied by 2.
Knee: Measure 15 inches down from the crotch seam and then measure straight across. The straight across measurement is the knee measurement. The numbers are multiplied by 2.
Leg opening
Inseam: Use a measuring tape to measure from the crotch seam down the inside of the leg to the hem, ensuring it follows the natural curve of its leg.