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HIROSHI KATO

The Needle Skinny - Black Raw 10.5oz Selvedge

$219.00 $153.30

Our premium denim is inspired by the classic vintage blue jean. Our Premium Japanese 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim story starts in Japan where our fabric is developed at one of the oldest denim mills. We blend a unique 4 way stretch material with selvedge denim to create a specific amount of stretch and comfort you wouldn’t typically get with selvedge denim. This 360 degree of stretch gives the wearer comfort from every angle no matter what they are doing.

Our 4-Way Stretch selvedge fabric is weaved using vintage shuttle looms. Rolls of denim fabric are then brought into our workshop in Los Angeles where each pair goes through a 60 to 90 day process of cut, sew, washing and testing. With 4 fits available in multiple weights (see fit guide) and washes, the style options are endless.

The Needle skinny fits smaller than our the Pen slim fit.

• Skinny fit

• Black raw 10.5oz

• 96%COTTON 4%POLYURETHANE

• made in USA

• 4-Way stretch selvedge denim

• Model is 6'2" and wearing a size 33.

Find the right fit for you with our

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Crafted with intention, our denim is made using premium Japanese 4-way stretch selvedge in our Los Angeles workshop. Our denim goes through a time consuming 50 day process from start to finish to ensure the highest of quality. Built using only the best available hardware with traditional machines and techniques, you are getting a true vintage inspired piece with a modern upgrade of comfort.

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vintage inspired

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
89%
(25)
4%
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J
J.W.
Please make these in a size 28 waist

Please make these in a size 28 waist

Hi Jacob

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your input and understand your request for size 28 waist options. We continuously strive to improve our product offerings to meet the diverse needs and preferences of our customers.

While we currently do not offer size 28 waist in our range, we genuinely value your suggestion. Customer feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can expand our sizing options. We'll take your comment into consideration as we evaluate potential additions to our product lineup.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

L
Luca
Does not carry smaller sizes

Like every jean brand out there, they do not carry smaller sizes. I, like many men out there, have a smaller stature (5'5", 125 lbs) and have problems finding a quality clothing brand that carries smaller sizes. My dream is to have a pair of selvedge jeans that fit just right. I have been looking for over 20 years, I have not found a single pair. It is disheartening not to find a jean that fits. I hope that one day this brand along with other jean companies will sell smaller sizes for men of smaller statures.

HI Luca

We truly appreciate your feedback and understand the difficulty you're facing in finding the right pair of selvedge jeans for your size. We genuinely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We want to let you know that at Hiroshi Kato, we value all of our customers and are committed to providing quality products that cater to all sizes and body types. While we currently only have three styles available in size 28 (https://kato-brand.com/a/search/jeans?filter_size=28), we are continually reassessing our sizing options based on the feedback we receive from our valued customers like you.

Your voice matters and your feedback has been taken into account. We are actively working towards expanding our size range to ensure that everyone can find their perfect pair of jeans. In the meantime, if you encounter difficulty with our inseam length, we offer a hemming option. This process, however, can take some time as we want to ensure we do it right, delivering not just the right sizes but also the high quality and fit that our brand is known for.

We would be happy to keep you updated as we expand our product line. If you have any specific needs or requests, feel free to reach out to us directly. We're here to help.

Again, thank you for your feedback and patience as we work on this. It's customers like you who help us grow and improve.

Best Regards,

C
Carl
Great pair of jeans

Just discovered this brand. Great fit, great quality, simple, instant classics. I'm tall and skinny and tried both the Pen and The Needle and really liked the fit of the Needle. Not skin tight like most skinny fit jeans but not as loose fitting as a slim would be. Love these.

Thank you for your review, Carl! We are glad to hear you like our jeans and we appreciate your feedback.
-Kato Team

I
Ian La Form
Great pants

I’m new to the selvedge denim thing. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. That being these jeans are great. I was a runner for many year so I got some chicken legs. These don’t make me feel like I’m swimming in my jeans. And I especially appreciate the stretch in them as well. 10 out 10, would recommend.

Thank you for your review, Ian, we're so glad these jeans worked out perfectly for you!
-Kato Team

W
William Thurston
Size Up

I purchased 3 pairs of Needle Skinny fit, l recommend sizing up for the perfect fit. Overall excellent denim.

Thank you for the 5-Star Rating, William.
Happy Holidays!
-Kato Team

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
89%
(25)
4%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
7%
(2)
J
J.W.
Please make these in a size 28 waist

Please make these in a size 28 waist

Hi Jacob

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your input and understand your request for size 28 waist options. We continuously strive to improve our product offerings to meet the diverse needs and preferences of our customers.

While we currently do not offer size 28 waist in our range, we genuinely value your suggestion. Customer feedback like yours helps us identify areas where we can expand our sizing options. We'll take your comment into consideration as we evaluate potential additions to our product lineup.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

L
Luca
Does not carry smaller sizes

Like every jean brand out there, they do not carry smaller sizes. I, like many men out there, have a smaller stature (5'5", 125 lbs) and have problems finding a quality clothing brand that carries smaller sizes. My dream is to have a pair of selvedge jeans that fit just right. I have been looking for over 20 years, I have not found a single pair. It is disheartening not to find a jean that fits. I hope that one day this brand along with other jean companies will sell smaller sizes for men of smaller statures.

HI Luca

We truly appreciate your feedback and understand the difficulty you're facing in finding the right pair of selvedge jeans for your size. We genuinely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We want to let you know that at Hiroshi Kato, we value all of our customers and are committed to providing quality products that cater to all sizes and body types. While we currently only have three styles available in size 28 (https://kato-brand.com/a/search/jeans?filter_size=28), we are continually reassessing our sizing options based on the feedback we receive from our valued customers like you.

Your voice matters and your feedback has been taken into account. We are actively working towards expanding our size range to ensure that everyone can find their perfect pair of jeans. In the meantime, if you encounter difficulty with our inseam length, we offer a hemming option. This process, however, can take some time as we want to ensure we do it right, delivering not just the right sizes but also the high quality and fit that our brand is known for.

We would be happy to keep you updated as we expand our product line. If you have any specific needs or requests, feel free to reach out to us directly. We're here to help.

Again, thank you for your feedback and patience as we work on this. It's customers like you who help us grow and improve.

Best Regards,

C
Carl
Great pair of jeans

Just discovered this brand. Great fit, great quality, simple, instant classics. I'm tall and skinny and tried both the Pen and The Needle and really liked the fit of the Needle. Not skin tight like most skinny fit jeans but not as loose fitting as a slim would be. Love these.

Thank you for your review, Carl! We are glad to hear you like our jeans and we appreciate your feedback.
-Kato Team

I
Ian La Form
Great pants

I’m new to the selvedge denim thing. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. That being these jeans are great. I was a runner for many year so I got some chicken legs. These don’t make me feel like I’m swimming in my jeans. And I especially appreciate the stretch in them as well. 10 out 10, would recommend.

Thank you for your review, Ian, we're so glad these jeans worked out perfectly for you!
-Kato Team

W
William Thurston
Size Up

I purchased 3 pairs of Needle Skinny fit, l recommend sizing up for the perfect fit. Overall excellent denim.

Thank you for the 5-Star Rating, William.
Happy Holidays!
-Kato Team

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