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Oni denim 527 secret denim green dye selvedge jeans, made in Japan, size 34

$69.99 Sold out

Up for sale here is a pair of pants from the Oni label, one of the smaller Japanese denim specialist labels, although unlike a good number of Japanese brands these guys seem to have fairly decent distribution abroad. They’ve also got a bit more notoriety because of it, but it is very much deserved. Oni doesn’t put out a large range of products, but what they do release is always something special. These guys are very much on the “specialist” side of denim, where all of their pieces are some really unique denims, usually very slubby, highly uneven and with a lot of character. This is often achieved using vintage shuttle looms which allow for much more of a handmade feel.

This is Oni’s 527 model “secret denim”, done in this case in a green dye rather than their typical indigo blue. Oni’s secret denim is a pretty heavy 20oz highly slubby piece of denim. While the weight is heavy it is a low gauge denim, giving the material a pleasantly uneven feel and a whole lot of character. The low gauge also makes it more breathable and comfortable. The denim is good for year-round wear, although may be best avoided during the middle of the summer. Secret denim is a proprietary fabric totally unique to the Oni label. You won’t find this kind of denim anywhere else.

While the denim is the main attraction here all of the details are well considered. Green selvedge line is on the coin pocket interior and interior cuffs. Custom leather patch is added to the waistband, rivets are on all pockets including hidden rear rivets, and arcs are embroidered on the rear pockets. Oni never cuts corners and you can be sure every detail is executed at the highest level of quality available.

Size is labeled a 34 and fits true. I measure the waist at 34” / 88cm, inseam at 28” / 71cm, rise at 10.5” / 26cm and leg opening at 8” / 20cm. This is a straight leg fit, neither too loose nor too skinny but nicely straddling the line in between. The pants come in lightly used, very good shape with no holes, tears or stains. Made in Japan.

Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $30.