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21oz Selvedge Denim "1955" Vintage Tapered Jeans - Indigo Overdyed Black

£344

IH-1955S-OD
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Based on the classic Levi’s 501 from 1955, this cut provides a similar fit to our relaxed tapered 888 style, with a more traditional silhouette. To achieve this, the 1955 cut features a slightly higher front rise, a fuller knee, and a little less taper to the hem. This means that — just like the highly coveted vintage Levi’s that came before them — these jeans offer a relaxed yet flattering fit for most body types, seen here in our signature 21oz overdyed selvedge denim.

To create this darkened variation, we take a pair of standard IH-1955S jeans and steep the entire garment in black dye using a direct dyeing process. This stains the indigo denim and stitching, with the added bonus of removing all shrinkage from the fabric. A unique middle ground between our traditional indigo and black denims, over time the fabric will gradually fade with blue-tinged hues in high-wear areas.

Product Description

Made In Japan

- Designed by Shinichi Haraki, handmade by WORKS INC. in Japan

1955 Vintage Tapered Cut

- Inspired by the classic 1955 Levi’s 501

- Medium / High rise

- Roomier fit in the top block and thighs

- Gentle taper from knee to hem

- Classic 5-pocket design

21oz Japanese Selvedge Denim - Overdyed Black

- 100% cotton

- Woven with a double twisted weft yarn

- Indigo rope-dyed warp / white weft

- Right-hand twill weave
- Post-construction, this garment is overdyed using black direct dye

- This denim will fade with indigo-tinged hues through wear and washing


Hardware & Construction

- 4-button fly (extra button added due to the higher rise)
- Iron Heart branded tack button at waistband

- Works Inc branded pocket rivets

- Hidden rivets on rear pockets
- Poly/cotton stitching for increased strength

- Single and double needle chain stitch construction
- Belt loops anchored at three points and sewn into the waistband

- Heavy cotton pocket bags and lined rear pockets

Selvedge ID

- Side seam selvedge ID

Leather Patch

- Heavyweight vegetable-tanned steerhide
- Natural finish
- Belt-through design
- Debossed Iron Heart graphic
- Please note: Continued washing (especially at higher temperatures) may cause shrinkage and deformities

Fabric Focus

Sanforized, One-Washed & Overdyed

- Sanforization is a post-weave mechanical process which removes most potential shrinkage from a fabric before garment construction
- To further reduce the risk of shrinkage, we wash the completed garment in an aggressive industrial washing machine.

- Following this, a high-temperature overdyeing process removes any remaining potential shrinkage
- This garment may fit slightly smaller than its non-overdyed counterpart. Please refer to our measurement charts carefully
- No further shrinkage is expected if washed in accordance with our guidelines

Stretch Details

- The waist will stretch out approximately 1" with wear. All other dimensions that are put under pressure will stretch proportionally to the waist


Care Guidelines

- We recommend washing this garment at 30°C with a low (or no) spin cycle. Hang dry, do not tumble dry

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