288CCD-GOLV 15oz Regular Straight "Greyish Olive" Crushed Concrete Denim

ONI 15oz Regular Straight Greyish Olive Crushed Concrete Denim

• 100% American cotton / 15oz
• Pre-washed to prevent shrinkage
• Classic straight cut / High waist
• Indigo dye / Greyish green
• Black/orange/green selvedge ID
• Chain stitch seams
• Hidden rivets at back pockets
• Rivets and buttons branded with ONI
• Vegetable-tanned sheep leather patch
• Woven and manufactured in Japan

ONI is a mysterious label led by a true denim enthusiast who has devoted 60 years of his life to denim. Always in pursuit of perfection, Oishi-san is continually researching and focuses solely on production. This is why you will not find a website or an official Instagram page for the brand. It is also why the label is only distributed in a few boutiques around the world and exclusively at Flâneurs for France. For this reissue of the Crushed Concrete, the brand offers a Greyish Olive version that uses the typical "greencast" indigo dye for the warp (outer) thread, paired with a grey/green "Greyish Olive" dye for the weft (inner) thread.

Now an iconic fabric of the Japanese label, the Crushed Concrete is based on the Secret Super Rough, revisited in a lighter 15oz version made from the same warp and weft threads, achieving the typical slub and neppy texture. For this version of the Crushed Concrete, ONI has chosen to pay tribute to Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theater known for its spectacular acting, often accompanied by dramatic makeup and staging. For this, the usual pink selvedge ID is presented in the colors of the Kabuki theater curtains: black, orange, and green.

This type of fabric cannot be produced on modern machines, as the shuttle looms must be set at a very low tension to create this fabric. This low tension, called "low tension", literally makes the machines vibrate during the denim manufacturing. By combining this weaving technique with the use of a naturally irregular thread, the fabric becomes even more textured than a classic slub. However, few manufacturers dare to venture into this technique because it is difficult to master.

The Japanese "Tempi" treatment (a wash and sun-drying) also adds character to the fabric and makes it more comfortable, while significantly reducing the risk of shrinkage typically seen in non-sanforized fabrics like this one. Moreover, fabrics woven at low tension often experience significant relaxation, allowing them to quickly become more flexible and comfortable.

The 288 is a Regular Straight cut that features a high waist, a deep rise, and a straight leg from thigh to hem, reminiscent of the traditional straight cuts that have marked the history of denim.