D1826B Ivy Relaxed Tapered Black 13oz Selvedge Denim

STUDIO D'ARTISAN D1826B Ivy Relaxed Tapered Black Selvedge Jeans

• 100% cotton / 13oz
• One wash
• Mid-rise / tapered leg
• 4-button fly with original Studio D'Artisan buttons
• Engraved copper rivets
• Canvas pocket bags
• Red selvedge ID
• Jacron patch
• Embroidered back pockets
• Chain stitch seams
• Made in Japan

A cornerstone of the Osaka 5, a group comprising the top Japanese denim manufacturers, Studio D'Artisan is a pioneering brand with over 40 years of experience in the field.

The D1826B jeans from Studio D'Artisan draw their design from the American "Ivy League" style, which greatly inspired the brand at its inception as well as the entire realm of Japanese denim. The Ivy League movement, closely tied to the history of the United States, refers to the look sported by students from the 8 most prestigious American universities during the 1950s. A clever mix of formal and casual attire, this style swept over Japan in the 1960s.

The fashion emancipation of the youth of that era came with the abandonment of traditional uniforms, giving way to the pairing of a shirt under a tweed blazer, worn with a pair of loafers and, as presented here, jeans. Studio d'Artisan has chosen to reproduce the details of this authentic jean according to the specifications of that time, from the fabric to the cut.

This model is crafted from a 13oz Japanese denim that has been carefully prewashed to remove shrinkage effects and offer the "hairy" texture typical of vintage denim. This model comes in a Relaxed Tapered fit, with a medium rise, a generous thigh opening followed by a sharp taper and a semi-narrow leg opening. Naturally, it features the signature details of Studio d'Artisan, such as the arcuate (stitching) on the back pockets, branded buttons and rivets, as well as the screen-printed jacron patch.