Archive ARCHIVE COLLECTION - Kakishibu Jeans

ARCHIVE COLLECTION - Kakishibu Jeans

Relaxed fit drop crotch denim with an antimicrobial kakishibu coating. The removable back belt is designed for suspender buttons. Inspired by old buckle-backs, it lets you fine-tune the fit in half-inch increments. It is removable for washing. The back pockets and seat are reinforced with chunky chainstitches. This is a 1 to 1 upcycle that only works on a very large pair of jeans. They are completely disassembled, cleaned, and repaired. The large size affords the extra fabric necessary for us to cut our pattern. 

MATERIALS

(Primary)

Post consumer denim - upcycled - vintage levis with kakishibu coating
leather - reclaimed - excess material from a local LA shoemaker

(Secondary Materials)

raw copper buttons - new - japanese made
solid copper rivets - new
ykk zipper - original from jeans
buckle - new - steel

(Construction)

Pre consumer denim - reclaimed - factory reject "water damaged" denim used supplementarily.
Cotton ticking - deadstock - military surplus navy cot covers