Saying we're excited is an understatement when it comes to this 15th Anniversary Selvedge. It has not one, but many of the things that get our spidey-sense tingling for denim. This fabric is in the perfect weight range which parallels the year of the anniversary. It's at that weight where you really feel the crunch - the kind that helps denim mold to your specific shape perfectly. The second item of note is the slub. If you know anything about our love for N&F, you'll know that slub has topped the list for many years now. It's that uneven yarn woven into the twill that allows for immaculate fading. The slubby yarns create the melanged, flame-like appearance you see on the jeans. And lastly, they went with an alternate colored weft. This is a blend of red and white to mark the blending of Japanese and Canadian cultures for 15 years (both flags containing red and white). From a distance, these sort of look like the pink wefts of the past pairs which saw fervor from the masses. However, up close, you get that striated, variegated look of a multi-colored weft that will get your raw denim juices flowing.
For an extra special addition, you'll notice two additional details. The selvedge ID is different on each side - one being the inverse of the other to represent the flags. We've never seen this in all our days of denim hunting. The other is the custom artwork done not only for the pocket flasher but the veg tan leather patch itself. There is a ton of detail for such a small leather patch done by none other than a friend of N&F and renowned Japanese "pin-up" artist: Rockin' Jelly Bean.
- 15oz Slubby Cotton Japanese Selvedge
- Silver Metallic Hardware
- Contrast Stitching
- Red/White/Red and White/Red/White Selvedge ID
- Rockin' Jelly Bean Pocket Flasher & Leather Patch
| 30" |
31" |
32" |
33" |
34" |
35" |
36" |
38" |
40" |
42" |
44" |
| 11.5" |
11.5" |
11.75" |
11.75" |
12" |
12.25" |
12.5" |
12.5" |
12.75" |
12.75" |
13" |
| 15" |
15" |
15.25" |
15.25" |
15.5" |
15.75" |
16" |
16" |
16.25" |
16.5" |
17" |
| 11.75" |
12" |
12.25" |
12.5" |
12.75" |
13" |
13.25" |
14" |
14.25" |
14.75" |
15" |
| 8.5" |
8.75" |
9" |
9" |
9.25" |
9.75" |
10" |
10.25" |
10.75" |
11.25" |
11.5" |
| 6" |
6" |
6.25" |
6.5" |
6.75" |
6.75" |
7" |
7.25" |
7.75" |
8" |
8.25" |
| 33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
33.25" |
A variance of +/- 0.5" (1.27cm) is within tolerance.
Fit Notes: Tommy is wearing a size 32 waist in these. He has always had to size down once from whatever he wears in the Weird Guy. They fit with a bit of extra room in the waist this time, which he would probably feel fine with after the first wash and with a belt. He would gladly allow the waist to form around his body over time. Better to be safe than sorry on a denim this heavy. We would recommend you size up at least once from whatever you normally wear. Tommy is 5'10", 165lbs with a 33-34" waist.
*The Easy Guy is a high-rise tapered fit with a relaxed top block and a sharp taper from knee to hem.*
