This Special Edition maintains the unrivaled character of the iconic Secret Denim with its famous slubby and wooly texture, along with the beautiful kakishibu brown weft. However, this time, the classic denim masterpiece is elevated to new heights with a selvedge line that pays tribute to the captivating world of Kabuki theater.
The selvedge line serves as a visual ode to Kabuki, mirroring the rich hues of its curtains. The greenish-indigo and brown colors intertwine, creating a striking connection between the denim and the vibrant stage. It's a fusion of tradition and modernity, encapsulating the spirit of Oni Denim's commitment to craftsmanship.
The jacket features a modern Type III style with side-seam pockets. It is made with all the superior-quality ONI details such as copper buttons, high-quality pocket cotton lining and a custom veg-tanned deerskin leather patch. Crafted by skilled hands in Okayama, the denim is a testament to their artistry. Thick yarns of three cotton varieties are meticulously woven at ultra-low tension on a vintage shuttle loom, resulting in an unsanforized 20oz fabric with a pronounced slub, roughness, and hairy texture.
Despite being a Japanese jacket, like most ONI garments, we find the sizing of this Type II to be more Western than Japanese. If you usually wear a size M in American jackets, you'll find a suitable fit with this jacket in size 40 (M). However, as always, we recommend consulting our size chart for the perfect fit. It is unsanforized but once washed, so there will be no shrinkage.
The legend of ONI is alive to this day. In recent years Oishi-San has devoted himself to experimenting with widely varying grammages, rough textures, different indigo dyeing techniques and novelty cuts while always maintaining a very limited production and wielding his experience in denim which now goes back more than 60 years.
ONI Denim 02527P-KAKBR "Secret Denim Kabuki Kakishibu Brown" 20oz Type III Jacket