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Samurai 18oz "Indigo Plus" Denim Work Cap
OG worker style!
This denim work cap is inspired by vintage workwear style from the early-to-mid 20th century. Samurai has remade these using their renowned specially-developed denim for a classic everyday cap you'll love to wear!
This cap is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 18oz "Indigo Plus" denim. For this cap, the warp was first grand indigo yarn-dyed and then natural indigo over-dyed more than 10 times! The final result is this cap will age like some grand indigo-dyed denim and appear more vibrant shades of indigo like some natural indigo-dyed denim simultaneously!
Construction-wise, this cap features a 6-panel dome construction with cotton twill lining on the seams and headband for enhanced durability! The short brim is reinforced with chain-stitching construction to retain the shape for many years of wear. Finally, the back features Samurai's silver-coated iron button adjusters to enable you to get the perfect fit!
If you want a classic workwear cap that will age like your favourite Japanese denim, Samurai is a great choice!
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Samurai 17oz "Yaiba" LHT Denim Work Cap
Sharp like a katana!
This season we are proud to bring you Samurai's 17oz "Yaiba" denim. This pair is constructed with Left Hand Twill denim which is rare to see, and is known for its strong vertical fading characteristics!
Constructed with Samurai's specially developed 100% cotton, "blood and silver" selvage I.D. denim. Slowly woven on vintage machines, this left-hand twill denim has a tasteful slubby texture with a subtly neppy appearance. Thanks to the LHT weaving method, this pair has a strong vertical texture. Yarn-dyed with grand indigo, this denim will age to a high-contrast sky-blue indigo look with the vertical texture appearing more and more!
Construction-wise, this cap features a 6-panel dome construction with cotton twill lining on the seams and headband for enhanced durability! The short brim is reinforced with chain-stitching construction to retain the shape for many years of wear. Finally, the back features Samurai's silver-coated iron button adjusters to enable you to get the perfect fit!
If you want a classic workwear cap that will age like your favourite Japanese denim, Samurai is a great choice!
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Samurai 17oz S140VXJ "JIN" LHT Denim (Slim Tapered fit)
Sharp like a katana!
This season we are proud to bring you this Samurai's 17oz "JIN" denim. This pair is constructed with Left Hand Twill denim which is rare to see, and is known for its strong vertical fading characteristics!
Constructed with Samurai's specially developed 17oz "blood and silver" selvage I.D. Lefthand-Twill denim. Slowly woven on vintage machines, this left-hand twill denim has a tasteful slubby texture with a subtly neppy appearance. Thanks to the LHT weaving method, this pair has a strong vertical texture. Yarn-dyed with grand indigo, this denim will age to a high-contrast sky-blue indigo look with the vertical texture appearing more and more!
Design-wise, this pair of denim is inspired by vintage Lee denim, which comes with extra bar-tack stitchings in the peach-shaped back pockets for extra durability, fitting-wise, it is in a high-rise, slim tapered fit for a modern twisted vibe!
"Jin!" Let's make a more textured world with this pair of LHT denim together!
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Samurai 17oz Indigo Dyed "Zero+" T-Back Type 1 Denim Jacket
Timeless worker style!
Samurai has taken inspiration from the most classic Type 1 jacket designs to produce this stunning 17oz denim jacket for you to enjoy!
This denim is constructed using Samurai's specially developed 17oz "Zero+" denim. Slowly woven using vintage machines, this denim has an incredible vertical slub texture with a subtle scattered nep appearance. The grand indigo colour has been yarn dyed and will age to a beautiful high-contrast indigo look with wear and washing!
Construction-wise, this jacket features a classic Type 1 denim jacket design with a single chest pocket, a pleated front placket for comfort while retaining a sharp silhouette, and a cinch back always to adjust it to the perfect fitting! This model features a T-back construction, a highly sought-after design on the Japanese vintage market! Details-wise, Samurai have used heavy-duty iron doughnut "pine" buttons that have been skilfully "aged" for that vintage vibe!
If you want a classic Type 1 jacket constructed with vertical slubby heavyweight denim, Samurai is a great choice!
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Samurai 15oz "Otokogi" Indigo Dyed Denim Coach Jacket
Samurai brings it to the big leagues!
This jacket combines the classic coach jacket design with its minimalist yet stylish design, with the beauty of Japanese indigo-dyed denim!
This jacket is constructed with Samurai's signature 15oz "Otokogi" nep denim. Slowly woven on vintage machines, this denim features an irregular neppy textured surface with a scattered dotted look. Made using short-staple cotton fibres from Texas and yarn-dyed using grand indigo, this jacket will age beautifully with some strong sky-blue indigo contrast!
Speaking of construction, this jacket features a raglan sleeve design which is perfect for accommodating a wide range of shoulder widths! Snap buttons on the front placket make this a highly practical choice. This jacket features two diagonal hand warmer pockets on the waist, a drawstring waist and elasticated sleeve hems to protect you from the cold!
If you are after a minimalist yet stylish everyday jacket with serious indigo fading potential, you won't want to miss out on Samurai!
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Samurai 15oz 'Ultimate' Utility Shoulder Bag (Limited Edition)
Shoulder bag fit for a samurai!
This two-fabric shoulder bag from Samurai is the perfect daily carry bag! As you can expect from Samurai, this bag is an exceptionally well-constructed piece, with specially developed fabrics and ultra-durable hardware ensuring it will become a LIFETIME bag!
This bag is constructed with two specially developed fabrics from Samurai. The main body of the bag is constructed with Samurai's signature 15oz "Otokogi" nep denim. Slowly woven on vintage machines, this denim features an irregular neppy textured surface with a scattered dotted look. Made using short-staple cotton fibres from Texas and yarn-dyed using genuine indigo, this fabric will age beautifully with some strong sky-blue indigo contrast! The part is made with Samurai's 15oz black sateen fabric. Also slowly woven with vintage machines, this fabric has an irregular texture. The black colourway is sulphur yarn-dyed and will age to a soulful look and more exaggerated texture with time!
Speaking of construction, this bag features an adjustable black sateen shoulder strap. With one large and one small zipped compartment, two quick-access open pockets and one outer button pocket this bag has plenty of storage space for your everyday gear! For an added tasteful detail, the small zipped compartment features the silver lamé selvage I.D!
If you are looking for a heavy-duty everyday shoulder bag, Samurai is a great choice!
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Samurai 15oz Selvage Duck Canvas "Overall" Shoulder Bag (Limited Edition)
Samurai knocks it out of the park once again!
This medium size shoulder bag from Samurai is inspired by classic overalls design which you can see in the pocket design. As you can expect from Samurai, this bag is an exceptionally well-constructed piece, with ultra-durable specially developed fabrics and hardware ensuring it will become a LIFETIME bag!
This bag is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 15oz selvage duck canvas. Slowly woven on vintage machines, this fabric has a slightly irregular texture. The colourway has been sulphur yarn-dyed and will age to a soulful, high-contrast look with repeated wear!
Speaking of construction, this bag features a two-way design with a detachable shoulder strap so you can use it as a tote bag. With heavy-duty brass hardware, this bag is built to last! This bag features one buttoned pocket and one open flap pocket, as well as one internal main compartment and one inner pocket for all your storage needs! The inner compartment is lined with Samurai's signature "Shogyo Mujo" heavy jacquard fabric for enhanced durability!
If you are looking for a heavy-duty everyday two-way bag, Samuria is a great choice!
Samurai 25oz Indigo Denim "Overall" Shoulder Bag (Limited Edition)
Samurai knocks it out of the park once again!
This medium size shoulder bag from Samurai is inspired by classic overalls design which you can see in the pocket design. As you can expect from Samurai, this bag is an exceptionally well-constructed piece, with ultra-durable specially developed fabrics and hardware ensuring it will become a LIFETIME bag!
This bag is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 25oz silver lamé selvage I.D denim. Slowly woven on vintage machines specially designed to handle this ultra-heavy fabric, this fabric has a slightly irregular texture. The yarns have been grand-indigo dyed and will age to a beautiful high-contrast indigo look with repeated wear!
Speaking of construction, this bag features a two-way design with a detachable shoulder strap so you can use it as a tote bag. With heavy-duty brass hardware, this bag is built to last! This bag features one buttoned pocket and one open flap pocket, as well as one internal main compartment and one inner pocket for all your storage needs! The inner compartment is lined with Samurai's signature "Shogyo Mujo" heavy jacquard fabric for enhanced durability!
If you are looking for a heavy-duty everyday two-way bag, Samuria is a great choice!
Samurai 15oz Selvage Duck Canvas Work Cap (Khaki)
This work cap is inspired by vintage workwear style from the early-to-mid 20th century. Samurai has remade these using their renowned specially-developed selvage duck canvas for a classic everyday cap you'll love to wear!
Constructed with a 100% cotton silver lamé selvage I.D, 15oz selvage duck canvas fabric which is specially developed by Samurai and slowly woven on vintage machines at the limit of their capacity. This process results in a hardy, substantial material with a slubby texture. The dark khaki colour is sulphur yarn-dyed, and will age with time to a high-contrasted look like their indigo dyed denim!
Construction-wise, this cap features a 6-panel dome construction with cotton twill lining on the seams and headband for enhanced durability! The short brim is reinforced with chain-stitching construction to retain the shape for many years of wear. Finally, the back features Samurai's iron button adjusters to enable you to get the perfect fit!
If you want a classic workwear cap that will age like your favourite Japanese denim, Samurai is a great choice!
Samurai 18oz S211AX Oversea Edition "Indigo Plus" Denim (Relaxed Tapered Fit)
Specially made for the overseas market, this Samurai's "INDIGO PLUS" series with a minimal look and of course focusing on the character fading with time.
Samurai specially develop this 18oz slubby textured denim for a future stronger fade. For this pair, the warp has been initially grand indigo yarn-dyed then natural indigo over-dyed more than 10 times! The final result is this denim will age like some grand indigo-dyed denim and appear more vibrant shades of indigo like some natural indigo-dyed denim at the same time!
The ultra-thick cowhide leather patch has been slowly natural dyed by hand then naturally dried. Once naturally dried, the patch is then hand polished using horse oil to achieve an amazing matte sheen! With oxidised iron buttons for the fly and copper rivets throughout, this one will hold up sturdy with wear.
If you're keen to try some natural indigo denim still fade to some big contrasted look, this is an amazing choice!
Samurai 18oz "Kinari" Denim Work Cap (Ecru)
OG worker style!
This denim work cap is inspired by vintage workwear style from the early-to-mid 20th century. Samurai has remade these using their renowned specially-developed denim for a classic everyday cap you'll love to wear!
This cap is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 18oz "Kinari" denim. This denim has been slowly woven to produce an incredible slubby textured fabric! With time, the natural unbleached cotton yarns will age with a soulful patina!
Construction-wise, this cap features a 6-panel dome construction with cotton twill lining on the seams and headband for enhanced durability! The short brim is reinforced with chain-stitching construction to retain the shape for many years of wear. Finally, the back features Samurai's silver-coated "sunrise" button adjusters to enable you to get the perfect fit!
If you are looking for a classic workwear cap constructed with premium heavyweight Japanese denim, Samurai is a great choice!
Samurai Indigo Dyed Heavyweight Flannel Workshirt (Storm Cloud Blue)
Samurai have established themselves as one of the greatest producers of heavyweight garments in the Japanese clothing industry. Like their famous denim, Samurai's heavyweight flannel shirts are just as durable and designed to age beautifully!
This heavyweight flannel is slowly woven using vintage knitting machines at a super slow pace, giving the fabric a subtle irregular texture. The colours are yarn-dyed, especially the dark blue part, which is grand indigo thread-dyed. With wear and wash, you can expect to see some soulful ageing, with high-contrast indigo hues!
Constructed with lightweight cotton twill lining on the cuffs, collar and placket - this shirt is built to a jacket-like standard. The sleeves feature double fabric panel sections for elbow protection. Gusseted side seams and chain-stitch run-off complete the workwear look, while indigo-dyed nut buttons add some subtle tonal contrast and will age gracefully with time!
If you're a fan of Samurai's quality and dedication to creating garments then you will be truly impressed by this one!
