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Samurai 25oz "25th Anniversary" Type 1 Denim Jacket
25 years of indigo magic!
Samurai have delivered another special edition 25oz denim jacket to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Samurai Jeans!
This 25oz denim has been slowly woven using vintage machines that have been specially engineered to handle this ultra-heavyweight denim. The surface is surprisingly smooth with a subtly irregular texture. Thanks to the grand indigo yarn dyeing process which has been repeated many times that you will see amazingly strong fades like the slash marks of a sharp samurai blade!
Details-wise, this selvage denim jacket features a special edition gold and silver lamé selvage I.D. - you can see it running down the placket and inside the front chest pocket! The chest pocket has been lined with Samurai's signature heavyweight jacquard cotton pocket bags. With time, the "Shogyo Mujo" design will become more apparent with indigo dye transfer! The natural tan cowhide patch features a custom design depicting Mt. Fuji and will age to a darker mahogany brown with time and leather conditioning. The silver-coated iron buttons will age with a high-contrast patina as they oxides with time! The rear cinch back ensures you can always get the perfect fit!
If you are looking for a special-edition heavyweight Type 1 denim jacket with tasteful details inspired by traditional Japanese culture, Samurai is a great choice!
Samurai 17oz "Koku-Benkei" S211BK Black Denim (Relaxed Tapered Fit)
Stealthy like an assassin!
Inspired by the legendary Japanese warrior-monk Saitō Musashibō Benkei (1155–1189), this black sulphur-dyed denim features a stylish jet-black look with plenty of slubby texture and character!
The 17oz 'bushido' denim has been slowly using vintage machines to produce a unique irregular vertical textured denim with exaggerated white dots! The warp has been black sulphur yarn-dyed to produce a deep Sumi-black colour. With wear and washing, this colourway will age to a beautiful high-contrast black-and-white look, just like your favourite pair of indigo jeans!
Speaking of details, this pair features Samurai's signature heavyweight jacquard cotton pocket bags. With time, the "Shogyo Mujo (Nothing Is Permanent)" design will become more apparent as the black dye transfers onto the pocket bags! The ultra-thick black sulphur-dyed cowhide patch features a custom design depicting the legendary warrior-monk Benkei! The iron doughnut buttons have been black Sumi-dyed and will chip and age to a tasteful vintage look with time!
Fitting-wise, this pair features a mid-high rise, comfy thigh sections that are not too baggy and a slim leg opening for a modern stylish look!
If you are looking to get yourself a pair of premium black Japanese denim, with details inspired by traditional Japanese culture, Samurai is a fantastic choice!
Samurai "Name Embroidery" Long Socks
Quality speaks for itself! This is Samurai!
These socks are made using vintage tubular knitting machines customised to Samurai's requirements at a very slow pace. The colours are yarn-dyed, and with wear and wash, it will age nicely to a more vintage look.
The socks come with a "Samurai" name embroidery that is perfect to match up with your shorts in the summertime!
If you are after some quality Made-In-Japan socks, GO FOR SAMURAI!
Samurai "Fukuro" Sporty Track Jacket (Black)
Back on track!
This jacket design is inspired by vintage track jackets, highly popular in Tokyo streetwear style in the early 1990s. While keeping the design minimal, Samurai have updated this classic style with premium construction and attention to detail!
The body of this jacket is constructed with 100% polyester fabric specially developed by Samurai! The touch is silky soft with a slightly irregular texture!
The left side of the chest features a custom embroidered owl design, known as "Fukuro" in Japanese. This symbol has many meanings in Japan and is said to represent "happiness and prosperity" as well as "to be free from hardship and suffering." Other details include the ribbed green stripe patterns which remind us of some vintage sportswear designs. With a twin handwarmer pocket and the zipped high-neck design, this is sure to keep you cosy during the colder months!
If you are looking for a vintage-style sporty track jacket, with premium construction and traditional details, Samurai is a great choice!
Samurai 15oz S510HX '47 Denim (Regular Straight Fit)
War Time!
Drawing inspiration from the vintage '47 Levi's jeans, Samurai adds its unique textures to the vintage vibe!
Constructed with their 15oz signature "Otokogi" nep denim features an irregular neppy textured surface with a scattered dotted look. Made using short and crispy cotton fibres from Texas and dyed using grand indigo, this pair will age up some strong contrast with time. The texture will also become enhanced with use!
With silver-coated iron buttons, vegetable-tanned goatskin leather patch, chain-stitching run-offs and the iconic silver selvage ID, every detail has been built to get better with time!
If you’re keen to try some of Samurai’s most iconic denim with a '47 regular straight fit, this is it! We guarantee you’ll be a fan of the Samurai way!
Samurai 17oz Selvage Denim Worker's Vest (Black)
Inspired by the early 20s Brown's Beach worker's vest, Samurai has refined it to a 17oz denim version!
This vest is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 17oz black denim which has been slowly woven on vintage machines to produce an amazing irregular texture! The weft and warp are both black sulphur yarn-dyed, with wear and wash, they will age to a high contrast 'Black & White' look!
Construction-wise, this worker's vest comes with a serious binding construction and slightly longer body length if you compare it to the vintage version.
If you are looking for an 'All-Season' denim vest to age along with, this is a great choice!
Samurai 10oz Indigo Dyed Selvage Denim Workshirt (Oversea Edition)
The texture speaks for itself! It is Samurai!
This early 40s style denim workshirt is constructed with Samurai's specially developed 10oz brown colour selvage ID denim. It comes with a smooth touch and some unique uneven neppy textures. The grand indigo is yarn-dyed, with wear and wash, you will expect it to age to a high-contrasted look!
Construction-wise, this workshirt is finished with chain-stitching construction and extra bar-tack stitching for the flaps of pockets. Fitting-wise, this is specially designed for overseas customers that make a more comfortable armpit and slightly longer body length.
If you are looking for a unique textured denim workshirt, cut off that BS, GO FOR SAMURAI!
Samurai 8.5oz "Musashi Vs. Tengu" Loopwheeled Tee
Yet again, Samurai is back with some of the industry's best graphic 'ART' loopwheeled tees for you to enjoy!
This graphic tee takes inspiration from the legendary hero Miyamoto Musashi as he fights against a Tengu. A supernatural forest being in Japanese folklore, a Tengu is a yōkai, that is, a sort of spirit deity found in many guises across the Shinto religion. The Tengu is a voracious creature, who is always attempting to take a bite out of the full moon. Musashi battles with it to save mankind, for if the Tengu ever succeeds in sating its hunger the world will come to an end! For that reason Samurai has paid heed to Musashi’s bravery twice on this shirt!
Samurai have been especially playful with this one - featuring the striking print of the ferocious battle between our two characters, this shirt also has a second little homage to our hero. The front print of the shirt has a linguistic pun in it; Samurai have written out numbers 1 to 9, but skipped out on 3 and 4. In Japanese, the words for three and four sound similar to the syllables in Musashi’s name, meaning that their exclusion in this lineup mark them as specially reserved for Musashi’s moniker.
This tee is constructed with Samurai's signature heavyweight 8.5oz loopwheel fabric. Slowly woven using vintage machines, this fabric has a substantial, super-soft feel with a mildly irregular texture! With time, the sulphur-dyed colourway will age to a soulful vintage look! Samurai’s printing technique is super skilful! If you look closely, you can see the crisp level of detail and lettering that features varying levels of tone that will develop a gorgeous marbled look with wear.
If you are looking for a premium loopwheel tee, with amazing graphic design inspired by Japanese folklore, Samurai is a fantastic choice!
Samurai 15oz Selvage Duck Canvas Chinos (Khaki)
A rugged classic!
Samurai's duck canvas chinos are a fresh take on the classic chino design with premium ultra-heavyweight Japanese selvage duck canvas and construction!
These chinos are 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, these chinos are sewn together using vintage Union Special chain stitch machines to ensure they remain durable for many years to come! Speaking of details, these chinos feature many charming details including Samurai's custom engraved doughnut iron buttons on the fly, and heavyweight jacquard fabric for the waistband lining and pocket bags. This fabric features a custom "Kamon" or Japanese family crest design which will become more apparent as the garment ages!
Samurai has updated the traditional '41 chino straight cut, to a modern slim fit for a sleek look!
If you are looking for some of the best heavyweight duck canvas chinos on the market, you won't want to miss out on Samurai!
Samurai Heavyweight Oversea Edition "Drunk Striped" Flannel Workshirt
The perfect flannel for a big night out!
Samurai's wavy striped pattern design is inspired by the Osaka nightlife with the yellow colourway representing beer, and the red colourway representing wine.
This shirt is constructed with a 100% cotton heavyweight flannel which has been specially woven in the Hyogo prefecture in Japan using traditional weaving techniques and vintage machines. This results in a substantial hard-wearing material with an irregular woven texture! Unlike some brands that use cheaper printing methods, this striped design is woven so the pattern will remain crisp for many years to come!
Construction-wise, this flannel is cut in a traditional work shirt pattern with twin buttoned chest pockets, chain stitching black cotton twill lining on the placket, sleeves and collar and gusseted side seams for enhanced durability! The fitting has been updated to make a more fashionable sleek fit! The cat's eye urea buttons complete the look with some tasteful contrast!
If you are looking for a premium Japanese flannel workshirt with traditional weaving techniques and a playful colourful design, Samurai is a great choice!
Samurai Natural Indigo Dyed Ripstop Jungle Fatigue Jacket
Timeless military style with the beauty of natural indigo dyeing!
This season we are excited to introduce you to Samurai's "Natural Indigo Collection" garments, combining durable military-inspired ripstop fabrics with natural indigo dyeing! This design is inspired by the famous Jungle Fatigue jacket worn by the US military during the 1960s!
This jacket is constructed with 100% cotton medium-weight ripstop fabric, specially developed by Samurai for ultimate comfort and durability! This fabric has been slowly woven using vintage machines to create a unique irregular texture with a soulful character! The natural indigo-dyed colourway is performed by Samurai's most skilled craftsmen, using a traditional hand-dyeing process. With time, this will age slowly, to a beautiful high-contrast look, revealing many more indigo hues compared to standard indigo-dyeing!
Design-wise, Samurai have updated the vintage jungle fatigue design to make it a more fashionable modern fitting! With twin buttoned chest pockets, 2 larger waist pockets, 2 shoulder pockets and 2 open sleeve pockets this jacket has plenty of space for your daily storage needs! The chin-strap collar can be buttoned up to protect your neck on colder days!
If you are looking for a classic military jacket with beautiful natural indigo ageing, you won't want to miss out on Samurai!
Samurai Natural Indigo Dyed Ripstop Jungle Fatigue Pants (Straight fit)
Samurai Natural Indigo Dyed Ripstop Jungle Fatigue Pants
Timeless military style with the beauty of natural indigo dyeing!
This season we are excited to introduce you to Samurai's "Natural Indigo Collection" garments, combining durable military-inspired ripstop fabrics with natural indigo dyeing! This design is inspired by the famous Jungle Fatigue pants worn by the US military during the 1960s!
These pants are constructed with 100% cotton medium-weight ripstop fabric, specially developed by Samurai for ultimate comfort and durability! This fabric has been slowly woven using vintage machines to create a unique irregular texture with a soulful character! The natural indigo-dyed colourway is performed by Samurai's most skilled craftsmen, using a traditional hand-dyeing process. With time, this will age slowly, to a beautiful high-contrast look, revealing many more indigo hues compared to standard indigo-dyeing!
Speaking of construction, Samurai have updated the vintage jungle fatigue design to make it a more fashionable modern fitting! These pants feature double-fabric reinforcement on the seat and knee sections as well as black HBT lining on the pocket flaps for enhanced durability! With buttoned rear and thigh pockets, these pants have plenty of space for your daily storage needs!
If you are looking for some vintage-style military pants with beautiful natural indigo aging, you won't want to miss out on Samurai!
