Finally, we’ve plunked our spade into the topsoil of Planet Pants. These are our Chapter 1’s Leaf jeans: straight fit, high rise, and 100% made in the USA with 12oz denim from Louisiana (using some very legendary machines — more on that below). These jeans come out of the gate raw; if you’re new to the world of raw denim, their rigidity might surprise you. Don’t fret—after a few wears, they’ll soften up, lose their stiffness, and begin to form to your body.

So, we present to you Chapter 1’s Leaf, constructed from 12oz American denim. Starting completely raw, these jeans will fade uniquely to your body and only look better over time. The indigo will lighten and chip, the hems will fray, and the Chapter 1s will become a piece of art. Toss these on, forget about them, and go do something you’ve always wanted to do. That’s the dream, anyway.

We suggest going true to size. These will shrink around 2-3% after their first wash and dry. They’ll stretch back out to their original form only at points of stress.

Note: these jeans are a part of our Leaf Line. More information is below.