From Kojima, Kurashiki—Japan’s denim heartland—Graph Zero presents a remarkable expression of tradition and innovation: selvedge jeans dyed with natural indigo and kakishibu, a natural tannin dye extracted from unripe persimmons. Crafted from 13oz organic cotton, the denim is woven on vintage shuttle looms to achieve a rich, textured fabric with a distinctive, uneven character and handwoven feel.

The kakishibu dyeing process uses the traditional kase-zome (skein dyeing) method. Each individual yarn is dyed by hand, resulting in subtle irregularities and a complex, earthy tone that deepens with age. The warp threads are dyed with natural indigo, while the weft is dyed with persimmon tannin. Both are nep yarns, producing a slubby, vintage-inspired surface that captures the essence of early workwear with a modern edge.

Inspired by 1940s wartime five-pocket jeans, the relaxed straight cut has been reinterpreted with Graph Zero’s signature attention to detail: hidden rivets, chain-stitched hems, cotton sewing threads that age beautifully, a brown selvedge ID, a selvedge coin pocket, a red tab on the back pocket, custom Japanese pocket lining, and a debossed cowhide leather patch.

Fit Notes: This model fits slightly small. Compared to most global American brands, we recommend sizing up one. The denim is unsanforized but has been one-washed, so no further shrinkage is expected. Due to the low-tension weave typical of Graph Zero fabrics, the waistband will stretch approximately 1 inch with regular wear. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it to your best-fitting pair to find the perfect size.