Slim Straight Jean in Indigo/Moss Selvedge Rigid Denim

Sid Mashburn

Slim Straight Jean Indigo/Moss Selvedge Rigid Denim

$325

These jeans are made of a super-duper heavy-duty (17oz) double-sided selvedge denim that's traditional dark blue on the face and moss green on the inside. At the outset, the green's only visible when they're rolled up — so it's an extra flourish for the guys who like to cuff their jeans and a secret feature for the guys who don't. But as the fabric wears over time, the green weft threads will start to show through and give a really interesting, subtly greenish cast. This kind of denim is woven on a more traditional shuttle loom to create a self-edged cloth (hence the name) and the slower weaving process creates a fabric with a more personal, relaxed hand. Which is exactly what it does on the body. If you're new to selvedge, don't be put off by the initial stiffness — it'll soften up and fade over time, leaving you with a pair of jeans that molds organically to your wear patterns. And especially if you can hold off on washing them for awhile, they'll wear in and become as unique to you as your fingerprints. Just like all of our 5-pockets, the shape riffs on two other longtime favorites: think Levi's 501®s with more taper, APC New Standards with more room in the rise, and slimmer than both from the knee down. They're made in Los Angeles with blue oxford pocketing, a button fly, brass rivets, chain-stitched hems, and clean, unbranded back pockets.