Type-SO Authentic High Rise Straight Fit
Type-SO Authentic High Rise Straight Fit
Legend Kiyama Originals Raw Japanese Denim
The Type-SO stands as our most cherished original silhouette. It is an inspiration that finds harmony in contrasts—featuring our deepest rise and widest leg, yet possessing a refined, urban sophistication. It is a silhouette designed to command presence in any environment.
Type-SO Authentic High Rise Straight Fit
The Fabric: 12, 13, or 14oz raw denim, woven in Okayama, Japan. A blend of American cotton selected for its dry, authentic texture.
The Craft: Hand Made to Order by Takayuki Echigoya in Japan.
The Machinery: Sewn on vintage Singer industrial machines and the Union Special 43200G, featuring authentic Reece buttonholes.
Details:
Full Lock Stitch construction for a resolute and timeless finish.
Traditional Buckle Back hardware.
100% cotton thread in 4 distinct sizes and colors.
Steel buttons designed to rust and age with the wearer.
5oz natural vegetable-tanned cowhide leather patch.
Care & Characteristics:
Shrinkage: Approx. 8–12% (vertical) and 3–5% (horizontal) after the first wash.
100% Cotton / Machine washable.
Note: Indigo may transfer to lighter surfaces due to its natural characteristics.
Made in Japan
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Sizing Chart ( in Inches ) / Raw Denim / before wash
| SIZE | WAIST | HIP |
INSEAM (34") |
UPPER THIGH |
KNEE |
LEG OPENING |
FRONT RISE |
BACK RISE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 31.9 | 43.7 | 38.9 | 13.3 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 13.3 | 17.2 |
| 30 | 33.9 | 45.7 | 38.9 | 13.8 | 10.2 | 9.2 | 13.7 | 17.6 |
| 32 | 35.8 | 47.6 | 38.9 | 14.3 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 14.1 | 18 |
| 34 | 37.8 | 49.6 | 38.9 | 14.7 | 11 | 10 | 14.5 | 18.4 |
| 36 | 39.8 | 51.6 | 38.9 | 15.2 | 11.4 | 10.4 | 14.9 | 18.8 |
| 38 | 41.7 | 54.1 | 38.9 | 16.1 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 15.3 | 19.2 |
Target Sizing Chart ( in Inches ) / after wash & dryer
*Raw denim is not under control. That's nature of it. Size would change depends on how to wash and dry as you know.
| SIZE | WAIST | HIP |
INSEAM (34") |
UPPER THIGH |
KNEE |
LEG OPENING |
FRONT RISE |
BACK RISE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 28.7 | 40.6 | 34.4 | 12.6 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 12.2 | 15.7 |
| 30 | 30.7 | 42.5 | 34.4 | 13 | 9.6 | 8.7 | 12.6 | 16.1 |
| 32 | 32.7 | 44.5 | 34.4 | 13.5 | 10 | 9.1 | 13 | 16.5 |
| 34 | 34.6 | 46.5 | 34.4 | 14 | 10.4 | 9.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| 36 | 36.6 | 48.4 | 34.4 | 14.4 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 13.8 | 17.3 |
| 38 | 38.6 | 50.9 | 34.4 | 15.3 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 14.2 | 17.7 |
About the Limited Edition Legend Kiyama Denim
Kiyama-san has been producing denim all his life in the denim holly land of Okayama, Japan. For over 50 years, he's produced world class denim. For this special project, he's agreed to produce some of the last rolls of loose weave raw denim from the Toyoda G3 machine that is no longer used in most denim production factories, because of it's time consuming nature. The care and attention that it takes to run the machine gives the denim a old-world quality, much like the denim jeans we now revel as vintage, this denim is one of a kind.
Each one of our denim pieces are hand made to order in our small studio in Brooklyn, NY. For the love of vintage denim, I spent over two years collecting vintage Singer machines to both honor and replicate the qualities of denim from the past. Each piece takes up to 8 hours to produce. I do this so that I can produce the best quality jeans for everyone. One by one, I read the orders and cut each pattern as they come, making every pair to their original or bespoke needs.