Danny Ace Selvage Denim Jacket - Dry Blue

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We are thrilled to introduce our regular fit denim jacket Danny in the extraordinary Dry Ace Selvage. This remarkable fabric, weighing 14.2 oz, showcases a rustic texture and a deep, redcast indigo hue—a true masterpiece crafted by the renowned Shinya Mills in Okayama, Japan. The story behind Dry Ace Selvage begins with a vintage, unbranded pair of jeans believed to date back to the 1950s, discovered in a thrift store in the USA. These jeans displayed incredible wear, significant fading, and an exceptional texture that inspired meticulous reverse-engineering in Japan—a hallmark of the artisanal Japanese denim industry. The extreme slub yarns are spun by Yamachu Mengyo Co. Ltd. in Osaka. The warp yarns undergo an impressive 20 dips in pure indigo dye, resulting in a deeply saturated surface with a substantial undyed core, courtesy of Kaihara Co. Ltd. in Hiroshima. Finally, the fabric is masterfully woven under low tension on vintage shuttle looms by Shinya Mills. The guiding principle is simple: do what you do best. Ace's distinctive character arises from its thick, highly irregular yarns, generous indigo saturation, and low-tension weaving—factors that contribute to its appealingly rugged aging property. Over time, dye rapidly abrades from the surface, emphasizing the slub in the vertical direction. When washed, yarns slightly rearrange, transitioning to a rustic crosshatch texture with a coarse salt and pepper effect. The heavily saturated indigo surface evolves extraordinarily: initial washing causes dye to bleed onto the white weft, deepening colour, while successive washes gradually fade it into brighter brilliant blues, with deeper tones preserved at seams and folds. Due to its unparalleled aging property, Ace stands as one of the finest Japanese selvedge denims we have ever encountered. We are proud to offer it in Danny.