Limited to 47 pairs, this collaboration between Paul Smith Red Ear and Blue in Green Soho was taken on by an 80 year old craftsman in Japan. Made from 13oz selvage denim, with single needle orange stitching, concealed back pocket rivets and alternating button fly tack buttons, the super slim jeans (US$325) are available from Blue In Green.

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“A very special denim which was created especially for the 10th anniversary of the Badou-R flagship store in Tokyo. Only 17 pieces were made and each piece is individually numbered on the back leather patch. Each pair is hand distressed by Spotted Horse Craft and every pocket bag is unique with 45rpm recycled textiles. Also, the rivets are coated with Japanese lacquer. The fit is similar to Sorahiko 08 O/W with a slightly higher rise” - available now (US$775) from their online store.

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Denim shorts are a touchy subject for guys, known to provoke heated opinions on both sides of the fence. While a touch long, these fluxus denim shorts (€295) from Visvim’s summer range are nicely done - get ‘em from Colette.

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Rinsed Japanese denim Acne x Lanvin jacket (US$915) - from their online shop.

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With heavy nautical (and less so, western) leanings, Blue Blue occupy a similiar space to RRL, Gilded Age and Mister Freedom in the Japanese market. Above is a sampling from their SS09 range (including one of their recent collaborations with Alden) - for more, visit Hollywood Ranch Market.

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Unexpectedly, I like the front pocket detail on these ghurka shorts (US$178 - 185) from Engineered Garments - available in a variety of colors (above: Foulard Print Burgundy, Ringspun Denim Indigo and Chambray Blue) at Odin, Refinery29 and Doo-Bop.

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My favorite item (thus far) from Free & Easy’s collaboration line with Warehouse - the new denim tailored jacket (¥27,300) is available from The Rugged Museum.

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Denim and chambray shirts have been a recent obession of mine, and just when I thought I’d seen ‘em all, Acne pulls the Karesuando SB (US$269) out of the bag. Great color, classic fit, toned down (but not out) western detailing. Not a lot more you could ask for, really.

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Top row:
45rpm White Sorahiko Jeans (US$232)
Levi’s 501 Deconstructed White Jeans (US$59.50)
Uniqlo Lightweight Slim Fit Off White Jeans (US$49.50)
Edwin White Cotton Slim Fit Jeans (€98)

Middle row:
Neil Barrett Regular Fit Jeans (Zipper Side Pockets, D-rings) (EUR188)
Costume National Straight Leg White Jeans (US$410)
Kitsuné White Jeans (€180)
Acne Slim Leg Max White Jeans (£122)

Bottom row:
Nudie Slim Jim Fit Ecru Jeans (£100)
Burberry Prorsum White Slim Cut Jeans (£298)
Somet Jeans Low Rise Straight Fit White Jeans (US$275)

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In a perfect shade of grey, the Margiela washed jeans (£179) are available from Oki-Ni.

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