Naked & Famous Okayama Spirit 5
Every year, the Okayama spirit blows us away. We've heard Bahzad piping this pair up for a while, and now we see why. We've seen a lot of black/blue denim of the years...but nothing like this. It's like the starch-o-mater hit this bad boy with an extra dose. It's going to create incredible creasing which will allow the shadowy fades created by all that darkness to pop through very quickly. If you loved the irregular slub yarns creating a cascading, waterfall effect on the Okayama 4...you're gonna lose it for this.
Okayama Spirit 5
The Okayama Spirit 5 is a 16oz Japanese Selvedge denim made with a major emphasis on texture and high contrast fade results. The uneven surface texture running throughout the denim comes from the use of irregular shaped slub in the weaving process. These yarns are thick in some parts and thin in others, giving the jeans loads of texture and when dyed indigo is absorbed unevenly allowing for a wide spectrum of indigo shades to present themselves with wear. Low tension weaving creates further irregularity in the fabric for an almost handwoven appearance. Finally, a black weft interior gives the jeans an ultra-deep color tone, which will contrast beautifully against the exterior as it fades to brighter shades of indigo. The Okayama Spirit 5 is sanforized, so there should be minimal shrinkage when soaked or washed. Cut, sewn, built in Canada with contrast stitching, redline selvedge ID, a 10oz black buffalo leather patch, and black mil-spec non-reflective buttons and rivets.
16oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
100% Cotton
Made in Canada
Fit Notes: Shop owner Tommy is wearing a size 32 in the pictures. He decided to go up one for ease of use during the photoshoot, but also to show how wearing one size up fit. There was enough room in the waist that he would very quickly need a belt, but the legs felt nice. If you want to take this route you will probably like the fit, as it is a super stiff denim to start. He could wear either a 31 or 32 depending on the intended fit. Tommy is 5'10," 170lbs with a 32-33" waist.
