Hiroshi Kato
The Pen Slim Straight Stretch Selvedge Denim Jeans
The Pen Slim Straight Stretch Selvedge Denim Jeans
Story
A remarkable pair of Japanese-born and Los Angeles-made selvedge denim jeans with 4-way stretch
What do you get when you combine shuttle-loomed Japanese selvedge denim from Tokyo and classic Americana styling and know-how from a small workshop in Los Angeles? Add in 2-3 months of precision cutting, sewing, washing, and rigorous durability testing, and you've got your hands on a pair of Hiroshi Kato jeans.
The Pen Slim is a standout in the Hiroshi Kato lineup—a daily driver that's sure to make its way to the top of your jean drawer. Coming in at a just-right 10.5 oz., these everyday blues are precision-stitched from a blend of their famed Japanese selvedge and a touch of proprietary 4-Way Stretch fabric—for ultimate comfort and mobility.
Features
- Made in Los Angeles, California
- Premium slim fit jeans built from Japanese selvedge denim in a custom-dyed wash
- 10½ oz. denim has added 4-way stretch for full mobility and unparalleled comfort
- Classic five-pocket construction includes a selvedge coin pocket
- Wears in handsomely to develop a personal fit and fade over time
- Leather KATO’ patch sewn onto the back
- Durable YKK zipper fly front closure
Materials
- 96% cotton
- 4% polyurethane
Sizing
- The Pen has a slim fit, we recommend taking two sizes larger than your normal size
- Since raw denim will break in and stretch over time, the best initial fit is a little snug
- Expect these to shrink roughly 2% throughout the jean after the first wash and dry
- For the absolute best personal fit, compare your body measurements to the chart below
Body Measurements
| 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Knee | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8¼ | 8½ | 8¾ | 9 |
| Leg Opening | 6¾ | 7 | 7 | 7¼ | 7¼ | 7½ | 7¾ |
| Inseam | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
All measurements are in inches
Care
- Hang dry or tumble dry low
- Remove promptly
- Do not iron
About Hiroshi Kato
Japanese selvedge jeans are collected around the world like antiques. And after years of working amongst the old-school shuttle looms at Kaihara Mills (the mecca of Japanese selvedge) KATO’s designer, Nick Takayuki, had pretty much seen the handworked denim in all its glory. Except for one thing—out of the thousands of pairs he felt, not one of them matched the comfortable stretch of some of the jeans he’d seen in America. That lit a fire under Nick that led him through prototype after prototype until he arrived at KATO’s signature garment—Japanese selvedge denim that breaks in and fades like the best of ‘em. Then, he added the comfort of 4-way stretch for good measure.
