1922 501® Jeans Katakana Blue Rigid

Soon after World War I, belts began appearing on fine clothing and eventually became important to younger working men. Belt loops were first added to 501® jeans in 1922, but suspender buttons remained until 1937 and the center-back cinch until 1942. The 1922 501® offered the best of both worlds: Younger men cut off the cinch in order to wear a belt, while more traditional users kept the cinch and wore suspenders.

This stitch-for-stitch reproduction was crafted in Japan from Japanese selvedge denim, and features every single archival detail - back leather patch, rivets, packaging and even the stamping on the buttons - translated into Japanese. Plus, they’re a limited-edition piece: Only 800 pairs were made.

- Style: 1922 501® Jeans Katakana
- Fit: Loose fit - Straight leg - High rise
- Color: Indigo
- Made of Japanese shrink-to-fit selvedge denim
- Rivets, packaging and stamping on the buttons all translated into Japanese
- Cinch back
- Leather patch
- Made in Japan
- Limited to 800 pieces worldwide