Edwin Denim Fit Guide: Spring/Summer '22

This season sees a relaunch of Edwin's denim with new shapes, new branding and, for us, a new mill (the Korabo mill in Kurashiki in Okayama who've been milling cotton since 1888). And we have introduced 30" legs in all styles. Here, Rob gives us a breakdown of exactly what makes each fit unique and answers the burning question "what on earth is Selvedge?". If you're unsure about sizing, we've included a handy measuring guide for that too. Get the low-down, then shop your favourite.

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Three images showcasing the loose, regular and slim tapered styles of Edwin jeans.

Loose Tapered

Regular Tapered

Slim Tapered

LOOSE TAPERED

“My favourite of the new fits, this is the perfect pair of jeans if you're looking to get out of your jogging bottoms and back into denim. Cut to a mid-rise, they are designed to be worn on the hip with a loose thigh and tapered leg.”

Available Washes

Dark Indigo (also known as Blue Rinsed)

Available Weights

KAIHARA = 13oz Denim

KURABO = 14oz Selvedge Denim

The Loose Tapered KURABO is only available in a 30” leg length.

A detail shot of the Kaihara Edwin jeans in Dark Indigo Wash.

KAIHARA 13oz in Dark Indigo Wash

A detail shot of the loose tapered kurabo jeans in dark indigo wash.

KURABO 14oz in Dark Indigo Wash

A model wearing the loose tapered Kurabo Edwin jeans.

Joe wears Loose Tapered KURABO in a W32 L30 and is 6ft 1"

Loose Tapered KAIHARA 13oz L 30 ►

Loose Tapered KAIHARA 13oz L 32 ►

Loose Tapered KURABO 14oz L 30 ►

REGULAR TAPERED

“Our perfect everyman jeans that can be worn with absolutely anything; my personal pick is the KURABO 14oz Selvedge in the Dark Indigo wash. This style has a regular tapered fit with a mid-rise at the front and high rise at the back.”

Available Washes

Dark Indigo (also known as Blue Rinsed)

Light Used

Available weights

KAIHARA = 13oz Denim

KURABO = 14oz Selvedge Denim (Dark Indigo wash only)

All regular tapered styles are available in a 30” and 32” leg length.

A detail shot of the kaihara Edwin jeans in light used wash.

KAIHARA 13oz in Light Used Wash

A detail shot of the Edwin Kurabo jeans in dark indigo wash.

KURABO 14oz in Dark Indigo Wash

A model wearing the regular tapered kaihara Edwin jeans.

Joe wears Regular Tapered KAIHARA in a W32 L30 and is 6ft 1"

Regular Tapered KAIHARA 13oz L 30 ►

Regular Tapered KAIHARA Used 13oz L 30 ►

Regular Tapered KURABO 14oz L 30 ►

Regular Tapered KAIHARA13oz L 32 ►

Regular Tapered KAIHARA Used 13oz L 32 ►

Regular Tapered KARUBO 14oz L 30 ►

SLIM TAPERED

“This fit is an incredibly popular shape for those in search of a slimmer cut. We're delighted to offer these in a black rinse for SS22, as well as the Dark Indigo wash. A slim fit with a mid-rise and slightly tapered leg."

Available washes

Dark Indigo (also known as Blue Rinsed)

Black Rinsed

Available weights

13oz Stretch Denim (Dark Indigo wash only)

12.5oz Selvedge Denim (Black Rinsed wash only)

All slim tapered styles are available in a 30” and 32” leg length.

A detail shot of the Edwin slim tapered jeans in black rinsed.

12.5oz in Black Rinsed

A detail shot of the slim tapered jeans in dark indigo wash.

13oz in Dark Indigo Wash

A model shot of the slim tapered Edwin jeans.

Joe wears Slim Tapered in a W32 L30 and is 6ft 1"

Slim Black Stretch 12.5oz L 30 ►

Slim Black Stretch 12.5oz L 32 ►

Slim Tapered Stretch 13oz L 30 ►

Slim Tapered Stretch 13oz L 32 ►

Selvedge Denim Explained

‘Selvedge’ is the name for the higher-quality, harder-to-produce type of denim that is woven on a shuttle loom. The term refers to the self-finished edges on each side of fabric that do not fray. You can spot it on the cuffs of jeans; it is usually white and often has a coloured yarn in the middle.

Denimheads and industry people all agree that selvedge denim fades ‘better’ than non-selvedge denim. The slower pace of shuttle looms puts less tension on the yarn, and they tolerate more slubs, which add character to the denim. Shuttle-loomed denim is also naturally softer.

A detail shot indicating the selvedge edge on a pair of Edwin jeans.

Not sure about sizing?

All of our product pages include a handy size chart detailing the exact measurements of each piece. See below for guidance on how to measure.

Waist

Using a measuring tape, measure the smallest part of your waist. Not too snug, not too loose.

Thigh

Measure around the fullest part of your thigh.

Inseam

Measure straight down the inside leg from the crotch to the ankle.

A model shot indicating where to obtain measurements.

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