Great vintage condition with natural wash fading, whiskering, and gentle wear along the edges that lend an authentic lived-in character to the charcoal denim. The fabric remains solid throughout with sturdy stitching, clean hems showing light puckering, and all hardware fully functional.

Constructed from durable 100% cotton Japanese denim in a washed black, faded charcoal tone. Cut in a versatile straight-leg silhouette with a mid-rise fit. Key physical details include a distinctive double-pointed western back yoke, heavy tan chainstitch embroidery outlining Edwin's signature pocket arctuates, a branded leather waistband patch, classic five-pocket configuration with copper-tone rivets, a zip fly, and contrast red-stitch accent binding along the interior outseam hem.

Crafted in Japan by Edwin, Tokyo's pioneering heritage denim house founded in 1947. Originally introduced in 1997, the 503 series became a defining staple of modern Japanese denim, celebrated for merging vintage American utility with meticulous domestic Japanese craftsmanship. The deep western yoke and pronounced pocket stitch reflect early-2000s Japanese streetwear styling, crossing over effortlessly into Western grunge, Y2K skate, and modern heritage workwear wardrobes.

Measurements

Waist: 34" (17" flat)

Hips: 42"

Inseam: 29"

Outseam: 38"

Thigh (across): 12"

Cuff (across): 8.75"

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