The Denime 66 Model is a must-have for vintage denim enthusiasts. Since 1988, Denime has been renowned for its impeccable reproductions of vintage American jeans from the 1950s and 1960s. Recently, their production has reached new heights with their integration into Warehouse & Co. In this release, Denime perfectly replicates the iconic Levi's 501 of 1966, celebrated for its straight tapered cut and classic bartacks.
The fabric has been meticulously developed in collaboration with Kurabo Industries, following authentic recipes from the era. Utilizing uneven yarn ring-spun from the same rice cotton as in the past, the fabric undergoes an extensive rope-dyeing process in indigo baths to achieve a deep, enduring indigo hue that will fade beautifully over time. Prior to dyeing, Denime employs the Warehouse room-temperature water during the refining process, resulting in dyed areas that remain dark while the core retains its pristine white, ensuring high-contrast fading with wear and washes. Woven on the old-fashioned Toyoda GL3 loom, the fabric boasts an uneven and distinctive texture.
The cut of the 224, inspired by the iconic Levi's 501 1966 model, is straight with no embellishments. Featuring a mid-high rise that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and style, this straight-cut model offers just the right amount of tapering from the knee down, suitable for all body types. Staying true to the original 1966 design, Denime has omitted rivets and introduced bartacks, paying homage to Levi's innovative decision to prevent damage to furniture caused by rivets. Every detail, from the texture of the patch to the color of the sewing thread and the buttons, has been meticulously reproduced by Warehouse to capture Denime's founding era.
*Denime remains faithful to non-wash versions, so it's important to note that these jeans will shrink. We highly recommend soaking the jeans in hot water before the first wear. Expect around 4cm (1.5in) of shrinkage in the waist and 7.6cm (3in) in the inseam when soaking in warm water, so please refer to the product size chart accordingly. These jeans aim to be the pinnacle of Japanese denim, blending Denime's originality with the pioneering spirit of Warehouse, ensuring an authentic vintage experience with every wear.
Denime is a Japanese denim brand established in 1988 by Yoshiyuki Hayashibe, which recently became part of the Warehouse & Co. group. Renowned for its dedication to craftsmanship and authenticity, Denime gained prominence during the repro jeans boom as one of the Osaka 5. With Warehouse's guidance, Denime enhances its production, aiming to deliver exceptional quality and value in every garment."
