Description

The latest ONI creation looks back to where it all started 50 years ago. That's when ONI's designer Oishi-san got his first job at Levi's Japan. In a couple years he became the top sales in the country and was rewarded a trip to San Francisco, where he visited the largest workwear / jeans store at the time. In 1960s - 70s all shrink-to-fit denim Levi's used were exclusively supplied by Cone Mill from Greensboro in North Carolina. The White Oak plant from Cone Mill since then became the heart of American-made vintage denim.

Since lots of the production blueprints and documents were lost in fire / history events. No one knows exactly how many types of fabric were made back then. We were told millions of pairs of jeans were produced in the US every year in that time period. So reproducing any pair of denim from the time could be an interesting journey. The fabric used in this jeans is a reproduction of denim from the 60s, with a slightly lighter indigo hue that looks like a White Oak selvedge denim. The fabric like these are extra durable when reinforced with rivets. Hence they were named "XX" as in extra extra durable in the first place.

What is Cone Denim / White Oak denim?

White Oak is a plant under Cone Denim, both are real parts of American jeans history. White Oak opened in 1905 and supplied denim to major American jeans brands for more than a hundred years.

ONI 270 Fit

Updated from the ONI 288 fit, the new 270 fit is a regular straight cut with a comfortable high rise. The rise is slightly higher compared to the 288.

It offers a classic, timeless silhouette with a bit more room in the thigh than the 288, flowing straight down from the knee. The leg opening is slightly narrower than the 288, creating a subtle tapered effect while still keeping a clean straight look.

The 270 is versatile enough for both smart and casual styling, and pairs well with almost any type of shoes. It has a relaxed but tailored look that suits most body types.

How Much Does 60XX Stretch in the Waist?

As this denim is not ultra low tension, expect it to stretch 1-1.5 inches ~ 3-4cm in the waistband.

ONI Denim 60XX Size Recommendation

Go up at least 1 size from major US brands. Usually, choose the same size or go down 1 size from other Japanese brands.

Details

• 12oz unsanforized Japanese selvedge denim
• One-washed for us, hence no shrinkage
• 100% cotton
• Indigo x white
• White selvedge ID
• Mid-high rise
• Regular straight fit
• ONI branded doughnut buttons
• Hidden rivet pockets
• Raised belt loops
• Cowhide leather patch
• Made in Japan
• Limited production

Size Chart

Unit: cm

Unit: inch