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About Edwin’s jeans: A Japanese denim heritage brand known for quality fabrics, careful finishing and authentic raw and washed selvedge.
Is the price honest?
Around $160 to $190, Edwin prices as accessible Japanese premium denim. Owners often consider the fabric quality strong value for that origin.
Our take
Edwin is a long-established Japanese denim brand with deep roots in the country's denim culture and access to renowned mills. The ED-55 is one of its most popular regular-tapered fits. Reviewers value the brand for authentic Japanese fabrics and clean, wearable cuts. It sits in the premium tier.
What shoppers say about Edwin jeans
some reviews · across the web
Edwin is held in high regard among denim enthusiasts for its Japanese selvedge heritage and the ED-55 is a long-standing favorite tapered fit. Reviewers praise the weighty, well-woven fabric and the fades that develop with wear. The main caveats are the premium cost of selvedge and the break-in stiffness of rigid pairs.
- +respected Japanese denim heritage
- +weighty, well-woven selvedge fabric
- +develops great fades with wear
- +solid construction and longevity
- +clean tapered silhouette
- –selvedge commands a premium
- –rigid pairs stiff before break-in
- –niche appeal outside denim circles
Our summary of public reviewer sentiment across these sources — not the brand's own marketing. Follow the links to read the original reviews.
The details
- Material
- Japanese-woven denim including rigid, selvedge and some comfort-stretch options; known for quality cotton and considered finishing.
- Fit
- The ED-55 is a regular tapered fit with a comfortable thigh and a taper to the hem. Reviewers say it runs fairly true, with some rigid fabrics offering little stretch.
- Quality
- Owners praise the fabric and construction; the raw and selvedge versions fade attractively and wear durably over time.
- Best for
- Shoppers wanting authentic Japanese denim with quality fabrics at an accessible premium price.
- Care
- Wash raw and selvedge pairs sparingly to develop fades; wash cold inside out and hang dry.
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