Kapital No.4 Indigo Selvedge Denim
Kapital is a Japanese fashion brand renowned for its innovative approach to heritage workwear, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Founded in the 1980s by Toshikiyo Hirata in Kojima, Okayama—Japan’s denim capital—the brand initially specialized in high-quality denim production. Over time, Kapital evolved under the creative direction of Kiro Hirata, Toshikiyo’s son, incorporating avant-garde aesthetics, eclectic patterns, and a strong influence from American and Japanese vintage clothing. Kapital is best known for its boro-inspired patchwork, sashiko stitching, and reworked military and workwear silhouettes, which showcase a deep respect for traditional Japanese textile techniques. The brand’s signature pieces, such as the Century Denim and the Ring Coat, have gained a cult following among fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Kapital’s distinctive mix of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and playfulness has cemented its status as one of Japan’s most influential contemporary fashion labels.
These are the Kapital NO.4 denim which refers to the dyeing process with Indigo and leaves. This process allows the denim to appear a normal Indigo colour off of the shelves, however the leaves the denim are dyed with changed and lighten with sunlight exposure to give this beautiful oxidised copper/scuba green colour to the denim. Over years of wear and washes the denim will lighten to a even lighter copper coloured wash, this pair have a great colour and will continue to grow into their very own unique wash based on how the owner wears the jeans.
Selvedge denim is high-quality denim woven on traditional shuttle looms, creating a clean, self-finished edge that prevents fraying. It’s known for its durability, tighter weave, and signature striped edge, often visible when cuffs are rolled.
Waist laid flat 15”
Inseam 30.5” with 0.5” hem free to let out
Outseam 40”
Rise there 10.5”
Hem width 8”
