

A jacket worth keeping.
A difference worth knowing.
No two denim jackets are quite alike. Fabric, stitching, vintage details and fit all shape how a jacket looks and ages.
We compare nine Made-in-Japan favorites through three lenses: Fabric, Details and Fit. Find the one you'll reach for year after year.

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14oz denimMade from Cameroon cotton, this 14oz selvedge denim features heavily slubbed “ROCKY” yarn. Slowly woven on vintage GL3 looms at low tension, it has a richly textured surface.
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14.75oz denimFOB’s signature selvedge denim uses 100% American Supima cotton. Dense yet supple and durable, it develops sharp fades, whiskers and wear marks over time.
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15oz denimZimbabwe cotton warp and blended American cotton weft are slowly woven on vintage GL3 shuttle looms. Minimal finishing preserves a rugged, uneven texture and distinctive fades.
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13.6oz denimBuzz Rickson’s original 13.6oz denim has a rough, grainy surface. Balanced for workwear durability and mobility, it develops characterful indigo fades with wear.
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14.25oz denimZimbabwe and American cottons are woven on vintage Japanese looms. Slub yarn and vintage-inspired BASF indigo create rich tonal variation that deepens with wear.
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12oz denimHandpicked, extra-long-staple Zimbabwe cotton is spun into fine, durable slub yarn. Rope-dyed indigo and slow shuttle weaving give this lighter selvedge denim a soft feel from day one.
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14oz denimWoven in Kojima, Okayama, this selvedge denim blends uneven yarns for natural texture. Unsigned-off surface fuzz and no skew correction allow authentic vintage-style twisting with wear.
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14.7oz denimRigid selvedge denim in Momotaro’s deep “TOKUNO BLUE.” Finer weft yarns emphasize the indigo warp, while shrink-control finishing helps retain the raw-denim look.
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13.5oz denimAmerican and Japanese cottons create a vintage-style selvedge denim with signature rainbow edges. The fabric is deliberately twisted in the direction of natural right-hand-twill torque.
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WWII StyleLaurel steel buttons, unmarked copper rivets and a fleur-de-lis buckle recreate wartime hardware. Rough vintage-inspired stitching is carefully finished without exaggeration.
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WWII StyleA WWII-inspired design with riveted front pleats, laurel-pattern donut buttons and cotton-thread stitching, chosen to age naturally.
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Type IITwin flap chest pockets and front pleats define the Type II design. Orange stitching, selvedge inside the placket and side hem adjusters complete the look.
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WWII StyleWartime rationing details include a flapless pocket and four front buttons. Engraved iron donut buttons, a vegetable-tanned deerskin label and asymmetric pleat stitching add authenticity.
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Type IIA faithful 1950s Type II design with twin flap pockets, front pleats and box stitching. Reinforced cuffs, rivets and a deerskin patch finish the details.
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WWII StylePart of REMI RELIEF’s RRV series, this faithful wartime reproduction has a flapless chest pocket and four buttons, with period-inspired fabric, hardware and stitching.
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Type IClassic Type I features include one chest pocket, double-action front pleats and a rear cinch back. Custom buttons and selvedge accents complete the Japanese-made construction.
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Type IA single chest pocket and rear cinch back preserve the Type I look. Added front hand pockets make it more practical for everyday wear; leather trim is cowhide.
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WWII StyleA distinctive take on the WWII jacket, with a flapless chest pocket and forward-set waist adjusters. Custom placement and stitching go beyond a straightforward reproduction.
Model (all looks): 178cm / 5ft 10in · 70kg / 154lb
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Relaxed FitA roomy, cropped box fit that works with wide trousers. T-back construction from size 40.
Model wears size 42
Chest 60cm / 23.6in · Length 64cm / 25.2in · Shoulders 48cm / 18.9in -
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Relaxed FitA roomy, short-cut shape with space for thick knitwear. T-back construction from size 40.
Model wears size 42
Chest 59cm / 23.2in · Length 64cm / 25.2in -
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Regular FitA neat Type II silhouette with slimmer sleeves and a narrower body than the two FOB jackets.
Model wears size 42
Chest 56cm / 22.0in · Length 65cm / 25.6in -
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Regular FitA balanced, cropped fit that pairs well with wide or military trousers.
Model wears size 42
Shoulders 48cm / 18.9in · Chest 57cm / 22.4in · Length 59cm / 23.2in -
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Relaxed FitA classic boxy shape with comfortable shoulders and enough length to cover the waist.
Model wears size 40
Shoulders 50cm / 19.7in · Chest 58cm / 22.8in · Length 64cm / 25.2in -
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Relaxed FitWidth and shoulders increase across sizes, while body and sleeve lengths stay consistent for a cropped fit.
Model wears size L
Shoulders 52cm / 20.5in · Chest 58cm / 22.8in · Length 58cm / 22.8in -
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Relaxed FitA roomy box fit with generous armholes, ideal over shirts or sweatshirts.
Model wears size 40
Shoulders 52cm / 20.5in · Chest 60cm / 23.6in · Length 65cm / 25.6in -
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Loose FitMomotaro’s widest #001 jacket fit, with dropped shoulders and room for layering. Rigid denim will shrink after washing.
Model wears size M
Shoulders 52cm / 20.5in · Chest 62cm / 24.4in · Length 63cm / 24.8in -
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Oversized FitThe roomiest jacket here, designed for easy layering. Twisted denim creates a distinctive three-dimensional shape.
Model wears size 46
Shoulders 64cm / 25.2in · Chest 69cm / 27.2in · Length 70cm / 27.6in













