Futatabi6.5 Sorahikohime Zyu 40.5 Inches

・14 oz
・Button fly
・Selvedge
・Straight cut
・Indigo "Kageironando" that reveals a indigo-grey fade
・Fabric woven on a vintage shuttle loom
・45R's signature cut

The silhouette offers a classic, vintage-inspired straight fit with a well-defined rise, making it one of the most timeless designs in 45R’s denim collection.

Woven from sturdy Zimbabwe cotton, the Futatabi 6.5 denim weighs 14 oz and features the hallmark texture of 45R’s signature fabric. The fabric’s uneven surface, characterized by pronounced slubs, gives it a richly textured appearance. The robust stitching, inspired by dots rather than lines, is crafted using six different threads, each varying in thickness and color. By selecting the appropriate thread for each part, the fabric is carefully tensioned, creating beautiful puckering and defined fades that enhance the denim’s character.

The indigo used is 45R’s original "Kageironando," the 34th shade in their indigo series. It’s a deep, shadowy indigo, almost black, with a fascinating balance of rich blue and refined grey tones. After a few washes, the denim reveals a vivid gradient of blue and grey, bringing the fabric to life in an elegant interplay of colors.

The Bullmaru stamp on the reverse side signifies that this denim is woven on a vintage gravity loom, an authentic marker of its selvedge heritage.

The rear pocket features an embroidered “R” in a color inspired by Edo Kobicha, a traditional Japanese dark brown shade. This embroidery, made with plant-dyed thread, will evolve naturally over time, deepening in color as the denim ages gracefully with wear.