Denim Jackets

The denim jacket is the second iconic piece of the selvedge tradition. Born as workwear in 1930s America, reinterpreted in Japan with fabrics and craftsmanship that have no equivalent in contemporary production.

The three reference silhouettes are: Type I, the shortest and most structured from the 1930s; Type II, from the late 1950s with the characteristic chest pleats; Type III, the most widespread from the 1960s onwards. Studio D'Artisan offers its own interpretation of these archetypes, with exclusive fabrics produced in collaboration with Japan's finest weavers. Read our guide to understanding the differences between Type I, II and III and find the right one for you.

The selvedge on these jackets isn't visible on the outside — it runs along the inside of the seams, a recognizable mark of shuttle-loom weaving and fabric authenticity. Like jeans, a Japanese raw denim jacket improves with every year of wear.

Paired with a pair of raw denim jeans, it creates the perfect Canadian Tuxedo — one of the most iconic looks in workwear and heritage fashion.