MasterCraft Union Limited Edition Lyasu Rip and Repair in our relaxed Showa fit.

This hand-finished wash has extensive, yet artful, rip and repair on a mid-blue base with an authentically aged and 3D finish, giving it a well-worn, vintage feel. The embroidered gold circle on the wearer’s thigh is a mid 20th century vintage workwear detail, but it is a nod to Japan’s ‘circle of the sun’, symbolised in red on the Japanese flag. For MCU, it represents 100% made in Japan artisanal jean.

The fabric is a 13oz indigo selvedge denim woven on narrow looms by an expert local mill in Kojima.

The Showa fit is a relaxed, loose fit leg profile. Inspired by 1940s loose workwear styles, but updated with a slightly flared hem that gives a contemporary look.

It has an 11” regular rise and a leg opening of 19 1/3”.