MasterCraft Union Limited Edition ‘Shiro Peinto’ in our relaxed ‘Showa’ fit.

This hand-painted wash in shades of black, indigo and gold, on an ecru denim base with a 3D finish, gives a well-worn, vintage painter-inspired 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 white 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”.