Name: Pherrow's 521SW 13.5oz Regular Straight Jeans
Brand: PHERROW'S
SKU: PH-521SW-JN-30
Price: 195.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Classic 13.5oz Japanese selvedge denim jeans inspired by late-1940s workwear, featuring a timeless regular straight fit and authentic vintage details.

Pherrow's 521SW 13.5oz Regular Straight Jeans

Fit Notes: This model runs slightly small compared to most global American brands, so we recommend sizing up one from your usual size to achieve the intended fit. The denim features Pherrow’s Starched Wash finish, a proprietary process where the jeans are washed and then lightly starched. This gives the denim a raw-like crisp appearance while ensuring that no shrinkage will occur in the future. With regular wear, the waistband will stretch approximately 1 inch, allowing the fit to settle comfortably over time. That said, we don’t recommend sizing down, as starting too tight may cause discomfort and alter the intended fit of the garment. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it to your best-fitting pair to find the perfect size.

Alex is 182 cm (5'11") tall, weighs 75 kg (165 lbs), and wears a size 32 in these jeans. He typically wears a size 31 in American brands and a size 31 or 32 in Japanese brands.

cm inch

SIZE	30	31	32	33	34	36
Waist	77	78	80	82	85	90
Hip	53	55	56	57	58	60
Front Rise	28	28	29	29	29	29
Back Rise	35	37	37	38	38	38
Thigh	31	31.5	32	33	33.5	34.5
Knee	23	23	24	24.5	25	26
Leg Opening	20	21	21	21.5	22	23
Inseam	91	91	91	93	93	93

To make sure that you choose the right size, we recommend that you take a tape measure to size a favourite garment from your wardrobe and compare its measurements to the sizing chart of the garment you are about to acquire (How we measure our clothes).

The Pherrow’s 521SW is one of the brand’s flagship denim models—an enduring design that captures the spirit of classic American workwear while reflecting the meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese denim making. Developed to meet the expectations of serious denim enthusiasts, the 521SW draws inspiration from late 1940s to early 1950s vintage jeans, a period widely regarded as the golden age of denim.

To faithfully recreate this era, Pherrow’s carefully studied original vintage garments, even disassembling authentic 1950s jeans to analyze their fiber composition and weaving structure. The result is a custom 13.5oz Japanese selvedge denim woven from a balanced blend of American and Australian cotton, designed to reproduce the natural color tone and classic vertical fading seen in vintage denim.

The denim features the brand’s distinctive yellow × navy selvedge ID, offering a subtle visual accent when cuffs are rolled. The fabric has undergone Pherrow’s proprietary Starch Wash (SW) process—where the denim is washed and then lightly starched—giving the jeans a crisp vintage feel while ensuring no further shrinkage.

The 521SW silhouette is cut in a classic regular straight fit, offering a balanced profile from the waist through the leg. This versatile shape remains comfortable for everyday wear while maintaining the authentic proportions associated with mid-century denim.

Construction details highlight Pherrow’s dedication to heritage authenticity. The jeans feature a button fly with original aluminum buttons engraved “STORMY BLUE & CO.”, concealed hip rivets, yellow cotton stitching, and canvas pocket bags. Additional details include a selvedge coin pocket, copper rivets stamped with S.B. & CO, woven inner waistband tags, and a cowhide leather patch.

Produced in Japan with exceptional attention to detail, the Pherrow’s 521SW represents a timeless interpretation of vintage denim—combining authentic construction, durable selvedge fabric, and a classic silhouette designed to age beautifully with wear.

Fit Notes: This model runs slightly small compared to most global American brands, so we recommend sizing up one from your usual size to achieve the intended fit. The denim features Pherrow’s Starched Wash finish, a proprietary process where the jeans are washed and then lightly starched. This gives the denim a raw-like crisp appearance while ensuring that no shrinkage will occur in the future. With regular wear, the waistband will stretch approximately 1 inch, allowing the fit to settle comfortably over time. That said, we don’t recommend sizing down, as starting too tight may cause discomfort and alter the intended fit of the garment. As always, we strongly recommend checking our size chart and comparing it to your best-fitting pair to find the perfect size.

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• 13.5oz Japanese selvedge denim. The fabric is unsanforized but the jeans have been one-washed, so there will be no further shrinkage.
• 100% cotton (American & Australian cotton blend)
• Regular straight fit
• Starch Wash (SW) treatment – no shrinkage expected
• Button fly with aluminum buttons engraved “STORMY BLUE & CO.”
• Hidden rivets on back pockets
• Copper rivets branded S.B. & CO
• Selvedge coin pocket detail
• Yellow cotton stitching inspired by vintage construction
• Canvas pocket bags
• Yellow × navy selvedge ID
• Woven tags on inner waistband
• Cowhide leather patch
• Made in Japan

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