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Kings of Indigo (K.O.I.) is a classic denim brand. Their objective is simply to produce sustainable clothing socially and environmentally, without compromising on quality. The jeans of K.O.I. are of high quality and are made to last. In addition to jeans, the denim brand also makes other clothing with a streetwear style. 

“We are Kings Of Indigo.
Denim by heart, forever pioneers. We’re not just creating jeans, we are crafting
a legacy. A legacy of sustainability, transparency, and perseverance. Join us
as we continue to raise the bar, one denim at a time.“

Fair Trade: 

Kings of Indigo treat their employees well and ethically. They have been a member of the Fair Wear Foundation for over a decade and all their factories are audited and monitored by either Fair Wear or other certification/audit organizations. Like SEDEX and SA8000.

Kings of Indigo is very transparent about their production. They show the whole supply chain of each product on their product pages, and also their manufacturing partners, including the audit reports. 

Environmentally Friendly: 

They use sustainable materials such as recycled cotton, organic cotton that is OCS certified, hemp, linen and Tencel-Lyocell which are perfect biodegradable materials. To make their energy consumption more sustainable, 40-50% of their energy comes from their solar panels and the products are packaged in 100% recycled cardboard. 

Vegan: 

Kings of Indigo has been completely Peta-approved vegan as of their S/S2020 collection.

Also worth mentioning is the fact that besides their men’s and women’s, Kings of Indigo also offer a unisex collection.

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Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week kicked off with Pitti Uomo in Florence. And is right now happening in Paris (June 24 – 29, 2025). The events include 70 participating houses, featuring 40 runway shows and 30 presentations.

We’ve been watching many shows, always looking out for what’s new in denim (of course!). What will we be wearing same time next year!

One thing for sure, there are still no signs of skinnies making a new comeback. The fashion world still thrives on over- and uber-sizing. And lots and lots of layering.

Here’s a breakdown of the men’s Spring/Summer 2026 denim trends, drawing from recent runway seasons and trend forecasts:

Loose & Slouchy Fits

Baggy, barrel-leg, and low-slung trousers continue to dominate. offering relaxed silhouettes.

Vintage-inspired slouchy jeans in higher rises, roomy thighs, and gentle tapering at the ankles.

Bold Washes & Textured Finishes

A wide array of washes: deep indigo overdyes, ombré light to mid-blues, speckled stonewash, and artistic laser treatments giving the impression of visual depth.

Textural details like distressed edges, raw seams, and deconstructed/melting effects.

Structural & Craft Details

Deconstructed tailoring and sculptural volumes emerge from runway interpretations

Expect center seams, knee panels, contrast topstitching, waistband experimentation. Pleated jeans will definitely be a thing.

Crop, Short & Capri Lengths

Denim shorts -ranging from tailored jorts to knee-length relaxed styles – feature stacked waistbands, prints, and paneling.

Cropped and capri-length jeans add a fresh, seasonally light vibe.

Summing it up, the denim landscape reflects a broader menswear trend: comfort, sustainability, and individualism. Vintage silhouettes meet artisanal craftsmanship and eco stillness – perfect for those seeking expressive, purposeful, and stylish denim.

You can see some of the featured denim looks in our gallery below.

Feng Chen Wang

Lemaire

Bluemarble

AMI

Martine Rose

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Samurai Jeans is a legendary Japanese denim brand renowned for its high-quality construction, heavyweight selvedge fabrics, and obsessive attention to detail.

Founded in Osaka in 1997 by Toru Nogami, Samurai is one of the “Osaka Five” – a group of brands that sparked Japan’s raw denim movement in the late ’90s and early 2000s.

Core Philosophy

“Denim as armor”: Inspired by Samurai culture, the brand treats jeans like a modern warrior’s armor. Rugged, durable, and full of heritage.

Focused on raw, unsanforized selvedge denim (i.e., shrink-to-fit), typically woven on vintage shuttle looms.

Almost entirely produced in Japan, including spinning, dyeing, weaving, and sewing.

And here are more notable details making the brand definitely unique:

Custom pocket flasher artwork featuring warriors or swords. Iron buttons, copper rivets, hidden arcs, and jacquard pocket bags with samurai motifs. Leather patches often depict warriors in battle or other feudal themes.

Prices range from ranges $280 to $400+, depending on the style and weight. Available via Samurai’s Japan store, Hinoya, Okayama Denim, Denimio, Standard & Strange, Corlection, Blue in Green (NYC), and Rivet & Hide (UK).

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