Solid fit and Japanese construction aside, I love the detailing on the Central Denim jean from KZO. Blackbird currently has an indigo and an overdyed black version on offer, and they both feature darting on the mid-thigh to keep the fit nice and slim throughout. It’s something I’ve only seen on these jeans, and it’s a very nice touch.
On the indigo version…
And on the OD black option…
The jeans are done in selvage denim, which ain’t nothing new at this point. But the OD black has a blacked-out selvage strip that’s just damn cool:
So basically: Yes. I’m geeking out on these. Well played, KZO.
Some more pics for you:
The indigo fit from the back. Selvage detailing on the pockets…
Classic red line selvage…
OD black fit from the front…
And the back…
Copper-colored hardware always works so well with black…
Both jeans are available through Blackbird. The indigo version is $216, and the black is $240.
—Jonathan
(Images courtesy of Blackbird)
