The MIJ17 Chairo No Kitsune Selvedge is a 13.5oz Japanese selvedge denim built around rare materials and traditional dyeing methods. The fabric is dyed in Tokushima, on the island of Shikoku, using natural indigo, a practice refined over centuries and recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. Unlike synthetic indigo, Tokushima indigo is made from fermented sukumo, where indigo leaves are cultivated, composted, and aged before dyeing. This process yields a softer, more complex indigo with a subtle earthy cast.

The denim is made from Foxfibre® (FOX-80) organic cotton, developed by Sally Fox. In the 1980s, she revived naturally pigmented cotton by breeding varieties that grow in shades of brown without the need for dyeing. Unlike conventional cotton, Foxfibre® carries its color within the fiber itself. This eliminates dyeing for that portion of the yarn and produces a tone that evolves differently over time, often deepening rather than fading. Beneath the indigo surface, the natural brown cotton adds depth and gradually becomes more visible with wear.

Woven and sewn entirely in Japan, the MIJ17 marks the 17th edition in the Made in Japan series. Built around Tokushima natural indigo and Foxfibre® organic cotton, it is a rare, limited release defined by depth of color and character that will evolve with wear.