Prada's Made in Japan Denim Makes it to NYC

Originally offered exclusively at Prada's 3 Corso Venezia store in Milan, Italy, the Made in Japan denim recently smuggled itself into the U.S. and can now be found at the Soho Prada store in NYC for a limited time. The trousers, available in four fabrics and seven different washes, are created by artisans with a series of unique techniques.

Each detail of the manufacturing is meticulously monitored: from the hand-dying of the fabric, which is attained by immersing the fibers into natural indigo pigment thirty times; to the wash, which is achieved by following the folds of the trousers while they are being worn. The aim is to reproduce the look of "real" wear.

Due to the fact that these procedures are extremely sophisticated and particularly crafted, they all take place in the same region of Japan. However, according to the desired characteristics for a particular style, a specific location that offers the best quality workmanship within this region is selected.

The finalized garments are so personalized that their interiors feature printed symbols that are recognizable and unique, including hand-painted Kanji characters and the graphic signs that indicate their region of provenance. Inverting the trousers, one can find the printed history of the garment, from the treatment of the fabric and the type of workmanship to the names of those who created it and the region of provenance. The reinterpretation of the Prada triangle, made by an expert in Japanese calligoraphy and printed on the trousers' interior using a marble stamp, becomes the special logo that sanctions the collaboration between Prada and Japan.

To get your hands on a pair of these exclusive trousers, visit the Soho Prada store in NYC at 575 Broadway, 212-334-8888. But hurry -- supplies are incredibly limited and they won't be available much longer.

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