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Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
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Protégé Selvage Jean

Classic Straight

Sale price 425 USD Regular price
Unit price USD  per 
Color6 Years El Paso6 Years El Paso
SKU#: 1049IKS06YELP

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The Protégé Selvage is a men’s classic straight jean with a mid-rise silhouette. Made from non-stretch selvage denim, this AG-ed™ style is finished to replicate six years of natural wear for a timeworn, authentic look. Crafted from premium denim sourced from Japan.

AG-ed Denim
Japanese Denim
Made In USA
Non-Stretch
Selvage

Model is wearing size 32.
• Front Rise: 10"
• Knee Opening: 17 1/2"
• Bottom Opening: 16 1/2"
• Inseam: 32"

FIT
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

Ikigai Rigid Selvage Denim 3 X 1 Red Line Selvage Denim

Machine wash cold with like colors
Hang dry

The Protégé Selvage is a men’s classic straight jean with a mid-rise silhouette. Made from non-stretch selvage denim, this AG-ed™ style is finished to replicate six years of natural wear for a timeworn, authentic look. Crafted from premium denim sourced from Japan.

AG-ed Denim
Japanese Denim
Made In USA
Non-Stretch
Selvage

Model is wearing size 32.
• Front Rise: 10"
• Knee Opening: 17 1/2"
• Bottom Opening: 16 1/2"
• Inseam: 32"

FIT
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

Ikigai Rigid Selvage Denim 3 X 1 Red Line Selvage Denim

Machine wash cold with like colors
Hang dry
Complete The Look
Protégé Selvage Jean
Sale price 425 USD Regular price
Unit price USD  per 
Sale price 425 USD Regular price
Unit price USD  per 

Free 2-day shipping on all U.S. orders

A Closer Look

Nihon Menfuku label on denim fabric with gold stitching

Nihon Menpu Textile Co.

Founded in 1917 in Ibara, Nihon Menpu preserves denim history through advanced traditional weaving and time-honored vegetable and indigo dyeing.

Fabric label with text details on a white background

Small Batches

Selvage is produced in small batches in limited quantities and individually numbered on the pocket lining.

Close-up of AG Ed Denim label on a blue denim fabric background

AG-ed™ Denim

We honor the legacy of time-worn denim by pairing eco-conscious technology with meticulous hand-detailing to replicate years of authentic character.

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
Customers Talked About
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
SizingRated 1.7 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
CraftsmanshipRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
6 reviews
  • David S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What is your height? 6' 0"
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    They run a little big

    Slightly larger than the non-selvage version. Love the wash on these.

  • Matthew B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What is your height? 5' 8"
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 months ago
    Quality fabric and wash - fit large

    Amazing quality wash on par with the best RRL or old school PRPS Noir. Justifies the price. Fits 1-2 sizes too large, so size down.

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