Details

  • Organic cotton
  • 13.5 oz. Japanese comfort stretch selvedge denim
  • Redcast denim
  • Faded orange thread at seams
  • Indigo back pocket embroidery
  • Antique silver trims
  • Zip fly
  • Jacron patch
  • Slim fit
  • Mid waist
  • Tapered leg
  • Slim leg opening

Made in Italy

99% Cotton 1% Elastane

Description

Our slim-fit champ Lean Dean in a new spectacular deep-tone, vintage-like, comfort stretch selvedge denim from Kurabo, Japan. This unique selvedge denim emerged from a close collaboration with Kurabo, aiming to blend the rustic charm of vintage denim with modern comfort stretch.

Crafted to exude the aura of a '50s vintage selvedge denim, we opted for a rigid-like construction that accentuates the weft. Notably, the chosen warp and weft yarns possess a distinctive slubbiness, offering the dry denim an irregular appearance that enhances its rustic allure, and which will become more pronounced as the denim ages. The warp yarns, dyed with pure indigo, underwent an additional dip compared to Kurabo's regular deep indigo tone. By elevating the standard 8 dips of pure indigo to 9, we deepened the indigo hue, enhancing the denim's aesthetic quality and aging property.

To intensify the vintage aesthetics, we deliberately refrained from fully finishing the denim by modern standards. By bypassing the singeing process that typically removes protruding fibers, the Apex showcases a slightly 'hairy' appearance, akin to vintage deadstock denim. Our deliberate choice of a deep navy color for the selvedge contrast yarn ensures that the Apex stands out within our selvedge range. As the denim ages, this contrast will become even more striking, adding a unique edge to its evolving character

We're honored to collaborate with Kurabo and introduce Apex. We're very excited about the rustic charm it brings our selvedge range and hope you appreciate it as much as we do.

We recommend a minimum of 6 months of daily wear before the first wash, although longer wear enhances the unique aging process. While it may seem lengthy, it's a suggestion; your jeans will acquire character with love and wear.

Care Instructions

Wash only when needed. But when you do, always follow the care instruction, and you'll enjoy your garment longer.

Do not use bleach

Do not dry clean

Iron at low temperature (max 110°C)

Do not tumble dry

Machine wash at 40°C

  • May dry- or wet bleed
  • May shrink up to 3%
  • Please stretch inseam while damp
  • Wash inside out with similar colors

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Reviews

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Reviews

Duncan TVerified Buyer
2026.07.08

Love the fit. L32W33. I'm 6'2" and 80kg. The denim feels very high quality and comfortable. No significant break-in period.

FABRIZIO MVerified Buyer
2025.12.17

beautiful denim and new fit for me.

ElmoVerified Buyer
2025.10.20

Love the slubbiness of these jeans. They fit great and I can't wait to see how they look in 6 months!

Andrew PVerified Buyer
2025.10.17

Great pair of Jeans, exactly what I was looking for in fit and style. Denim is superb - love them! Great service as well.

Marlene
2025.04.29

Very Nice Jeans Best Quality Ever

Daniel
2025.04.10

The details are specially incorporated and you have the feeling that the pants are made to last forever

Cezary
2025.03.14

Everything is ok

Douglas
2025.03.03

All Nudie products I’ve EVER ordered are perfect!!!

Kar
2025.02.28

I’m now a fan Nudie. Your denim is awesome and your company isn’t trying to destroy our planet.

kyusub
2025.02.21

Can't be satisfied more!

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CO2 Emission
6,18 kg

Average emission of CO2 for producing this product.

  • Total Primary data: 3.28 kg, 53%. (Nudie Jeans primary data)
  • Total Average data: 1.68 kg, 28%. (Nudie Jeans average data)
  • Total Kering data: 1.23 kg, 20%. (Kering’s Environmental KPIs)

Water Use
380 liters

Average usage of water for producing this product.

  • Total Primary data: 75 kg, 20%. (Nudie Jeans primary data)
  • Total Average data: 33 kg, 9%. (Nudie Jeans average data)
  • Total Kering data: 276 kg, 72%. (Kering’s Environmental KPIs)
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Fit & Size Guide

Lean Dean, our most acclaimed slim tapered jean. Crafted from stretch denim, Dean presents a harmoniously slim, tapered silhouette. Being our most loved fit ever, Dean is a Nudie Jeans icon.

Slim Fit

Mid Waist

Tapered Leg

Slim Leg Opening

Zip Fly

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How to return

If you're not happy with the items you received you can return them to us within 14 days (30 days if a member of c/o Nudie Jeans). The items must be unworn in their original condition and with all tags attached. You register your return by visiting www.nudiejeans.mom/returns and in our mission to lessen our environmental footprint, we’ve decided to charge a fee for returns. The return fee for your location is 20 USD.

It's important that you return your product in the same condition you received it. This means labels still attached, and no visible wear marks. Sealed packages with underwear or socks for which the seal has been broken by you can't be returned.

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Lean Dean Dry Apex Selvage

350 USD

Slim-fit jeans with a tapered leg in deep-tone, vintage-like comfort stretch selvedge denim from Kurabo, Japan. Made from organic cotton.

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