The combination of cut-and-sew tops and denim is more than just fashion—it’s a cultural staple that transcends time. It’s a style virtually anyone can pull off, even those uninterested in fashion. Yet, precisely because it’s such a universal look, it takes true expertise to elevate it. WASEW’s cut-and-sew tops and denim are crafted with meticulous care by a designer rooted in American casualwear.
A plain white T-shirt and denim jeans are wardrobe essentials many people own. However, the quality of fabric and stitching is what truly sets these basics apart. WASEW’s BASIC collection uses original fabrics, including cut-and-sew materials meticulously knitted by artisans in Wakayama and denim crafted in Kojima, Okayama—both renowned hubs of Japanese craftsmanship. Every detail, from the knitting and dyeing to the weaving, reflects WASEW’s dedication to comfort, aesthetics, and the beauty of aging gracefully over time.
In this article, we highlight WASEW’s BASIC collection, showcasing how these familiar items—cut-and-sew tops and denim—can redefine the timeless "life-long classic" look.
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CREWNECK S/S PACK TEE
MODEL : 175cm 68kg / XL size
WASEW’s short-sleeve shirts are crafted from vintage cotton knitted on traditional loopwheel machines in Wakayama. The fabric is slowly and carefully produced, resulting in a substantial thickness that doesn’t reveal what’s underneath, while maintaining the unique texture characteristic of loopwheel knits. These shirts offer a timeless cut-and-sew style with an added layer of distinctiveness.
CREWNECK L/S PACK TEE
MODEL : 175cm 68kg / XL size
Similarly, the long-sleeve shirts in WASEW’s collection use the same vintage cotton and loopwheel knitting process. Offering a different vibe from the short-sleeve version, these versatile long-sleeve shirts are suitable for year-round wear, providing both functionality and style.
GENKOTSU THERMAL
MODEL : 175cm 68kg / L size
WASEW’s thermal shirts take it a step further by using fabric knitted on the "Genkotsu Loom," which produces a textured waffle material through a slow and precise process. Featuring flat-seam construction, these shirts prevent skin irritation from seam lines, making them comfortable enough to wear as innerwear. Like the PACK TEE, their compatibility with denim is unmatched, with a refined texture and natural thread color that elevate the classic look.
Denim Setup × Cut&Sew
A glimpse of a cut-and-sew shirt peeking out from a denim jacket—this is an eternal style that transcends fleeting trends in the fashion world. Its simplicity allows quality to shine through. WASEW’s denim set-up coordination encapsulates this philosophy, filled with details that won’t show in photos but make all the difference in person.
