Masa worn by Mathias for 14 months, washed twice.

”I bought these ones at the Repair Shop in Göteborg. They were limited edition and came in a special box, and had the Swedish and Japanese flag inside the waistline.

I moved to Sydney two months later and these were the only jeans I brought with me, unknowing that the streets of Sydney during summer is one of the hottest places on earth. Right there and then I decided to break these in during my stay – my first pair of Nudie Jeans.

I wore them during a time of great expectations, and I had faith in the future. Good times all around. This was also the very first pair I repaired. I went all in and used a thread that was too thick and too dark. I used to think it looked weird but now I think it’s pretty cute. The beers of Shady Pines and the Ching-a-ling dance moves had a major impact on how the jeans faded and the final outcome.”

How would you like to start to break in a pair of denim, a jacket or a shirt made from selvage? This is where it all begins!