Edwin

Edwin has established itself since 1947 as one of the absolute references in Japanese denim. Founded in Tokyo by Tsunemi Yonehachi, the brand introduced American jeans to Japan before reinventing them with the artisanal rigor characteristic of Japanese craftsmanship. Edwin jeans distinguish themselves through their artisanal washes, their selvedge fabrics woven on traditional looms and their nearly obsessive approach to detail. At Uptown Store, Edwin represents our premium Japanese denim selection, with pieces that combine workwear heritage and contemporary silhouettes.

Cosmos Pant: The Edwin Signature Cut

The Edwin Cosmos Pant embodies the modern vision of Japanese denim. Available in five distinct washes — deep black horizon wash, dark marble wash for worked indigo, heavy bleach wash with pronounced fading, more subtle mid marble wash and plaza wash in light tones — this tapered jean offers a mid-rise cut and a leg slightly tapered toward the ankle. Each wash is executed according to specific artisanal techniques: stone wash for natural contrast, targeted chemical bleaching and manual abrasion to recreate the appearance of authentic vintage. The 12-13 oz denim fabric guarantees durability and noble aging, with selvedge threads woven on shuttle looms that produce a denser fabric than standard industrial denim. The Cosmos Pant is part of our Men's Pants & Jeans selection as a high-end alternative to classic American jeans.

Edwin Sweatshirts, Sweaters and Cardigans

Beyond denim, Edwin develops a complete textile range that shares the same construction rigor. The Axiom Hoodie Sweat, available in brown marble fade out and grey marble fade out, uses 100% cotton fleece with faded finish for an immediate vintage look. The marble fade out treatment creates unique color variations piece by piece, echoing the washing techniques applied to denim. The Nix Sweater in grape nectar and grey are built on thick ribbed knit, while the navy Gemini Cardigan offers a buttoned version with retro details. These pieces extend Edwin's workwear-heritage DNA into lifestyle categories, with attention paid to natural materials and durable finishes.

Graphic T-Shirts and Japanese References

The Edwin t-shirt collection draws from Japanese visual culture and Tokyo streetwear codes. The white Charmer S/S Tee, the Edwin Music Channel S/S Tee in begonia pink, the Ekoda Bath House S/S Tee in black and white, the Hardware Store Shibuya S/S Tee and the Ramen Pink S/S Tee in white and grey marl illustrate this narrative approach. Each graphic references a place, a scene or an element of Tokyo's urban life — Ekoda public baths, Shibuya hardware store, ramen culture — treated with a retro-signage aesthetic that evokes vintage signage from 1970s-80s Japan. The black Rare Spins S/S Tee takes a more music-centric approach. The cuts remain classic, slightly boxy, with 180-200g weights that guarantee hold and longevity. These pieces naturally integrate into our Men's Clothing premium streetwear offering.

Julius Shirt and Complementary Pieces

The Julius L/S Shirt in blue/grey completes the range with a brushed flannel shirt, classic construction with subtle checks. This piece extends Edwin's workwear heritage into a more formal register, with careful details — engraved buttons, functional chest pocket, reinforced stitching — that recall the codes of the American work shirt revisited through a Japanese lens. The entire Edwin collection available at Uptown Store testifies to a brand that refuses compromise on textile quality and aesthetic consistency, from denim to jersey basics to knitwear.

Find the Edwin collection at Uptown Store, 21 rue Léon Nautin in Saint-Étienne, or order online at uptown-store.fr with delivery throughout mainland France. Each piece benefits from the advice of our team specialized in Japanese denim and premium streetwear.