We are releasing new wide-leg shorts made from denim that recreate the silhouette of wide-leg shorts from around 1992 to 1994. The fabric is made from 100% cotton twill, which captures the texture and atmosphere of the time.

The silhouette is designed to balance the slightly wider thighs and hips, reminiscent of the baggy pants worn by skaters in the early 90s, which had waists of 38 to 44 inches and were tightly cinched with belts.

The pants are more modest than the JNCO super wide pants that were popular after 1995, and have a slightly looser fit than Levi's 550. We aimed for a "just right" width that is not influenced by trends and can be worn comfortably by adults.

Available in three sizes: S, M, and L. Wear it with your waist slightly larger for a casual, relaxed silhouette. Wear it just the right size for a clean, wide silhouette.

92" Loose-Fit Faded Shorts

Color: Black, White

Size: Small / Medium / Large

Price: ¥21,000 (+tax)

We're releasing a new pair of wide denim shorts inspired by the silhouettes from around 1992 to 1994. Made from 100% cotton twill fabric, they faithfully recreate the texture and shape of that era.

The silhouette takes cues from how early '90s skaters used to size up their pants—often wearing W38–44 jeans tightened with a belt—resulting in a distinctive volume around the thighs and hips.

While roomier than Levi's 550s, these shorts maintain a more balanced proportion than the super-wide styles that became popular after 1995 with brands like JNCO. The goal was to create a wide fit that feels effortless and timeless—even for adults.

Available in three sizes (S, M, L), they can be worn either a size up for a relaxed, casual look or true to size for a clean, wide silhouette.

The origin and spread of wide denim shorts

Denim shorts began to grow larger and larger around 1992-93 . Even before that, in the 1970s , punks and hippies wore jean shorts, but they were cut from regular denim pants and had a relatively tight silhouette.

In the early 1990s , skaters began to favor baggy pants, which led to a trend in shorts that became wider and longer. This trend gradually spread beyond skaters to rappers and rave culture, and the silhouette was further exaggerated by the popularity of JNCO 's extra-wide jeans in 1995 .

In the late '80s and early '90s, skaters moved from parks and ramps to skating on the streets, where they would fall repeatedly on the concrete. Durable materials were no longer an option for skaters, and instead, they chose thick, tough denim. Furthermore, the silhouette of the clothing itself needed to be loose enough to allow free movement when performing tricks.

To make these wide-fitting pants comfortable to wear in hot weather, skaters began to make their own DIY shorts by cutting up their own jeans. This style is said to be the origin of the wide denim shorts we see today.

The " thick, raw-cut shorts " that were born in this way began to fuse with other cultures such as hip-hop, grunge, and rave around 1994. Rappers like Ol' Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan began wearing extra-thick jorts that fell below the knee, and they became a symbol of 90s street style .

Then , starting around 1995 , JNCO took this style to the extreme, introducing models such as the "Mammoth" model, which boasted thigh circumferences of over 50 inches. This became a symbol of maximizing the " street presence " of young people at the time . However, we must not forget that it all began with the ingenuity of an unknown skater who would cut the cuffs of his jeans on the streets. Wide shorts were the very identity of the 90s street scene, a garment that combined function and rebellion, creativity and culture.

Old school 90s shorts vibe

Sal Barbier, Sean Sheffey, and Mike Ternasky (possibly holding his famous Canon A1 Digital Camcorder) in '92 as they plot what to film next for Questionable . Photo: Rosenberg.

CBC news report about a teenaged Halifax skateboarder who created his own summer job by upcycling thrift-store pants into stylish shorts (1993)

This CBC news video shows a teenage skateboarder living in Halifax, Canada in 1993, upcycling jeans he found at a local thrift store and turning them into summer shorts .

The video shows the boy cutting off the bottoms of his jeans, fraying the hems, and customizing them to create his own unique designs. Using only a few dollars in materials, he "upcycles" his old clothes into more attractive shorts, creating a new source of income and establishing his own fashion style.

This example can be seen as a precursor to the DIY shorts culture, which was not yet mainstream at the time, and has a strong affinity with skateboarding and street fashion, symbolizing the ingenuity and subculture sensibility of young people in the early 1990s. The video conveys a natural fashion orientation that makes the most of materials and enjoys fading colors and silhouettes. The boy himself says with a smile, "This will be my summer job," and it is impressive to see him creating his own style.

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