Tellason John Graham Mellor Slim Straight Mens Jeans - 16.5oz Kaihara Selvedge Denim

A slim straight fit that stays clean through the thigh and falls straight to the hem, this is a balanced, enduring silhouette built around a comfortable mid-rise. It sits naturally at the waist and carries a steady line from top block to cuff — timeless, unfussy, and easy to live in.

Cut from 16.5oz proprietary Kaihara Japanese heavyweight dark blue line raw selvedge denim, the fabric is sanforized and tightly woven for structure and longevity. It’s the heaviest fabric in the range, designed to be broken in the old-fashioned way: worn hard, worn often, and allowed to tell its own story over time. Extra heavy pocket bags and reinforced back pocket bottoms strengthen the areas that see the most wear, while classic five-pocket construction, solid hardware and a button fly keep the build traditional. A leather patch by Tanner Goods of Portland finishes the rear, and each pair is cut and sewn in San Francisco, California, USA.

As Pete and Tony note, the John Graham Mellor was the very first jean they ever made — a fit that has stood firm for 15 years. It’s their version of an icon: dependable, built to last, and destined to develop real character from your own wear rather than artificial distressing.

Key details

Fit: Slim straight
Rise: Mid-rise
Fabric: 16.5oz proprietary Kaihara Japanese heavyweight raw selvedge (sanforized/PRE-SHRUNK)
Colour: Unwashed, raw indigo denim
Construction: Classic five-pocket, reinforced stitching
Pockets: Extra heavy pocket bags, reinforced back pocket bottoms
Fly: Button fly
Hardware: Solid metal hardware
Patch: Leather patch by Tanner Goods, Portland
Origin: Cut and sewn in San Francisco, California, USA