Chimala

Chimala is designed by Noriko Machida based in New York, but 100% crafted in Japan.

Elevated jeans, denim shirts, outerwear, and basics are the core with every Chimala collection and allow for versatile and easy pairings. Sourcing the best fabrics of the highest quality from Japan and by obtaining the most sophisticated skills in production from the finest Japanese artisans - washing and distressing methods that can only be done by hand. Every style goes through a vigorous process of blasting, washing and detailing, and hand distressing. Woven on pre-WWII vintage shuttle looms in traditional ways, Chimala only uses authentic selvedge denim.

With inspiration deeply sourced from vintage clothing styles and design details, Chimala’s pieces often reinterpret workwear from the ‘50s-’70s and re introduces them with a small twist. She frequently references military workwear and is inspired by the power of the uniform. Chimala’s fits are designed to be baggy and worn away from the body – accentuating its workwear influences. If you like a closer fit, we recommend sizing down. Chimala means beauty in Native American.