Hiroshi Kato

HIROSHI KATO
Born in Japan + Made in LA
Vintage meets comfort

09/04/2026

Like a well-used tool, the character is in the wear.

The TRACY wash takes a striped indigo selvedge and overdyes it black, creating a fabric with understated texture and hard-earned character. Built from Japanese 14oz 4-Way Stretch Selvedge and available in the Hammer Straight and Pail Loose Straight.

Two fits. One exceptional fabric.

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09/02/2026

Another rare pull from Nick’s secret archive.

From the soft blue fades to the beautifully repaired details, this pair embodies everything we love about vintage denim. Every crease, patch, and fade pattern is a record of years spent being worn.

A reminder that great denim only gets better with time.

08/31/2026

Breaking character for a moment.

This collection felt less like a lookbook and more like a snapshot of the team’s personality. Inspired by Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, it channels the effortless cool of late-‘60s L.A.

We don’t usually share these, but we figured we’d show a little personality for once.

08/28/2026

Introducing The Tack, a new button-down designed for the rhythm of everyday life.

Crafted from a double-weave stretch dobby fabric, The Tack offers structure without stiffness, with a textured weave and garment-dyed finish that creates an effortless, lived-in feel. Thoughtful details like the box pleat, signature Kato “K” pocket stitching, and refined placket finishing bring intention to a timeless silhouette.
Inspired by the laid-back confidence of late-‘60s Los Angeles and the cinematic world of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Tack is a versatile men’s button-down shirt built to move through every season with ease.

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08/26/2026

The difference is in the details.

Sewn in our LA factory, every pair of KATO jeans is built with purpose. From custom ni**le rivets inspired by vintage denim construction to our signature branded tack buttons and oversized YKK zippers, each hardware component is selected to reinforce strength, durability, and everyday performance. Premium Japanese 4-way stretch selvedge denim, reinforced stitching, and thoughtful finishing details come together to create jeans that are made to be worn hard and age beautifully.

Built for years of wear, not seasons.

08/24/2026

The coveted dirty fade, minus the dirt.

The Pail Classic Straight in Tom combines a stone-washed indigo base with a brown over-dye tint, creating a unique fade pattern full of texture and dimension. Built from our signature 14oz 4-Way Stretch Selvedge Denim, it delivers comfort, durability, and authentic character from the first wear.

A modern loose straight fit with vintage soul.

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08/21/2026

Introducing our new Fall Plaids.

Inspired by the sun-faded streets and effortless style of late-‘60s Los Angeles, this season’s collection blends heritage workwear influences with relaxed silhouettes and lived-in textures. At the center of the collection are our Double Pocket Shirt and Ripper Shirt, crafted from richly textured triple-twisted plaid.

By twisting multiple colored yarns together before weaving, the fabric develops remarkable depth and dimension, creating a textured appearance reminiscent of vintage tweed while maintaining the natural softness of 100% cotton.

Available in five seasonal colorways: Frost, a cool and understated blue-grey; Heritage Brown, warm and timeless; Twilight, deep and versatile; El Coyote, inspired by rugged desert tones; and Ember, rich with autumn warmth.

Easy, grounded, and designed to be worn season after season.

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08/19/2026

The art of denim begins at the loom. 🧵

Once dyed, the yarn is lightly starched to help prevent breakage during weaving. From there, it is woven on carefully maintained vintage shuttle looms, machines that work slowly but create something truly special. The distinctive texture, subtle irregularities, and rich character found in the world’s most sought-after selvedge denim come from this traditional process.

Alongside these heritage looms, modern weaving technology is used for specialized applications, from heavyweight denim fabrics to smoother, more refined constructions. Together, old and new create a balance between authenticity and innovation.

Our philosophy is simple: respect the past, improve the future.

08/17/2026

For those who appreciate the details.

The new GRAY × BLACK RAW features a unique gray warp / black weft construction that creates depth, texture, and a subtle monochromatic appearance unlike traditional raw denim.

Built from 10.5oz 4-Way Stretch Selvedge and finished with a Gray-Line Selvedge ID, this Hammer Straight is ready to break in from the first wear.

A future fade favorite.

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08/14/2026

Introducing a new F/W 26 colorway: GREEN-GRAY CAST INDIGO.

Crafted from our 14oz 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim, this distinctive wash draws inspiration from authentic 70s blue tones, featuring a unique green-gray cast and finished with a subtle purple selvedge ID. Designed to develop a low-contrast vintage fade unique to every wearer over time.

Available now in The Pen Slim and The Hammer Straight.

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Address

Gardena, CA

Telephone

+13102179190

Website

http://www.kato-brand.com/

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