Terry Jean — Bud Moon / OYSTR-WASH

Size 32 × 32 

The Terry Jean is a mid-rise, tapered fit with room through the thigh and a clean line from the knee down. Comfortable without excess, structured without stiffness.

This pair was aged during the Bud Moon—early spring conditions, cold water, and slow change—resulting in soft denim with restrained contrast and a settled, even tone.

Fit

Mid-rise
Relaxed through the thigh
Tapered from the knee
32" waist × 32" inseam

Denim & Construction

12oz deadstock Cone Mills red selvedge
Woven at the White Oak Plant, Greensboro, NC
Cut and sewn in Los Angeles

Selvedge ID at rear and coin pockets
Reinforced button fly
Brass grommets throughout

Maritime Aging

OYSTR-WASH — Whole Budding Moon

Submerged for 28 days in early spring waters off Nantucket, sealed inside oyster bags and suspended in floating cages at a working oyster farm. Constant tidal motion, saltwater exposure, and surface light worked the fabric gradually.

Some garments were turned inside out. This pair was weighted internally with stones and oyster shells, allowing the denim to respond to movement from within as well as without.

Soak Date: March 20 — New Moon
Harvest Date: April 19 — New Moon
Average Water Temperature: 45°F

Denim Character

Softened fibers with preserved structure
Gentle fades and quiet contrast
Natural variation shaped by cold water and slow seasonal change

Nothing forced. Nothing corrected.

Moon Context

The Budding Moon marks the first signs of growth after winter—subtle shifts rather than full bloom. The denim reflects that moment: restrained, balanced, and still evolving.