Lean Dean, the people's choice

Nudie Jeans Lean Dean wearer profile cards with photos, denim styles, and wear stats behind a model in worn jeans.
Nudie Jeans Lean Dean worn raw selvedge denim on user with profile cards, folded raw selvedge pair below.
Front and back of worn Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Japan Selvedge with fades, case file note from user Richard, 11 months.
Worn Nudie Jeans Lean Dean Japan Selvedge case file, 11 months wear, 2 washes, 3 repairs, with Richard's photo.
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"Start your own journey." handwritten text with a downward arrow on black background, Nudie Jeans Lean Dean article.

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Lean Dean Dry Japan Selvage
Lean Dean Dry Japan Selvage
Lean Dean Dry Japan Selvage
Lean Dean Dry Japan Selvage

Lean Dean Dry Japan Selvage

Selvedge jeans with a slim tapered fit. The selvedge denim is made by Kaihara Mills in Japan and will develop a uniquely worn-in look with wear and wash.

280 USD

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Nudie Jeans Lean Dean 16 Dips worn by Sofia for 3 years, front and back view of faded indigo jeans.
Nudie Jeans Lean Dean 16 Dips case file, Sofia's faded blue jeans worn 3 years with 5 washes, no repairs.

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Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips
Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips
Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips
Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips

Lean Dean Dry 16 Dips

Jeans with a slim tapered fit made in organic comfort stretch denim. It tapers evenly from the hip down to the ankle, an aspect that has made Lean Dean one of our most popular fits.

195 USD

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Nudie Jeans Lean Dean True Selvedge worn for 12 months by Martin, faded indigo with honeycombs and whiskering.
Nudie Jeans Lean Dean raw selvedge denim case study, Joey's pair worn 9 months with fades and honeycombs.

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Lean Dean Dry True Selvage
Lean Dean Dry True Selvage
Lean Dean Dry True Selvage
Lean Dean Dry True Selvage

Lean Dean Dry True Selvage

Slim fit jeans with a tapered leg made from 13.5 oz Turkish selvedge denim with a deep indigo tone and lovely texture. Made from organic cotton.

240 USD

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Lean Dean fits slim, has a mid-waist and a zip fly. It tapers from the thigh all the way down to a slim leg opening. It's made with stretch denim and is available in dry denim, dry selvage, black denim, and a wide range of washed denim options.

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