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Burgus Plus

Burgus Plus, started in 1997 by Osamu Taniguchi under the Hinoya umbrella, takes its name from the Latin word for citadel with the aim to bring quality basic garments to the market. As the brainchild of Hinoya, Japan’s most famous denim retailer, Burgus Plus leverages decades of denim experience.

1-12-17 Kojima Ajino, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama 711-0913, Japan
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Burgus Plus Overview

Brand Overview

Burgus Plus, launched in 1997 as the house brand of Tokyo’s iconic Hinoya denim store, focuses on "ultimate basics" rooted in vintage Americana and military aesthetics. The brand name derives from the Latin "burgus" (fortress), symbolizing its commitment to becoming a bastion of quality craftsmanship. Produced in collaboration with Japanese mills, Burgus Plus balances historical inspiration with modern wearability.

What Makes Burgus Plus Unique

  • Hinoya Heritage: Direct access to vintage archives informs precise reproductions of mid-century denim.
  • Tempi Denim: Proprietary unsanforized fabric with a nubby, dry hand and rapid fade potential.
  • Diverse Offerings: Ranges from selvedge reproductions to stretch denim for contemporary fits.

Core Offerings, Fits, and Styles

Signature Aesthetic:
Clean, functional designs with subtle military/workwear influences and hidden selvedge details.

Fit / Style Description Price Range (USD)
770-22 15oz selvedge, straight leg, one-wash $130–$170
955-XX 14.5oz natural indigo, 1955 Levi’s repro $150–$200
740-ST Stretch denim, tight straight cut $100–$130

Materials & Sourcing

Component Country of Origin Details
Selvedge Denim Japan (Okayama) 14.5–15oz, Tempi unsanforized or one-wash
Thread Japan Poly-cotton core for durability
Manufacturing Japan Cut/sewn in Kojima workshops

Brand Hallmarks

  • Hidden Selvedge ID: Red line on coin pockets of select models.
  • Military-Inspired Hardware: Matte black buttons and rivets.
  • Variant Washes: Mid-used and black/black options alongside raw.

Price Point Ranges

Product Category Price Range (USD) Example Models
Selvedge Jeans $130–$200 770-22, 955-XX
Work Chinos $80–$120 Modern Chino Trousers

Recommended Brands with Similar Qualities (Japanese Only)

  • Warehouse & Co. (vintage repro accuracy)
  • Resolute (modernized classics)
  • TCB (1950s Americana focus)

Who Burgus Plus Is Good For

  • Hinoya loyalists seeking store-brand quality.
  • Buyers wanting versatile basics with subtle heritage nods.
  • Urban wearers needing stretch denim options.
1-12-17 Kojima Ajino, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama 711-0913, Japan

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