Spellbound

Spellbound comes from Kojima, which the brand calls Japan's denim capital, and it has made workwear there since 1981. It is part of Domingo, one of Japan's long-established denim manufacturers, and the approach is simple and understated: classic heritage garments reinterpreted in a modern, pared-back way. The brand is known for soft denim and carefully developed washes, so the pieces aim to be comfortable, durable and easy to wear every day. Its own site talks about mastering denim production from sourcing cotton through to dyeing and weaving. It also notes how military-issue pieces such as the MA-1 and M-65 have become wardrobe staples. A good pick if you want quiet, well-made denim.