We've seen hakama, traditional Japanese pants worn over a kimono, given design twists before. Sometimes modern and casual for everyday use, and even full leather Sith-like upgrades. The baggy and billowy style of hakama lend themselves to very easy and modern styles, but Dutch denim brand G-Star RAW isn't stopping at hakama, as they combining the motifs of pants worn by samurai and the leggings of Japanese fieldworkers for a modern-day denim version of traditional Japanese pants.

The pants are called Inakaya Denim, and it is a fitting name as inaka (田舎) means "countryside", which is where this mashup of modern and feudal-era Japanese styles takes its inspiration from. The Inakaya Denim aims to capture the look of traditional Japanese workers, which include monpe--fieldworker pants originally worn by women and farmers in northern Japan, and combine it with tattsuke hakama--the pants traditionally worn by ninja and samurai. Given that modernized hakama have been branded as "ninja pants" before, it appears to be a look that has a following.

The denim provides a solid and sturdy look, while adjustable strings at the waist and ankles allow for some flexibility for comfort and movements. While we've seen the coolness of hakama modernized before, it's nice to see a fashion shout-out to the hard workers of Japan's countryside. Those interested in the unique leggings can take a look at G-Star Raw's online store for availability.