Monday, April 6, 2009

ARCHIVE CATEGORY: DENIM

Black & Grey Railway Ticking Workpants Specimen A
On loan to the DGL from Simon "Barnzley" Armitage and the crew at A Child of the Jago









Black & Grey Railway Ticking Workpants Specimen B
On loan to the DGL from Simon "Barnzley" Armitage and the crew at A Child of the Jago






BORO INDIGO WORK-LEGGINGS "Vagrant" folk-garment Japan

Early twentieth century boro, or 'ragged' patched and mended work garb, used by farmers, lumberman and fisherman. Made of indigo dyed cotton.







BASIC SEAMAN'S PANT (in chambray)
Built in the classic style thought to be a precursor to denim workpants, preceding the "innovation" of added back pockets.







CAN'T BUST 'EM Heavy Black Twill Cinch-Back
Likely turn-of-the-century work pants for use by a miner or fireman. Courtesy Martijn









LEE WAIST OVERALLS






BIG E-TYPE LEVIS 5-Pocket









DEADSTOCK BIG-E TYPE LEVIS 5-pocket






DEADSTOCK RODEO CUT 14oz denim manufactured by Wrangler















Levi's Home Repair
Courtesy Barbera van Rest worn from age 14-18 with ongoing restoration performed (under objection) by her grandmother







EVIS (pre-lawsuit branding of Evisu) Courtesy Malvin Wix






EVISU 5-Pocket Courtesy Casper Reinders





OLD GLORY 5-Pocket Manufactured by Diesel







Junya Watanabe MAN by Comme des Garcon + Levi's