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Type 1 Denim Jacket History
Levi Strauss & Co. was established in the mid-1800s, starting with the famous Levi 501 jeans, it was not until 1905 that the first Levi Blouse was recorded. Made in 9 oz. double heavy unsanforized...
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Cowboy Hats History
The cowboy hat is a high-crowned, wide-brimmed hat best known as the defining piece of attire for the North American cowboy. The first labelled "Cowboy" hat was called the "Boss of the Plains".The...
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Levis Type 2 Denim Jacket History
In 1953, Levi Strauss started to produce the 507XX Jacket using 9 oz. Denim. While styled similarly to the 506XX model, it featured a second breast pocket and bar tacks instead of rivets on the breast...
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Ways to wash denim, plus a new method.
When Should You Wash Your JeansThis is a personal choice, many will tell you not to wash your new denim any sooner than 6 months after you first bought your jeans or you will ruin the denim.This isn't...
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Military Flight Jacket History
The history of the Flight Jacket dates back to the early 1900s. During World War I, when pilots flew in open cockpits, the warmth was a must. In 1917, The US Army established the Aviation Clothing...
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Spear Point Collar
The authentic spear point collared shirt grew to be extremely popular from 1928 to 1933.It is said that the long-pointed, 3.5" shirt collar was designed and popularized by the legendary screen actor,...
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Indonesian Denim Brands 2019
Last year (2019) I came across and started researching the Indonesian denim (and boot making scene).It is actually quite big and the skill level is on par with many great denim brands/makers today.The...
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Pitti Uomo 97 Style Inspiration
Been a while since I have attended the fair myself but every new year also brings the winter edition of Pitti Uomo.Usually, I would find the "trends" and post away from day to day, but this time I will...
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Levis Type Three Jacket History
In 1962 Levi Strauss introduced the 557XX, also known as the Truckers Jacket or Type Three. It was the first jacket to feature the now-famous pointed pocket flaps. Thread used in these jackets was...
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Shoe Construction
In collaboration with Herring Shoes UK. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Jared Acquaro and I live in Melbourne, Australia. For the past 10 years, I have worked in the menswear industry for...
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Levis 200 Series Denim History
Unlike the famous 500 series from Levis Strauss, there was another series that came out after the 500 series. This was named the 200 series with 201 overalls and the 213 jackets.The date seems to be...
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Letterman Jacket History
The Letterman Jacket (Varsity or Award jacket) as many know it today, with its iconic capital letter on the front of the chest. But what some may not know, it was the original Baseball jacket.American...
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Wabash Fabric History
Wabash fabric has actually been around longer than denim. It was the first introduced by a German family that migrated to West Virginia, J.L.Stifel and Sons back in around 1840s-50s.Famed by their...
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Stifel & Sons History
Johan Ludwig Stifel was an apprentice dyer and calico printer from Germany. In 1833 he immigrated to the United States, where he worked for a local farm in Wheeling, West Virginia.In 1835 Johan's...
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Lee Brand History
Henry David Lee started, H.D. Lee Merchantile Co. as a wholesale grocer back in 1889. It wasn't until 1911, due to unreliable shipments of their supplies, they decided to take a different direction and...
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Lee Railroad Jacket
In 1921, Lee introduced the “Railroad Jacket”. It was designed specifically for railroad workers and named the "Loco Jacket" as its’ detailed features were actually tested by the railroad workers...
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Buddy Lee Doll
One of the biggest sort after pieces from Lee nowadays isn't even a garment, it the Buddy Lee Doll. Released in 1922 for promotional reasons, these dolls can go for as much as $2000 each.Between 1922...
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Grizzly Jacket Origins and History
Winters can get extremely cold, especially in some parts of the world. If you were lucky back in the early 1900s, you would buy a fur coat.Fur was always known as the most natural heat concealing, wind...
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Chimayo Weave Traditions
Blanket weaving has been a Chimayo tradition for over four centuries. The practice has been perfected and passed down from generation to generation, and the unique patterns created by the weavers are...
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Jungle Fatigue Changes
In the beginning, the United States had a difficult time completing and maintaining Tropical Uniforms. It was not until 1967 that Tropical Uniforms were authorized for all personnel in the Vietnam war....
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