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/ Fade Friday /

Fade Friday – Thorogood 1957 Series 8″ Moc Toe (15 Months)

Chris Hickey from the United States is using his workwear how it was intended for this week’s Fade Friday. He’s had his pair of Thorogood 1957 moc toe work boots for a little over a year now but has managed to put a decade’s worth of wear on them. Doing concrete formwork, Chris spends a lot of time working on steel beams, unfinished concrete, excavation holes, and ladders which push his boots to the limit.

Nicknamed his “beamwalkers” (awesome) these boots have developed quite the patina showing a clear gradation from dark brown to light as you go further down the silhouette. The once spongy outsoles have completely formed to Chris’s feet, discarding any excess material.

Although never professionally repaired, Chris has applied some Tuff Toe adhesive to the toe caps before use to extend the life of the boots. The way it has chipped away gives the boots some extra character, as if they didn’t have enough.

At the end of the day, we’re just happy we’re not these boots.

/ In Partnership with Gustin /

Gustin Gears their Labor Day Stock Sale

Get the best Gustin deals without the wait this Labor Day weekend, as Gustin is rolling back prices on their in stock items.

Find everything from the French Worker Moleskin above to Waxed Trucker Jackets to 18oz. Super Heavys to Deadstock Blanket Joggers.

The sale runs through this Monday but the availability won’t so get to Gustin asap!

/ New Releases /

Hiroshi Kato’s Camp Shirt is an All-Season Staple

The Hiroshi Kato Camp Loose Weave Plaid Shirt in Morning Gray is right on time for the onset of fall/winter. Though, a LS flannel/plaid shirt is always a good go-to, no matter the season. These comfort-defining security blankets line our closets ’cause they’re functional, beautiful, and never feel wrong to don when the sun goes down.

Kato’s take on the eternal style is faithful to its origins. This is a mid-century style shirt, with a simple design, but one that never gets old. Wide spread camp collar, dual chest pockets, wide/roomy fit, what more could you ask for? Oh, a classy, highly textured fabric that breathes? Kato’s way ahead of you. This lightweight 8 oz. loose weave fabric is done up in shades of grey, which means it goes with just about everything, especially black. Plus, it’s all made in the USA. Sign us up.

Available for $258 from Hiroshi Kato.

Jump for Jelt with Left Field NYC’s 11.5oz. Japanese Jelt Selvedge Collection

Left Field NYC has always looked to America’s illustrious sartorial history to inform its collections. From its American-made selvedge denim garb to its Tube Tees and Choctaw Ridge undergarments, each piece exudes Americana from the silhouette right down to the charming packaging and labels that look like something out of an early 20th-century dry goods store.

The latest Left Field release continues the brand’s exploration of Jelt, a legendary denim fabric developed by Lee in 1925. Determined to create a lighter-weight denim as strong as its 13 oz.+ counterparts, Lee worked with Georgia’s Canton Mills to create a 11.5 oz. denim woven with tightly twisted yarns that made the fabric more snag and tear-resistant. After 6 years in production, Lee christened this new fabric ‘Jelt Denim’, and it would go on to become one of the most popular fabrics in the American workforce.

Fast forward almost 100 years and Left Field is procuring 11.5 oz. Jelt denim from Japan (that arguably surpasses the OG Lee spec) and using it to sew up some of its most popular denim silhouettes. With a smooth hand despite some slubbiness in the weave, this fabric is rich in indigo for all your fading needs and comes finished with a white selvedge ID.

This juicy Japanese Jelt is available across Left Fields core jean silhouettes – Atlas, Greaser, Smokestack, and Chelsea. For a classic 60s-leaning 501 cut, go for the Greaser. Want to channel your inner Johnny Ramone? Check the Chelsea. Need more room in the top block? The Atlas has you covered, as a fit built for guys with bigger thighs. The Smokestack is there if you like more width through the leg, too. Seriously, Left Field has got all bases covered.

But wait, there’s more! If you want to jump into some Jelt but your jean game is full, Left Field has also put out two Jelt renditions of its Coal Breaker Chore Jacket. Coming in both the aforementioned 11.5 oz. indigo selvedge Jelt and a grey Jelt chambray, the Coal Breaker takes you back to the early days of American railroad construction, through the lens of one of the coolest modern labels to come out of NYC.

If you’ve been looking for a new denim to explore, look no further than Left Field’s repro of Lee’s table-turning 1920s fabric. Each garment is made in the USA, using custom American hardware, riveted construction, chain stitching, branded Left Field NYC labels and waist patches, and much more.

Take a look at Left Field’s full Jelt denim collection over at Left Field NYC, with prices starting at $230.

Studio D’Artisan’s Latest 12 oz. Loopwheeled Sweat Features Persimmon & Indigo Dye

This sweat was made for fading and that’s just what it’ll do. From the legendary Japanese manufacturer Studio D’Artisan, we have been blessed with a fun twist on the classic loopwheel sweatshirt that remains a wardrobe staple. Made from 100% cotton on vintage loop wheel knitting machines, not only are these sweats the closest we can get to a new off-the-rack vintage example, but you’re also treated to a dense yet super comfortable fabric. But it’s the treatment of the fabric which is why we have been gathered here today.

First, it is yarn-dyed with grand indigo before weaving which is pretty cool on its own. In fact, many makers would have called it a day at this point. But Studio D’Artisan was like ‘Screw it’. Kakishibu over-dye’. Derived from persimmons, this ancient Japanese dyeing technique means you can look out for a burnt orange-brownish color with extended use. Closed out with twin needle construction, a ribbed collar, cuffs, & hem, and of course, a double ‘V’ insert, this sweat is full of time-honored features from America and Japan.

Available for $260 from Corlection.

/ Weekly Rundown /

• EasyMoc’s Casual Rise and the Essential Pride of US Manufacturing – Stitchdown

• The 1950’s shoe shine contests in North Carolina – Shoegazing

• The Wilderness as Your Receiver & the Duality of Ham Radio – The Filson Journal

• Jacopo Larcher The Traditionalist – The North Face Blog

• Can This $13 Walmart T-Shirt Save the American Garment Industry? – GQ

• The World’s First Titanium Watch Doesn’t Get Enough Credit –Gear Patrol