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March 26 - Cinchback Jeans 5+1
David Shuck
March 26, 2024
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Cinch Back Jeans
Today, belt loops are considered a de facto element of the blue jean, but it hasn’t always been that way. Early jeans utilized cinched backs and suspenders to ensure a snug fit, so today we’re looking at some of the best cinched options still available.
If you’re interested in a pair of cinched jeans that still maintains a more modern style, then Burgus Plus’ 928-XX might be just the ticket. It features a cinch but also belt loops, and the slubby natural-indigo fabric ensures the fabric snob in you wants not. These jeans have top notch construction and great materials, but still manage to maintain a palatable price.
Available for $220 from Hinoya.
Jump on the wide-leg pant train with the Companion Denim Tom 01N ‘The Legacy’ jeans.
Companion’s Legacy jeans are a nod to denim of yesteryear: pre-1950s cuts that were wider, with a back-cinch. Made with 14 oz. sanforized Japanese selvedge denim, they’re absolutely packed with vintage denim details like; contrasting stitching in dual tan and yellow, chainstitched waistband, hidden rivet reinforcement, and a leather waist patch. There’s also Companion’s almond-shaped back pocket arcuates, chambray lining on the back pockets, and all-important back-cinch with YKK hardware.
Each pair is cut, sewn, and finished by no more than 2 people in Companion’s workshop in Sabadell just outside of Barcelona.
Available for $252 at Companion Denim.
Kapital is not a brand known for subtlety, and their Monkey Cisco jeans are no different. Available in a wide range of very different fabrics, these jeans all have one thing in common: a cinched back. While all the different models are great, the No. 1.2.3 is something special — a sashiko fabric featuring three different indigos. Don’t get me wrong, you’re gonna stand out wearing these — but if you’re gonna stand out, you might as well go all the way with a pair of cinch backs.
Available for $440-679 from Blue in Green.
While jeans have never been a refined garment, it’s hard to deny that Orgueil’s Tailor Jeans are doing their darnedest to change that. With their cinched back, curved back pockets, curved fly, and raised coin pocket, there’s a lot going on with these jeans. That said, they come together to form an incredibly cohesive pair. Finished with natural nut buttons and a deerskin patch, these jeans have a place in any denim head’s closet.
Available for $225 from Hinoya.
Levi’s has revolutionized the jean industry time and time again, but it’s great to see them going back to their roots with their 1890 XX501. Based off of a pair of jeans from, you guessed it, 1890, these jeans are classic and understated. With a cinched back, suspender buttons, and a single back pocket, these jeans are arguably even more bare bones than a modern pair of 501s.
Available for €460 from Cultizm.
TBC’s Good Luck Wide Straight are clearly inspired by jeans from the late 1800’s, but with a ton of flair all their own. With a curved back pocket, curved cinch, elongated yoke, suspender straps, and stitching embellishments, these jeans stand out no matter how you look at them. With some incredibly unique details like folded selvedge outsets, these jeans have more to see each time you take a look at them
Available for $281 from Redcast Heritage.
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Step up to the plate and gear up for a winning season with the Jackman Canvas Rookie Pants in navy.
Meticulously crafted in Japan from sulfur-dyed canvas fabric for a look that’s as unique as it is rugged, Jackman’s Canvas Rookie Pants are inspired by the baggy uniforms sported by rookie baseball players from back in the day. However, unlike your run-of-the-mill dye jobs, Jackman’s sulfur dyeing technique intentionally creates wrinkles, uneven coloration, and streaks, giving each pair a distinct, unpolished charm.
Equipped with an elastic waistband and hem for maximum comfort and customizability, the pants feature an ensemble of strategically placed pockets, and a touch of linen in the fabric composition just in case you weren’t excited enough for the looming summer season. The price is a bit of a homerun, too. Fix up, Rookie.
Available for $160 from Redcast Heritage.
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Looking impeccable in Warehouse & Co.‘s “Bamboo Textured” plain tee is a breeze—except, of course, if you happen to find yourself in a giant panda sanctuary.
Seriously, though, these tees – available in a range of colorways from black to blue – are more than just your average summer staple. There’s a reason Warehouse makes them every year and they sell out every darn time. They’re crafted in Japan from a uniquely woven cotton fabric with a distinct “bamboo-like” appearance, offering a level of luxury that’s hard to beat in a plain longsleeve. The fabric lends them a unique texture that’s both soft to the touch and incredibly durable, ensuring they’ll be a wardrobe favorite for seasons to come. The shirt features a slim-to-regular fit depending how you size it, brushed interior for softness, and a ribbed, robust collar.
The vintage machines these tees are made with only have the capacity to make 10 shirts a day, so this is far from fast fashion; more like glacial fashion if you ask me—much better.
Available for $88 from Corlection.
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Whether you’re performing maintenance on electrical lines or preparing to paint the town red, Unmarked’s Archie boots are the perfect companion to tackle both the rough and refined; although we highly recommend you don’t actually start traversing utility poles in them, seriously.
Crafted from utterly scrumptious vegetable-tanned bison leather, the Goodyear welted boots feature a calf leather lining, brass eyelets, a Dr. Sole Half Sole Super Grip sole, an in-house made leather shank, and study waxed cotton laces. The rich, deep shade of brown in these boots effortlessly marries rugged charm with a touch of sophistication, making them perfect for dressing up or down.
If you’re interested in picking up a pair, we highly suggest you check out our full review of Unmarked’s Archie boots, where we break down everything from sizing to value for money.
Available for $390 from Unmarked.
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