Reproduction classic workwear

[mattfink]

That definitely looks like a nice range of Stifel prints...hope they expand the line at K&TH!

 

[repeatclicks]

Find a real pair of 30's, 40's or 50's 501s and then compare the price to a repro?

I think it makes more sense to compare them to the average price for a pair of jeans today. The margin is closer, if you will. Yes, it is true that there are collectors (read: just plain stupid) that spend thousands, tens of thousands even, on a pair of original Levis. However, to the average layman £180/$220 is still a lot of money for some denim, and I know a lot of the japanese brands are even more expensive.

The mark of quality will be obvious on the LVCs compared to most high street brands, true enough, but like all good things, you do indeed get what you pay for. I'm glad I got a pair of those JCrew edition Levis 501's where the denim was made at Cone Mills in the USA, and assembled in mexico for $65 so I can get to collecting more gab shirts haha.

 

[mattfink]

I'm pretty sure that most Levi's LVC are made with Cone Mills fabric. You can also find bargains for LVC too...but I can guarantee you that the early adopters for the J. Crew jeans didn't pay $65. It's ok to admit you're cheap! ;-)

 

[mattfink]

BTW, Lofgren has a couple nifty new items out there this month:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/lc-010/

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/lc-012/

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-006/

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-007/

 

[repeatclicks]

I'm pretty sure that most Levi's LVC are made with Cone Mills fabric. You can also find bargains for LVC too...but I can guarantee you that the early adopters for the J. Crew jeans didn't pay $65. It's ok to admit you're cheap! ;-)

I'm definitely a bargain hunter. I've scored some super rare stuff for mere pennies, but I also shell out on gear when necessary (er... when I really, really want something!).

Yeah all of the LVC denim is made at Cone Mills. At one point the jeans were assembled in Japan, but now they weave and assemble all in the good ol' USA, hence the price hikes. Ive seen good bargains on LVC on sites like Cultizm, and you used to be able to get them cheap on Aero and Ace Cafe, but no longer!

My mate showed up wearing the 1947 LVCs (he paid £180) and he was complaining that they weren't as dark as my cheaper jeans! The grass is always greener...

 

[Viper Man]

BTW, Lofgren has a couple nifty new items out there this month:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/lc-010/

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/lc-012/

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-006/

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-007/

I can't say enough about Lofgren's caps. I own three and they are always in heavy rotation.

 

[redavis001]

This is not reproduction workwear but Round House workwear in Shawnee Oklahoma has been manufacturing since 1903.

http://www.round-house.com/index.html

I have a couple pairs of their dark blue bib overalls and a pair of the hickory stripe. The hickory stripes once they broke in are one of the most comfortable things I own. They also have an awesome herringbone coverall. Other items of note, engineers caps, and the hard to find carpenters coveralls. They are the last company in the U.S. to manufacture overalls here. If you want authentic depression era work clothes (and want to look like a dust bowler) you can't get much closer. Plus if you go to Shawnee you can tour the factory.

 

[mattfink]

I have a pair of low-back roundhouse...good for every day work!

 

[Fletch]

Eddie Bauer has a nice plain chambray workshirt with button/no-flap pockets for $49.50. No serious repro (India-made), but good everyday quality and looks good with really dark indigo denims (like my secondhand '47 LVCs).

 

[David Conwill]

This is not reproduction workwear but Round House workwear in Shawnee Oklahoma has been manufacturing since 1903.

http://www.round-house.com/index.html

I have a couple pairs of their dark blue bib overalls and a pair of the hickory stripe. The hickory stripes once they broke in are one of the most comfortable things I own. They also have an awesome herringbone coverall. Other items of note, engineers caps, and the hard to find carpenters coveralls. They are the last company in the U.S. to manufacture overalls here. If you want authentic depression era work clothes (and want to look like a dust bowler) you can't get much closer. Plus if you go to Shawnee you can tour the factory.

Pointer Brand was another label that was mentioned in one of the two “Classic Workwear” threads as being classically styled, American made, and affordable enough to actually work in.

I found a Round House retailer locally, and hope to check it out soon. I really want a set of overalls for working on the car (belt buckles are hard on fenders).

-Dave

 

[redavis001]

Mr. Conwill,

Thanks for pointing out Pointer. I looked at their material and it looks really good. For working on the car I would go with a good set of coveralls. They...well...cover all and unlike overalls don't let dirt get down your back sliding underneath. Plus with the heavy riveted buttons on an overall you can still scratch paint. However if your sitting at a bench rebuilding a generator than you can't beat a good thick set of coveralls.

 

[David Conwill]

Mr. Conwill,

Thanks for pointing out Pointer. I looked at their material and it looks really good. For working on the car I would go with a good set of coveralls. They...well...cover all and unlike overalls don't let dirt get down your back sliding underneath. Plus with the heavy riveted buttons on an overall you can still scratch paint. However if your sitting at a bench rebuilding a generator than you can't beat a good thick set of coveralls.

I actually have a nice set of herringbone coveralls that I like for exactly that reason, but there are days that I don't want to be wearing an extra layer, so I end up just wearing work pants and a work shirt, but some days I just don't want to wear pants (especially without a belt).

-Dave

 

[Mr Badger]

I picked up a pair of the Pointer Brand herringbone carpenter pants from Schwabs in Memphis about seven years back. They're great, but those who are phobic of high-waisted pants should be aware that the rise is pretty serious yet the hips are quite narrow...

 

[Lefty]

one of my favorite pieces on the web

 

[flat-top]

one of my favorite pieces on the web

I saw that one too. Amazing. I want it.

 

[Big Fella]

Lefty, where can I get the vest you pictured??

 

[Tigerprawn]

Mr. Conwill,

Thanks for pointing out Pointer. I looked at their material and it looks really good. For working on the car I would go with a good set of coveralls. They...well...cover all and unlike overalls don't let dirt get down your back sliding underneath. Plus with the heavy riveted buttons on an overall you can still scratch paint. However if your sitting at a bench rebuilding a generator than you can't beat a good thick set of coveralls.

I'm really glad someone mentioned Pointer Brand. I have two jackets and absolutely love them. I wear them quite often and the price point is really surprising. Here's one in the duck brown.

Also, on a second note. The Levi's 201s impressed me too and they're on sale right now I believe.

 

[Lefty]

Lefty, where can I get the vest you pictured??

As far as I know, just from that site. click here I have no experience with the seller.

 

[mattfink]

Available in sizes small, tiny and puny....

 

[Rick Blaine]

Any Knowledge of "H.W. CARTER & SONS "

Does anyone know diddly about this company? Beyond the fact that they now seem to make only clothes for those age ten & below, I couldn't find much on 'em, but I just got this jacket for stoopid cheap on th' 'bay & wondered if anyone knew more than that?