'37 Cut - 12 Oz Staple Selvedge Okayama

Description

In the old West, where superstitions rode side by side with grit, numbers often held subtle meaning. In cowboy culture, age 14 often marked a rite of passage. It’s when young ranch hands were expected to pull their weight; ride their own horse, break their own boots, and earn their keep. In many ways, 14 was when a boy started to become a man. 14 stood as the number that pushed past fear, stepped into promise, and carried the journey forward. This is our 14th Fandango!

14 years in the game. 14 years of glorious fades, untamed grit, and relentless grind. 14 years and still carrying the same ol’ spirit. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just the old way — slow, steady, and stitched with soul. As we hit this milestone, we tip our hats to the journey. And more importantly, to the folks who’ve walked it with us. Because around here, we don’t count years. We count our fellas, fades, and the stories stitched into every seam. We built this collection for those who’ve been riding with us since Day One — and those just hopping on.

The other main denim fabric we specially utilize for this occasion is a fabric filled with classic and iconic quality. Rooted in tradition, the denim itself is a tribute to timeless craftsmanship. Woven on vintage shuttle loom in a specific to mirror the quality and character of the early 20th-century denim. It’s weighted at the golden standard range of the era; 12 ounces / sq. yd. It came in the pristine loom-state condition, as there’s no other option back then.

Woven meticulously in Okayama, Japan, this denim fabric resembles a similar trait and characteristic (read: construction) of a denim fabric that’s made in the golden era of 1930-1940’s. Ring-spun with moderate irregular and slub yarns, mimicking the imperfections and texture found in vintage workwear fabric. The indigo hue also bears resemblance and pays homage to the denim in those eras. All in all, a truly impeccable repro denim fabric with an emphasis on longevity and authenticity.

This denim dungaree features all the particular details of the 1937 jean. The cinch back, the crotch rivet, the (newly added back then) hidden rivets, are some of the worth mentioning features embedded on the jean. It’s the last model that’s still utilized the cinch back before it’s written off towards the WWII era and forward. The cut also resembles the 1930’s jean fit. Full cut, high rise, wide leg. The fit that reflects and serves purpose—roomy, practical, and built to move.

It’s not just the fabric that tells the story; it’s every piece that holds it together. We’ve outfitted the denim with our signature hardware from Scovill Fasteners, one of the oldest and most trusted names in American metal-work since 1802. Each solid brass button and pure copper rivet is engineered for longevity and built to age with character. The cinch back hardware was made by the renowned YKK Japan. The 14th Fandango mark was stamped into natural veg-tanned cowhide leather that’ll develop its particular patina with wear.