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An Anthology of American Workwear

$49.00

Inside, you’ll discover

• The origins of American workwear during the California Gold Rush and how practical garments shaped the identity of the American frontier.

• Conversations with denim archeologist Brit Eaton and Rin Tanaka, founder of The Inspiration Show, two key figures in the world of vintage workwear.

• A deep dive into denim hunting with collectors Bryan Kahtava and Melody Kahtava, sharing their passion for rare historical garments.

• The story of Jacob Davis, the tailor who invented the copper rivet and forever changed the history of denim.

• A visit to United Costume, one of Hollywood’s most respected costume houses, preserving authentic American workwear for film productions.

• An exploration of the deep admiration for American workwear culture in Japan, where collectors and brands have helped preserve its heritage.

• A practical guide to identifying the era of a garment through its label, along with a historical journey into the true story of the California Gold Rush.

Specs

  • Softcover

  • 170 × 240 mm

  • Full color

  • Language: English

  • Shipping: Worldwide

Inside, you’ll discover

• The origins of American workwear during the California Gold Rush and how practical garments shaped the identity of the American frontier.

• Conversations with denim archeologist Brit Eaton and Rin Tanaka, founder of The Inspiration Show, two key figures in the world of vintage workwear.

• A deep dive into denim hunting with collectors Bryan Kahtava and Melody Kahtava, sharing their passion for rare historical garments.

• The story of Jacob Davis, the tailor who invented the copper rivet and forever changed the history of denim.

• A visit to United Costume, one of Hollywood’s most respected costume houses, preserving authentic American workwear for film productions.

• An exploration of the deep admiration for American workwear culture in Japan, where collectors and brands have helped preserve its heritage.

• A practical guide to identifying the era of a garment through its label, along with a historical journey into the true story of the California Gold Rush.

Specs

  • Softcover

  • 170 × 240 mm

  • Full color

  • Language: English

  • Shipping: Worldwide

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What’s inside (highlights)

  • • Denim Hunters : they explore gold mines and ghost towns to find old denim
    • A view from United Costume, the most famous costume house in Hollywood
    • The Portrait of Jacob Davis, inventor of the rivet : the man behind Levi’s success • One Century of Workwear in the movies
    • Heritage Brands gets a second life

  • • Wouter Munnichs, denim specialist and founder of Long John
    • Larry McKaughan, founder of Heller’s Cafe and vintage collector • Josh Sirlin, founder of Black Bear Brand
    • Brit Eaton, denim archeologist

  • • Unique cover painting made by Mark Maggiori for Avant Magazine.
    • Instants from the Past : a serie of antique pictures collected by Bandit Photographer • Road Trip, watercolor illustrations of the West America by Magali Brueder.
    • Workwear Still Life, photographies by Gauthier Borsarello.

    • How to recognize the era of a denim clothing by its tag

    • The big directory of workwear brands

    • Instigation in Tokyo and the japanese madness of american workwear

    • Stifel Story, the golden fabric - Never Rip my denim

    • Californian Gold Rush : how everything really began.