The Flat Head '50s Type II Denim Jacket - Indigo
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A ‘50s style Type II jacket, cut from The Flat Head’s proprietary 14.5oz Japanese selvedge denim.
FABRIC: 14.5oz, 100% cotton selvedge denim
STYLE/FIT: Slim/regular
COLOUR: Indigo
METHOD: One-washed
DETAILS:
-Custom, vintage-loomed selvedge
-Branded steel buttons
-Copper rivets
-Cowhide leather patch
-Two chest pockets
-Contrast stitching
-Classic knife pleat detailing
-One-washed, no further shrinkage expected
ORIGIN: Made in Japan
The Flat Head take a dive into the denim archives to produce this ‘50s-inspired selvedge denim jacket. In true mid-century style, this Type II silhouette features a knife pleat front with just two chest pockets - no hand warmers here. The fit has been modified ever so slightly, respecting much of the original's style but incorporating a slimmer arm and a more angular cut through the body. The result is a classic denim jacket that can easily be incorporated into modern outfits. The denim is a beauty - a custom 14.5oz selvedge with a pronounced, woven texture that will only intensify with wear. One-washed to eliminate shrinkage and to kickstart the denim’s natural character.
Elliot wears a size 40 jacket. He is 185cm tall and weighs 75kg / 6ft 1" and 176 lbs.
Important: The best way to determine the size you need is to measure a similar item you already own and compare with the actual sizing as per the table below. Do not go by tagsize alone.
| SIZE | 38-M | 40-L | 42-XL | 44-XXL | 46-XXXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48.5 | 50.5 |
| Waist | 19.5 | 20 | 21 | 22.5 | 23.5 |
| Shoulder width | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Opening | 18.5 | 19 | 19.75 | 21 | 22 |
| Vertical Length | 24.5 | 25.75 | 26.25 | 27.75 | 29 |
| Sleeve Length | 23.5 | 24.25 | 25 | 25.5 | 26.25 |
Stage 1: The waist
- Button up the jean.
Lay flat with the top waist band evenly flat on the back waist band.
Measure from one side to the other keeping the jean flat & double the measurement.
Stage 2: The hip
- Measure 3 inches or 7.5cm from the crotch stitch.
Measure from side to side flat across the jean at this point.
Stage 3: Front rise
- Lay flat and measure from crotch seam to top of jean with top button fastened
Stage 4: Back rise
- Measure from crotch seam to top of the back of the jean.
Stage 5: Thigh
- Lay flat and measure from crotch across to outside of leg.
Stage 6: Knee
- Lay flat and measure 13” or 33cm from crotch down inside seam of jeans
From here measure from one side of the jean to the other.
Stage 7: hem width/leg opening
- With the jean flat measure from one side of the leg opening to the other.
NB with very heavy denim 18oz and above measure the entire circumference of the exterior of the hem using a measuring tape and divide by 2 for a more exact figure.
Stage 8: Inseam/inside leg
- Lay the jean flat with the inseam at the centre.
Following the inside seam measure from the crotch to the end of the leg.
Stage 1: Chest
- Measure from pit to pit and double the reading.
Stage 2: Shoulder
- Measure across the top from one shoulder seam to the other.
Stage 3: Waist
We measure the narrowest part of the garment outer seam to outer seam between the pit and the opening. If, however, the shirt has gussets, the waist will correspond to the the opening measurement.
Stage 4: Opening
Here we take a cross measurement from seam to seam at the bottom of the shirt.
Stage 5: Length
Measure from the top of the shoulder by the collar to the bottom of the garment.
Stage 6: Sleeve
Measure from the top of shoulder seam to the cuff’s edge.
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