The Real McCoy’s Climber’s Striped Rugby Shirt - Ecru & Purple
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The Real McCoy's take on the classic collegiate rugby shirt—seen through the lens of Californian thrifters, drifters, and rock climbers.
FABRIC: 100% Cotton
STYLE/FIT: Regular
COLOUR: Ecru/purple
DETAILS:
-Style No. MC25013 301
-Heavyweight cotton jersey
-Cat’s eye shell buttons
ORIGIN: Made in Japan
In 1970s California, as rock climbing gained traction, climbers began favoring functional, hard-wearing clothing. Rugby shirts - often sourced from thrift shops and originally imported from England, New Zealand, and elsewhere - quickly became a staple. Their thick, durable fabric made them ideal for rugged terrain, eventually prompting outdoor brands to create purpose-built versions tailored for climbing.
This particular colourway draws inspiration from traditional British school and rugby team colours, specifically referencing the kit of West Yorkshire's Wakefield Trinity—nicknamed the “Dreadnoughts” for their fearless play on the tough Northern pitches. Founded in 1873, Wakefield Trinity is one of the world's oldest rugby league clubs and a founding member of the breakaway Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895.
History lesson aside, this is a rough-and-tough rendition of the classic rugby shirt - sewn up in heavyweight cotton jersey and finished with shell buttons.
Elliot wears a size Small rugby shirt. He is 185cm tall and weighs 74kg / 6ft 1" and 163 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.
| INCHES | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 |
| Shoulder Width | 20 | 21.5 | 22 | 23 |
| Vertical Length | 28 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| Sleeve Length | 22.5 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 |
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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