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Jeans have evolved a lot over the past century, but there was once a time when they were simply a wide-fitting, robust piece of workwear. We cherish the utilitarian roots of the five-pocket jean and this is evident in our Wide Leg Jeans. These jeans are a true wide fit with a full leg, high rise, and large leg opening. As a nod to early 20th century traditional waist overalls, we left the rear pocket rivets exposed and fitted a Japan-made two prong cinch to help them sit high on the waist. Just how they should. This edition of our Wide Leg Jean is made from 13.5 oz redline raw selvedge denim woven in Japan on 1920s Toyoda shuttle looms. This beautiful, mid-weight fabric has a brown weft yarn that will give rise to a more subtle, authentic fading pattern. Each pair of Dawson Wide Leg Jeans are handmade in our Brighton workshop using vintage sewing machines, and finished with a selvedge fly, Reece 101 button holes, and a hand-branded Dawson waist patch. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYWJXbvjwP5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Locally made boonie hats were procured by many of the CIA operatives and Special Forces outfits in South East Asia during the Vietnam war. During the early stages of the Vietnam War the US Government placed orders for camouflage uniforms with several South East Asian countries under the CISO and Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP). Tiger Stripe was one such pattern, it quickly became available to US Advisors and personnel, the items varied in coloration and style with mis-matched sets being common. Many of the Special Forces units such as LRRPs and Rangers would have boonie hats made by local tailors to specific patterns. On USAF bases locally made boonie hats would be worn be off duty pilots, usually constructed using a variety of fabrics and worn with ‘party suits’ for base events. We have taken this piece and created it in 3 of our signature fabrics : NEPPY : 10 oz. indigo-dyed selvedge fabric woven in Japan on vintage Imamura looms. A faithful reproduction of a pre-1930s quality, this fabric facilitates a traditional drape and ease of movement whilst ageing gracefully. Loaded with nep that provides a grainy pop amongst the deep indigo, this uniquely-textured fabric will fade into a palette of rich blues and chalky whites. HBT : Cotton herringbone twill a 9oz a faithful reproduction of the HBT used by the US army in 1943. Kasuri : Woven at a 200 year old mill in Hiroshima, this is an organic cotton plant dyed indigo kasuri. Resist dye method in random to create the pattern. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYTon_zDUqA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy 2022 Dawson Denim@x @tsptr 📷 @scottishkenny (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYQ7cCDDzVO/?utm_medium=tumblr

Looking forward to 2022. Jim wears the pineapple advisor shirt and tee from Okinawa Tailor Shop the new Dawson x @tsptr collaboration .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #mensstreetstyle #outfit #mensweardaily #instastyle #photography #mensclothing #mensstyle #menswear #gentleman #instafashion #sartorial #menfashionstyle #mensstylesociety #lookbook #menwithclass #streetwear #menstyle #mensootd #menwithstreetstyle #style #mensfashion #fashion #snoopy #tsptr #charlesschulz #vietnamera (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJi31Zj5ac/?utm_medium=tumblr

Keeping warm. - Dawson hank dyed sack jacket - Dawson hank dyed wide leg jeans - Dawson heavy weight pocket tee - Deadstock Barnstormer coat - @trickers_shoes - @kiuchi_hand_craft lanyard (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXs4cZoDpbA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Our Engineer Jacket is an update of a classic piece of workwear worn by engineers and railroad workers throughout the early 20th Century. A minimal yet charming silhouette, these jackets were issued without collars to avoid any mishaps in production. This indigo stripe hickory twill harkens back to the golden age of workwear and railroad construction and makes for a striking rendition of our Engineer Jacket. Perfect as a layering garment or a standalone jacket thanks to its relaxed fit, you’ll keep finding ways to work this versatile piece into a variety of outfits and the denim will look all the better for it as the years roll by. To pay homage to this jacket’s workwear roots, we fitted it with roomy patch pockets at the hip, and an internal hunters pocket that’s perfect for tablets and smartphones. Each Engineer Jacket is hand-made in our Brighton workshop and finished with fully felled triple-stitched seams, sturdy corozo buttons, and a branded canvas label. (at Brighton and Hove) https://www.instagram.com/dawsondenim/p/CXldozEjyt-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Congratulations to @leon_cerrone for his move to Scotland! Here he is wearing our Type ii jacket and Salt and Pepper (twisted yarn) shirt. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXikRqPjVmb/?utm_medium=tumblr

We’re open today til 5pm. 📷 @nick.clements for @mensfilemagazine #dawsondenim #dawsongarage #hove #brighton #hoveshops #brightonandhove #brightonandhoveshopping #selvedge #supportlocalbusiness #britishmade #repairsforlife #durabilityguaranteed #slowmade #sussex #lambretta #mensfilemagazine #nickclements (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXVzZPYj7mg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Leon wears our @tsptr x @dawsondenim Advisor shirt in waterfall Kasuri a plant dyed indigo and woven in the traditional way in Japan. The jungle pants made from HBT woven at our mill in Kojima, this is a faithful replica of a 9oz Cotton Herringbone Twill used by the US army in 1943. Shoes by @paraboot_official A percentage of each sale from this collection will go to www.warchild.org.uk the only specialist charity for children affected by war. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXJBExFDkWj/?utm_medium=tumblr

@leon_cerrone @tsptr @dawsondenim #limitededition #peanuts #tsptr #dawsondenim (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBZcU3DgMj/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Thanks so much to all of you that came down to @kiosk_n1c Coal Drops Yard last weekend, we had a blast! So good to see you all. We’re back on it at the#dawsongarage and all your pre-orders for the new collab with @tsptr are now being cut and sewn. #tsptr #britishmade #indigo (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBE2ubjajR/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The @dawsondenim x @tsptr Okinawa Tailor Shop collaboration is now in full production. If you haven’t yet ordered we are making extra. In the meantime here’s Jim wearing the Olive sweat, Kasuri Jungle Pants and Neppy advisor shirt. #tsptr #peanuts #slowmade #britishmade (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW-achvD_c0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Arguably the most coveted US military issue garment of the Vietnam War, the ‘Advisor’ Shirt was part of a two piece uniform set first issued in the early 1960s to member of the US Special Forces and US Advisors that worked with South Vietnamese units. Constructed from cotton in a variety of different weights, they would all feature the distinctive tigerstripe camouflage that became synonymous with the war in South East Asia. While tiger patterns would vary significantly the pattern of the shirt itself remained the same - a boxy cut with large chest pockets, a jacket style button front and a third smaller box pocket on the sleeve commonly referred to a ‘cigarette’ pocket. The pattern of the shirt would often be utilised as a block for custom made garments either worn in combat or on R and R. These items would be procured either incountry while in Saigon or on R and R in Japan or Thailand. Traditional Japanese fabrics were popular among servicemen, as were Aloha patterns. This indigo dyed pineapple print is a nod to the heritage of the "Aloha" shirts of Hawaii. The originals were released to celebrate Hawaii's pineapple production from 1900 to 1980 and now are often more desirable than the hibiscus. Printed on a cotton dobby fabric this will print will fade over time. This shirt is made in limited numbers by Dawson Denim in our workshop on the South Coast. A percentage of each sale from this collection will go to www.warchild.org.uk the only specialist charity for children affected by war. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW7rTWoDW4f/?utm_medium=tumblr

In simpatico with our friends at @tsptr ✌️ Jim and Leon wear the new Advisor shirt. Arguably the most coveted US military issue garment of the Vietnam War, the ‘Advisor’ Shirt was part of a two piece uniform set first issued in the early 1960s to member of the US Special Forces and US Advisors that worked with South Vietnamese units. Constructed from cotton in a variety of different weights, they would all feature the distinctive tigerstripe camouflage that became synonymous with the war in South East Asia. While tiger patterns would vary significantly the pattern of the shirt itself remained the same - a boxy cut with large chest pockets, a jacket style button front and a third smaller box pocket on the sleeve commonly referred to a ‘cigarette’ pocket. The pattern of the shirt would often be utilised as a block for custom made garments either worn in combat or on R and R. These items would be procured either incountry while in Saigon or on R and R in Japan or Thailand. Traditional Japanese fabrics were popular among servicemen, as were Aloha patterns. A percentage of each sale from this collection will go to @warchilduk the only specialist charity for children affected by war. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW5ifCFDA3h/?utm_medium=tumblr

Arguably the most coveted US military issue garment of the Vietnam War, the ‘Advisor’ Shirt was part of a two piece uniform set first issued in the early 1960s to member of the US Special Forces and US Advisors that worked with South Vietnamese units. Constructed from cotton in a variety of different weights, they would all feature the distinctive tigerstripe camouflage that became synonymous with the war in South East Asia. While tiger patterns would vary significantly the pattern of the shirt itself remained the same - a boxy cut with large chest pockets, a jacket style button front and a third smaller box pocket on the sleeve commonly referred to a ‘cigarette’ pocket. The pattern of the shirt would often be utilised as a block for custom made garments either worn in combat or on R and R. These items would be procured either incountry while in Saigon or on R and R in Japan or Thailand. Traditional Japanese fabrics were popular among servicemen, as were Aloha patterns. Using the traditional kasuri resist method for weaving to create this pattern which is designed to mimic a waterfall. This is an organic cotton plant dyed indigo kasuri. The buttons are British Made corozo. A medium was cut to fit a 38" chest. A percentage of each sale from this collection will go to www.warchild.org.uk the only specialist charity for children affected by war. (at Dawson Denim) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW260JKDRYO/?utm_medium=tumblr

The @tsptr x Dawson Denim Fall Winter 21 capsule channels the tailor shop tradition of Okinawa during the Vietnam War. We’ve assembled a collection of period correct Vietnam War era garments and reinvented them in traditional Japanese fabrics, turning the classic 3 pocket USSF Advisor shirt into a casual Aloha style, repurposing Jungle combat pants into vacation wear and revising the archetypal 60s Ivy League blazer into an unstructured jacket. During the Vietnam War, each soldier qualified for one week of R&R (rest and relaxation) at an approved destination outside of Vietnam. Those places available were Japan, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Australia, Hawaii, Taiwan, and Singapore. Military personnel had to be in Vietnam for at least six months before they could even add their name to the list. The timing for this “vacation” depended upon how many names were on the list for that destination when you considered adding yours – there were only so many allocations available every week. Okinawa in Japan was a popular destination where numerous local tailors near the US air bases specialised in making custom garments and 'party suits'. These were usually worn while on R and R and on-base only for special social occasions in lieu of official dress uniforms, which were not commonly used in Southeast Asia. The most significant social occasion was the famous "Sawadee" party. Named for the Thai language greeting appropriate for both "hello" and "good-bye," this party welcomed newly arrived personnel and bid good-bye to those returning home. The party suit tradition, although superficially humorous, served an important role in Air Force organizations by promoting unit integrity and maintaining an esprit de corps under the most difficult combat circumstances, while being highly valued by those who served in Southeast Asia. A percentage of each sale from this collection will go to www.warchild.org.uk the only specialist charity for children affected by war. (at Kiosk N1C) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW0QRG3DgKa/?utm_medium=tumblr

Our new @tsptr x #dawsondenim collaboration also includes some key pieces cut specifically for women and unisex jungle pants, tees and sweatshirts. Check them out online at dawsondenim.com link in bio 👆 Last day pop up today in London at @kiosk_n1c (at Kiosk N1C) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW0ElBujj8e/?utm_medium=tumblr

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