Army Denim - The Army Blue
Today armies around the world wear green or camouflage as their daily attire.
But this had only sometimes been the case.
For example, the U.S. Army wore blue denim shirts and pants from the 1920s to the early 1940s.
The Army Denims, as they were called them, were used for field and work duties.
So it was common to see soldiers in full battle gear with a nice indigo-colored uniform.
Although they usually wore it over the regular wool uniform, mostly without something underneath.
The original fit of the Army Denims was very baggy, so they could quickly be put on over the wool uniform.
In addition, the baggy fit provided lots of ventilation in the summertime, making the uniform not too hot.
This iconic uniform strongly inspired our Army Denim, and we have used an original Japanese Denim for recreation.
Q: Why are old jeans cut wider than modern pants?
A: Originally, jeans were made in the 19th and early 20th centuries for gold miners, railroad workers, farmers, and other people in physically demanding jobs. A wider cut provided maximum freedom of movement – whether bending, kneeling, or climbing.
Many of these trousers had a high rise and were worn with suspenders. To ensure comfort, the entire garment was cut generously, especially in the leg area. That’s why models in our collection dated up to 1930 are generally wider and feature a high waistband. Suspenders can be worn – but they’re optional.
Q: How Did People Keep Their Pants from Slipping?
A: There were several solutions -->
--> Suspenders: They kept the trousers securely in place. That’s why many of our models still feature suspender buttons today. Around the turn of the century, trousers only had suspender buttons – belt loops were not introduced until the 1920s.
--> Back or Side Cinch: Until the 1940s, most trousers had an adjustable cinch strap on the back or at the sides of the waist. This allowed the wearer to quickly and easily tighten the trousers so they wouldn’t slip.
--> Belt Loops: Starting in the 1920s, belt loops were added in addition to suspender buttons, giving the wearer the choice of which option to use. From the 1940s onwards, suspender buttons gradually disappeared, and jeans were typically worn with a belt.
