My Top 3 Denim Chore Coats (from last week's guide)

What is up, denim people?!? Ready for some weekend? I know I am!

So tomorrow’s officially the last day of summer and the weather’s still summery in many places—here in Denmark, for instance, we’ve had some surprisingly hot and humid days lately—but I know the coming of autumn makes a lot of you denimheads happy.

Finally, we won’t be sweating like pigs in our heavy denim, and we can get those flannels back into rotation soon—I’ve already had a couple of UHF days myself!

With colder days ahead of us (yay!), in this week’s newsletter, I wanted to take a closer look at Bryan’s guide to chore coats from last week—because very soon (if not already) you’ll be able to wear any of these on a daily basis without melting away.

Presenting my three favourites from that guide (with Bryan’s pitch for each) …

Oh, speaking of, I wanted to remind you that it’s time for the September update for competitors in Y4 of the Indigo Invitational. (I’ll submit my update this weekend.) Okay, now to those three chore coats!

BUYING GUIDE

Tellason’s Coverall Jacket (16.5 oz.)

One of the unshakable classics of the American-made selvedge scene, Tellason’s Coverall Jacket is a true-blue original. As immediately recognisable as they come, the jacket features an unmatched array of pockets—seven in total, including the hidden pocket inside the jacket. 

Cut and Sewn in San Francisco, the Coverall is made from 16.5 oz. Kuroki Mills selvedge. You can always opt for a lighter version, but Tellason’s heaviest denim has off-the-charts fade potential.

Knickerbocker’s Factory Chore Coat (12 oz.)

New York’s Knickerbocker has been churning out a solid line-up of timeless classics from their factory in New York since 2013. All of their designs are relevant in the present but rooted in the glory days of American manufacturing. This chore coat is no exception.

A solid member of their roster since the brand’s debut, the Factory Denim Chore Coat is a shining example of the brand’s commitment to American manufacturing and classic designs.  With flat-felled chain stitched seams and capacious hip pockets, there’s a lot to love here—both inside and out. 

Heimat Textil Denim Journey Coat (10 oz.)

Best known for their unsinkable knitwear, Germany’s Heimat Textil introduced their Journey Coat to compliment their heavy knits. Cut generously, it slides on effortlessly over sweaters, providing one more sturdy barrier against the cold sea air.

The Journey is the only coat Heimat makes, but it might be the only one you’ll need. The soft-shouldered raglan sleeve construction helps the jacket follow the line of your shoulders, helping the Journey work just as well with lighter layers as it does with thick knits.  

INDUSTRY NEWS

“We See Us at Bluezone in Munich?”

I love the German language. I don’t speak it very well, but I tell myself that I understand most of it. And it gets better and better the more Helles I’ve had.

Next week, I’ll get a chance to practice because Munich’s Bluezone trade show is happening, and I’ll be there!

Earlier this month, I published a guide to the show, which was targeted at Scandinavian denim designers and buyers. Why, because Bluezone asked me to help them get more Scandinavian visitors at their show.

Wir sehen uns bei Bluezone? Or, translated word for word—as a very friendly German guy once said to me—”we see us at Bluezone?”

IN OTHER NEWS

Also happening next week: Denmark’s best denim store—and the place where I really learned the ropes of denim retail—continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary with a very special collab.

I’m talking about Brund, of course, and that collab is with none other than Red Wing Heritage. Naturally, I know what the product is, but I won’t tell you (Henrik and Peter would literally kill me if I did!).

So you’ll have to wait until Thursday (September 5) to see what it is …

Food and beers will be served, and if you want some you gotta let us know you’re “Going” on the event on Facebook.