How to dress like a cowboy.
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The current “Industrial Denim Jacket” from Lucky Brand (Style# 7M30102) and the “Legend” version of the same jacket (Style# 7M30103) are absolutely blatant knock off of the Levi’s Type 2 denim jacket.
Here’s a picture of a Levi’s Type 2 for reference, as produced by Levi’s Vintage Clothing. At various times in the Levi’s Type 2 history it did also sport a buckle back. Which Lucky also accurately knocked off, as you can see.
Maybe Lucky Brand should do a collaboration with Forever21. They could call it “Lucky-21”. That actually has a nice marketable ring to it. Hey Lucky Brand, you’re welcome.
Here is the current Lucky Brand jacket, non “Legend” version:
- June 30
- , 2011
Here are the results of my experimental design final. Pieces from seven pairs of jeans and one pair of canvas Carhartt pants, all made in the USA, make up this denim jacket.
All the materials (except for thread and patches) were sourced from the Goodwill bins. I estimate it took about 30 hours to complete. Twelve hours were spent just on the initial orientation of the torso. The patches were sourced at a local military surplus store.
I’m pretty happy with the results. I’ve got another stack of rescued American made denim that’s ready for similar project.
In short, I got an “A” in the class.
I just pressed these cuffs in to my American made Red Kap Industry jeans. Pictured with my Palladium canvas boots. (Taken with instagram)
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