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Field Notes

This 601xx 1947 from Freewheelers & Co’s sub label ‘The Vanishing West’ is a brilliant vintage inspired jean with a lot of character. Based on the much loved 1947 501XX from Levi’s, this jean has a mid rise which sits comfortably on the waist and goes straight down from the thigh, offering a great vintage silhouette.

Punched copper rivets, a reinforced button fly, heavy duty bar tacks and canvas pocket bags all help this jean to be as durable as possible, whilst the brand have used only vintage machines when constructing their jeans. The rinsed, 14oz denim has been brilliantly woven to produce an incredibly smooth finish, much like the American denim from the mid-20th Century.

    • Rise

      High

    • Material

      14oz 'XX' Denim, 100% Cotton

    • Fit

      Traditional top block with a roomy thigh and loose leg

    • Made In

      Japan

    • Product Code

      2112471/2312471

    Fit & Sizing

    Fitting

    Small

    This garment fits small, we recommend sizing up

    Garment Care

    How to Wash
    Step 1

    When you’re ready to wash your jeans, button the fly and turn them inside out. Doing up the fly ensures the jeans maintain their shape, and turning them inside out avoids unwanted marks from the washing machine drum on the indigo.

    Step 2

    Place the jeans in your washing machine with neutral detergent, and set them on a non/low-spin wash at cold–20 degrees for raw, or up to 30 degrees for pre-washed. High spin may cause unwanted 'lightning fades', and washing too hot can cause excess shrinkage, so it’s important to follow these steps carefully!

    Step 3

    Once your jeans are done washing, hang them somewhere safe and allow them to air dry. Putting your jeans in a tumble dryer has a high chance of degrading the fabric and misshaping your jeans. Make sure wherever you hang them has proper drainage, as you’ll be expecting some indigo runoff.

    Freewheelers & Co

    Unparalleled detail

    Embodying the spirit of the American frontier, Freewheelers & Co craft their garments with a level of detail and care which is almost unparalleled. Pulling design elements from across the 20th century, the brand creates luxuriously thick deck and flight jackets, intricately sewn work-shirts, classic cut jeans, and much more. In fact, several sub-labels divide the collection into distinct periods, so there’s a plethora to choose from.

    Manufactured by

    Freewheelers & Co

    Price

    $425 Incl. Duties & Taxes

    Description

    The Vanishing West 601XX 1947 Loose Straight Jean - One Wash

    Colour:
    Size: W28/L32
    In Stock
    Free Chain Stitch Shortening

    As the first business to revive retail chain stitching in the UK, we proudly offer a complimentary specialist hemming service using the widely regarded Union Special 43200G Chain Stitch Machine on our jeans. We can also alter trousers using a classic lockstitch machine, ensuring that the hem-depth and/or turn-up are kept as close as possible to the original finish. One of our experienced tailors will work on your jeans or trousers by hand to guarantee an ideal fit.

    Terms of Service

    • All altered items are non-refundable.
    • This service may incur a delivery delay of one working day.
    • If you are unsure on expected shrinkage, please contact Customer Care.

    Delivery

    Fast Express Worldwide Shipping

    Returns

    Easy returns through our online portal

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    Freewheelers & Co The Vanishing West 601XX 1947 Loose Straight Jean - One Wash

    Freewheelers & Co

    The Vanishing West 601XX 1947 Loose Straight Jean - One Wash

    Size Guide

    Inches

    CM

    Size Waist Front Rise Back Rise Thigh Hem Inseam
    2813.51115117.2532
    291411.2515.2511.57.532
    3014.511.515.5127.7532
    311511.7515.7512.5832
    3215.51216138.2532
    331612.2516.2513.58.533
    3416.512.516.5148.7533
    3617.5131714.5933
    3818.513.517.5159.2533
    4019.51418169.533

    How to measure

    Lay the front and back waistband flat and together. Take a measurement across the entire width of the waistband and double it for the full waist size.