Freewheelers The Vanishing West Lot 601XX 1947 Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit L32
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- The Vanishing West Lot 601XX 1947 model reflects a transitional moment. As World War II came to an end, workwear began to evolve, yet still carried the honest, straightforward spirit of the wartime years. This model feels grounded and authentic, capturing the atmosphere of a new postwar chapter while retaining a subtle workwear edge.
The denim is Freewheelers’ original 14oz selvedge fabric, carefully developed from the yarn up. Built with a blended warp using five different cotton types and a softly twisted single-cotton weft, the fabric shows subtle nep and natural irregularity throughout.
Compared to the 1951 model, this denim features a deeper, richer indigo tone, closer to the atmosphere of the wartime and immediate postwar period. Woven slowly on vintage shuttle looms, the fabric has a balanced weight and a slightly hairy texture, offering both structure and comfort. With wear and washing, the denim develops rich fading and depth, promising beautiful aging over time.
In terms of fit, the 1947 model differs clearly from the 1951 version. The rise is slightly higher, and the silhouette falls straight from the knee to the hem without tapering. This results in a solid, no-nonsense straight leg that feels rugged and timeless — a silhouette that still carries workwear roots, yet already hints at the changing style of the late 1940s.
| Material: | 100% Cotton |
| Weight: | 14 oz |
| Weaving Method: | Twill Weave on Old Shuttle Loom |
| Dyeing: | Warp - Rope-Dyed Pure Indigo / Weft - Natural |
| Fabric Finish: | Unsanforized, One-Washed |
| Silhouette: | Regular Straight Fit |
| Origin: | Made in Japan |
| Details: | |
| - Deerskin Leather Patch | |
| - Original White-Painted Iron Buttons | |
| - Custom Copper Rivets | |
| - Dome-Shaped Hidden Rivets | |
| - Original Rayon Tab | |
| - Cotton Twill Pocket Bag | |
| - Center-Set Belt Loop | |
| - Cotton Thread Sewing Construction | |
| Model: | |
| - 178 cm / 68 kg ( 5'10" / 150 lbs ) — Wearing Size: 32 | |
| Size | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 76 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 84 | 90 | 96 |
| Front Rise | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| Back Rise | 39 | 40 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 45 | 48 |
| Hip | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thigh | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35.5 | 36 |
| Knee | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Inseam | 83.5 | 83.5 | 83.5 | 83.5 | 83.5 | 83.5 | 84 |
| Leg Opening | 20.5 | 21 | 21.5 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
• Measurements are based on one-washed denim.
• Slight variations may occur due to manual measurement and washing.
Shoulder Width
- Measure straight across from shoulder seam to shoulder seam on the back.
Chest Width
- Measure straight across the front of the garment, from armpit to armpit.For size chart reference, chest measurement is shown as full circumference ( flat measurement x 2 ).
Waist Width
- Measure across the narrowest part of the shirt — from seam to seam — between the chest and the hem.
Hem Width
- Measure straight across the bottom edge of the shirt, from one side seam to the other — just above the curved hem.
Sleeve Length (Set-In)
- Measure from the top of the shoulder seam straight to the end of the cuff.
Sleeve Length (Raglan)
- Measure from seam of collar all the way down to the end of the cuff.
Armhole
- Measure vertically from the shoulder seam down to the bottom of the armhole seam.
Body Length
- Measure from the center of the base of the collar (just below the collar band) straight down to the bottom hem.
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