Warehouse & Co. Lot. 1239 1930’s WPA Double Knee Denim Trousers Indigo
- 100% cotton / 10oz
- Inspired by 1930s workwear garments
- Selvedge denim woven on vintage shuttle looms
- 2 front patch pockets
- 1 rear patch pocket
- Double knee reinforcement
- Vintage workwear construction faithful to WPA archives
- Contrasting stitching
- Made in Japan
The Lot. 1239 model from Warehouse & Co. is part of the brand’s highly documented approach, renowned for its faithful reproductions of historical American workwear. This pair is directly inspired by garments worn in the 1930s under the U.S. public program WPA (Works Progress Administration), established during the Great Depression. At the time, work clothing was designed primarily for durability, functionality, and simplicity—principles that Warehouse reproduces with great historical accuracy.
The brand uses a lightweight selvedge denim, close to original constructions, woven on vintage shuttle looms to achieve an irregular and lively texture. The fabric, weighing around 10oz, offers a softer hand than modern heavier denims while maintaining excellent durability. As is often the case with Warehouse & Co., the material is designed to evolve quickly with wear and develop a strong, distinctive patina over time.
The construction highlights typical details of period workwear: double knee reinforcements for enhanced durability, functional patch pockets, sturdy stitching, and simple yet robust finishing. The overall design reflects a purely utilitarian aesthetic, free of excess, faithful to the spirit of garments produced for American workers in the 1930s.
Delivered raw and unwashed, this type of selvedge denim generally experiences slight shrinkage during the first wash, particularly in length and width, before quickly stabilizing. The fabric also tends to relax slightly with wear, providing progressive comfort and a more natural fit over time. This cycle of contraction and relaxation is an essential part of the garment’s evolution and character.
The Lot. 1239 thus embodies Warehouse & Co.’s philosophy: a demanding historical reproduction, high-quality Japanese craftsmanship, and a piece designed to live and transform over the years.
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