Denim jacket from the workwear brand "MADEWELL". Although Japanese people are not familiar with this brand, "MADEWELL" is still in existence. The jacket introduced here is a so-called second type, and from the design and the appearance of the fabric, we can guess that it is from the late 1950s to early 1960s. The arcuate stitch-like decorative stitches on the shoulders are characteristic.
It is designed like the 2nd type of Levi's, but with decorative stitching and a slightly narrower waist.
The back is quite different from Levi's second one, with two pieces of fabric on each side joined in the middle. There are seams on the left and right sides, but they are made of one piece of fabric folded slightly and sewn together, not two separate pieces of fabric. It is a very elaborate piece of work.
tag
Embroidered tag. The name of the place where the brand is located, New Bedford, Massachusetts, is also included.
stitch at shoulder
Decorative stitching on the shoulder area that looks like an accurate stitch. I'm sure it's a nod to Levi's stitching, but since it's not on the pocket, I guess there was no trademark problem.
button
The buttons are hammered with the brand name "MADEWELL" and a large "M" engraved on them. The front, pockets, and sleeves are all the same size.
front pocket
Front pockets. Front pockets are attached to both chests like Levi's 2nd type jacket.
pleets
The back shoulder area is pleated for ease of movement.
cuff
Sleeves with two buttonholes to adjust the thickness.
side adjuster
Belt-type side adjusters are attached to both sides.
fabric
This fabric has a very beautiful blue color. It is thick and firm for a workwear brand. The slub feeling is not strong, and there are almost no neps or nep marks.