WEST RIDE x WAREHOUSE - S1944XX

In the autumn and winter of 2021, in order to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its founding, the WESTERN RIVER company specially collaborated with WAREHOUSE, a leading Japanese replica brand that it cooperated with in the early days of its establishment, to create a limited edition WR1946XX series. In response to enthusiastic requests from readers, this year the 1944 War Edition, which is regarded as a dream item among denim collectors, has been released again.

S1944XX is based on the unique imaginary background of "WAREHOUSE Company faithfully reproduces the 1944 WESTRIDE antique jeans discovered somewhere in the United States". Due to the special time and space of World War II, the United States was in need of material resources. The implementation of the control act also required LEVI'S to avoid using redundant materials in product production. The product was named S501XX (S is the abbreviation of Simplified). In order to pay attention to production efficiency during the war, the production was With the main purpose of pursuing savings and effectively utilizing existing materials, S501 has also become a popular style of antique denim pants with quite representative details.

This model is still produced by WAREHOUSE, who has a thorough study of antique denim. It uses the brand's highest-grade denim fabric "DEAD STOCK BLUE" series to completely reproduce the characteristics of antique denim fabrics from the war period, showing a The obvious concave and convex nep graininess and unique black-blue color are thicker than normal DSB fabrics, and faithfully present the unique color and texture of brand-new, unused antique denim after natural oxidation after long-term storage. , the fading effect that has been developed over the years is as natural and charming as the old product.

The following is an introduction to the features of this S1944XX war version:

Due to the impact of material control, the central button design only uses the original engraved stock product on the main button, and the secondary button is changed to a hollow donut button to reduce resource waste.

In order to save supplies for the war, changes in hardware fasteners also pushed jeans to a more concise design. Not only did the Paris buckle for adjusting the back waist be eliminated, the Wartime Production Bureau (WPB) even issued a notice on August 8, 1942. The entire pair of trousers must not have more than nine bartacks or rivets except for the ears. Therefore, the rivets on the crotch and pocket are also eliminated, leaving only four hidden rivets on the back pocket and four rivets on the front pocket. As well as the rod-shaped stitching reinforcement across the crotch, there are also cases where two kinds of rivets are engraved with the company name and plain rivets are used at the same time, which is quite interesting.

The influence of material control can also be seen in the pocket lining, which is also a hidden feature of the WWII war version. Most vintage items are still conventional white cloth pockets, and the pocket lining is made of military green herringbone fabric provided to the US military. , is also closer to the historical atmosphere of the war version, and is stamped with a limited number of 300 serial numbers, making it highly collectible!

The back pocket flower, which has always been a brand decoration, was also ordered to be canceled by the War Production Bureau (WPB) at that time because it was considered unnecessary consumption of cotton thread. However, the mimeograph bag flower was therefore thought of to replace it, and it became the only one that appeared on the brand. A precious feature during the war, and S1944XX of course reproduces this charming feature. You can see the deep curve bag flower of the motorcycle master who is highly recognizable and representative of WEST RIDE. He can produce the most beautiful one while complying with WPB regulations. Beautiful denim product!

In addition to fabrics, hardware parts and materials including vegetable-tanned deerskin leather labels, iron buckles, copper-plated iron rivets and other hardware parts have also been fully aged and treated to present a gentle luster and natural texture, starting from the smallest detail. From the selection of cotton threads to the stitching and stitching, we also carefully consider the old products, just like the original stock products that have been dormant for decades and come to light again. The changes over the years after wearing and washing are even more exciting!

Friends who like antique denim pants will be familiar with the classic high-waisted straight cut. The selvedge denim fabric without anti-shrink processing will shrink and gradually fit the user's body shape after being washed. The pants come with special details. The styling stickers are a collection of limited-edition items from two popular Japanese brands, as well as the latest masterpieces from two major Japanese brands. They are very suitable for collection or for developing your own fade patterns. They come with the pants to mark special details. Styling stickers cannot be re-ordered after they are sold out. Friends who like them must grab them!

The above data are before being washed and may vary slightly depending on personal washing and drying conditions. They are for reference only.
The original factory label shows the shrunk size, so just choose the size you are used to wearing.