Making selvedge is difficult. It will take my entire life, plus some, to get really great at making them. It requires machines and sewing skills that have, for the most part, been abandoned for newer "more efficient" techniques. Selvedge denim is the plutonic idea of what Americana fashion should be. It's not about speed, efficiency, or profit maximization. It's valuable for being the complete opposite. Slowing down and instead of cutting corners and making a high margin product, creating an impeccably made product that respects it's heritage. In a time where durability and craft have been traded for cheap, throw away products, we're happy to now be a part of the counter culture. And while we do truly respect the old ways of doing things, I'm just partial to a zipper fly. So instead of the traditional shank button closure, were running antique brass YKK zippers. Sue me. It was important for us to also make these in New England. Instead of partnering with a selvedge specialist out in Cali or NYC, we opted to invest in rebuilding the New England garment industry. It took a lot of time and a lot of money but we're proud of the product and we stand behind it. If anything ever goes wrong with the jeans or you need a repair just hit us up and we'll take care of it for you. These jeans should last you over a decade if properly cared for. This first limited batch of jeans are made of 100% American grown and milled 13 oz. Vidalia selvedge denim. A medium weight denim with a red cast that will have subtler, more evenly spread fades (think vintage Levi's) when worn and cared for properly. Model is 6', 170 lbs and wearing a 32 waist, with a single cuff 28" inseam hem for no break. ALL BLUEHORSE DENIM COMES WITH A CUSTOM CHAINSTITCH HEM. PLEASE SELECT YOUR INSEAM. IF YOU'RE UNSURE SELECT 34 AND HAVE THEM HEMMED LOCALLY (OR NOT AT ALL IM NOT THE BOSS OF YOU.)
