The post Go BACK TO SCHOOL with METROPOLIS Vintage VARSITY JACKETS first appeared on METROPOLIS VINTAGE N.Y.C..]]> 8727 https://metropolisvintageonline.net/denim-jackets-made-to-outlast-their-owner/.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=denim-jackets-made-to-outlast-their-owner Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:59:40 +0000 https://metropolisvintageonline.com/?p=9306 First created by Levi Strauss in 1873 to serve as a rugged protective layer for prospectors and cowboys, the denim jacket has remained durable, dependable, and popular throughout the years. Don’t take our word for it – a Levis historian … Continue reading →

First created by Levi Strauss in 1873 to serve as a rugged protective layer for prospectors and cowboys, the denim jacket has remained durable, dependable, and popular throughout the years. Don’t take our word for it – a Levis historian recently discovered a jacket dating back to the 1880’s in an abandoned Southern California ghost town. They’re simple, effective and cool, and apparently will even outlast their owner by a century or so. While we’ve got nothing going so far back as the 1880’s, METROPOLIS VINTAGE always has a stock of classic denim jackets waiting on the rack. If they’ve worked for Dennis Hopper and The Marlboro Man, they’ll certainly work for you!

THE WORLD’S OLDEST DENIM JACKET, SURVIVING FROM THE 1880’S

 

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 Overalls have come a long way from the cliche image of the farmer and the oil-stained on-duty mechanic!  Though versions were used as early as 1792, overalls as we popularly know them (the “bib-and-brace” style) came into effect around 1891.  After decades of hard work,  the durable denim overall came into fashion, evolving from cornfed to cool.   What once was protective gear for WWI-era mothers working in factories became a staple for the earth mother of the 1960’s and beyond.  Even the ’90s found overalls being repopularized by Hip Hop artists such as Tupac and Kris Kross.  Suddenly, they’re back.  Once again, we here at METROPOLIS VINTAGE have anticipated the trend and have a wide selection of overalls for you, from the traditional dark denim variety, to the popular “Shortalls” or “Skirtalls” which have been cut into shorts or modified to become a dress.  Perfect for summer wear in the country OR the city!

Right now form your computer you can tour our store and check out what it is like to walk amount the boots and shoes in Metropolis Vintage.

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We here at Metropolis love winners and boy did we pick a super winner for this seasons winner of our $250.00 shopping spree contest. Susie Leyva what a lovely lady. She blow us away with her  great sense of style and the items she picked out during her shopping spree. We are so lucky here at Metropolis to here such fantastic customers who not only give us great pleasure in selling them vintage clothing and shoes but who many have become our friends. so if your in the neighborhood, pleases stop by and enter our contest, we pick out a new winner every 4 months and who knows you might be just that person.

Channel your inner Aaliyah with some 90s overalls. You can pair it with a cute crop top or even a bandage top. Summer is coming soon and why not get some of our short overalls too. They are comfortable and your pants will never fall down.