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Midlander Denim Jacket
It’s easy to see why tailor Allan David Sinclair calls this jacket a “labour of love.” Each Midlander denim jacket is individually cut and made-to-order with the highest quality selvedge denim — denim woven on vintage shuttle looms that comes raw and untreated, but softens and fades beautifully with wear. The jacket is entirely single-needle stitched for maximum durability, and the two-piece sleeves, which are set in by hand, are designed to follow the natural curvature of the arm. With four exterior pockets and two inside ones, it’s super functional. And with the use of “deadstock” fabric — meaning it’s no longer in production by fashion labels — the Midlander is also a sustainable choice, making use of denim that would otherwise have ended up in a landfill.
