□ Encounter with the original material
I wanted to make a new coverall for spring, and I started my quest to find the original design early last year. I gradually narrowed down the target audience, but I just couldn't find the right one. Then, during a casual chat with Ryo, who always works in the same room as me, I casually mentioned to him that I'd like to make a 1930s duck head coverall because I think it would be cute. He replied, "I bought one when I was living in the Netherlands, and now I've given it to my dad as a gift." It was a great coincidence, and when I told him I wanted to target this vintage style, he readily agreed, and the project began.
Attention to detail
I've mentioned this many times when talking about coveralls, but I love the distinctive left chest design from the 1930s. Previously, I created Black Bear, Strong Hold, and Boss of the Road designs, but this one also features an asymmetrical design, though not as much. What attracted me most was the adorable, slightly funny duck face. I've always loved the animals in Vintage logos, from the bulldog in Boss of the Road to the chicken in Can't Bust'em, the bear in Black Bear, and the pig in Finks—the list goes on and on, but they're all charming features. To recreate this vibe, I had the designer redraw it multiple times, recreating the original's humorous feel by changing it to a cat. Because the cat on the tag turned out so well, the two-pronged dot buttons on the chest and the dome-shaped tuck buttons on the sleeves also managed to capture the vintage vibe while still being cute. The buttons on the placket have the same matte finish as the Vintage designs. The rough texture makes them less slippery and easier to put on and take off. I think this texture is the result of pursuing functionality rather than design.
Another thing that I found appealing was the green of the bartacks and buttonholes. There are many vintage jackets with colorful bartacks, and at TCB we've had fun experimenting with bartack colors, trying out colors we've seen before and colors that seem familiar but don't. However, the only jackets I can think of with colorful buttonholes are Duck Head and Oshkosh. Of course, the green looks vivid at first, but one of the joys of this jacket is seeing the green fade with continued wear.
□Fabric
This Cat Head Green Duck was created as a way to enjoy the joy of workwear through color variations. The color is inspired by Detroit's Green Duck. It has the scent of Detroit's car garages, and I think it's an exquisite color that can be worn surprisingly elegantly. Usually, duck coveralls are around 10oz, but this time it's 13.5oz, using a thick 5-count weft thread. You'll be able to enjoy the "heavy feel" the moment you touch it.
□ Regarding size
The basic size is based on TCB's classic coverall, the Cathartt Chore Coat. When comparing it to a denim jacket, we recommend going down one to two sizes depending on your preferred size.
The above is reprinted from the TCB official website
The popular Cat Head Jacket is now available in a variety of colors.
It's a tough decision. It's best to have a basic pair of denim, but be sure to get another pair in your favorite color.
Actual size chart: Unit: cm
| size |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
| Sleeve length |
78.0 |
80.5 |
83.5 |
86.5 |
88.0 |
89.0 |
| Length |
62.0 |
65.5 |
69.0 |
71.0 |
71.0 |
71.0 |
| Chest width |
56.0 |
58.5 |
60.5 |
62.3 |
64.5 |
66.5 |
| Cuff width |
8.8-10.5 |
9.3-11.0 |
9.5-11.3 |
10.0-12.0 |
10.3-12.0 |
10.5-12.5 |
