SALT AND PEPPER CHAMBRAY ATELIER TROUSERS

The SALT AND PEPPER CHAMBRAY ATELIER TROUSERS manufactured under the Double Diamond brand are a loose fitting, wide-legged pant based on a style typically worn as overpants in working environments, protecting the more formal trouser below. Constructed in a distinctive Yarn-Twisted Black/Gray Chambray fabric, popular with Steam Locomotive crews in the early 20th Century. Its light weight and relative breathability made it well suited to cover undergarments in hot conditions, such as those found while driving & firing a Steam Train without overheating. The black and gray fabric had a distinct visual quality that made stains less noticeable, the forgiving nature of the fabric led to its use as workwear in various industries. This type of fabric was particularly popular among car mechanics and other professions until the 1960s. The buttons used in this garment, on both the front placket and cuff, are referred to as "Economy Riveted Buttons," which were commonly seen in the 1930s and were custom-made. The fine lines and thinness of the button top, as well as the curvature of the stem, are a testament to the level of craftsmanship that went into their creation. The garment benefits from both suspender buttons and belt-loops and is closed with a 5-button fly. A 4-pocket design with the left rear pocket utilizing a button closure. This garment is unwashed and will shrink when washed. The shrinkage is approximately one size jump in length. Yarn Twisted Chambray Fabric Black Oxide Treated Buttons Cotton Sewing Thread Construction