One of the most divisive elements of the heritage menswear hobby is the breaking-in process, whether it’s a crispy new pair of jeans or a pair of box-fresh boots. It’s like Marmite; you either love it or you hate it. For all my U.S. friends, it’s the equivalent of pineapple on pizza. See what I’m gettin’ at?
Luckily, the good folks over at Japanese powerhouse orSlow have come to the rescue and rectified our first-world problem in one fell swoop. Introducing OrSlow’s Used Wash US Army Fatigue pants in that oh-so-classic shade of olive drab. Constructed from a durable 100% cotton, OrSlow’s fatigues have been cut and sewn in Japan and have a slightly loose fit. They feature two large front pockets, two rear flap pockets, and a unique wash that makes them look lived-in from the jump. Vintage repro at its best, if you ask me.
What was once an unavoidable rite of passage is now very much avoidable. But don’t look at it as cheating. Look at it as getting a head start.
Available for $265 from Blue in Green.
