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It may be the best part of a century since the Dust Bowl, but that doesn’t stop us from appreciating the flavor of workwear that helped rebuild America after that difficult era. And when it comes to producing vintage-inspired Americana goods with integrity, Left Field NYC is among the cream of the crop.
Left Field’s Dustbowl Shirts harken back to 1940s work shirts which were built tough as nails to withstand the demands of working in a nation recovering from the Great Depression. They don’t ’em like they used to, so it’s up to brands like Left Field to preserve the craft while supplying us with serious threads.
The latest drop of Left Field Dustbowls consists of a quintet of Japanese fabrics. Two new 100% cotton Shadow plaids keep things familiar, a deep Green Shadow and charmingly murky Tobacco Sunburst. Close-ups show that this pair of plaids have been perfectly brushed for a slightly hairy surface that provides coziness and texture from the jump. Next up? Mr. Roper and Grandpa. Both of these 100% cotton Japanese cotton flannels feature a tighter check pattern, with Mr. Roper hitting some nice verdant notes while Grandpa channels the essence of British tweed colorways with its brown, beige, and blue makeup.
Last but certainly not least is my favorite, the Galaxy cotton/wool blend. This whimsical cloth is made up of 45% Cotton, 35% Wool, 20% poly and woven with multicolored neps that imbue the fabric with a nebula-like quality unlike anything else on the market right now. Tonal buttons keep this one sleek and stealthy – wear it to the office, bar, wherever. The galaxy is your oyster.
Each shirt is cut and sewn in California using chain stitch side seams, branded copper/tin reproduction buttons, dual chest pockets, stress point reinforcements, and a custom Left Field NYC neck label.
Available for $245 from Left Field NYC.
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