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Hey folks!

With our second delivery of the CLUTCH MAGAZINE we received the latest Men's File X Clutch Collaboration. The highlight on this issue - is at least for us, though we might agree on that - the main subject of the CLUTCH #47..... DENIM. Brand new and worn-in, there is lots to geek out about!

 

 

 

 

 

We also stock some new belts, completely made by hand in Germany. Sourcing only 4.5 to 5mm thick bridle leather, tanned like the locals do it for hundreds of years in northern Germany. The hardware is also handmade & silvered in Germany. Our #supportyourlocal's wet dream. Ours as well. The belts come in two different shades of leather. One is cognac, the natural leather has been oiled by hand. The other one comes in a deep and brownish oxblood.

 

 

 

 

 

We stock sizes from 85cm to 110cm, for the correct fit just follow this image :-D

 

 

 

Thanks for your interest, and of course, we are happy to answer your questions!

don't the DMO run smaller than regular samurais, and isn't the Denimio size chart inaccurate?

Hey guys, just wanna inform you that we have one last IHM-10 in NAVY, Size Medium in stock.

Which might be the last Medium in the whole wide world... or at least in Europe :-D

 

Check out https://www.vaterundsohn-hamburg.com/shop/de/IHM-10%20Navy-125.html for info and detailed measurements!

 

 

Thanks for your interest :-)

 

BTW, does anybody know that website? http://hayashidesignoffice.com/news7.13_e.html

Interesting quote:

"Protip: It gets more fluffy the more you wash it.

If you want to wear it the right way, toss that sucker in the washing machine over and over again.

Put in some detergent, too. Just for kicks. Don't even turn it inside out. That way you'll get the pockets, edges, and seams."

 

I must admit, I begin to crave a pair.

 

man, this guy got balls - great one!

For our very first delivery of Knickerbocker MfG. goods we are staying true to the heritage of yesteryear's & nowadays clothing – military supplies!

 

We are stocking modern takes on classic U.S. Navy & USMC items, such as the Service Chore Coat, a beautifully crafted Chambray Shirt, an old fashioned chino cloth trouser, and the A-3 Mechanic's Cap – also inspired by old Navy stock! Last but not least we are carrying two of their awesome bandanas, presenting an amalgam of water based handprinting & the artwork of Ben Kozinski!

 

 

Service Chore Coat

 

This modern fitting chore coat is inspired by the USMC P-41 & USN N-3 supply jacket. Both jackets were issued for service in tropical climates. Originally it features a sturdy khaki to olive herring bone twill (HBT). The guys at KMFG are using a 9 ounces sulphur dyed selvedge HBT milled in Japan. The jacket has been washed, we don't expect further shrinkage, but a bit of stretch!

 

 

Service Chambray Shirt

 

Again a modern fitting take, looking great for both labor & days off, this shirt is made of a japanese selvedge chambray with a rough and beautiful texture. Weighing at 5 ounces it's soft but sturdy enough to wear tucked in or not. The buttons are made of unbreakable urea in a navy blue, neither too dark nor too light. The shirt is one-washed, we havn't experienced any measureable shrinkage!

 

 

Officer Chino

 

1940's inspired pleated chino. KMFG worked this pattern a dozen times for a perfect trim fitting straight leg silhouette. The chino cloth weighs 9 ounces, it's non-selvedge and milled in the Carolina's. The button fly, as well as the suspender buttons are made of urea – again unbreakable ;-)

The pockets are made of sturdy, ecru HBT cloth. The Chino sits above the waist which lends to an authentic silhouette, being not necessarily too oldschool!

 

 

A-3 black HBT Mechanic's Cap

 

The KMFG mechanic cap has to be one of their favorite silhouettes. Similar in shape to that of the classic a3 military caps, KMFG brought a more classic shape for the crown and shortened the long brim commonly found with this style silhouette to suit that of the modern man. Lined with interfacing and chain stitched, this brim may be worn up or down, or pretty much any way you wish. It's made of the same black selvedge HBT that is found in our service chore coat!

 

 

Ben Kozinski Bandanas

 

Meet Ben Kocinski illustrator whiz kid from Kansas City. Ben & Knickerbocker teamed up to create a series of prints reminiscent of the nose art commonly found on combat bomber planes. In teaming up, the goal was to capture the spirit of those fighter pilots, their crew and the spirit both them as well as their artwork embodied. We hope you find the same beauty in their story as we did. The bandanas are handprinted with water based discharge print and are exclusive to Knickerbocker Mfg. Co., available only in limited quantities. Sold out in their shop already!

 

 

Thanks for visiting our thread :-)

jeez, size charts are not online..... they should be available this evening! sorry folks!

We're a bit behind our schedule but here is the RMC stuff that already has arrived! All pieces are available in store and also online. The size charts are enabled and correct!

 

The two heavyweight pieces of this years delivery is the N-1 Deck Jacket and the WWII Pea Coat. We consider both to be the best our market has to offer! 

 

 

N-1 Deck Jacket

 

 

True to the name, the deck jacket was utilized primarily on the deck of a ship. Prior to World War 2, Navy personnel wore the pea cot on board. They quickly discovered through, that the heavy weight and snug fitting pea coat they were issued was not ideal for heavy labor on board. The solution was the deck jacket, designed to serve as the replacement. All men on deck were obligated to serve, regardless of weather conditions. As the situation on deck was often precarious, the necessity for a functional jacket to serve the most intense situations arose. The jacket was required to be durable, wind/rain resistant and adequately provide warmth in cold weather. These individual characteristics were each considered and applied to all deck jackets, resulting in the simple yet functional design. An obvious sign of its durability and popularity are the countless number of U.S. Navy veterans who continue to sport their deck jackets after the war.

The Real McCoy's created the most authentic reproduction of a N-1 we have come across - this jacket is the state of the art!

- plain design with USN Decals 
- 100% Grosgrain cotton shell outer 
- alpaca Lined 
- alpaca Collar 
- original 1940's Bell Type Talon Zipper 
- entirely made in Japan

 

 

 

WWII Pea Coat

 

 

Numerous myths surround the design functions of the pea coat, whether it is the shape of the collars to serve as a sound reflector when the collars were stood, to improve hearing. Or the symmetrical buttons on both sides of the front to allow for closure both ways to maximize wind resistance. The truth of the matter is, we will never really know the exact reasoning behind the true function and purpose of design.

Produced for well over 100 years, the pea coat has a rich history. Countless countries have imitated the design for their own military uniforms. By the midst of World War 2, the pea coat was already considered an outdated jacket in forms of functionality. Nonetheless, it continues to be praised as an essential jacket for the U.S. Navy to this day.

The Real McCoy's have created the mother of all Pea Coats. We are fanatics and as of now the pieces by Tsujimoto's craftspeople never let us down!


- navy colour
- slim, thus authentic, fitting
- dual layer of heavyweight 37 oz. 100% Melton Wool
- original 13 star urea made buttons
- hand warmer front pockets lined with heavyweight corduroy
- inner chest pocket also lined with heavyweight corduroy
- large collar with removable throat latch
- entirely made in Japan

 

 

 

RMC Lot 004 Jeans

 

 

The Lot 004 is a true reproduction of a 60's era 501 with all the features at the right place. This includes no riveted back pockets, a medium rise and a slim to tapered fit! This jeans has become an icon 50 years ago, meaning that contemporary slim fitting jeans are as classic as it gets - even though few might argue against it.

This denim has an incredible fade with wear and tear and is something McCoy's are immensely proud of. Typical for 60's american denim it offers a bit more texture (a subtle slub) to its owner than its predecessors!

The Real McCoy's denim takes things a step further with sanforised cloth that they have developed to be, essentially, the best denim fabric. They have over 10,000 pairs of vintage Levi's at their disposal. Coupled with a disturbing obsession with detail, this claim is not excessive.

This denim shrinks with the first wash 4 cm in the inseam, but not in the waist. The waist will stretch back (as it's sanforized) so aim for a snug fit at first!

- slim tapered fit
- red selvage sanforised denim
- deer skin patch
- entirely made in Japan

 

 

 

Joe McCoy's Sweatpants navy/grey

 

 

Made in Japan in Wakayama prefecture exclusively for McCoys, the cloth is the same 12oz cotton as it's sweater counter part and produced on vintage machines. They are designed to last for years and will age beautifully over time.

- drawstring waist band and hem
- cotton twill lined pockets
- wade in Japan
- fits true to size

 

 

 

Real McCoy's Muffler

 

 

Like the Pea Coat and the Deck Jackets amongst a lot of other military surplus, the Wool Knit Muffler has been mass produced back in World War 2 and is incredible rare today. 

But unlike most other military garments at this time, the Muffler has been made in an uncommon way. To meet the huge demand of knitwear in WW2, the program „Knit your bit“ has been reintiated. This Program has originally been initiated during WW1. Civilians, in particular Red Cross volunteers, started to knit gloves as well as hats and scarves for the U.S. soldiers. Those volunteers were supported by the U.S. Military providing patterns and yarns. 

The Real McCoy's have been using original patterns to be able to reproduce this great piece of Knitwear.


- 100% Wool
- entirely knitted in Japan

 

 

 

 

Cheers!

Are you going to stock these or the Lightning mag on a regular base? That would be an awesome addition. I'm devestated that I'm leaving town before the RMC stuff arrives.

 

 

that's a positive!

 

if you're still interested in the RMC Pea Coat, just give us a call and we sort things out! measurements are no problem!

And the last good news & update for now, the japanese CLUTCH MAGAZINE is shipped and on its way to Vater&Sohn! We ordered various copies including the numbers 39 to 46! Can't really say when they arrive, but we cross our fingers for any day before the 24th!!

Second goog news is, a whole bunch of stuff by the talented enthusiasts @ Knickerbocker MfG in New York is hitting the store on wednesday already! The delivery includes dozens of their super cool bandanas, t-shirts, shirts & pants! We're going to present their stuff as soon as they arrived and we got some proper pictures!

 

And as always, you are dearly invited to join us in the store or shop online!

 

 

Our latest delivery by The Real McCoy's will hit the store on thursday, come by & say hello to their incredible pieces or wait 24h untill you can also shop them online via https://www.vaterundsohn-hamburg.com/shop/de/brand/the-real-mccoys/ !!

 

 

 

 

 

These guys get my 100% thumbs up, having met Sascha and Constantine I can say that they are good people and know their stuff 

 

Well thanks, Gavin! It was a pleasure meeting you & your family these few times, really appreciate your company on- & offline!

 

 

I didn't think that Samurai "looked", I thought that you had to be "chosen" 

 

Times are changing it seems, but the process is still, now that they know we seriously care, easily comparable to "whack-a-mole"!

Samurai looks for retailers in Europe. Interested?

hhhmmmmmmm, top secret!!

You guys had quite a fascinating discussion about socks... Maybe not downright fascinating but interesting, to say the least. Socks are a thing!

Anyway, in that spirit we want to present you our answer to the call. Wildwerk socks, knitted in Creussen, Germany, by one man only. Made of a blend of wool (75%) and polyamid (25%) these socks make sure to keep your feet warm and dry while staying where they should be! No scratching no nothing! You can wash these in the machine, no need for dire handwashing, as the polyamid will keep the shape.

 

Available now in our brick & mortar store and soon online (still great to say that!!!!)

 

 

 

 

Cheerio!

Thanks David! We appreciate that - the second one is locked & loaded!

Found a short, pretty damn short interview & text about one of our favorite brands: The Real McCoy's!

 

 

 

 

Speaking of ... the latest delivery by RMC arrived in german's customs today - including their Pea Coat, N1 Deck Jacket, B-10, A-2 "Rough Wear", Ballpark Sweats & lots more. Of course in various sizes!

 

We let you guys know ASAP! :-)

whats up with Jack/Knife?  I heard they straight up disappeared, often with peoples money...

 

Sadly we know as much as you do, which isn't much. The few pieces we own are really great and it is a shame that they could not continue their work. In the end the market wasn't ready for their approach... Anyway, one of the guys is continuing producing his own stuff with a more casual, unisex & fashionable approach. Though we got that info via denimhunters :-D

see you guys in january

 

 

Welcome, that's quite a fine list of brands! Looking forward to visiting your store.

 

 

Would be a mighty pleasure & actually great if this works! We look forward to that, thanks guys!

Vater&Sohn

(https://www.vaterundsohn-hamburg.com/)

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Superfuture Community - finally we have reached your shores!

 

Focusing heavily on quality and authentically made denim- & leathergoods we run a small but passionate business that strives to introduce the best japanese, american and german craftspeople have to offer to our customers.

Obviously we favor a few certain aesthetics, but ultimately we want you to feel proud & comfortable – in one word: happy – in your new clothes!

 

This community is about sharing knowledge & passion. But first of all it's about socialising. To meet great people and to interact with each other. Thanks for that, really!

We want to invite all of you guys to visit our store – if possible! Just to have a great time. You are welcome :-)

 

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As of now we stock these brands:

The Flat Head, Iron Heart, The Real McCoy's, Stevenson Overall Co., Studio d'Artisan, 3sixteen, Benzak Denim Developers, Brown's Beach Jacket, WESCO, New England Outerwear, Fidelity, Jack/Knife Outfitters, Lady White Co., Blackdays Co., Pendleton Woolen Mills, Talon Made, The Blackacre...

 

 

There are a few (awesome) brands to look forward to:
Mister Freedom, Knickerbocker MfG., John Lofgren, Real Japan Blues...

 

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Partys:

Yeah, sometimes we even like to party! We have something in the pipe for january - we keep you guys posted!

 

General stuff:

We ship worldwide with UPS. Shipping inside the european continent is free for all orders over EUR 100. For orders outside Europe please contact us first so we can find the best solution to ensure a save and keen shipment!

https://www.vaterundsohn-hamburg.com/versandkosten.html

 

Measurements... For our jeans & pants we use the same method Iron Heart uses, it simply is the best way to measure denim, one-washed or raw&starched, especially the waist. For all tops we use a pretty common method. If in doubt please check our 'How To..'!
https://www.vaterundsohn-hamburg.com/wie-wir-messen.html

 

 

 

Cheers!