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It’s getting about that time of year when you want to throw on a nice warm fuzzy fleece hoody in the evening. This hoody is based on a 40’s style where the hood is over the binded collar. Beautiful brass reproduction Talon bell shaped zipper with the very unique sunshine zipper stopper. Worn with the Navy Mt Vernon American made twill Work Uniform chino. These have a cool 60’s style permanent center crease down the legs, Vintage reproduction brass Talon zipper fly, Mt. Vernon label sewn into the waistband, red, white and blue striped pocketing and wide slash pockets for easy access. They are currently on sale and priced to move. As always proudly made in America. Buy American, Buy Left Field. 💪🏻🇺🇸 photography by @nellyvader (at Ridgewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFiaxH-lMAQ/?igshid=5ea9o3yzeyuh

Some picturesque shots of Jonny in his well worn Black Maria Greasers in the neighborhood. Galaxy Nep and confetti 3/4 tee with some colored nep popping thru the jersey. 📸 by NYC infamous street photographer @nellyvader (at Ridgewood) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFae9p0FIRf/?igshid=4dyqwiui3xhn

If you don't know @besteggcream , "Gem Spa is an NYC Institution and a landmark corner store that was in the heart of the East Village for close to 100 years. It is the birthplace of the authentic NYC egg cream and has a storied history with so many iconic figures including Madonna, Basquiat, The New York Dolls (pioneers of Punk Rock), Patti Smith, The Ramones, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, Ted Berrigan, Robert Mapplethorpe and so many more!" well now you know. Support small businesses in NYC, before it's too late. As a fan of Gem Spa, especially the Egg Cream Soda and the wild NYC history I have been following them on instagram and supporting as I could. When they asked if we wanted to collaborate on a tee, I was all in. Unfortunately due to economic situations and the crazy rents stores are being charged Gem Spa had to recently close it's doors but are still operating online at www.gemspanyc.com and bringing colaborations with local NYC artist so be sure to check the out and follow on instagram besteggcream . When we were first in discussion I was going to donate all the profit to help keep the lights on but since that has changed I wanted to donate my share of the profits to help keep NY institutions like Gem Spa and the historical building that give NYC all it's flavor to LESPI, The Lower East Side Preservation Initiative. A grass roots non profit working to preserve the streetscapes and buildings of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Specifically, East Village, Chinatown and Lower East side. LESPI does this primarily by advocating for and effecting New York City landmark designations, and through education and outreach initiatives. If your sick of seeing the beautiful architecture that brought you to this city disappear into glass condo boxes for rich yuppies then help support LESPI and make a donation or volunteer to help. For more information go to https://lespi-nyc.org/ and follow on instagram @nyc_lespi This tee is printed on a buttery soft Combed Ringspun Cotton tee made in USA. The artwork for the Egg Cream was done by a local NY artist, The Gem Spa lettering is 80's style velvet flock letter (at Gem Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSdXNtFCqN/?igshid=18l5muyqn04tp

I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric and Jason from @nydenimhangs taking about denim, Manufacturing in America, @vidaliamills America’s newest Selvedge denim mill and many other fascinating topics😜 have a listen at Listen to EP:7 Christian McCann: Left Field NYC from NY Denim Hangs Podcast on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ny-denim-hangs-podcast/id1530437967?i=1000489981151 Hope your not offended with a little swearing. Make sure you listen to many other stores from other brands made in America on their podcast. Very knowledgeable and passionate guys, be sure to give them a follow. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNRKLzFLNJ/?igshid=mpgnhhuakogh

Never forget the brave men and woman that sacrificed their lives and health to save fellow Americans from a burning tower. The bravery it takes to run into a burning building with people running for their lives to get out, with only one thought in their minds, how can I help people in need. We need to reflect on that philosophy in these crazy times when there is still so much hate and anger. We are all Americans, red or blue, blank or white and we need to look out for each other and respect one another. We have a short time in this world, use it wisely. Thank you for all the emergency responders, so many died during or from complications from breathing that deadly dust. Thank you for those that looked for the bodies so their families could have a proper burial and for those that cleaned up this atrocity and help rebuild this great city. My favorite picture is the one with hundreds of people working side by side in a bucket brigade to help clear off the debris. This is what we should strive for, unity and working side by side with fellow Americans to make this country a better place for everyone. Pour a little 🍻 for those we’ve lost, we will never forget you! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFAfBpUlA0W/?igshid=260s9wika9q5

Look for the Left Field Work Uniform label for the best quality and fit, but most importantly American made. Many of our biggest American made work wear companies no longer make anything in America or only small capsule collections that they use primarily for marketing, but don’t let them fool you where their heart is. Profit and greed which is why they have sold out the American worker for higher profit margins overseas. Buying American made is an important choice and as Americans we need to decide what’s most important in these trying times where money is tight and the future is uncertain . If you do have the ability to spend a little more and support American manufacturing and American workers and want to be able to take pride in seeing that made in America flag sewn into your garment then we salute you and the American garment workers salute you! Shown here is my well worn Mt Vernon 13 oz duck chino. Mt Vernon Duck is still made in Trion, Georgia and we support that and have sewn their label in the waistband for authenticity. High quality brass vintage reproduction Talon zippers, pin striped red white and blue pocketing, felled wrap seam on inside and outside, wide slant pocketing for easy access and green bartacks reminiscent of vintage workwear from the past. Thank you for supporting American made clothing! We are a small two man operation but have the spirit and desire to keep making everything in America as we have done for the past 22 years when we started out of my apartment in Brooklyn with that vision. To bring pride back into American manufacturing💪🏻🇺🇸 (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuTyKnla-J/?igshid=1mxl82v0kpei2

Dropping another Linen antique reproduction post card. This is a heavy duty 18 pt weight perfect to mail to an old friend or family member just to say hi in these estranged times. They will be pleasantly surprised when you do. We do make them like they used to do, out of Linen paper as well! (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEklpELFig0/?igshid=tao2m6he797z

This was originally a pamphlet intended to scare tourists out of visiting the city, titled "Welcome to Fear City: A Survival Guide for Visitors to the City of New York released in 1975 when NYC was close to going bankrupt and crime was rampant. "Fear City was created by the Council for Public Safety, a group of NYPD, FDNY and other city employees reacting to an announcement by Mayor Beame that the city was considering laying off 10,000 uniformed officers. The Council for Public Safety hoped to make NYC seem so terrifying that the thought of laying off police and firefighters would be unbearable: "to "solve" his budget problems, Mayor Beame is going to discharge substantial numbers of firefighters and law enforcement officer of all kinds. By the time you read this, the number of public safety personnel available to protect residents and visitors may have already been still further reduced... Until things change, stay away from New York City if you possibly can.” We here at Left Field think we are heading back there now and think NYC will get interesting again! (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcZPwCFyMv/?igshid=1b8a78u5qjrhe

@vidaliamills, America’s newest and only Selvedge denim mill operating out of an old Fruit of the Loom plant that closed a few years back in Vidalia, Louisiana. Vidalia Mills managed to secure all of the Cone White Oaks 45 Draper X3 Antique Shuttle Looms from the original White Oak Plant in Greensboro, North Carolina which is what our denim was made on. The cotton they use is all locally grown in the US and is Certified sustainably grown E3 cotton. The denim is a 14 oz weight made with 27% dyed indigo warp making it a darker shade of blue. We will be offering it initially in the Atlas and Greaser fits, Chelsea coming early fall. We are one of the first brands to release this amazing all American Denim and were happy to throw down our money to support even when our factory was closed for an undetermined amount of time and tight on cash. It’s an American story like Left Field, born and rose out of the ashes of an abandoned American factories like a golden Phoenix in order to restore hope and pride in American Selvedge denim and American manufacturing. We have been American made since we started out of my apartment in Brooklyn on a credit card and 22 years later we couldn’t have it any other way. We are proud to be working with @vidaliamills and damn stoked to be offering American made Selvedge denim again made in the great state of Louisiana. Make sure to buy Left Field Jeans in order to get the brilliant Vidalia Mills label we designed sewn into your waistband. Buy American, buy Left Field. 🇺🇸💪🏻 (at Vidalia, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEae-IZFNuE/?igshid=tawj4d8rsy05

This is the best looking black Sulphur dye selvedge denim on the market and at a price much lower then our competitors. We developed this deep inky black denim with a nice long grain running down the warp. Due to the nature of Extra Long Staple cotton they get a bit of a dull oily looking sheen from wear that looks like they are straight out of a 60's Peter Fonda Biker Movie. These are black Sulphur dyed and will fade slightly. The green Selvedge is our traditional Left Field green to match the keyhole thread on the fly and the paint on the pick and shovel brass tack button. Left Field original Coal Miner bandana pocketing, black coated copper hardware and black leather bovine patch with coal miner logo in black. As always proudly made in 🇺🇸💪🏻 (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEArGvdFW8Q/?igshid=5nn122a0f9pa

The Trifecta Denim is finally here after years of searching for the right denim. This is Artisan denim to the utmost, you will not find a more unique denim in the world. The three special characteristics of this denim are one Khadi spun. Khadi is an ancient yarn spinning method that is done on a hand powered spinning wheel like Gandhi used back in the day. The yarns are thick and thin and have a lot of character as well as being incredibly soft. Second they are hand loomed. This is an incredibly slow and laborious process done on a primitive looking loom using no electricity. This gives the denim a very loose weave with lots of character and loft. Lastly this is dyed with natural indigo, a living organism made from fermented Indigofera leaves. Hank dying is where the indigo is hand twisted into the yarns in a vat for deeper penetration and color. The shade is incredibly beautiful and due to the nature of Hank dying there is a variance in color of each yarn giving it a special tonal grain. This is a special run of less then 50 pieces so do not hesitate or they will be gone. Note hand loomed Khadi spun have a Wabi-Sabi appeal, which means perfectly imperfect in Japanese. If your a perfectionist and super anal they may not be for you. For more information and pictures check out the website and scroll thru the pic of the process and full explanation. A available in the Greaser fit only. Jeans as always proudly made in 🇺🇸💪🏻 (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzYrkHlSp0/?igshid=18xm1qs4fp0if

The Trifecta Denim is finally here after years of searching for the right denim. This is Artisan denim to the utmost, you will not find a more unique denim in the world. The three special characteristics of this denim are one Khadi spun. Khadi is an ancient yarn spinning method that is done on a hand powered spinning wheel like Gandhi used back in the day. The yarns are thick and thin and have a lot of character as well as being incredibly soft. Second they are hand loomed. This is an incredibly slow and laborious process done on a primitive looking loom using no electricity. This gives the denim a very loose weave with lots of character and loft. Lastly this is dyed with natural indigo, a living organism made from fermented Indigofera leaves. Hank dying is where the indigo is hand twisted into the yarns in a vat for deeper penetration and color. The shade is incredibly beautiful and due to the nature of Hank dying there is a variance in color of each yarn giving it a special tonal grain. This is a special run of less then 50 pieces so do not hesitate or they will be gone. Note hand loomed Khadi spun have a Wabi-Sabi appeal, which means perfectly imperfect in Japanese. If your a perfectionist and super anal they may not be for you. For more information and pictures check out the website and scroll thru the pic of the process and full explanation. A available in the Greaser fit only. Jeans as always proudly made in 🇺🇸💪🏻 (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDzXzNWliDW/?igshid=hen2ffibxuvh

Keeping cool in a light weight madras western on a hot day in Ridgewood, Queens. Authentic Indian Madras, Japanese chambray and. pearl snaps make up these summer classics. Mt Vernon Mills chocolate Work Uniform Chinos with vintage reproduction Talon Zipperfly and Bermuda Blue plush terry cotton tubesocks. Buy American, save American jobs💪🏻 (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkKzB7lzO9/?igshid=h5vps6hig1fs

Remember we used to send postcards to friends and family when we were traveling or to just say hi instead of posting on Instagram. Try sending one to a friend who you haven’t seen in awhile to check in. I think it would really make their day. This is a top notch reproduction of a 50’s NYC postcard made in heavy 16 pt Linen card stock. Printed in NYC💪🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUfM5JFl5Z/?igshid=5xkd1acvbpbc

So you have to wear a mask now for everyone’s safety so why not look stylish while your wearing it. Fresh out of the washer and dryer after two runs and nice and soft and faded. We rotary print these so the print is embedded into the fabric like the original Fast Color bandanas not screen printed where it sits on top of the fabric. We also use pigment dyes that fade just like indigo and achieve that vintage 50’s look quickly. Jonnys bandana in the second pict after 5 years of wear. Proudly made in 🇺🇸 and only $10 each. (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPGtQ5FBYL/?igshid=1fictjlk4bcam

Our new @vidaliamills label inspired by an old 50’s Auto Decal will be shipping from our factory next week, in house in less then two weeks. If you don’t know Vidalia Mills,they are America’s newest and only Selvedge denim mill operating out of an old Fruit of the Loom plant that closed a few years back. They had managed to secure all of Cone White Oaks 45 Draper X3 Antique Shuttle Looms which is what our denim was made on. The cotton they use is all locally grown in the US and is Certified sustainably grown E3 cotton. The denim is a 14 oz weight made with 27% dyed indigo warp making it a darker shade. We will be offering it initially in the Atlas and Greaser fits Chelsea coming early fall. Make sure you secure a preorder now to ensure your size is not sold out when they arrive. We are proud to be one of the first brands launching this amazing American Selvedge Denim. (at Vidalia Mills) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCltqVFuyJ/?igshid=13wwwe9h3wbeq

The last shipment of White Oak Atlas and Greaser Jeans has arrived finally! Thank you all for your patience for those that preordered🙏🏻This is it folks, step right up and get yourself a piece of Cone White Oak( 1891-2017) History. When it’s gone that’s it so get em while you can, we are already sold out in many sizes. We also have a limited amount of Chelsea’s left. When that pile disappears under the wooden White Oak sign it will be replaced with America’s newest American Selvedge Denim Mill using the original Cone White Oak Draper X3 @vidaliamills (at Left Field) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC7ALxelVaW/?igshid=ygtfx0iqk0fv