Over history the Utility Jacket has been worn for a variety of purposes, from workwear and military combat through to leisurewear.  For this design, the UK brand Nigel Cabourn pieced together three different vintage garments including the USMC shirt jacket and these can be seen in the distinct upper and lower parts as well as the left chest pocket. This great item is made in two colours for Spring Summer ’16: a special washed indigo and an indigo denim version. Great denim cut and sew item!

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nigel cabourn long john blog denim jeans shirt indigo spring summer 2016 uk england jeans denim patchwork cut and sewn (4)

nigel cabourn long john blog denim jeans shirt indigo spring summer 2016 uk england jeans denim patchwork cut and sewn (5)

nigel cabourn long john blog denim jeans shirt indigo spring summer 2016 uk england jeans denim patchwork cut and sewn (3)

nigel cabourn long john blog denim jeans shirt indigo spring summer 2016 uk england jeans denim patchwork cut and sewn (6)

nigel cabourn long john blog denim jeans shirt indigo spring summer 2016 uk england jeans denim patchwork cut and sewn (1)

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Written by Wouter Munnichs
I'm the founder of Long John. Next to running this daily magazine, I'm working as a freelance denim specialist for the industry. Titled as 'Denim Influencer 2020' by Rivet 50. Celebrated my 10th anniversary with Long John in 2021.