We're very excited to introduce at Blackbird the Barton jean from Nashville, TN based denim connoisseurs Imogene+Willie. It is their second fit of jeans and can be best described as a moderate slim-straight fit. It has a slightly lower rise and is slimmer from the knee down than it's elder sibling, the Willie Jean. It's made with premium Cone Mills selvage denim that was woven on antique shuttle looms in the U.S.A. Other iconic details include vintage-esque rivets, contrasting gold and copper stitching, orange selvage, and their signature "+" embroidered on the middle side of the right thigh.
Imogene+Willie was started by Carrie and Matt Eddmenson in 2009 after Sights Denim Systems, who had employed them for 20 years, closed its doors for good. Named after Carrie's maternal grandparents, Imogene+Willie have always been about the richness of family and the stories that grow from it, much like leaves on a tree. Their jeans, hand-crafted and designed by a family generations deep in denim manufacture, let you create your own stories as the jeans wear in through use, travel, and everyday experiences, creating a fit and patina you end up feeling a kinship to.
Sizing: These jeans run large. For best results, we recommend purchasing one size smaller for a normal fit, two sizes smaller for a tight fit, or same size for a looser fit.
Indigo transfer: Because these jeans are unwashed, you may experience some transfer of indigo dye. Please be mindful of where you sit (i.e. not on your in-laws' new white leather recliner).
Etc.: These jeans will shrink if washed. We definitely recommend as much infrequent washing as possible in addition to as much wearing as possible. Don't put them in a dryer if you can help it. Wash inside out in cold water and hang dry if you must. |
