491J Coverall [JP94491JVN]

We have released an incredibly meaningful garment close to our hearts: the 491-J Chore Coat. This piece serves as a dedicated tribute to "SPROUT," the vintage clothing boutique I founded over 20 years ago that was the absolute genesis of my journey. To open that shop, I scrimped and saved every penny before flying to America and slowly gathering unique pieces to build my opening inventory. Among those early discoveries, I sourced a rare, mint-condition vintage Lee "House Mark" jacket that fit me perfectly. Drawing directly from that cherished piece, we analyzed the fabric from the ground up to develop our 10.5 ounce light-ounce LAST RESORT denim. This specialized fabric incorporates an extraordinary level of structural engineering never seen in standard lightweight utility denim, complemented by an equally uncompromising array of custom-developed hardware components.

To fulfill these strict historical requirements, we custom-manufactured every metallic element from scratch, including the oversized swivel main front buttons, the scaled-down swivel cuff buttons, and the unique snap closures securing the breast pockets. Our reference artifact represents a legendary Lee chore coat adorned with the iconic "House Mark" label, historically produced between 1938 and 1946. While labels from this era can be difficult to date precisely, this specific generation is defined by the inclusion of a "SANFORIZED" designation and the characteristic uppercase "Lee" branding featuring a subtly upturned, slanted "e." For this particular rendition, we bypassed the traditional indigo-dyeing process completely, weaving the yarns in their raw, unbleached state to deliver a beautifully natural ecru denim finish.

We meticulously recreated the exact visual profile of the front utility patch pockets, mirroring Lee's signature construction quirk where the bottom center of the pocket fabric is slightly bunched while the stitching line remains executed straight across. This clean, natural cream tone serves as an exceptional centerpiece for spring wardrobe curation, offering incredible versatility that pairs effortlessly with any style.

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XS: Shoulder width 43cm, Body width 53.5cm, Sleeve length 58cm, Dress length 68cm

S: Shoulder width 45cm, Body width 56cm, Sleeve length 60cm, Dress length 70cm

M: Shoulder width 47cm, Body width 57.5cm, Sleeve length 61.5cm, Dress length 72cm

L: Shoulder width 49cm, Body width 61cm, Sleeve length 63cm, Dress length 74cm

XL: Shoulder width 51cm, Body width 63.5cm, Sleeve length 64.5cm, Dress length 76cm

XXL: Shoulder width 53cm, Body width 66cm, Sleeve length 66cm, Dress length 78cm

50: Shoulder width 55cm, Body width 68cm, Sleeve length 67cm, Dress length 82cm