{"product_id":"chopped-covereall","title":"Chopped Covereall 9.8oz","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe pinnacle of vintage chore coats is arguably the Lee one featuring a chin strap, commonly known among Japanese denim heads as the \"Lee-Chin.\" \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNowadays, it can command prices exceeding 82,000USD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally, I thought getting my hands on one was out of the question.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, I happened to own a Lee \"UNION-ALLS\", a one-piece jumpsuit, dating from the same era as the Lee Chin. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen I compared the two, the details of the upper body were strikingly similar. That’s when I came up with an idea:Why not create a chore coat based on this jumpsuit?\u003cbr\u003eOf course, simply using the upper body of the UNION-ALLS and adding the waist pockets seen on the Lee Chin would have resulted in a decent enough replica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut that would have just been another reproduction—the kind you hear about all the time.\u003cbr\u003eSo, the remix approach TCB chose was:Chopping the jumpsuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe literally made UNION-ALLS into half right at the waist.\u003cbr\u003eThe structure consists solely of the jumpsuit's upper half.\u003cbr\u003eAs a result, the front retains slash pockets with pocket bags, while the back features a large patch pocket—an unusual detail for a chore coat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offered this item early at a recent pop-up event in Tokyo, and that back pocket was the detail that caught the eyes of avid workwear fans.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a detail that wouldn't normally be found on a standard chore coat. Yet, that very feature serves as a trace of its origins as a jumpsuit.\u003cbr\u003eIt represents a creative angle we hadn't really explored at TCB before. The project worked so well because the upper body of the original UNION-ALLS shared almost identical details with the Lee Chin—a garment truly worthy of the title \"King of Chore Coats.\" It’s a 1920s-style chore coat with a unique TCB twist.We hope you enjoy wearing it while appreciating both our respect for vintage design and the fun of this remix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e□ Fabric\u003cbr\u003e9.8oz Jelt Denim\u003cbr\u003eFor the warp threads, we spun a yarn that replicates the original: a sharp, irregular \"slub\" yarn that is fine in gauge yet features long, flowing variations. For the weft, we deliberately chose a yarn with a \"neppy\" texture—pre-dyed a beige shade using vat dyes. The interplay between the indigo warp and beige weft creates a vintage-style hue with depth, while simultaneously achieving a natural, rustic aesthetic. The fabric is woven with a high-density construction. This tight weave delivers a level of firmness, body, and strength unexpected in a light-ounce denim. It is a faithful reproduction of \"Jelt Denim\"—a fabric that successfully combines the seemingly contradictory qualities of lightness and durability.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TCB JEANS","offers":[{"title":"34","offer_id":54018851406131,"sku":null,"price":37950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"36","offer_id":54018851438899,"sku":null,"price":37950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"38","offer_id":54018851471667,"sku":null,"price":37950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40","offer_id":54018851504435,"sku":null,"price":37950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"42","offer_id":54018851537203,"sku":null,"price":37950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44","offer_id":54018851569971,"sku":null,"price":37950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0282\/8333\/8857\/files\/L1000250.jpg?v=1788571629","url":"https:\/\/tcbjeans.myshopify.com\/products\/chopped-covereall","provider":"TCB JEANS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}