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A true selvedge denim icon from the last great American selvedge denim mill. This is the deadstock Cone 1968. The most you can ask from a great selvedge denim is that it starts out beautiful and gets even better over time. As you can see from this well worn pair, the 1968 absolutely delivers.
Gustin jeans made from sanforized raw selvedge denim from Cone Mills White Oak plant in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 1968 was somewhat of a premium denim company darling. It was used by many and there's a reason for it. It sneaks up on you. It seems unassuming at first, but when you see the beautifully rich indigo shade and crisply starched raw feel you know you're touching classic quality. 20oz denim is cool. Super light denim is fun too. Let's face it, the 13.5oz sweet spot is a winner. It works year round and that's what you get in the 1968 - it has great body. We used this fabric as we were developing the skinny fit and knew we had to get our hands on more than just sample yardage. This is American denim at its best and quite possible the last time we'll ever have it.
This is the same style and quality that was sold in boutiques all over the country for $205+.
*Note unlike most brands we don't use vanity sizing for our pants. If you're a first time customer we highly recommend checking out our fit guide.
Fit
Available in our Straight, Slim and Skinny fits.
Inseam
Waist sizes 29-33 have a 34" inseam. Waist sizes 34+ have a 36" inseam.
Fabric
#172 Cone Mills Selvedge, 13.5oz, Red ID, 100% Cotton
Bang for buck these are a great pair of selvedge jeans added bonus they are USA made! My only complaint is the length I have selvedge jeans from other companies and I was able to order in my normal length, I’m 5’10 and I looked like a toddler wearing his dads jeans 🤣 had to take them to the tailor for a proper fit. All and all an excellent product I would recommend.
D'wayne T.
Verified Buyer
Product: The 1968
Size ordered: 35 Straight
Usual Size: 35
Body Type: Average
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 183
16 days ago
Perfect.
Eric C.
Verified Buyer
Product: The 1968
Size ordered: 34 Straight
Usual Size: 33
Body Type: Average
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 175
20 days ago
Great looking pair of jeans! My first raw pair and very happy with them
David I.
Verified Buyer
Product: The 1968
Size ordered: 31 Skinny
Usual Size: 31
Body Type: Athletic
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 175
21 days ago
Very satisfied with the quality of materials and construction, will likely get another pair in a heavier weight once these are broken in.
Paul B.
Verified Buyer
Product: The 1968
Size ordered: 35 Straight
Usual Size: 34
Body Type: Slim
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 150
25 days ago
Most importantly the waist measured exactly as stated in your fit guide for W: 35. Straight fit was just what I expected and feels great. After one wash there was no measurable shrinkage in the waist and a little less than an inch in inseam. After one more wash I will get them hemmed. I’m very happy with my US woven and stitched 1968 jeans.
One note on design: Like Josh I carry my phone in my front pocket, which is just deep enough for my ageing SE 2 but a couple more inches of depth would be very useful for the current bigger phones.
Customer Feedback on THE 1968
"Great fit. I love these jeans. After I received my first pair I immediately ordered a second pair,"
-Bradford B. | Verified Buyer
"I was apprehensive about ordering from abroad but I am delighted with my 1968s.
The sizing is true and they are a great fit. Thank you!"
-Chris W. | Verified Buyer
"5 out of 5, hands down my favorite jeans to wear. I've already put a lot of miles on them and I love the mix of heaviness/durability and comfort."
-Garret W. | Verified Buyer
"Bad= the weirdly tall fly buttons. Why so long? Good= cut and fit, the way jeans were meant to fit. Best=the denim. It has done the waist stretching and is starting to have the comfort and feel of old school jeans I used to wear.
Thought for the future: what about not going to the effort of hemming the pants? I’m a tall fellow and yet there must have been at least eight inches cut off when I had them hemmed. Just leave them raw?"
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-Scott L. | Verified Buyer
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-Anne F. | Verified Buyer
"Thank you so much. I love Gustin and appreciate the quality and service you brings to an industry that genuinely needs it. You guys are awesome!"