San Francisco & Tie Dye
American made clothing has somewhat consumed me at this point. This means constant reminders to my girlfriend of any and every article of clothing made in the U.S. This also means I’m sending her sales, discount codes, first time sign-ups, etc. You name it and i’ve sent it to her. Luckily she’s great and takes it all in stride. She’s genuinely curious and is on her own journey.
Days like this, just sort of happen, as a byproduct.. the lighting, the fit. It all was unplanned and organic. We went to SF for our anniversary. It’s the birthplace of blue jeans and has so much textile and manufacturing history. Plus, we just like to visit from time to time. We decided to walk from our hotel to the Dragon Gate. Along the way, we just saw some settings we couldn’t ignore.
This was our first time, as a couple, actually modeling or capturing shots in public. Which can be scary! Especially in San Francisco, where style and history is everywhere. Though, ultimately, that same style and history complimented this shoot and allowed us to capture one of our favorite garments we have ever acquired: the ‘modified cargo pant’ from Hudson’s Hill.
Not only do these pants have a rich history - they were expertly dyed by River Takada, a maximalist mixed media artist, out of Durham, North Carolina.
The pants themselves were sailor pants from the 1940’s modified by Hudson’s Hill and then masterfully dyed by Takada (RivTak).
Hudson’s Hill is the “Last Great American-Made General Store”. They are proud to make and sell goods that have purpose and meaning. Hudson’s Hill selection of workwear, denim, heritage, vintage and home goods is always impressive and inspiring. They are one of a strong community in the North Carolina denim and handcrafted goods. I am not sure how I stumbled upon them, but I am glad I did. They are one of my favorites, so you’ll be seeing more of them soon.
Take a look at the detail these pants have in the shots above. You can also find more info on the post below.
