Wrangler : About the Label

Wrangler is another classic vintage label

Wrangler is known for their classic vintage denim jeans along with their classic vintage denim jackets. The look and feel of vintage wrangler pieces seams to surpass time in it’s style and vintage authenticity. Because of this many modern fashion designers are continuing to knock off great vintage Wrangler pieces from the past for today’s collections.

Wrangler was started with its roots in the Hudson Overalls Company of Greensboro, NC. Founded, in 1904, it was renamed Blue Bell in 1908. For years they manufactured work clothing for men, and during WWII, they manufactured clothing for military use. After the war, in an attempt to compete with the jeans makers Levi Strauss and Lee, they decided to develop a brand name they had acquired in 1943 when they bought the Casey Jones Company. This brand was Wrangler.

In 1947 Blue Bell hired a renowned rodeo tailor, Ben Lichtenstein, or Rodeo Ben, to develop a line of jeans under the Wrangler name. The line was successful, and so the Wrangler name was also used for other denim clothing, including that for women and children.

In 1986, Blue Bell and Wrangler were bought by the VF Corporation.

1970's Surf, Sand and Beachwear

It is almost that time a year where many of us get to shed our clothes and soak in some rays down at the local water hole. This year 1970’s fashion is on the rise and I just can’t help but browse through some of favorite photos of 70’s swimwear. From European designer beach wear to southern California surf-wear, 1970’s swimwear had a  a style and appeal all of its own.

There are certain keys to follow when dating vintage swimwear:

-Lastex began to be used in swimwear starting in the late 30’s and continued through the 50’s.
-Spandex, better known as elastane in Europe, began to be used in swimsuits in the late 60’s. Dupont patented this as Lycra.
-Fabric content on labels was mandated in the 1960’s
-Garment care instructions seen on labels beginning in 1971
-Symbols on care labels began in the 1990’s in the US, earlier elsewhere

Model Cheryl Tiegs at the beach in an orange bikini with white polka dots by Villager, with a man reclining on chaise — Image by © Condé Nast Archive/CORBIS

Famous Farrah Fawcett Poster on most adolescent boy’s walls in the 1970’s

Cheryl Tiegs swimsuit pose

Classic One-piece and Two piece swimsuit designs from the 70’s

Modern bathing suit with exact 1970’s glamor cut

Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime with a wig-wearin’ female friend, circa 1970s.

Surf Rats Hanging out at the beach

Christie Brinkley Sporting a colorful one piece

1970’s European Men’s Matching Swimwear

Mark Richards matching his board shorts with his surfboard

Larry Bertlemann pure classic style

Kids 19070’s beachwear

North shore 1970’s beach fashion

1970’s Venice Beach

MR Ripping the Bottom Turn

Vintage Cowboy Boots

Nothing beats the comfort and look of a pair of good vintage western boots.

Someone already did all of the hard work of wearing them in, giving them the perfect look and feel. Another great thing about vintage boots is their construction, they were built to last. Not like boots today that will barely last a season, vintage boots were built to last over lifetimes. That is what  makes our particular collection of vintage boots so special, their history as much as their future.

Dust Factory is running a special on our Vintage Western Boot Collection.

 

– Cowboy Mix (For the Fellas) :

12 Pair of Men’s and Women’s Boots Sizes W 6 – M 12 for$144 ($12 a Pair)

– Cowgirl Mix (For the Ladies):

12 Pair of Men’s and Women’s Boots Sizes W 6/M5 – W10/M9  for $168 ($14 a Pair)

– Young Gun’s Mix (For the Kids):

12 Pair of kids western boots for $120 ($10 a Pair)

*All orders must be a 36 pair minimum.

Ready to Order? Want Some More Information? Please contact us below:

 

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Please remember these are just examples, the exact boots should not be expected in the mix. Boots are available in three mixes :Women’s,Men’s & Unisex
* Womens Mix consists of both mens and womens boots that fit today’s womens foot. Sizes Women’s 6-10 and Men’s sizes 5-8
* Men’s Mix consists of sizes 7-12 Men’s Sizes
* Unisex Mix consists of both mens and womens boots that fit today’s mens & womens feet. Sizes Women’s 6-10 and Men’s sizes 5-12

 

ALSO AVAILABLE

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VINTAGE HILFIGER & CHAPS
This month at Dust Factory we are also featuring – Men’s Tommy Hilfiger, Chaps, Nautica Shirts  
ONLY $6/pc.

 

 

 

 

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 Vintage Levis
This month at Dust Factory we are also featuring a special on our Men’s Vintage Jeans Sizes 32-36. Just in time for summer
 
Only $5.00

 

 

 

 

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This Offer is available through our website only.
This Offer is available when ordering a 36 pair minimum.
This Offer is Only Available While Supplies Last.
This Offer is Valid on All Orders Received Before 8/14/2015

Scooter Style

Vintage Vespa Scooters have left their mark on the transportation and fashion industry as an iconic piece to many a lifestyle.  The Vespa scooter brand has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy—to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.

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