KLAXON HOWL

Monday, July 13, 2009

Just in!!

A fresh new batch of Klaxon Howl shirts have arrived. Three styles are old favorites made up in new fabrics and colours and one is being seen for the first time. Using our tried and true manufacturing techniques, finishes and fabrics of old. The first is the "Uncle Sam" based on a shirt in our archive from the late 1940's. Black chambray and a grey Heritage poplin are the two current colours offered. Like most of our shirting both are 100% cotton and are pre shrunk. A recent purchase of a new triple chainstitch machine adds a new level of quality a feel. The original "Uncle Sam" can be seen in the 1951 film "Submarine Command" starring a Klaxon favorite William Holden. The "Utility" shirt is another classic U.S.N. inspired shirt. This batch is done in a 6oz. washed denim with contrast stitching and buttons.The "Jett Rink" shirt is named after James Dean's character in the epic film Giant. This style of Tobacco pocket shirt is wore by him when Jett strikes oil and his life is suddenly changed.You can also see this shirt being wore by Gary Cooper in the early scenes of Frank Capra's film "Meet John Doe"The last and newest style is called the "Vent 'n' Yoke" shirt for obvious reasons. Three embroidered eyelets are applied to each yoke section of the shirt for added ventilation. This style is made up in vintage black salvage chambray and a dark indigo 6oz. denim both with contrast stitching. Two more styles are in production both will come in multiple colours and cloths. These should be in store for the end of July. You'll love em, sure as little green apples.