5 Workwear Essentials: History, Styling & Why They've Lasted 100+ Years

I made this video because I'm more drawn than ever to pieces with history that I can feel a personal connection to, however tenuous. Below is a selection of items from each category; please note that by using some of these links I might earn a small affiliate commission for each sale. As always, thank you for your support 🙏 😊 01:26 Introduction 02:28 Chore Jackets 04:57 Chambray Shirting 08:16 Corduroy 10:47 Work Boots 16:23 LL Bean Tote Bag 19:17 Why Does Any of This Matter? Book: An Informal Guide to Workwear by A.W. Sylvester: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43080747 CHORE COATS/JACKETS (While there is a distinction between 'bleu de travail' and 'chore coats', for the purpose of this video I'm calling them all 'chore jackets' since many retailers use this name for their interpretations of the former). Nimes: https://go.shopmy.us/p-30925420 (unfortunately the blue version is sold out) Le Mont St Michel: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43077851 (Also available in mustard, green, and off white) Alex Mill: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43078044 Reigning Champ: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43078154 Imogene + Willie https://go.shopmy.us/p-43078435 CHAMBRAY SHIRTS My Chambray Shirt video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJv3WQ24fkw Naked & Famous 'True Shirt' selvedge chambray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45763025 Buzz Rickson work shirt: https://ktku.co/1e8 J. Press: https://ktku.co/1dG (at the intersection of OCBD and chambray!) Beams Plus: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43079577 Iron and Resin: https://ktku.co/1dH Double RL: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43080157 Post O'Alls: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43080332 The Real McCoy's Serviceman Work Shirt: https://ktku.co/1e9 CORDUROY Kamakura needlecord button down: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43081779 Brooks Brothers wide wale cord trousers: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43081877 Brooks Brothers x Engineered Garments cotton corduroy fatigue 'dress' pants: https://go.shopmy.us/p-45764509 (I know these are slightly unusual but I love the mashup of a fatigue pant, tuxedo pant, an