Denim

In designing the Ginew Heritage Coat, we recreated a meaningful garment as it was worn by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers in daily life. The premium, American-made materials of our Heritage Coat are not just wool, cotton and brass; they are oral histories, old photographs, and traditional lore. 

Coats such as these were more than mere garments: they were work tools, worn in the machine shops, forests, and fields by relatives who dedicated themselves to the hard labor of providing for their families. By exploring our Anishinaabe and Oneida heritages, we came to appreciate their rich history of work and dedication. When we wrap ourselves in this coat, we wrap ourselves in the ways of our ancestors. 

The coat lining features Ginew® “We Walk Together” wool blanket fabric lining - exclusively woven for Ginew by Pendelton®. It is customary in our communities to wrap a newly joined couple in a blanket to symbolize their union. The "We Walk Together" blanket colors represent the sacred day (sunrise to sunset) and wampum belt (purples), teachings that impart values to guide us in our life together. The lodges are in the shape of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida dwellings. The crest fuses timeless symbols from each of our tribes, the dwelling (Ojibwe) and Skydome (Oneida). Together, the colors and symbols represent how we value our traditional beliefs in our home as we walk this journey of life together.

Materials

• "We Walk Together" wool blanket fabric lining woven exclusively for Ginew® by Pendelton® (Portland, OR). Also available in turquoise wool blanket lining by Pendleton® (Portland, OR) here
• 32 oz wool blanket fabric lining (82% wool & 18% cotton)
• 14 oz custom Nihon Menpu selvedge denim, 100% cotton (Japan)
• Custom silk-quilted lining in sleeves (USA)
• Classic barn coat design with modern fit & split back
• Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

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*Due to popular demand, we are accepting pre-orders for sizes M, L and 2XL. Please note, sizes M, L and 2XL will ship March 2020. We appreciate your patience as the timeframe speaks to the meticulous attention given to each coat. Reserve yours today. 

The pinnacle of our inspiration for the collection this year, the Thunderbird Coat encompasses the emotions of an eleven-day road trip in our 1971 F250...from our ancestral homelands of the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. 

The coat features the Ginew® “We Walk Together” wool blanket fabric lining - exclusively woven for Ginew by Pendelton®. It is customary in our communities to wrap a newly joined couple in a blanket to symbolize their union. The We Walk Together blanket colors represent the sacred day (sunrise to sunset) and wampum belt (purples), teachings that impart values to guide us in our life together. The lodges are in the shape of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida dwellings. The crest fuses timeless symbols from each of our tribes, the dwelling (Ojibwe) and Skydome (Oneida). Together, the colors and symbols represent how we value our traditional beliefs in our home as we walk this journey of life together.

Each left cuff has a hidden Thunderbird chain-stitched by our pals at Ft Lonesome in Austin, TX. Over time the Thunderbird will be etched into the cuff - as the jacket fades with the seasons - to face the West and the seasons of change which occur along your journey.

Through the boreal forests along Lake Superior, across the plains and badlands of Dakota & Cheyenne lands, to the high desert and ultimately the temperate rainforest of the Pacific...each morning, day, and night an act of intention and, in many ways a prayer. Crisp sunrises, afternoon thunderstorms, still sunsets, and brilliantly starry nights were our muse as we bore witness to the change of seasons. Woven into each fabric of this coat is the intention, observation, and emotion of this experience.

Materials

• WE WALK TOGETHER wool blanket lining woven exclusively for Ginew® by PENDLETON® (Portland, OR)
• 32 oz wool blanket fabric lining (82% wool & 18% cotton)
• 13.75 oz Nihon Nihon Menpu denim (Japan)
• Hunted deer-skin rough-out collar (WI, USA)
• Custom under-collar Ginew® embroidery (USA)
• Custom silk-quilted lining in sleeves (USA)
• Classic Western silhouette with modern fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware (USA)
• Thunderbird chain stitch (Ft LONESOME, TEX)
• All components made in USA
• Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

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The Thunderbird Jacket features custom stitching under the hunted deerskin collar which echos the symbolism of the Ginew® “We Walk Together” wool blanket. Each left cuff has a hidden Thunderbird chain-stitched by our pals at Ft Lonesome in Austin, TX. Over time the Thunderbird will be etched into the cuff - as the jacket fades with the seasons - to face the West and the seasons of change which occur along your journey.

The Thunderbird Jacket encompasses the emotions of an eleven-day road trip in our 1971 F250, from our ancestral homelands of the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. Through the boreal forests along Lake Superior, across the plains and badlands of Dakota & Cheyenne lands, to the high desert and ultimately the temperate rainforest of the Pacific...each morning, day, and night an act of intention and, in many ways a prayer. Crisp sunrises, afternoon thunderstorms, still sunsets, and brilliantly starry nights were our muse as we bore witness to the change of seasons. Woven into each fabric of this coat is the intention, observation, and emotion of this experience.

• 13.75 oz White Oak® selvedge denim (Greensboro, NC)
• Hunted deer-skin rough-out collar (WI, USA)
• Custom under-collar Ginew® embroidery (USA)
• Classic Western silhouette with modern fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware (USA)
• Thunderbird chain stitch (Ft LONESOME, TEX)
• All components made in USA
• Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

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The Crow Wing Jean is a classic American 5-pocket jean with a regular rise - straight leg fit. We designed the jean to be versatile and functional. Put them on and you will feel the durability and quality. The Crow Wing Jean is 100% sourced and constructed in the USA with premium Japanese selvedge denim from Nihon Menpu and custom Ginew® hardware.

Every Fall we hunt deer in the Great Lakes Region of USA, as our families have done since time immemorial, and include the hunted deer skin patch to honor our traditional clothing. The rivets feature the Ginew® leaf and burrs are decorated with Ginew® crest symbol. The interior pockets are decorated with Oneida skydome and Ojibwe lodges symbols - designs traditional to our tribes. Rely on the Crow Wing Jean every day for work, play, and everything in between.

Flowing through our ancestral lands are rivers, each providing necessary elements for the sustainability of the community - water, food, transportation and leisure. The Crow Wing River is the heart of the former Gull Lake Indian Reservation. The rivers in our communities are essential.

Materials

• Nihon Menpu 13.5 OZ selvedge denim (Japan)
• Regular rise, straight leg fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware (KY - USA)
• Hunted deerskin leather patch (Ojibwe territory)
• Made in the USA

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The Crow Wing Jean is a classic American 5-pocket jean with a regular rise - straight leg fit. We designed the jean to be versatile and functional. Put them on and you will feel the durability and quality. The Crow Wing Jean is 100% sourced and constructed in the USA with premium Japanese selvedge denim from Nihon Menpu and custom Ginew® hardware. 

Every Fall we hunt deer in the Great Lakes Region of USA, as our families have done since time immemorial, and include the hunted deer skin patch to honor our traditional clothing. The rivets feature the Ginew® leaf and burrs are decorated with Ginew® crest symbol. The interior pockets are decorated with Oneida skydome and Ojibwe lodges symbols - designs traditional to our tribes. Rely on the Crow Wing Jean every day for work, play, and everything in between.

Flowing through our ancestral lands are rivers, each providing necessary elements for the sustainability of the community - water, food, transportation and leisure. The Crow Wing River is the heart of the former Gull Lake Indian Reservation. The rivers in our communities are essential.

Materials

• Nihon Menpu 13 OZ black selvedge denim
• Regular rise, straight leg fit
• Custom Ginew® ebony hardware
• Hand-crafted leather patch by Wood & Faulk
• Custom Ginew-Medel bandana pocket lining
• Made in the USA

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A modern take on the chore coat, a true American classic - sleek, distinct, and utilitarian. The Ginew Jacket encompasses the essence of the original garment which earned its reputation as a go-to garment in city factories, country fields, and the open range. This is a built garment, ready for work or leisure...with accents honoring our family story. Collar accent with custom Ginew® "We Walk Together" wool blanket fabric woven by Pendleton® (Pendleton, OR)

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• White Oak 12 OZ blue-line selvedge denim (USA)
• Custom Ginew hardware (USA)
• Front side-seam pockets
• Interior, front pouch pockets
• Added length for riding comfort

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Classic, modern fit vest made with selvedge denim and Pendleton® wool blanket fabric. Custom detailing throughout and an internal welt pocket made of deerskin hunted and prepared by Ginew and family. Novel Ginew snaps featuring a merged design of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida symbols. 

Materials

• 13.5 OZ narrow-loom selvedge indigo, 2017 White Oak Mill (NC, USA)
• WE WALK TOGETHER wool blanket lining woven exclusively for Ginew® by PENDLETON® (Portland, OR)
• 32 oz wool blanket fabric lining (82% wool & 18% cotton)
• Novel Ojibwe-Oneida Ginew snaps (Kentucky, USA)
• Solid brass front zipper (USA)
• Added length for riding comfort
• Limited availability

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The Red Jean is a classic American 5-pocket jean with a regular rise - full upper - tapered leg fit made of Japanese selvedge denim from the Nihon Menpu Mill. Meet your new go-to jean for all occasions.

Flowing through our ancestral lands are rivers, each providing necessary elements for the sustainability of the community - water, food, transportation and leisure. The West Fork of the Red Cedar River is the heart of the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation...and runs right next to uncle's dwelling. The rivers in our communities are essential.

When wearing the Red Jean, you wear an American classic. We designed the them to be versatile and functional. Feel the durability, notice the intricacies of our tribal designs on the hardware, hunted deerskin patch, and pockets. Rely on the red jean every day for work, play, and everything in between. Ft Lonesome did it again! Lovely chain-stitched detailing.

Constructed in the USA with Nihon Menpu 13 OZ selvedge denim, custom Ginew® hardware, and hunted deer leather patch. dEach Fall we hunt deer in the Great Lakes Region of USA, as our families have done since time immemorial, and include the deer skin patch to honor our traditional clothing. The rivets feature the Ginew® leaf and burrs are decorated with Ginew® crest symbol. The interior pockets are decorated with Oneida skydome and Ojibwe lodges symbols - designs traditional to our tribes.

Materials

• Nihon Menpu 13 OZ selvedge denim (Japan)
• Regular rise, full upper, tapered leg fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware
• Ft Lonesome chain-stitched detailing
• Hunted deerskin leather patch
• Made in the USA
• $20 off first repair with INDIGO PROOF

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The West Fork "RED" Jean is a classic American 5-pocket jean with a regular rise - full upper - tapered leg fit made of Nihon Menpu 13 oz black selvedge denim. Meet your new go-to jean for all occasions.

Flowing through our ancestral lands are rivers, each providing necessary elements for the sustainability of the community - water, food, transportation and leisure. The West Fork of the Red River is the heart of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Indian Reservation...running right in front of Uncle's cabin. The rivers in our communities are essential.

When wearing the "RED" JEAN, you wear an American classic. We designed the RED JEAN to be versatile and functional. Put on the RED JEAN and feel the durability, notice the intricacies of our tribal designs on the hardware, hand-crafted patch, and custom bandana pockets. Rely on the RED JEAN every day for work, play, and everything in between.

The RED JEAN is constructed in the USA with premium Japanese selvedge denim from Nihon Menpu, custom Ginew® hardware, and hand-crafted leather patch. Each leather patch is hand-crafted by Wood & Faulk in Portland, OR. The rivets feature the Ginew® leaf and burrs are decorated with Ginew® crest symbol. The interior pockets are decorated with Oneida skydome and Ojibwe lodges symbols - designs traditional to our tribes. 

Ft Lonesome did it again! Lovely chain-stitched detailing.

Materials

• Nihon Menpu 13 OZ black selvedge denim
• Regular rise, full upper, tapered leg
• Custom Ginew® ebony hardware
• Ft Lonesome chain-stitched detail
• Black leather patch by Wood & Faulk
• Made in the USA

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