08 – DUNGAREE DRESS

FABRIC: BLUE DIAMOND # BL-206A

History of the Dungaree dress

Many types of workwear garments have been adapted into other garments – non more so the dungaree or the overall– which for the last 20/30 years has seen been made into fashionable garments, from dresses to aprons.

Dungarees name originates in India, where dungaree was a hard-wearing fabric. Adopted by the British, the name for the fabric became the name of the garment.

Key characteristics of a dungaree are a bib which is on the apron, fixed to the pants which covers the chest, giving protection and shelter to the upper body. Most have straps on the back attaching to the front bib.

The dungaree can be considered the archetype of workwear: the one garment which is the “one go to” all considered the bench mark of protection, while keeping underneath from dirt, wear and tear.

During the both world wars, overalls and dungarees became symbols of hope and consistency.

Ref: Dungaree – Another glorious history, Denim Premiere Vision, London 2019

2018CLL003 / 08 – DUNGREE DRESS, FABRIC: BLUE DIAMOND # BL-206A

2018CLL003 / 08 – DUNGREE DRESS, FABRIC: BLUE DIAMOND # BL-206A

WASHED

2018CLL003 / 08 – DUNGREE DRESS, FABRIC: BLUE DIAMOND # BL-206A

WASHED

Modern slim fit

One piece continuous fly construction

Clean finished Run and Felled seams construction on side seam

Branded 'Carved in Blue®' collaboration woven label

Vintage inspired 5cm Dungaree clip made in Japan.

Branded 'Carved in Blue®' buttons

Leather backed buttons + rivets

Period correct ecru stitching

Period correct mis-stitching on pockets

Hem finished with Union Special 43200G single needle chainstitch

2018CLL003 / 08 – DUNGREE DRESS, FABRIC: BLUE DIAMOND # BL-206A

Branded 'Carved in Blue®' collaboration leather patch