Dickies is able to tip one again.
The workwear model is partnering with Jameson, the Irish whiskey model, on a brand new attire and equipment assortment. Referred to as Crafted Collectively, the road will embody signature Dickies items such because the Eisenhower jacket, in addition to overalls, beanies and caps. A brand new graphic, which pays homage to the unique Jameson “Barrelman” icon, utilized by the model because the 1700s, is on choose Ts and hoodies.
Dickies has partnered prior to now with manufacturers reminiscent of Gucci and Ford, and Sarah Crockett, chief advertising officer for Dickies, stated the most recent partnership made sense as a result of each are heritage manufacturers.
“We’re at all times searching for companions that reinforce who we’re as a model, or provide distinctive interpretations of our DNA,” she stated. “As a legacy workwear model, we serve a variety of consumers from agriculturalists to skaters to on a regular basis streetwear stylists; but it surely all begins on the core of who we’re, and that’s a 101-years younger workwear model. Our selection within the manufacturers we accomplice with assist us to see the world of Dickies by means of new eyes whereas participating with our shoppers and probably reaching new ones alongside the way in which.”
She stated that each Dickies and Jameson are recognized for his or her “longstanding craftsmanship,” so it “felt like a pure match.”
“Jameson Irish Whiskey was based in 1780 when workwear was the uniform of the working neighborhood, usually seen within the native pub after a tough day’s work,” stated Brendan Buckley, international advertising director for Jameson. “In the meantime, Dickies started its life in 1922 as a top quality and revered workwear model. Craft and kinship underpin each manufacturers and we’re delighted to carry that shared ethos to life by means of the Jameson and Dickies Crafted Collectively assortment.”
The gathering is priced at $20 to $80 and can launch Wednesday. Will probably be bought in 26 markets globally together with the U.S., U.Okay. and Canada.
A marketing campaign to publicize the gathering was shot on the Midleton Distillery in Cork, Eire, by Dublin-born, Brooklyn-based photographer, Wealthy Gilligan. As well as, pop-up outlets for these 21 and over will open in New York Metropolis and London the place guests will probably be supplied samples of Jameson cocktails whereas searching the gathering. The New York store is at 9 West 8th Road whereas the London pop-up is on the Dickies retailer on Carnaby Road. Each will probably be open by means of Friday. The gathering can be obtainable to buy on-line.
