Loren

02/18/2026

He preferred jeans but wore many pants.

Donald R. Cronk- Born in Los Angeles in 1934, passed away in Arizona January 23rd 2026. My Dad was an explorer, deep thinker, mountain climber, fisherman, fighter pilot, airline pilot, traveler, skier, an Alaskan nomad, a father to many and a husband.

The good in you shines in all of us. Thank you. I love you and will miss you greatly.

Noted in his journal -1958

“An odd characteristic I’ve picked up somewhere. I like to either go the furthest, be first, do something no one else has done or see something completely new. I don’t seem to like to be satisfied with being one of the crowd! Anyone can do that; I want to be different “

08/26/2025

FOR SALE

Cleaning out my the shed

This type 3 BIG E blanket lined trucker jacket is for sale. It’s a beautifully worn in relic. This BIG E tab dates its to pre-1971. As there under flap has black barracks and no care label its most likely made between 1968-1970. (Lot #70505)
Care labels were mandated in 1971.

DM me an offer, I’ll sell it to the highest offer by the end of Wednesday, August 27th
Free domestic shipping

06/15/2025

Born in Los Angeles in 1934, running strong at 90, left his house at 17 to fight forest fires in Oregon. He was an Alaskan nomad, a fighter pilot, a mountain climber, and a father to 7 kids. And an all around good guy. Love you dad, Happy Father’s Day.

06/13/2025

Denim-ed #15 year old wear

06/11/2025

and fabric masking.

05/28/2025

05/23/2025

Taking to all the important people at the

03/29/2025

Reworked wranlgers x Levi’s with oversized cargo pockets. inseam panel to add a wider leg opening.

03/25/2025

I dreamed about this jean for a couple months. Now the marriage is complete. Pieced together a vintage black Jean with a newer #505

02/21/2025

Reworked x for

02/18/2025

Branding of over the years 1929-1954

11/30/2022

1 style, 4 different fabrics.

A sequence of pics showing the design process from concept to photoshoot. Using an existing block to get the proportions right, sketch, fitting and final shoot.