We’re approaching the the holiday season and the time is right to give you guys a few previews. We’re offering three different styles of pants appropriate for the changing elements of winter (depending on what part of the globe you reside on). Gone are the days where a single pant would suit your cold weather needs. First up is our classic Alexei Denim followed by the Dmitri Wool Slacks and finally our Scout Work Pant.

Hopefully you’re all familiar with the Alexei’s by now and have a well worn pair hanging somewhere in your closet. If you’re new to them, well then here’s the deal… The Alexei is crafted of the finest Japanese Selvage Denim available. It is woven on the same vintage shuttle looms used until the 1960s for most U.S. produced denim. Our primary goal when creating these jeans was to replicate the durable unwashed denim of yesteryear, which had been unfortunately abandoned to make way for more economical lower grade denim. While more time consuming and less economical, using these vintage shuttle looms creates a tighter weave that results in a heavier, more durable and overall higher quality denim. The Alexei is available in Raw Indigo (12.5oz), Black (12.5oz), Grey (13oz) & Brown (13oz) and is a traditional straight-leg with a high rise.

Next up is probably my favorite cut of pants that we make… The Dmitris. We first introduced this cut way back in Fall of 2008 as a snow-washed selvage denim. Well they’re back and they’ll be a regular part of our collection from now on.

These Dmitri Wool Slacks are possibly our most diverse and multi-functional winter pant in this season’s line. They are crafted out of a 12 ounce wool blended material that produce a durable and heavy yet soft woven pant that is perfect for battling the winter elements but also fine enough to for any casual setting. The Dmitri’s are tailored slender – but not tight – for that refined urbanite look.

And lastly, Mishka produced the Scout Work Pant constructed out of a 13 ounce Chambray blend. The Scout is a throwback to the classic American work wear that combines utilitarian sensibilities with a refined, tailored feel for the modern daily grind.

With their thick and durable construction these are truly the perfect pair of pants for the coming winter months. Plus as an added bonus, the chambray weave offers the perfect mask for all that slushy back-splash your pants tend to accumulate from trudging around the city during and after winter hale and snowstorms.

- My Pal the Crook