Field Notes from Union Overall Co.

This is where we document the work — materials, process, provenance, and the people and places that shape what we make. Some entries will be technical. Others observational. All are part of the record.

Image depicts U.S. Navy sailors in Norfolk, Virginia, during the early 20th century
18. 01. 2026

Archive Note: Standard Issue, Enduring Design

Vintage U.S. Navy garments from the early 1900s to 1950s prove that true utility never goes out of style. Built for service at sea, their honest materials and thoughtful proportions continue to work effortlessly in a modern wardrobe.

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Notes from the Field: The Shokunin Coat, Two Months In
14. 01. 2026

Notes from the Field: The Shokunin Coat, Two Months In

Observations from the field after two months of wear. Fabric, fade, and form doing what they’re meant to do.

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Journal Entry 001 - Work in Progress
27. 12. 2025

Journal Entry 001 - Work in Progress

An ongoing record of what we’re building — from materials and process to decisions made along the way.

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