MOMOTARO JEANS Wabash Trousers - Indigo

Wabash is the dotted stripe print found on early 20th century American railroad overalls, caps and work jackets. It is made by discharge printing, where the pattern is chemically lifted out of indigo dyed cloth rather than woven in. Momotaro follows that method, then overdyes the finished trousers so the print sits back into a deep indigo ground. The contrast is kept low on purpose, so the pattern reads as texture first and stripe second.

The pattern comes from Momotaro's denim trouser, with the leg widened to balance the matching Wabash Coverall. A fuller silhouette through the thigh and leg, comfortable without looking oversized.

As the overdye wears, the wabash will slowly come forward again. Wear it as a set or break it up with a plain sweatshirt and boots.