Detroit, Michigan — Vol. LXXIX, No. 312 — Saturday, March 29, 2026 EN|JP
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Vol. LXXIX — Catalog Supplement

The Collection

Spring / Summer 2026 — "Assembly Line"

Model wearing the Ironside work jacket in waxed canvas — full-body shot against industrial backdrop, warm film tone
No. 001

The Ironside Jacket

First introduced in 1953, the Ironside has been the cornerstone of the Caldwell line for over seven decades. The 2026 edition retains the original pattern — drafted by James Caldwell Sr. himself — while upgrading to a 12oz Japanese selvedge canvas that softens with every wash. The result is a jacket that arrives stiff and structured, and over the course of months, molds to the wearer's frame like a second skin.

Fabric 12oz Japanese Selvedge Canvas
Lining Organic Cotton Flannel
Hardware Antique Brass YKK Snaps
Made in Detroit, MI
$385
Ironside Jacket ◆ Rouge Denim ◆ Michigan Chino ◆ Assembly Boot ◆ Foreman Overshirt ◆ Riveter Belt ◆ Motor City Cap ◆ Foundry Tote ◆ Ironside Jacket ◆ Rouge Denim ◆ Michigan Chino ◆ Assembly Boot ◆ Foreman Overshirt ◆ Riveter Belt ◆ Motor City Cap ◆ Foundry Tote ◆
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Full Lineup

The Ironside work jacket — front view, waxed canvas, brass snap buttons, triple-stitch detail
No. 001
The Ironside Jacket
$385
Rouge Denim — 14oz raw selvedge jeans, straight cut, deep indigo
No. 002
Rouge Denim
$245
Michigan Chino — army twill trousers, relaxed taper, aged khaki
No. 003
Michigan Chino
$195
Assembly Boot — Horween leather, Goodyear welt, oil-tanned, brass eyelets
No. 004
Assembly Boot
$425
Foreman Overshirt — heavy flannel, chest pockets, elbow patches
No. 005
Foreman Overshirt
$265
Riveter Belt — bridle leather, single prong brass buckle, hand-beveled edges
No. 006
Riveter Belt
$145
Motor City Cap — waxed cotton, unstructured crown, leather strap closure
No. 007
Motor City Cap
$75
Foundry Tote — waxed canvas body, Horween leather handles, brass rivets
No. 008
Foundry Tote
$295
The Ironside Jacket — side angle detail showing waxed canvas texture and brass snap buttons
No. 001

The Ironside Jacket

Originally cut from surplus military canvas on a kitchen table in Corktown, the Ironside has been in continuous production since 1953 — making it one of the longest-running garments in American workwear. This season's edition pairs the original three-panel back yoke with a 12oz Japanese selvedge canvas sourced from Okayama, delivering a shell that ages into a personal artifact.

Fabric12oz Japanese Selvedge Canvas
LiningOrganic Cotton Flannel
HardwareAntique Brass YKK Snaps
Made inDetroit, MI
$385
Rouge Denim — close-up of selvedge edge and chain-stitch hem, deep indigo raw denim
No. 002

Rouge Denim

Named for the River Rouge plant where James Caldwell Sr. spent his formative years, this 14oz raw selvedge is woven in Okayama on vintage shuttle looms. The fabric arrives unwashed, unsanforized, and full of character — ready to record six months of wear into a pair of jeans that is entirely, irreplicably yours.

Fabric14oz Japanese Raw Selvedge Denim
ConstructionChain-Stitch Hem, Riveted Stress Points
HardwareCopper Rivets, Brass Button Fly
Made inDetroit, MI
$245
Michigan Chino — full-length view in aged khaki, relaxed taper silhouette
No. 003

Michigan Chino

Cut from a heavyweight army twill that was standard issue for Midwest factory floors in the 1950s, the Michigan Chino balances a generous top block with a tapered leg — roomy enough to kneel, sharp enough to wear to dinner. Hidden coin pockets and a triple-stitched crotch gusset nod to the garment's utilitarian origins.

Fabric10oz Army Officer Twill
FitRelaxed Taper
DetailsHidden Coin Pocket, Crotch Gusset
Made inDetroit, MI
$195
Assembly Boot — profile view showing Horween Chromexcel leather, Goodyear welt, natural leather sole
No. 004

Assembly Boot

The Assembly Boot is Caldwell's answer to a question no one else was asking: what if a work boot could outlive its owner? Built on a Goodyear welt with Horween's Chromexcel leather — the same 28-step tanning process that's been running since 1905 — this boot resolves, re-soles, and gets better every year for the rest of your life.

UpperHorween Chromexcel Leather
ConstructionGoodyear Welt, 360°
SoleVibram Mini-Lug
Made inDetroit, MI
$425
Foreman Overshirt — heavy flannel in charcoal check, open front showing interior chest pocket
No. 005

Foreman Overshirt

Part shirt, part jacket, entirely Caldwell. The Foreman is cut from a heavy Portuguese flannel that sits somewhere between outerwear and layering piece — warm enough for a Detroit autumn, light enough to wear indoors without overheating. Elbow patches in Horween chamois add a quiet luxury to a garment built for daily rotation.

Fabric8oz Portuguese Flannel
DetailsChamois Elbow Patches, Locker Loop
ClosureSmoked Pearl Buttons
Made inDetroit, MI
$265
Riveter Belt — coiled bridle leather belt with brass buckle on parchment background
No. 006

Riveter Belt

English bridle leather, tanned for eighteen months in oak-bark pits — there's no shortcut to a belt this dense. Each one is cut from a single hide, hand-beveled along both edges, and burnished until the leather glows. The solid brass buckle will outlast the leather. And the leather will outlast you.

LeatherEnglish Bridle (Oak-Bark Tanned)
Width1.5 inches
BuckleSolid Brass Single Prong
Made inDetroit, MI
$145
Motor City Cap — three-quarter angle showing waxed cotton crown, leather strap, and embossed brass buckle
No. 007

Motor City Cap

An unstructured five-panel in British Millerain waxed cotton — the same fabric used on sailing jackets and game bags. The cap develops a beautiful patina of creases and oil marks that render it, after a few months, uniquely yours. An adjustable leather strap with brass buckle ensures a clean fit on any head.

FabricBritish Millerain Waxed Cotton
CrownUnstructured Five-Panel
ClosureLeather Strap with Brass Buckle
Made inDetroit, MI
$75
Foundry Tote — flat lay showing waxed canvas body, leather handles, interior divider, brass rivets
No. 008

Foundry Tote

Big Jim Caldwell carried his cutting tools in a canvas sack. Robert Caldwell carries a laptop and a thermos. The Foundry Tote bridges the gap — a modern carryall with the structural integrity of a 1940s tool bag. The interior is lined with a custom-printed newspaper motif, because at Caldwell's, even the inside of a bag tells a story.

Body18oz Waxed Canvas
HandlesHorween Chromexcel Leather
InteriorNewspaper-Print Cotton Lining
Made inDetroit, MI
$295

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