In 2004 inspired by the books and letters of Hunter S Thompson most notably “Fear and Loathing in America: The Brutal Odyssey of an Outlaw Journalist 1968–1976″
Six Eight Seven Six developed a collection which would reference but modernise classic American workwear styles; utilising & developing these garments with new details, trims and producing them in unique & progressive hybrid technical fabrics.
One of these styles was the Thompson jacket which we have decided to produce again as part of our Scotland Project. Fabric : “Dry Wax” Herringbone 100% cotton from Dundee’s Halley Stevenson & manufactured in Scotland.
Corozo buttons custom made in the UK by Courtney & Co.
