Who else loves that dungarees are having a bit of a moment? Seems to happen roughly every 20-30 years – last occurring in the 90s when most folk wore them baggy enough to fit two people in. Thankfully the 2020s incarnation is a bit more flattering, as exemplified by these beauties from KAVU. Made in a soft 9-wale corduroy, they're cut with a dash of stretch for an action-packed life, and the patterned webbing shoulder straps with easy-release buckles are easy to adjust. They've got a lovely relaxed fit with a slightly cropped leg, and folksy patch pockets with plenty of depth. In fact, KAVU love these so much that they’ve named them after San Juan Island, where the brand started out. Comfortable, functional and great looking – you'll end up living in them.
| Metric (cm) | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| US Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 83.8 - 86.4 | 88.9 - 91.4 | 94 - 96.5 | 99.1 - 102 | 104 - 107 | 109-111 |
| Arm Length | 73.7 - 76.2 | 76.2 - 78.7 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 81.3 - 83.8 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 83.8-111 |
| Natural Waist | 63.5 - 66 | 68.6 - 71.1 | 73.7 - 76.2 | 78.7 - 81.3 | 83.8 - 86.4 | 88.9-91.4 |
| Hips | 88.9 - 91.4 | 94 - 96.5 | 99.1 - 102 | 104 - 107 | 109 - 112 | 114-116 |
| Inches | XS | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| US Size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Bust | 33-34 | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 |
| Arm Length | 29-30 | 30-31 | 31-32 | 32-33 | 33-34 | 33-34 |
| Natural Waist | 25-26 | 27-28 | 29-30 | 31-32 | 33-34 | 35-36 |
| Hips | 35-36 | 37-38 | 39-40 | 41-42 | 43-44 | 45-46 |
Now here’s an origin story for you. Back in the early nineties, fishing boat skipper Barry Barr was fed up with wearing cheap trucker caps that got snatched off his head in storms, never to be seen again. He decided to make a super-durable cap that wouldn’t blow off whatever the weather, and he did it by stitching the webbing material from a Teva sandal all the way around the crown. Turned out his ‘Strapcap’ was a hit, and KAVU was born.
From humble beginnings flogging Strapcaps out of the boot of his car in Seattle, Barry’s since expanded to produce a whole array of durable outdoor kit with a laid-back, van-lifer vibe. The KAVU range takes in everything from sling bags to swim shorts, and while they’re serious about producing great gear that’s made to last, they’re also not afraid to have a laugh. Their prints are bold, playful, and in some cases so loud that they’ll take some considerable chutzpah to carry off – but that’s what makes them so much fun.
And if you’re wondering about the name, KAVU is an aviation acronym that stands for ‘klear above, visibility unlimited’. It means it’s a perfect day for an adventure.
