Hickory Stripes: Streetwear’s Unsung Hero

History lesson. Originally, the hickory stripe was the de facto uniform of America’s railway workers. Designed to be as hardworking as its wearer, the hickory stripe was made with durable cotton, with the pattern intended to obscure stains. 

These days, it’s undergone a contemporary revival, seeing new iterations in straight leg trousers and boxy jackets throughout the season’s utility workwear trend.