$99
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Typically priced at $198-$297 in retail.
Size
35% funded
Estimated ship date
January / February 2027
Cut and sewn in California
100% Cotton
A true selvedge denim icon - this is the Cone Mills 1968. The most you can ask from a great selvedge denim is that it starts out beautiful and gets even better over time. As you can see from this well worn pair, the 1968 absolutely delivers.
Gustin jeans made from sanforized raw selvedge denim from Cone Mills. The 1968 was somewhat of a premium denim company darling. It was used by many and there's a reason for it. It sneaks up on you. It seems unassuming at first, but when you see the beautifully rich indigo shade and crisply starched raw feel you know you're touching classic quality. 20oz denim is cool. Super light denim is fun too. Let's face it, the 13.5oz sweet spot is a winner. It works year round and that's what you get in the 1968 - it has great body. We used this fabric as we were developing the skinny fit and knew we had to get our hands on more than just sample yardage. This is authentic, classic selvedge denim at its best.
This is the same style and quality that was sold in boutiques all over the country for $205+.
*Note: unlike most brands, we don't use vanity sizing for our pants. If you're a first time customer, we highly recommend checking out our fit guide.
Inseam
Waist sizes 29-33 have a 34" inseam.
Waist sizes 34+ have a 36" inseam.
Fabric
#172 Cone Mills Selvedge, 13.5oz, Red ID, 100% Cotton
Finish
Raw, Contrast Stitching, Brown Patch
Trims
Custom Gustin hardware, stamped leather patch
Made in
made in usa
Fit guide
Click here for our fit guide.
Est. Ship
January / February 2027
What is selvedge denim? Read more on our blog.
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Customer Feedback on THE 1968
"Received my 1968 Gustin 34 slim and could not be happier with the quality and size, length. I love the fact that they come in into 36 and seem because I am taller and then I can get them hemmed to my liking. Just the best pair of jeans and a great company. This is my third pair and I will always keep buying from Gustin."
-Robert S. | Verified Buyer
"I love this new classic cut. It was not sure about the higher waist line, but they fit really well and they’re comfortable, especially for somebody with larger thighs from cycling. Also, you can’t go wrong with any of the cone mills selvage denim. It is an absolute shame that the mill closed. I keep hoping that somebody will resurrect the brand with the original machines and bring some fabric Manufacturing back to the Carolinas."
-Joe C. | Verified Buyer
"Needless to say, any pair of Cone is an instant classic, and the 1968 sits right in the wearability - ruggedness - look sweet spot. I settled for the straight fit to pair them with cowboy boots. The match is perfect, and highlights the superb Gustin's straight cut. I do own slim straights, too, which I love pairing with boots and sneakers. Both fits suit me well, but there's something very appealing about Gustin's straight cut in terms of comfort."
-Florin Z. | Verified Buyer
"I have 2 pairs of these jeans now and I love them."
-Marty B. | Verified Buyer
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