The Dickies 874, pants that have become a vintage fashion icon.

Where does the famous Dickies 874 pant come from?

Dickies have been manufacturing the Original 874 work trousers for over 50 years. They are often called the "signature" pants and have become a very famous item of clothing in North America. It was created in 1967 and became popular in the 1970s.

The Dickies 874 pant was created with the goal of having a durable work pant that would also be comfortable and last for years. We now know that Dickies' mission was a success. The many vintage Dickies pants that can be found in vintage are proof of the resistance of the 874.

Why Dickies 874?

This is a frequently asked question, but seems quite simple. The 874 was so called because it was the next number in the line of the 871, 872 and 873 models released earlier. Let's not forget that the Dickies 874 are work trousers, so giving them a serial number fits perfectly with what Dickies wants to offer.

Why is the Dickies 874 a big hit?

The primary reasons for the success of the Dickies 874 trousers.

The Dickies 874 has become popular due to its durability and comfort. It was also affordable, making it accessible to many people who needed work pants and couldn't afford to buy pants that didn't last long.

These casual pants have been making waves over the past few decades, and one of the first places they were adopted for fashion purposes was by Hispanics in Southern California in the 1980s.

Dickies and skateboarders, a story of understanding.

Surely you also know that the pants are a big hit among skaters. Its straight cut and the baggy aesthetic of the era that goes well with any t-shirt, shirt or sweatshirt and its resistance to drops make these pants a great success.

Indeed, Le 874 has become a symbol of streetwear by infiltrating various subcultures. Marked in the culture of music and the culture of skateboarding, it resonates with two of the most popular cultures in the world.

The target audience for the Dickies 874 at its inception.

Indeed, where the brand has been strong is in the ability of its pants to adapt to all situations. The Dickies 874 can be worn in the office or on the job site. Dickies also says when selling the 874 that "After being washed, the trousers do not need ironing if hung up properly."

The Dickies 874 pant also comes in a huge variety of sizes and colors. Indeed, the pants are for men and for women, everyone can find pants that suits them and that they like. In black, white, blue and brown, the pants can be worn for all occasions.

The Dickies 874 in music.

In the 90s, the 874 began to be used in rap music with artists such as Tupac and Snoop Dogg. Soon after, in the late 90s and early 2000s, skate punk became very popular with Blink-182 and Sublime.

The 874 became very popular in the early 2000s when pop stars like Gwen Stefani and Madonna started wearing it.

Dickies in popular culture today.

Since the 874, the pants have continued to receive positive reviews from contemporary celebrities and tastemakers like Justin Bieber, Jaden Smith, Kanye West and Kendall Jenner.

By the way, Dickies got a ton of collaboration requests from different fashion brands, and they love it. Brands like Stussy, Supreme, OBEY and Foot Patrol have all put their own spin on the pants. These collaborations allow the brand to diversify its customer base by showing Dickies' connection to fashion and street culture.

Dickies in thrift store

Dickies makes our pants, our jeans, our jackets and these are resistant in time. We love this brand for the emphasis it places on the quality of its clothes. You can easily find them in thrift stores or vintage shops without these clothes being in poor condition. This makes the Dickies brand a super brand for the second hand.

When those Dickies pants end up in too bad shape, there's always a solution at LaFrip'aMax. For those who like upcycling, we made vintage bags with old dickies jeans!

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