James Coward

James Coward is a menswear project formed by Patrick Bull, Daniel Garrod, and Aaron Gray, based in Vancouver, Canada. The label reworks familiar menswear shapes, fabrics, and details through a balance of strength and restraint, tradition and sensitivity. Garments are made using robust materials sourced from mills with long histories, and produced in regions recognised for skilled workmanship. The focus remains on fabric quality, considered construction, and enduring craft traditions.

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James Coward is a menswear project formed by Patrick Bull, Daniel Garrod, and Aaron Gray, based in Vancouver, Canada. The label reworks familiar menswear shapes, fabrics, and details through a balance of strength and restraint, tradition and sensitivity. Garments are made using robust materials sourced from mills with long histories, and produced in regions recognised for skilled workmanship. The focus remains on fabric quality, considered construction, and enduring craft traditions.


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Stone Island

Vans

Barena Venezia

Moscot

Anderson's

Converse

adidas Originals

Nanamica

Nike

New Balance

Veilance

Harris Wharf London

Engineered Garments 

Byredo

Dr. Martens

Comme des Garçons SHIRT

Patagonia

Paraboot

Margaret Howell

Comme des Garçons Parfums

orSlow

Begg x Co

Neighborhood

WTAPS

Stora Skuggan

ASICS

Casey Casey

Stüssy

And Wander

Hestra

Steamery

Batoner

Danner

Porter

Adsum

mfpen

Studio Barnhus

Stepney Workers Club

Birkenstock

Needles

Lady White Co.

Yuketen

Unifrom

Maison Louis Marie

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Barbour

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Maximum Henry

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Oliver Church

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Unlikely

Village PM

Thurston

Norlha

TEKLA

Yoko Sakamoto

Liberally cut jean crafted from 13.5oz white-core Japanese denim, one-washed for a softened hand and comfortable wear from the outset. The fabric will ease and age naturally, with continued wear gradually revealing the white core of the yarns. Designed with rear darts in place of a traditional yoke to create a streamlined, straightforward silhouette. Finished with a bound and reinforced outseam, flat-felled seat and inseam for a clean, durable interior finish, and a generous inseam allowing for varied styling. Details include rounded back patch pockets, a right-hand ticket pocket, zip fly, and tack button closure.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Black

5Pkt Jean

Relaxed, unfussy easy pant cut from dense yet supple midweight wool gabardine, woven by a noted mill in Japan’s Chūbu region. The fabric is pliable with a dry, smooth hand and wears comfortably from the outset. Designed with an elasticated waistband with cotton drawstring, a functional Waldes zip fly, and belt loops for flexible wear. Finished with generous side slash pockets and rear welted pockets. Suitable on its own or worn with the matching Carry On Jacket in the same fabric.

Made in Vancouver
100% Wool Outer, 100% Bemberg Lining
Black

Carry On Pant

Relaxed, slightly cropped zip blouson cut from dense, tightly woven heavyweight Japanese wool gabardine with a pronounced toothed twill weave. The fabric is woven at a mill in the Chūbu region of Japan, known for supplying leading labels throughout the 20th century. Designed with a classic collar with rounded tips, a two-way YKK zipper with kissing welt finish, and welted hip pockets with visible top stitching. A curved two-piece sleeve supports natural movement while maintaining a clean, unfettered silhouette. Fully lined in smooth Bemberg for comfort and versatility.

Made in Vancouver
100% Wool Outer, 100% Bemberg Lining
Black

Site Jacket

Relaxed, slightly cropped blouson cut from dense yet supple Italian moleskin. The tightly woven and brushed fabric has a soft, suede-like hand and a deep, even tone that will gain character with wear. Designed with a classic collar with rounded tips, a two-way YKK zipper with kissing welt finish, and moleskin-lined welted hip pockets with visible top stitching. A curved two-piece sleeve allows for natural movement while maintaining a clean, unfettered silhouette. Fully lined in crisp cotton for comfort and versatility.

Made in Vancouver
100% Cotton
Dark Brown

Easy-wearing button-front shirt with a relaxed, oversized fit, cut from dense yet supple Italian moleskin. The tightly woven and brushed fabric has a soft, gentle hand and develops increased nuance with wear. Designed with a convertible collar, flat hem, and left chest pocket. A two-piece yoke with double knife pleats adds structure to the generous body, while the two-piece sleeve construction introduces clean, controlled volume through the arm. Finished with flat-felled and French seam construction for durability, Japanese tack buttons, and top-stitched collar and cuffs.

Made in Vancouver
100% Cotton
Black

Travail Shirt

Oversized, slightly cropped jacket cut from densely woven 13.5oz rope-dyed Japanese denim that has been one-washed for a softened hand and immediate comfort. The fabric will ease and age naturally with wear, gradually revealing the undyed core of the yarns. The silhouette is relaxed and generous, allowing for easy layering. Finished with dual-access front flap pockets, an interior hip patch pocket, and sturdy jean stud buttons.

Made in Japan
100% Cotton
Brown

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