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1968 (raw)

1968 (worn-in)

1968 (raw)

1968 (worn-in)

The 1968

Selvedge Denim Jeans

$99

Save 50-67%

Typically priced at $198-$297 in retail.

Fit

Fit Guide & Size Chart

Size

52% funded

Estimated ship date
August 2026

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

Fit guide

Click here for our fit guide.

Est. Ship

August 2026

What is selvedge denim? Read more on our blog.

CUSTOM HEMMING

Gustin has partnered with Denim Therapy to offer discounted custom hemming. As a Gustin customer, you can save up to 34% on authentic chain-stitched hemming that will match the original construction of your selvedge.

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Customer Feedback on THE 1968

"Bad= the weirdly tall fly buttons. Why so long? Good= cut and fit, the way jeans were meant to fit. Best=the denim. It has done the waist stretching and is starting to have the comfort and feel of old school jeans I used to wear. Thought for the future: what about not going to the effort of hemming the pants? I’m a tall fellow and yet there must have been at least eight inches cut off when I had them hemmed. Just leave them raw?"

-Rod M. | Verified Buyer

"I like my 1968s! I’ve been wearing them 7 months and still breaking them in (not washed yet) but I love the weight and fit. Can’t wait to see how they look as they age."

-Jeff T. | Verified Buyer

"As a regular selvedge/heritage/Japanese denim guy, I bought these to give Gustin a try. Wow, was I blown away by the value, the denim, the construction and the fit. These jeans have made me a regular customer. Awesome jeans."

-David F. | Verified Buyer

"American sewn jeans made with what could be the last of American Cone selvedge denim. I now have 4 pairs of the 1968. They fit true to size (no vanity sizing) and I wear the straight cut; which fit well over my cowboy boots. I have an athletic build (6'00", 180lbs, 33 waist, lean) and the seat and thighs, while fitted, give me the room I need (I could never wear skinny or low rise jeans) while being flattering. Amazing value."

-John V. | Verified Buyer

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