3sixteen

3sixteen is a New York City based clothing brand founded in 2003[1][2] which focuses on Made in USA denim.[3][4] Its flagship store is located in Nolita.[5][6] 3sixteen's owners are Andrew Chen and Johan Lam.[7][8][9][10]

Collaborations

At its beginning, 3sixteen worked directly with Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan to develop a custom 14.5oz selvedge denim,[1][11][12] and has continued to source custom woven denim from the mill in the years since.

3sixteen has engaged in many partnerships throughout its history. 3sixteen collaborated with Blackstock & Weber on a rubber crepe sole loafer.[13] In 2024, 3sixteen collaborated with Schott on a bomber jacket.[14] In 2024 3sixteen and Crocs co-created a clog.[15]

References

  1. Five Fits With: Denim Expert Andrew Chen of 3Sixteen Esquire, 2020-11-10, retrieved 2026-01-28^
  2. Gerald Ortiz. 3sixteen: 15 Years and Counting Heddels, 2018-12-24, retrieved 2026-01-28^
  3. Alexander Freeling. How Cult Denim Brand 3Sixteen Learned to Make More Than Just Great Jeans Robb Report, October 6, 2022^
  4. 3sixteen Mildblend, retrieved 2024-09-01^
  5. Take a Tour of 3sixteen, New York's Chillest Denim Store GQ, July 14, 2021^
  6. Talking Shop: 3sixteen Essential Journal, 2 December 2020^
  7. Over a Decade in Denim – Andrew Chen and Johan Lam of 3sixteen Heddels, March 3, 2021^
  8. Megan Gustashaw. The Ten Things 3sixteen Co-Owner Johan Lam Can't Live Without GQ, December 21, 2015^
  9. David Von Bader. Meet Johan Lam of 3sixteen: American Selvedge Denim Savior and a Man on a Mission to Make Things That Age Gracefully Crafted and Tailored, May 13, 2022^
  10. David Grivette. My Uniform: Andrew Chen of 3sixteen Huckberry, May 20, 2024^
  11. 3SIXTEEN SL-100X INDIGO SELVEDGE JEAN Selfedge, retrieved 2024-09-01^
  12. 3sixteen's Tour of Kuroki Mills: Denim From Start to Finish Heddels, June 30, 2014, retrieved 2024-09-01^
  13. Mike Destefano. Blackstock and Weber for 3Sixteen Crepe Wedge Complex, January 12, 2022, retrieved 2024-09-01^
  14. NYC Workwear Giants Schott & 3Sixteen Collab On Shearling Leather Bomber Jacket Beau Hayhoe, December 16, 2024^
  15. 3sixteen x Crocs' New Dylan Clog Is Inspired by Huaraches Hypebeast, June 24, 2024^