Authentic, Kansas-made Western wear from the Dungaree Dude
W.H. Ranch, also known as W.H. Ranch Dungarees, is a one-man artisan denim brand best known for handcrafted, vintage-inspired jeans and western workwear made in the U.S. by denim craftsman Ryan Martin
Since galloping onto the jeans scene in 2011, Martin has stitched his way to fame, fitting famous actors, musicians and a fan base with his award-winning, vintage-inspired W. H. Ranch Dungarees.
Each pair of jeans is bench-made with single-needle construction, heavy chain stitching, vintage-inspired materials, and historical patterns. Based on Heritage Aesthetic:, the brand focuses on mid-20th-century western and workwear styles, such as the Rider fits inspired by cowboy jeans from the 1940s and 1950s.
To sum it up, W.H. Ranch is not a mass-market denim label. It sits in the boutique/heritage raw denim category, similar in spirit to other artisan makers like Railcar Fine Goods and Raleigh Denim. Its aesthetic appeals to fans of western workwear and historically accurate jeans construction more than standard contemporary fashion.
Want a custom-made pair of W.H. Ranch Dungarees? Start the process with an email request for a phone consultation with Martin: whranchhand@gmail.com. Once connected, he’ll get your specifications:
What do you plan to wear these jeans for – work, play, church, with cowboy boots?
What type of denim do you prefer, such as shrinkable, dark wash, 13-ounce? (He says the most popular is the 1950s-era denim from Japan.)
Pick your price: a standard order for W.H. jeans is $375, “but your order goes in the stack, and I can’t tell you how long it will take. The last order I pulled off the top to work on was from 2½ years ago,” Martin explains about his workload. But, he takes four rush orders each month: for $225 extra (total of $600), he’ll get your jeans made after-hours within six weeks.
For the proper fit, W.H. sends you photos illustrating how to measure at home for waist, thigh and knee width and length.
