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REBUILT FOR WINTER

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BLKBURN reconstructs authentic U.S. military surplus into contemporary one-of-one garments. Built from recovered military clothing and vintage workwear each piece is reconstructed in Kingston, New York.

Custom dyeing, restoration, BLKBURN FIELD WAX, and hand-applied finishes preserve the character of the original while creating something entirely new.

No two garments are ever alike.

Discover BLKBURN featuring outerwear, shirts, accessories, and signature studio finishes including our custom Field Wax, paint treatments, and hand-finished details.

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the foundation

The best garments don't need to be made—they need to be rediscovered.

BLKBURN reconstructs authentic military surplus and reclaimed materials into timeless pieces that preserve history while reducing waste.

A pile of worn and stacked tan and beige jeans on a concrete floor.

Found

Authentic garments selected for their history, character, and enduring utility.

A young man with his hands in his beige pants pockets standing outdoors in a field with a cloudy sky background, wearing a baseball cap, a camouflage jacket with patches, and a light blue button-up shirt.

PRESERVED

The marks of time, wear, and purpose remain an essential part of every piece.

CONTINUED

Thoughtfully reconstructed using signature BLKBURN techniques to extend each garment's life.

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THE STUDIO

BLKBURN is shaped by a small collective of designers and creatives united by a shared appreciation for history and enduring design.

  • A smiling young man with black hair and a goatee wearing a camouflage jacket and a gold necklace, sitting in a creative workspace with photos and fabric in the background.

    Philippe Trinh

    CREATIVE

    TRINH founded BLKBURN after a career in fashion design working with Joseph Abboud, Phillip Lim, Adam Lippes and Perry Ellis. With over three decades spent collecting military surplus and wartime ephemera, his work explores the intersection of history, utility, and craftsmanship. BLKBURN reflects that perspective, reconstructing authentic military garments into timeless pieces.

  • A man leaning against a wall with crossed arms, wearing a blue shirt and a cap, in a room with framed photos and clothing rack.

    JJ GROSSMAN

    STRATEGY

    GROSSMAN oversees Brand Strategy. With over 20 years of experience spanning the entertainment and fashion industries, including leadership roles at Columbia Records, he brings extensive expertise in brand development, strategic partnerships, and retail growth. His work has helped place products with retailers including Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Fred Segal.

  • A smiling man standing indoors next to a concrete wall, wearing a dark brown cardigan over a white t-shirt with a clothing store in the background.

    Darian Dorrell

    MERCHANDISING

    DORRELL brings over 20 years of experience in luxury retail, including serving as a buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue and holding leadership roles with Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH). His expertise in merchandising, product strategy, and the luxury consumer helps guide BLKBURN's collections from concept to market, balancing creative vision with commercial insight.

  • Man in black jacket standing indoors with a gallery wall and artwork behind him.

    Paul Connolly

    VISUALS

    CONNOLLY has spent more than 20 years working across fashion branding, advertising, and creative direction. With experience at Nautica and a background leading creative teams and brand campaigns, he brings a refined understanding of visual communication to BLKBURN. His work helps shape the studio's identity across print, digital, and product.

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Calvary Man, Vietnam 1960/70’s. There’s something about old military clothing that feels incredibly personal. A faded name stitched above the chest. Sleeves worn soft from years of use. Young soldiers standing in the heat wearing unifo
Salvaged Carhartt. We’ve been collecting a lot of worn vintage Carhartt canvas pieces and salvaging as many sections as we can. The usable panels will be cleaned, repaired, reinforced, and worked back into the BLKBURN collection as contrasti
RECEPTION STATION — FORT DIX, NEW JERSEY, 1954. A military intake portrait showing Company B at Fort Dix during reception processing in August of 1954 — newly enlisted soldiers photographed before their assignment and deployment. This i
BLACKBURN started as just one of many names… Then these old military name tapes surfaced — stripped from someone’s personal uniform became the starting point for the line. Military clothing always feels more interesting once it&r
U.S. tank crew somewhere in Vietnam, 1960’s.
WAX FORMULA 0010 / 0023 Before waterproof sprays and synthetic coatings, soldiers, outdoorsmen, and laborers relied on waxes, oils, and heavy canvas to protect uniforms and gear from rain, mud, and field conditions. Testing early wax formulations o
Original Vietnam War snapshot, probably early 1970s. An American military vehicle parked alongside heavy equipment somewhere in Vietnam, with a soldier photographed mid-moment above the cab. What caught my attention was the hand-painted “MR.
Sun fading some old Vietnam-era M-65’s today. There’s something honest about the way these old military jackets age. Decades of storage, field wear, sun, rain, smoke — and somehow it’s all preserved in the fabric. A few hour

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