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Topper - Denim - 9 oz.

$198.00
SKU:
2108.04
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Work shirt made from rope-dyed 9 oz oz fabric from Kurabo (Japan).  Made in San Francisco, Calif. USA      

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A NOTE FROM PETE & TONY

My first car was a 1968 VW Bug. It cost me $2,000 in 1981 and it was in perfect condition. I bussed tables to pay for it and waxed that thing so much I am surprised there was any paint left on it. My first surfboard cost me $10 from a garage sale down the street in 1979 and my only regret is that I don't have that South Shore 7' single fin named the "Purple People Eater" anymore.

Tony and I started this Tellason brand with our first and only jean called the John Graham Mellor and a couple of years later, we whipped up our first shirt called the Topper. Twelve years later, we have plenty of great memories in this shirt and have friends around like Matt Clark who has been putting this gem to task building homes around here since our first cut.

There is something to be said about making something for the first time and looking way down the road knowing it was on point and classic enough to not spend one minute trying to "update" to whatever direction the wind is blowing.

With that said, we are stocked and ready to offer up our classic Topper shirt.

Enjoy the ride and thanks for listening,
Tony Patella
Pete Searson
Tellason

Reviews

  • 5
    Topper 9oz demin shirt

    Posted by Ricky on 23rd Mar 2025

    Wonderful and great quality. I recently bought the chambray version so fit and sizing was a no brainer. It came out slightly tighter on the cuff diameter by a fraction, but all good. Quality of material and workmanship is excellent and reflects well on purchase price. XL sizing for a 6' 206lb humanoid was a perfect fit with not an inch of material neither tight or loose in any direction. Nicely worked v-vents at the hems and a longer length back draped perfectly when work outside the Tellason jeans. Very slight flare out at the hip delivers a comfortable casual feel when worn but not loose, oversized, flappy or sloppy. Metal buttons are a great size for man-sized fingers to navigate and reflects burliness of product. VFM is excellent, 10/10 consistent with all my Tellason purchases. Has a certain presence when worn, not your average sort of shirt. Can be worn open super casual style but buttoned up it's like a very soft light weight denim overshirt. The material is light enough that it will break and wear in easily. Not at all uncomfortable or stiff With the top button fastened it looks very classy. Recommended because of quality, VFM and Tellason brand.

  • 5
    Topper Denim Shirt

    Posted by Paul Roy on 3rd Mar 2025

    Another great denim item from Tellason I have several of their jackets and jeans and were this with their khaki pants. I am 5’10 195 and a large fits perfectly

  • 5
    Top of the line Topper

    Posted by Brian on 9th Dec 2024

    I’m 6,2 250 lbs with really broad shoulders and the shirt fits like it’s tailored. Beautiful. Perfect arm length. Looks great unbuttoned or buttoned under my black coverall jacket, also from Telleson. Will not be the last one I order.

  • 5
    Topper Denim 7.5 oz.

    Posted by Travis on 23rd Sep 2024

    I am on construction sites and in the office for my job and a nicely crafted denim shirt is perfect for both environments. The style of this topper is well designed and can be worm anywhere. It holds up to the demands of construction work and looks sleek with a pair of denim jeans and boots for a night out. It's durable, has nice stitching, thoughtful pocket design for pencils, etc. Looking forward to breaking this one in!

  • 5
    Topper - Denim - 7.5 oz

    Posted by Nicola Ugas on 18th Sep 2024

    Perfect and of good quality. Good style and fit. Great service from Tellason and easy communication with Pete. Thanks!

  • 5
    Topper

    Posted by Jameel on 11th Aug 2024

    Just get it.

  • 5
    Perfection

    Posted by Sam M. on 6th Aug 2024

    Always have bought Levi’s denim over shirts that were too heavy, ill-fitted, and not quite what I was hoping for. Now with my Tellason denim shirt I’ve got a great supple and comfortable over shirt that I can also just wear as a shirt. I can’t wait for the Fall!

  • 5
    Topper - Denim - 7.5 oz (medium)

    Posted by Nikhil Kothegal on 22nd Jul 2024

    I purchased this Topper - Denim shirt during Tellason's 4th of July sale. I wasn't sure on sizing and went with a large, but wrote a note inquiring. To my surprise, Pete himself called me (so kind!) and discussed with me. I stayed with the large, but upon receipt, it was very long and baggy on me. Perhaps this was due to my short torso for my height? I asked Pete if I could swap for a medium, and he kindly obliged. The medium arrived and fits me much better (doesn't sit way past my bottom) but is still comfortable in the back and shoulders. The shirt feels solid and will work well as an overshirt unbuttoned or tucked in. I'm excited for it to soften up and develop some fades. I am around 5'8" and maybe 160-170 pounds, but as I said, have longer legs for my height. For those who aren't tall/have a short torso, I think the large would be a bit too long. Hope this helps. This is my second item from Tellason (also bought a dyed coverall jacket) and I will continue to support them. Love their products and their weekly writings and personal touches.

  • 5
    Topper Denim Shirt

    Posted by Andrew on 19th Jul 2024

    Excellent quality as expected from Tellason. Went with XL. Usually order a L. Definitely like the style of this shirt a little bigger.