In 1967, Dickies created the most iconic work pant ever, the 874. Built with timeless style and designed to be virtually indestructible, the Dickies 874 will stand up to any challenge, from the construction site to the skate park. Back in 1918, CN Williamson and EE “Colonel” Dickie, along with a few friends, founded the U.S. Overall Company. In 1922, C. Don Williamson joined with his father and cousin to purchase 100% of the overall company on a one-third basis each and renamed it Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company…and Dickies was born. From those early years, the company saw steady growth as construction workers and farm laborers turned to the rugged practicality of Dickies overalls. When the United States entered World War II, the company was diverted to produce millions of uniforms for the U.S. Army. As the post-war economy boomed, Williamson-Dickie embarked on an expansion strategy, establishing new manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and sales territories across the United States. Already a favorite among Texas oilmen, Williamson-Dickie entered the international market in the late 1950s, when U.S. oil companies sent workers to emerging oil fields in the Middle East. Expansion across Europe soon followed, and Dickies became a global go-to for durable workwear. The 1980s adoption of classic pants, shirts, and work jackets by SoCal urban gangs is well documented, and Dickies was an integral part of that phenomenon. Dickies later became the go-to pant brand for skaters, where the 874 logo achieved cult status. Today, through social media, especially on TikTok , Dickies 874 has become a household name among a younger generation, taking the world by storm. Discover now at Little America Store new color variations of the iconic Dickies trousers.
