We've all been there. Whether you’re diehard denim collector or just a fade fanboy, we all came into the world of raw denim as rookies, and rookies make
The Ship John Wills Jacket – A 3-Year Review
“The mighty Wills Jacket is second to none.” It’s a bold claim, doubled down on by Ship John’s motto: ‘Stuff That Holds Up.’ In recent years, the Portland,
Why Filson’s Mackinaw Cruiser Is the Best Wool Coat of All Time
Sometimes, the way they used to make cold weather coats is still the best way. Enter what I think is the best and most famous wool coat ever: the American made
21.5 OZ JEANS – My Brave Star Selvage Review (100 Wears)
I’ve reviewed a lot of Japanese jeans on my site, but I thought it was time to try some American selvedge — and I went big. About 9 months ago, I bought
“The Last of Us” Jacket Review: Huckberry’s Waxed Trucker Is Actually Great Value
With over a thousand reviews and a starring role in HBO's The Last of Us, this is one of, if not the most popular, American-made waxed jackets on the
What Exactly Is Heritage Fashion?
Ubi Sunt qui ante nos fuerunt - Where are those who were before us? The romance of the word ‘heritage’ is as powerful as it is precarious. A brand’s history
Why the Best Chore Jacket is Taylor Stitch’s Ojai
My favorite lightweight jacket is Taylor Stitch’s Ojai. Here are a few terms I’ve seen used to describe it: “updated version of a French workwear jacket”
6 Under-the-Radar Japanese Denim Brands You Should Know About
If you’ve been into denim for any amount of time you will most certainly have dabbled in (or at least be aware of) the deep, dark world that is Japanese
Jeans Review: Tanuki Brings Streetwear to Selvedge
Launched in 2016 in Okayama, where most of Japan’s legendary denim is crafted, Tanuki has catapulted to popularity on the denim scene, achieving serious
Review: Full Count’s Modern Interpretation of Vintage Jeans
When it comes to Japanese denim, the brands with the most history are the Osaka Five, who all helped pioneer the Japanese selvedge denim craze. These brands
Inside Vietnam’s Raw Denim Community
Check out our extra in-depth visit to Saigon's denim scene in this article on Heddels: Meet Vietnam's Most Dedicated Denimheads There’s a flourishing raw
In Defense of the Canadian Tuxedo: The Right Way to Wear Denim on Denim
You’ve got the bottom half of your outfit set. Your best raws: perfect fades, perfect fit. Your beloved boots: freshly brushed, only the real ones
My 6 Favorite Jeans to Wear in Summer Heat
Even though my home state of New York went “on pause” this summer, the season itself spared us no seconds to play catch-up. Within days, the temperatures rose
Review: Why My Samurai Jeans Are My Japanesiest Jeans
Founded in 1997 by Toru Nogami, Samurai Jeans was launched a fair amount of time after the Japanese denim scene kind of debuted in the 1970s, but while that’s
Review: Schott’s Café Racer Is the Best Leather Jacket
If you've made it this far, you're probably suspecting it and I'm here to confirm: Schott makes the American leather jacket Irving Schott and his brother
Why Is Zimbabwe Cotton So Popular?
A lot of brands tout Zimbabwe cotton as one of the best varieties in the world. Often by people selling it, sure, so they're not unbiased, but you'll also hear
Just How Denim Jackets Became So Popular: History of the Denim Jacket
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert There is perhaps no article of clothing more evocative of the American aesthetic than the denim
Review: Momotaro’s Glossy, Hairy, Hand Made Japanese Jeans
"Made by hand, without compromise" is the slogan of the Kojima-based denim company Momotaro. Kojima is considered by many as the birthplace of Japanese denim
The 5 Best Hoodies: Best Value, Most Durable, Best for Working Out, and More
I don't want to alarm you, but a lot of hoodies are crap. It's the same as t-shirts or jeans: when an item of clothing becomes so overwhelmingly popular,
Pure Blue Japan Review: My Neppiest Jeans Ever
Pure Blue Japan, or PBJ, is a beloved Japanese denim company that was founded in 1997 and is based in the Japanese denim capital of Okayama, right between
Op-Ed: 5 Types of Jeans and When You Should Wear Them
Blue jeans are an essential part of any guy’s closet, and have likely been a feature in your own for as long as you can remember. But how well do you actually
7 Reasons Japanese Denim Is So Expensive — And Why It’s Worth It
It’s no secret that Japanese denim can be pricey, often over $300 a pair, but what makes this so? Before we can determine if these jeans are ‘worth it’ (a
Iron Heart Review: 4 Years in 4 Pairs of the World’s Toughest Jeans
Iron Heart denim is an absolute pillar of the Japanese denim world. Sometimes polarizing, it is the gateway drug for many into the world of high end selvedge
Oni Shin Secret Denim Review – Stretchy Selvedge Jeans?
Believe it or not, stretch selvedge is a thing. I took a trip to New York’s denim mecca Blue in Green to see what kind of unusual offerings they had this
