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Our denim reviews result from a passion for quality menswear built to last. We draw on years of expertise in menswear, history, culture, denim, and manufacturing processes. From leather patches to fades, our review process has one goal: helping men find the best, most durable casual denim.
I moved recently from Manhattan to Queens, and at the very top of my list of places to visit — where it's actually been for many years — was the raw denim and
If you like the extra durability and artistry of quality denim but you don't love how rigid they tend to be, you're in luck. Today, we are looking at Flint and
The two most popular types of casual pants are jeans and chinos, but how are they actually different, when is it more appropriate to wear one over the other?
One question we get shockingly often is how to break in jeans, especially raw denim: the stiff, starchy, often very thick type worn by people who like extra
A lot of people have asked me lately, if I could have one jacket, or one pair of boots, or one pair of jeans — what would I pick? These are part of the
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert When you get into higher-end denim products, you'll quickly encounter words like raw, selvedge, sanforization
There’s no doubt the kings of casual pants are denim jeans. After that, it’s probably chinos. But there's another kind of casual pant that’s also cotton, also
We all know there are endless options for stylish fall outerwear — waxed trucker jackets, Harrington jackets, field jackets — but once the temperature drops
While there are denim purists who will furiously debate the merits of traditional denim over modern stretch jeans, there's no denying that the public just
As most of you likely know, Japanese denim is generally regarded as the best denim in the world, with just a handful of small boutique brands topping the list
I just gifted a very nice, very blue denim jacket from Tanuki to my boy Chris from the Dress Well channel on YouTube, and his first text was: I've never
Raleigh Workshop’s jeans have been spotted on a range of the coolest people in pop culture: indie star Win Butler of Arcade Fire, hipster folkie Justin Vernon
Everyone loves how faded jeans look but they also love how they feel. New and unwashed denim (that's called raw denim) is stiff and rough, but it becomes
Key Takeaways: How to Wear a Denim Jacket Pair a denim jacket with tops like a plain white tee, henleys, or flannels. Contrasting colors is key. I stick to
What makes the best selvedge denim? — the weight, the slubbyness, the nap, the shuttle loom? There are many myths about what selvedge denim is, but it's
I'm excited for this one: a double review of Shockoe Atelier, my favorite selvedge denim company right now. And yes, I said a double review. I've got a pair
This review is of Nudie Jeans' Skinny Lin in Black-Black If you are someone who is into raw, selvage denim, or honestly just a person who loves denim more
Hulu’s The Bear is a runaway hit. Season 2's debut in June 2023 brought in 70% more viewers than the Season 1 debut a year earlier, and by mid-July the series
Every artist has their preferred medium. For some, it's oil on canvas, for others, it's acrylic on wood. But for English artist Ian Berry, it's denim on
Expert Verified By: Bahzad Trinos, Creative Director & Product Development, Naked & Famous Denim Given practically everybody wears jeans, a lot of
As a guy with a blog, I'm sent an e-mail from Huckberry every week on their trending products, and every week the 365 pants (or shorts) are at the top of the
Does cheap necessarily mean worse quality? It depends on what product you are talking about. In the world of jeans, let's take a closer look. I own several
Expert Verified By: Bahzad Trinos, Creative Director & Product Development, Naked & Famous Denim Raw denim has gained a cult following, with hundreds
Your jeans have a hole, you want to get them fixed because they’re still great jeans — you spent all that time getting that distressed look and hey, repairing
Casual Durable™.
Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad.
This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more
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