Naked and Famous is a legendary denim brand that's well-known for pushing the boundaries when creating new fabrics. Ever since they were founded in 2008,
How to Wash Raw Denim — And Whether Or Not You Should
If you've even dipped your toe into the world of selvedge denim, you'll have heard that perennial question: How often should I wash my jeans? To those who
Sanforized vs Unsanforized vs Raw: How to Pick Your Selvedge Jeans
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The World’s Heaviest Jeans: Meet Naked & Famous’ 40-Ounce Denim
There are more than a few brands that claim they've made the thickest, heaviest denim on Earth, but none of them have come close to Naked & Famous's
8 Best Fall Jackets for Men 2024: Iconic, Durable, Stylish, & More
If you like clothes, you love fall. Whether you're a fashion dude or a regular dude, it just gives you more stuff to wear: everyone has a favorite pair of jeans
Were Jeans Really Illegal in the Soviet Union? The Surprising History of Denim Smuggling Under the Iron Curtain
The unique history of the Soviet Union has been told before, but many people don’t realize the ways the Cold War impacted the fashion world — and how the
Denim vs Chambray – Which Fits Your Needs?
You might be familiar with denim and chambray as a pair because for just about 150 years, denim pants and chambray work shirts have been a popular outfit choice
My Experience With Aquaman’s Jeans
Anyone who watched 2018’s “Aquaman” probably noticed Jason Momoa's jeans, and if you are a fan of fine denim, then maybe you Googled where they came from:
The 7 Best Lightweight Jeans for Summer 2021
You might not think jeans can be great summer wear, but if you’re a guy who loves wearing boots or if you go to a lot of outings for which shorts aren't
Jeans Made With 23% Milk!? A Look at Naked & Famous’ Milk Selvedge
The discovery of Naked and Famous’ Milk Selvedge had me spiraling. Denim that's 77% cotton and 23%... milk?! As in cow juice? Wild as it sounds, it
$660 Jeans? Why Tanuki’s Aizome Denim Is Worth the Pricetag
The hobby-slash-cult that is selvedge denim is a subculture composed of people who don’t bat an eyelid at 300 dollar jeans. Most of the big name brands are
Rookie Mistakes: 5 Raw Denim Mistakes to Avoid
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
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
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
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
Full Count is an enormously esteemed denim company founded by Mikiharu Tsujita in 1992, and it's so respected that it's one of the Osaka 5, a group of older,
Inside Vietnam’s Raw Denim Community
There’s a flourishing raw denim scene in Vietnam, a country where locals jokingly refer to the climate as having two seasons: one hot and one hotter. While the
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
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
There is perhaps no article of clothing more evocative of the American aesthetic than the denim jacket. Cool, rebellious, rugged, and chic, this timeless
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
