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Denim

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.

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Filson’s Rail Splitter Jeans Review: The Pros and Cons of $200 Work Pants

Filson is an interesting company. Existing at an intersection of utilitarian functionality and rugged, trendy, heritage wear, they have a deep history, having

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Best Denim Fades | How to Wash, When to Wash, and the Truth About Soaking

When it comes to the world of nice denim, it might be the most common question that gets asked: how do I get great fades on my jeans? For many, this is the

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Welcome to London’s Last Jeans Factory: Blackhorse Lane Atelier

I was recently in London and after spending some time at denimhead meet ups, there was one place I kept hearing whispers of: Blackhorse Atelier. The biggest

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The Best High End Athletic Fit Jeans, From $ to $$$

Historically, most selvedge denim brands come in billowy straight fits and maybe a skinny fit, but neither of those fits are ideal for guys who squat heavy or

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Freddy Gets Faded: A Nightmare On Elm Street x Naked & Famous Denim

Invading the dreams of denim enthusiasts and warping reality is par for the course at Naked & Famous. From the same guys who brought you color changing

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The 5 Weirdest Naked and Famous Jeans of All Time

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,

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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

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Sanforized vs Unsanforized vs Raw: How to Pick Your Selvedge Jeans

Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert & Professor Denim traces its origins back to France and the development of a kind of twill called 'serge

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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

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8 Best Fall Jackets for Men 2025: 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

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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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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$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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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