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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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The point of denim is to be tough first and breathable second, so even lightweight denim jeans may not be the absolute most comfortable summer pants
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
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
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert There is perhaps no article of clothing more evocative of the American aesthetic than the denim
"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
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
Most articles treat “types of jeans” like it’s all about the fit. It isn’t. You want to make sure you get the most comfortable fit and the right fabric, because
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 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
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
The terms “raw” and “selvedge” are used a lot nowadays to describe high end denim jeans. Although often group together, the two words describe a totally
Naked and Famous are hugely popular in the world of selvedge denim, they fill the gap between brands like Levi’s and the really expensive Japanese denim
We're branching out at Stridewise with our new series on raw denim — because if you know anything about the best boots, it's that nothing goes better with them
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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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