The Filson Lined Wool Packer Coat is one of the boldest statements in rugged wear today. When you first put it on, it seems to wear you. Then you go through a
The 5 Best “Heritage” Style Shorts for Rugged Guys
This is a really niche topic, but since this site is about the kind of apparel that I look for, we're doing it: the best heritage shorts. What Does Heritage
4 Best Hybrid Swim Shorts for Men You Can Wear From the Pool to the Bar
When you're heading out to the beach or to a pool party and you don't want to bring a change of clothes (or you don't know what the changing room situation will
Chambray vs Denim: 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
The 5 Best Lightweight Shorts for Men 2025 | Linen, Hemp, Stretch
If you’re wearing shorts, make it count: make them high quality, and if you wait until the last possible second to stop wearing jeans and start wearing shorts,
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
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
The 10 Best Blazers For Warm Weather
While the long days of sweatpants and hoodies were nice for a minute, lately we’re looking for something else, something a bit more sartorially inspired. And if
Jeans Made With 23% Milk!? A Look at Naked & Famous’ Milk Selvedge
Expert Verified By: Michael Kristy | Videographer & Founder: The Iron Snail The discovery of Naked and Famous’ Milk Selvedge had me spiraling. Denim
$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
American Giant vs Flint and Tinder: The World’s Best Hoodie?
It’s time to get a new hoodie and this time you want a good one — a really good one. You’ve graduated from the thirty-dollar polyester ones from Uniqlo and
Rookie Mistakes: 5 Raw Denim Mistakes to Avoid
Expert Verified By: Michael Kristy | Denim Expert & Founder: The Iron Snail We've all been there. Whether you’re diehard denim collector or just a fade
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. 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 these
“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
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
