This article is sponsored by Vaer Watches, a brand one reviewer called "the watch equivalent of Japanese raw denim." They're just a great balance of
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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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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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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
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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
Studio d’Artisan G-003 Denim Review & Discount: The Hairiest Jeans on Earth?
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