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Best Selvedge Denim: 9 Solid Brands Expert Tested for Quality, Value, & Weirdness
What makes the best selvedge denim? — the weight, the slubbyness, the nap, the shuttle loom? There are many myths about what selvedge denim is, but it's
Shockoe Atelier Jeans Review: America’s Most Underrated Denim
I'm excited for this one: a double review of Shockoe Atelier, my favorite selvedge denim company right now. And yes, I said a double review. I've
A 3-Year Nudie Jeans Review | The Best Value Sustainable Denim?
This review is of Nudie Jeans' Skinny Lin in Black-Black If you are someone who is into raw, selvage denim, or honestly just a person who loves denim more
A Complete Guide to The Bear’s Groundbreaking Menswear | T-Shirts, Jeans, Suits, and More
Hulu’s The Bear is a runaway hit. Season 2's debut in June 2023 brought in 70% more viewers than the Season 1 debut a year earlier, and by mid-July the series
The 5 Dumbest Things About Raw Denim
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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
Welcome to London’s Last Jeans Factory: Blackhorse Lane Atelier
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Sanforized vs Unsanforized vs Raw: How to Pick Your Selvedge Jeans
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2-Year Unbranded Denim Jacket Review – Can Budget Selvedge Measure Up?
The Canadian Tuxedo, Denim Leisure Suit, Ol’ Blue Blazer, the Trucker, Bluniform, Double Denim, or my personal favourite, the Dunville Dinner Jacket. No matter
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
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: 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
10 Instagram Accounts You Should Follow If You Love Boots or Denim
Starting a separate Instagram account dedicated to my clothes has been a humbling experience. Prior to this, I didn't think anyone was as obsessed with
Review: Momotaro’s Glossy, Hairy, Hand Made Japanese Jeans
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Pure Blue Japan Review: My Neppiest Jeans Ever
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
7 Reasons Japanese Denim Is So Expensive — And Why It’s Worth It
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
Oni Shin Secret Denim Review – Stretchy Selvedge Jeans?
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 Best Selvedge Jeans That Aren’t Raw
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
Review: Are Naked & Famous’s Left Hand Twill Jeans the Best Budget Selvedge?
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
Studio d’Artisan G-003 Denim Review & Discount: The Hairiest Jeans on Earth?
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