How Second Sunrise Became a Must-Visit Denim Destination
In this in-depth review, I take a close look at why Second Sunrise in Stockholm is one of Scandinavia’s best denim destinations.
Jackets To Wear With Jeans and Boots (S01E04)
In the fourth episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and I talk about the jackets that we (and other denimheads) often wear with our jeans and boots.
Concrete Matter Discusses the Impact and Adoption of Military Style
In this third instalment of Will Varnam’s series about vintage military style, we talk to Tomas Huveneers from Amsterdam’s vintage store, Concrete Matter, about how vintage military design has impacted contemporary menswear and how to wear it with jeans.
Why Standard & Strange Is a Must-Visit Denim Destination
Continuing my series about global denim destinations that’re worth travelling to, this review takes a closer at Standard & Strange in Oakland.
Why You Need to Wear Indigofera Jeans to Truly ‘Get’ the Brand
In this brand profile, I take a closer look at Indigofera Jeans to find out what it’s all about. I interview the founder, one of its retailers, and a handful of its loyal customers.
Why stuf|f – fine goods Is a Must-Visit Denim Destination
In a new series, I go behind the scenes of denim destinations from around the world and discuss why they are worth travelling to. The series kicks off with a review of stuf|f – fine goods.
The Story of Iron Heart and How it Became a Denimhead Favourite
This blog post launches a new series where I profile denimheads’ favourite brands. I’ll look at the brand’s philosophy; what it is that makes it unique; and why customers become loyal fans.
Beginner’s Guide to Buying Raw Denim Jeans
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from readers and followers is “which jeans should I buy?!” This guide helps you figure out the answer to that question.
Attention on Deck: The Best N1 Deck Jackets You Can Buy
The N1 deck jacket, born on WWII Navy ships, remains a rugged winter essential. Learn its history and find the best versions to buy today.
Lennaert Nijgh Tells the Story of Benzak Denim Developers
This is the first lesson in a video course about Benzak Denim Developers. It teaches you the story of the brand, it’s two guiding principles, and how the brand’s built on the passion of founder, Lennaert Nijgh.
Dressed To Kill: The Impact of Vintage Military Design
Collector, style enthusiast and new guest blogger here at Denimhunters, Will Varnam aka @rugged_style, examines the influence of vintage military design on heritage menswear and the huge impact it’s had.
Vienna Gets the First International Iron Heart Store
The Low Down on Denim in Vienna becomes the first international Iron Heart Store. I’ve talked to the founder of The Low Down, Martin Novak, as well as Iron Heart’s Giles Padmore how it all came about, and why Vienna is the perfect location for an Iron Heart store.
How To Make Raw Denim Last Longer [Video Guide]
When you wear raw denim for months without washing it, you often wear out the denim much quicker than what you might expect.
After a lot of trial and error, I discovered that I could make my raw denim last longer AND get great fades with this super simple denim care trick.
How To Find Jeans That Fit In 4 Simple Steps [Video Guide]
How a pair of jeans fit is essential for how good you feel wearing them. In this video, you’ll learn about the four elements of the anatomy of the fit, which determine how jeans sit on your body.
Five Favourites: Beginner’s Raw Selvedge Denim Jeans
Choosing your first pair of raw denim jeans can be challenging and confusing. In this Five Favourites, we recommend five of the best beginner’s raw selvedge denim jeans.
Why Adriano Goldschmied Was the ‘Godfather of Denim’
Adriano Goldschmied is nicknamed ‘the Godfather of Denim:’ He pioneered premium denim as well as pre-washing to recreate the naturally worn-in look.
10 Popular Jeans Archetypes and How To Style Them
The 10 jeans archetypes give you a fundamental understanding of how to style jeans, which becomes a lifeline when you’re navigating new fashions and trends.
The Only Christmas Wishlist Denimheads Need for 2017
I never know what to put on my wishlist for Christmas. So, this year, I decided to ask five friends what they think I should wish for. And since I know many guys are like me, I put their recommendations together in this Christmas wishlist edition of ‘Five Favourites.’
Meet the Retailer: Kiya and Demitra Babzani of Self Edge
Kiya Babzani and his wife Demitra were some of the first to bring Japanese denim to the US. Before the store opened in 2006, Kiya visited a number of Japanese brands and got the exclusive rights on sales in the United States.
“Some were just confused,” he recalls. “They said, ‘But you have Levi’s in America. Why do you want what we make?’”
Five Favourites: Men’s Heavyweight Denim Jeans
For denimheads, the weight of your jeans matters. With heavyweight denim being more popular than ever, we asked five retailers to share their favourites.