The One Thing Only Super Heavyweight Denim Can Do
There’s something only super heavyweight selvedge can do to your fades. Here’s what it is, why it happens, and where to start your own journey.
HIROSHI KATO’s Monster Slub Isn’t What You Expect
This heavyweight slubby selvedge from KATO pushes texture further than most with uneven yarn and lots of texture. Here’s how it’s made, how it fades, and what sets it apart.
The Best and Toughest Heavyweight Selvedge Jeans
Heavyweight denim isn’t just fabric—it’s a test of patience, comfort, and commitment. This guide breaks down what makes it special, why it’s worth the struggle, and which brands are doing it best.
Getting Some Iron Heart Jeans? Read This Before You Buy
Iron Heart sets the standard for heavyweight selvedge denim. This guide walks you through the brand’s signature fabrics, fits, and details so you can choose the right pair.
Born in the Saddle: Why Iron Heart Is a Denimhead Favourite
Iron Heart is an essential brand in the selvedge space for very good reason. Here’s a look at the brand’s history and the icons behind it.
Blue Blooded Q&A: Peter Rerskov, Store Manager of Brund
In the second Blue Blooded Q&A with a face from the Blue Blooded Portfolio, you’ll meet Peter Rerskov, store manager of Brund in Copenhagen.
Season 3 of the Podcast Launches with Iron Heart Interview (S03E01)
Season 3 of The Denim & Boots Podcast launches with an interview with Alex and Giles Padmore from Iron Heart International.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #52: @kingyuyiu
King-Yu Yiu or simply @kingyuyiu is known throughout the denim world on Instagram for his extremely faded Lee jeans. Here’s the story of the guy behind the fades.
Top-Shelf and Budget-Friendly Jeans in 5 Categories (S01E11)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and I discuss top-shelf options and budget-friendly alternatives in five categories of jeans.
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.
Must-Follow Instagrammers: The Iron Heart Army
Iron Heart is not like most denim brands. It’s traditional but at the same time modern. It’s super heavy yet comfortable. And it’s got some of the most loyal fans in the world of denim, the #ironheartarmy. I’ve talked to 22 of them to find what it is that makes the brand special.
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.
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.
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4 Heavyweight Denims Any Raw Denim Fade Addict Should Know
Figuring out which heavyweight jeans will get you the perfect fade is not easy. That’s why we did this guide to our four favourite heavyweight raw denims.