How to Spot Well-Made Jeans: The 11 Hallmarks of Quality
Whenever we encounter a new pair of jeans, we go through a mental checklist—turning it inside out, checking the inseam, feeling the pocket bags. Here are the 11 signs we look for.
How to Spot a Well-Made Tee: The 8 Hallmarks of Quality
Most T-shirts look the same on a hanger. Here’s how to tell which ones are actually worth your money—and which brands get it right.
The Best Raw Denim Brands in the World
This guide covers more than 50 makers—from Japanese selvedge specialists to American and European brands—helping you pick the right place to start.
Well-Made Gifts Over $400: Our 2025 Extravagant Gift Guide
Looking for a top-shelf gift for the denim lover in your life? You’ll find one on this rugged holiday gift guide for those who want to give the very best.
High and Dry: The Best of High-Rise Selvedge Jeans
Never tried high-rise selvedge jeans? You don’t know what you’ve been missing. Here are our favourite generously cut high-rise selvedge pairs.
Battleready Blues: Denim Shirts That Are Made to Fade
A well-faded raw denim shirt is a grail for most denimheads. But it’s tougher to fade than your jeans. These shirts are worth the work.
The Selvedge Masterlist: Our Ultimate Jeans Guide
Looking for the bar-none best pair of selvedge jeans? You’ve got options. We’ve cut it down the best we can, but this list still has more than 20 makers of the best men’s selvedge jeans.
10 Fades to Get You Revved Up For the Redline Rally
The Redline Rally is fast approaching and we are taking a look at 10 faded examples of Redline Rally eligible pieces you’ll love wearing for a full year.
What’s on Instagram #4: Fades, Jackets and Boots
The weekend is just around the corner and to get you off to a good start, here are some highlights of fades, jackets and boots that I’ve seen on Instagram.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #56: @shadesofindig0
“I was just kind of a lurker for a while. Then I thought I’d start contributing a bit to the community. From there, it turned into a fun blog of sorts where I could track my own style evolution.”
An Overview of Chinos and Trousers (S01E09)
On the ninth episode of The Denim and Boots Podcast, Jake and I talk about the different types of chinos and trousers, as well as the fabrics they’re usually made from.
The Surprising Reason Mister Freedom Wears Blue Jeans
Mister Freedom founder, Christophe Loiron, has a refreshing take on why denim is so crucial for his workwear and Old West-inspired brand.