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.
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.
Ready to Wear: One-Washed Unsanforized Jeans
Get the best of unsanforized selvedge without the sizing risks with these brands that specialize in one-washed unsanforized selvedge.
The Definitive Guide to Japanese Denim Brands
A practical guide to Japan’s many denim brands, with an A–Z overview to help you understand what each brand is known for and how to choose the right one.
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.
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.
Slim Pickings: The Best of Slim-Fitting Selvedge Jeans
If you’re looking for the absolute best-fitting pair of jeans that can also fade beautifully, these pairs should be at the top of your list.
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.”
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #40: @selvedge1
Victor aka @selvedge1 talks about how he takes his amazing photos, and how he doesn’t feel guilty anymore for not posting every day.
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.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #7: @vonabiszett
In this seventh instalment in the Blue Blooded Q&A series, you’ll meet Andreas aka @vonabiszett who’s just crossed the magical 10k barrier! Congrats buddy! ?
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?’”
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3 Middleweight Denims That Fade Amazingly
If 15-18 oz. is your thing, then one of these three middleweight denims may win you the coveted Denim World Championship trophy.