6 Pairs Of Raw Denim Between $200 And $350
6 Pairs Of Raw Denim Between $200 And $350 At a certain level near the top of the raw denim industry are a number of real standout denim manufacturers. From the still relatively speaking low 200...
View ArticleFade Friday – Levi’s 511 Rigid (14 months, 2 washes, 1 soak)
Fade Friday – Levi’s 511 Rigid (14 months, 2 washes, 1 soak) In this week’s Fade Friday, we bring you a modern American classic – the Levi’s 511 Rigid jean. Contributed by Rawr Denim Forum user Shley,...
View ArticleR. Perkins MFG – One Man Brands
R. Perkins MFG – One Man Brands If you want a thing done well, do it yourself – Anonymous To many of us in the raw denim world, this old English proverb might mean something along the lines of...
View ArticleMister Freedom “VAQUERO” Blue Jeans – Just Released
Mister Freedom has become known for drawing inspiration from different historical eras and creating pieces that range from 1930′s naval inspired jackets to 1960′s Californian Sportswear shirts. Their...
View ArticleSamurai S5000VX 15th Anniversary 17 Oz. Zero Denim Straight
15th Anniversary Leather Patch When we speak with brands, whether they’ve been around for a while or producing the first batch of their jeans, one common theme is prevalent in every conversation:...
View ArticleBIG JOHN – The History of the First Japanese Made Jeans
In January the legendary Japanese denim brand Big John was presenting their wares including Spring/Summer 2013 and their staple line at the Bread & Butter show in Berlin. They brought not only...
View ArticleIron Heart’s Latest Denim Shirts – IHSH-75 and IHSH-76
The Iron Heart IHSH-75 Iron Heart is a brand synonymous with rugged durable looks – think lumberjacks or motorcycle mechanics. Whenever I see these types of shirts, I think of the Marlboro Man or...
View ArticleA Look at the Schott Perfecto Denim Peacoat
After seeing Ryan Plett, of [You_Have_Broken_the_Internet], post photos of his Schott Perfecto Denim Peacoat, I’ve been seriously considering a denim peacoat as an outerwear option for those...
View ArticleFade Friday – Norman Porter Standard Denim (8 Months, 2 Washes)
Fade Friday – Norman Porter Standard Denim (8 Months, 2 Washes) For this week’s Fade Friday we present you with a pair of jeans submitted straight from the office of Philadelphia’s Norman Porter. The...
View ArticleOUTCLASS Azure 12.5 Oz. Dead-Stock Denim Jeans – Just Released
Based in Toronto, Canada, OUTCLASS was founded in September 2009 by designer Matteo Sgarmella. In a short period of time, the brand has quickly set itself apart in the world of men’s fashion – raw...
View ArticleBrit Eaton, The de Beers of Vintage Denim – One Man Brands
If you were to place the heart of the heritage fashion movement on a map, where would you pick? Los Angeles? New York? Tokyo? Red Wing, Minnesota? I’m willing to bet that more designers have been...
View ArticleBaldwin Denim “The Samuel” 15 Oz. Denim – Just Released
Baldwin Denim “The Samuel” 15 Oz. Denim Earlier last month, Baldwin Denim unveiled the newest edition of their fit, The Samuel. The brainchild of owner and designer, Matt Baldwin, who started the...
View ArticleDarn-It! – Self Edge SF’s New Repair Studio
Decorations in Darn-It! Part of the massive appeal of raw denim is that the longer you wear it, the more personality gets put into the jeans. As many of us put that idea into practice, it’s inevitable...
View ArticleTellason Ladbroke Grove Slim Tapered 12.5 Oz Natural Selvedge
Natural selvedge denim is becoming an increasingly popular material for use in the fashion industry. Quirky and unique selvedge colors are equally on trend, and well known Californian denim brand,...
View ArticleDenim Stains And Indigo Bleeding – How To Avoid And Clean
Indigo Staining can happen anywhere One of the risks of starting to break in a new pair of raw denim is the great amount of indigo dying that will occur on furniture, your hands, your boots, and...
View ArticleFade Friday – DENIME Lot 773 (16 Months, 3 Washes)
Fade Friday – 1 Year 4 Month Old DENIME Lot 773 Side-by-Side After With Newer Pair After Over the last 2 decades, DENIME has established itself as a well respected and sought after brand especially in...
View ArticleAkaime A510-XX Raw Denim Review – 4.25/5
Akaime A510-XX Raw Denim – Review About two and a half months ago, I was asked to review a pair of Akaime A510-XX’s. At the time, I’d never heard of Akaime, but as a lover of all raw denim, I said...
View ArticleTop Shops In New York City To Buy Raw Denim
Self Edge New York – Top Shops In New York City To Buy Raw Denim Regardless of your denim preferences, when it comes to purchasing top notch raw denim in New York City, there are certainly no shortage...
View ArticleRaw Denim For Body Builders – The Sequel
Four More Pairs of Raw Denim for Body Builders As some of your may remember, we recently published a piece recommending some of what we’d gathered to be the best jeans for those with slightly larger...
View ArticleA Conversation With Will Berman of Unwashed Denim Co.
Back in January we featured a small brand, Unwashed Denim, and its owner, Will Berman, as part of our One Man Brands series. I remember reading the article and being blown away that a young individual...
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