Fade Friday – Nudie Gunnar Shirt Organic Dry (5.5 months, 1 wash, 1 soak)
If the photos from this week’s Fade Friday look a little familiar, relax, you haven’t gone denim crazy. They’re coming from Rawr Denim Forum user Zin, whose IH-666s were featured last month. But at the...
View ArticleLevi’s Vintage Clothing x Unionmade 1947 501 Jeans
Levi’s Vintage Clothing and Unionmade have just released the 1947 501 jean. This exclusive is part one of a six item celebratory collaboration for the five year anniversary of Unionmade. Levi’s Vintage...
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Chnanon “Dan” Sachdev of Pronto Denim – Exclusive Interview
Unbeknownst to many occidental denim fans, Thailand’s Pronto Denim has quickly become what might be the most successful raw denim store in the world. With many stores throughout Bangkok and Chiang...
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Working Titles – Dallas Buyers Club
We’re in the middle of what’s been called the “McConaissance”, the glorious period where Matthew McConaughey’s acting talents and onscreen charisma have finally reached mainstream acceptance. After...
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Rawr Denim’s Guide to Leather Wallets
As many raw denim fans can attest, stepping into the world of selvedge tends to open the door to a new perspective on other items of rugged fashion – like belts, boots, and jackets. But there’s no...
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The 30-Dollar Raw Denim Experiment: Pair 1 Final Update
Welcome back to the latest installment of The 30-Dollar Raw Denim Experiment–the one in which we reveal the brand and model of the jeans, along with giving you a full update on the wear process. In...
View ArticleStudio D’Artisan 35th Anniversary Jeans
Denim vets Studio D’Artisan are celebrating their 35th anniversary with an absolutely insane pair of jeans that’s chockfull of details you’ll likely never see anywhere else. Some of these notable...
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SOSO Denim Review
SOSO Clothing hails from Stockholm, Sweden, and has been around for about 4 years. The founders, Johan Blom and Jannis Hoff, actually met in Thailand and joined in a mission to offer premium clothing...
View ArticleNudie Jeans Recycled Denim Rugs and Campstools
Nudie is known for going great lengths to ensure that a pair of their jeans lasts as long as it can. Offering free repairs for all of their jeans, the company does well to provide services that prolong...
View ArticleFade Friday – Gustin Heavy American (7 months, 3 washes, 0 soaks)
Some of us are denim masochists, torturing ourselves with the tightest, stiffest, most uncomfortable pants imaginable. Then there are denim sadists, who prefer it the other way around–inflicting pain...
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The Raw Denim Sales Compendium: December 5
Denim sales come and go, which is why we’ve dug deep to compile a list of all the current raw denim special offers. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reaction our sales compendiums have gotten we’ve...
View ArticleJapan Blue Cote d’Ivoire Cotton Jeans – Just Released
In celebration of unity between Japan and the West African country of Cote d’Ivoire, Japan Blue Jeans have collaborated with the Ivory Coast to create a special pair of jeans. JBJ and Cote d’Ivoire...
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North Carolina’s Circle A Brand Launches Kickstarter Campaign
The world of fashion tends to gravitate towards California and New York in North America. But in vintage workwear, Americana, and denim, few regions of the United States have deeper roots than North...
View ArticleNiftyDo x Rogue Territory Stealth Supply Jacket
In collaboration with Vancouver-based retailer, NiftyDo, Rogue Territory have just unveiled their latest release: the NiftyDo x Rogue Territory Stealth Supply Jacket. If you’re a fan of their stealth...
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Doublewood – Denim Made Well in China
In almost every industry, the phrase “Made in China” is often cast in a more negative light as it is associated with lower quality goods although at generally lower prices. It’s a justified viewpoint...
View ArticleNorman Russell The Hammer Straight Fit – Denim Review
Norman Russell is a fairly new player in the raw denim world. Founded in the end of 2012 by Kortney Hasting, who named the brand after his grandfather and father, they have been based in LA making...
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Everything you Ever Wanted to Know About Footwear Lasts
The last is the soul of a shoe. Apart from selecting the leather, there are few elements of the shoemaking process that are more impactful on the end result than the crafting of a last. Originally hand...
View ArticleThe Complete Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Your Boots
To readers of Rawr Denim, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to know that we have a strong commitment to all things leather–especially boots. High-quality leather boots can be a serious investment,...
View ArticleRailcar Fine Goods X018 Denim Trouser
Steven Dang of Monrovia, California’s Railcar Fine Goods moves into trouser territory with his latest release. Their denim chino trousers take the form of a traditional chino with two front slash...
View ArticleRawr Denim Podcast #2: Andrew Chen of 3sixteen and Self Edge
It’s time for our next iteration of the Rawr Denim Podcast, the online radio show where we sit down with some of the biggest names in the heritage and denim space. Today’s episode features our friend...
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