The History of Engineer Boots with John Lofgren
Few accessories endear as much badass-ery to denim as the mighty Engineer Boot. Those who rock them may elicit thoughts from bystanders that this is someone who’ll brawl, flip off the Man and then...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Ksubi Chitch (4 Years, 0 Washes, 4 Soaks)
Today’s fade comes to us from Rawr Denim follower Noel Ong, who uses his Ksubi Chitch’s for exploration of the jungle and as semi-formal attire for parties. Keep on rocking and exploring, Noel. DETAILS...
View ArticleThe Vegas Shows Autumn/Winter 15 Preview – Part III
This is the end. This final post here represents the last of our tradeshow coverage of the upcoming Autumn/Winter 15 season preview, including our friends from Clutch Magazine above. It’s been a wild...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Naked & Famous x Kamikaze Attack Skinny Guy (9 Months, 1 Soak)
Today’s fade comes to us from Instagram user rawassdenim. It’s a good thing this guy know how to use a needle and thread, since he practically lives in these dark weft jeans from Naked & Famous x...
View ArticlePF Flyers Made in USA Center Hi
Over the past few years, PF Flyers has slowly but steadily inculcated their shoes into the heritage menswear scene. They certainly have the historical capital as one of the original US sneaker-makers...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Self Edge X Imperial SExI14 (17 Months, 4 Soaks)
Today’s fade comes to us from Instagram user wesleyluuu. This pair of collab jeans from Self Edge x Imperial may have come from down under, but they have lived a long and happy life under Wesley in San...
View ArticleVans for J.Crew Denim Sneakers
Spring is fast approaching, and for many mainstream retailers that means less denim pants and more denim everything else (little do they know, some of us wear jeans year round). One such example are...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Kicking Mule Workshop 1980 (3 Years, 2 Soaks)
Today’s fade comes to us from Rawr Denim reader Bret Fontecchio. I’ve never tried it myself, but it seems like taking a bath with your denim did wonders for this pair from Kicking Mule Workshop....
View ArticleFade Friday – Bandanna Almanac x Ooe Yofuketen (15 months, 1 soak, many washes)
This week’s Fade Friday goes out to the wabi-sabi lovers, the denimheads that know that a proud, strong, and independent jean don’t need no high-contrast fades to be beautiful. You won’t find...
View ArticleThe Raw Denim Sales Compendium: March 20
Denim sales come and go, which is why we’ve dug deep to compile a list of all the current raw denim special offers. This near-exhaustive list is posted every Friday, so if you nothing catches your eye...
View ArticleNorman Porter x Old North Left Hand Twill Jeans
In celebration of both Old North’s new store as well as their second anniversary, they’re debuting a new collab jean with Philadelphia’s Norman Porter. The jeans are made of a 13oz. left hand twill...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Momotaro 0400SP (1 year, 1 wash, 4 soaks)
Today’s fade comes to us from instagram user andrewjeansus. No activity is too much for this pair of denim from Momotaro. DETAILS Name: Momotaro 0400SP Fabric: 100% cotton selvedge denim Weight:...
View ArticleRawr Denim Podcast #3: Christian McCann of Left Field NYC
We’re back with the third episode of our podcast. This time around we got to talk with Christian McCann, the founder of Left Field NYC and an industry vet whose career has spanned three decades. Have...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Levi’s 501 STF (1 Year, 2 Washes, 3 Soaks)
Today’s fade comes to us from Instagram user liemhusen. This pair of Levi’s is an iconic piece of Americana, even though, today they come to us all the way from Indonesia! Name: Levi’s 501 STF Fabric:...
View ArticleViberg Ebony Latigo Hiking Boot
The logging boom of the early twentieth century begat many of the great workboot makers of the Pacific Northwest. Wesco, White’s, Nick’s, Danner, and Viberg were all born out of this tradition. They...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Naked and Famous Red Core Selvedge (1 year, 1 soak)
Today’s fade comes to us from Rawr Denim reader Patrick Arief. Coming to us from down under, these jeans from Naked & Famous are almost as impressive as Mr. Arief’s jungle animal pajama pants....
View ArticleWorking Titles: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
In 1962, JFK was still alive, Muhammad Ali was still known as Cassius Clay, the counterculture was still confined to outsiders like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac, and a former night orderly at a...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Real Japan Blues D008 (6 months, 1 wash, 1 soak)
Today’s fade comes to us from Rawr Denim favorite, nong33. He’s only put a half a year into these jeans for Real Japan Blues, but they look timeless. DETAILS Name: Real Japan Blues D008 Fabric: 100%...
View ArticleThe Hill-Side Selvedge Panama Cloth Hat
It’s officially spring (apparently) and since the days lengthen gradually until the next equinox, you might need something to shade your eyes. The Hill-Side has churned out some of the best fabrics in...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Momotaro Double Pocket Jacket 2105SP (2 years, 2 washes, 2...
Today’s fade comes to us again from, nong33. Today we are moving away from jeans to show you guys this awesome denim jacket made possible by Momotaro. DETAILS Name: Momotaro Double Pocket Jacket 2105SP...
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