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Fade of the Day – Craft and Lore Port Wallet (6 months)
A well-worn garment is often times made of denim. When it isn’t, it’s likely made of good leather. Today’s patina of the day is a well-aged minimal wallet, made with some quality leather. Reader Anojan...
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Alyasha Owerka-Moore, PF Flyers Brand Historian – Interview Part II
We recently had the chance to speak with legendary designer, Alyasha Owerka-Moore. In Part I of our conversation, we learned about Aly’s background, his admiration for PF Flyers, and some interesting...
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Jack/Knife Outfitters and Lawless Denim Closed
It’s a shame to see a good thing fall apart (i.e., Maple Motorcycle Jeans). Unfortunately, it looks like the denim world has just been hit with a double whammy. If you checked out Jack/Knife and/or...
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Fade of the Day – Iron Heart IH-555-01 (13 Months, 1 Wash, 1 Soak)
If you know anything about denim brand Iron Heart, the words “heavy weight” probably come to mind. These guys are the kings of 21+ oz. jeans and have made a name for themselves in the denim industry...
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In Search of Dad Jeans – Tellason John Graham Mellor Review
Editor’s Note: Whenever anyone over the age of 40 asks me about getting into raw denim, I always recommend the same pair of jeans–Tellason Ankara 12.5oz. They have a generous fit, they are well made,...
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Fade of the Day – Unbranded UB101 (1 Year, 2 Months, 2 Washes)
One of the great things about the denim community is it’s variety. Submitted by RD reader Nattapon XXX from Thailand, these Unbranded UB101‘s are a quite popular pant but they also prove that you don’t...
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Fade Friday – 3sixteen SL-100x (~3 years, unknown washes)
Thank God it’s Friday, because that means we have another Fade Friday for you guys. This time, it’s a well-worn pair of jeans that spent some time down under. This pair of 3sixteen SL-100x jeans comes...
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The Sales Compendium: September 25
Sales come and go, which is why we’ve dug deep to compile a list of all the current special offers. This near-exhaustive list is posted every Friday, so if you nothing catches your eye this week check...
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The Weekly Rundown – The Cultural History of the Hoodie
There’s a ton of great stuff out there. And, while we would love to cover it all, we thought it best to just give it to you straight. Here’s The Weekly Rundown with the latest happenings from around...
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Fade of the Day – Pure Blue Japan Deep Indigo Jacket (10 Months, 1 Wash)
This submission couldn’t have been better-timed now that fall is just around the corner. This deep indigo jacket by Pure Blue Japan is a wardrobe staple and Edwin Song understands that. Edward wore...
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Naked & Famous Elephant 5 Jean and Jacket
Heavyweight denim fans rejoice for Naked & Famous is back at it again with their lead-legged series, the Elephant 5. The denim is practically as thick as elephant skin and, this time, just as...
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Fade of the Day – Unknown (10+ Years, Unknown Washes)
10 plus years, no-name shrink-to-fit, and a lot of wear makes for a great fade of the day. Nick Brady from North Hampton, Massachusetts got these when he was a freshman in high school and to this day...
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Patina – What is it, How is it Made, and Where Does it Develop?
We all know leather to be a beautiful, natural material that has a variety of uses. Whether it’s your leather boots, leather watch strap, leather bag, or leather jacket, it’s clear that leather—and...
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Epaulet’s Fall 15 Outerwear – Denim Jacket and Varsity
Fall is officially here and New York-based Epaulet has got your back. They’re coming in strong with a handsome set of jackets, all of them priced to raise an eyebrow or two. The one closest to our...
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Fade of the Day – Gilded Age Raw Red Selvedge Baxten (4 Years, 9 Months, 2...
5 years is quite a commitment to a pair of jeans. But that’s exactly what we love and today’s Fade of the Day is just that. This pair of Gilded Age Raw Red Selvedge Baxten jeans have held strong for...
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Cold Weather Boots – Five Plus One
Five Plus One is our weekly series of buyer’s guides. We pick a specific category and dig up five great options along with one that’s a little outside the norm. Despite boots being considered more...
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Roy Cotton Duck Selvedge Foreman Pants
Self Edge is once again stocked with some fresh new Roy goodness. This time it’s his Cotton Duck Foreman Pants. They’re made of a Cone Mills sanforized 10.5 oz selvedge duck cotton that’s been fiber...
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Fade of the Day – Pure Blue Japan xx-020 (4 Months, 1 Wash, 4 Soaks)
What better way is there to start college than with a pair of crispy raw jeans? Today’s submission comes to us from Seean Kim of Maryland who wore this pair of Pure Blue Japan xx-020‘s walking several...
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William Werner of Craftsman and Wolves – Behind The Fades
Editor’s Note: We’ve spent the better part of five years featuring examples of worn, beaten up, and faded denim, but rarely do we get a look into the people that made it that way. In our new monthly...
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Fade of the Day – Naked & Famous Elephant 4 (4 Months, 1 Wash)
The wearer of today’s fade is certainly not a stranger as he submitted a couple pairs of Levi’s five months ago. Sekti Wara‘s third submission is a beefy pair of Naked & Famous Elephant 4‘s, made...
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