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Who Made Japan’s First Jeans?
In the last two decades, Japanese denim brands have emerged as global leaders in quality, craftsmanship, and design. And while many of these companies like to tie their trade back to ancient Japanese...
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PF Flyers x The Brooklyn Circus Rambler Sneaker
My grandfather played basketball for Texas A&M before being drafted in the early 1940s. We don’t have many images of him from that time period, but there’s one in particular of him charging down...
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Fade of the Day – Viapiana (14 Months, 2 Washes)
One-of-a-kind fades come in every day, but rarely do we get to see a pair of one-of-a-kind jeans. Today’s fade is a bespoke pair of Viapiana jeans worn by Gavyn Stroh of Canada. For over a year these...
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Fade Friday – Momotaro x Japan Blue 0700SP (1 Year, 8 Months, 6 Washes)
The weekend is upon us and, for the weekend warriors, that can mean a fun Saturday. For today’s Fade Friday, however, that means going to battle. Rawr Denim reader Taro Salinas wore his Momotaro x...
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The Sales Compendium: October 2
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: Mining for Vintage Denim with Michael Harris
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 – Unbranded 121 (15 months, 1 soak)
If you’re a fan of fast faders, Unbranded’s heavyweight 21oz. denim will not disappoint. Reader Riley Gillespie of British Columbia wore these jeans for over a year, which isn’t all that surprising...
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Left Field NYC Forest Ranger 16.5oz. Selvedge Chinos
For you unfortunate souls that can’t fade on the job, there are a few options for you to go business-casual selvedge. The perpetually punk Left Field NYC have just put out a new offering with a new...
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Fade of the Day – United Stock Dry Goods Slight (13 Months, 1 Soak)
From the Windy City to Fade of the Day, this pair of United Stock Dry Goods Slight‘s are required reading for Fades 101. Cooper Thomas says, “In order to get great fades, you have to stop thinking...
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Mark Carter, Founder/Designer of oneculture – Interview
Many of the designers we meet reference vintage workwear, skateboarding, and Steve McQueen when talking about their influences. Rare is the chance we get to talk to a brand that takes its cues from...
View ArticleBenzak Denim Developers – Black Black and Heavy Slub Jeans
Dutch denim makers, Benzak Denim Developers have recently added two new models to their family but this time it’s not crowdfunded. They’re introducing their first ever non-indigo denim, the BDD-016...
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Fade of the Day – GAP 1969 Straight Fit (2 Years, 10 Months, 0 Washes)
If you’re looking for an affordable, easy to access pair of selvedge jeans to add to the wardrobe, look no further than the Gap 1969. Submitted by RD reader Andrew Nguyen, these babies have been worn...
View ArticleWin a Tanner Goods “Worth Holding Onto” Starter Kit
To celebrate the launch of our new name, Heddels, we’re teaming up with Tanner Goods to give away one of Tanner‘s “Worth Holding Onto” Starter Kits: a Natural Utility Bifold, Natural Standard Belt,...
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Welcome to Heddels, So Long Rawr Denim
You might be wondering, “What is this place?”, “How did I get here?”, and “Where the hell is my Rawr Denim?!?” Well, we’d like to welcome you to the new iteration of Rawr Denim, drum roll…. Heddels...
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Fade of the Day – Mischief Denim ST-001 (14 months, 2 washes)
Is your life so extreme that you use a shoelace for a belt and the look ACTUALLY WORKS! If so, you might just be Indonesian reader Deshana Prasastya who has worn his pair of Mischief Denim ST-001s for...
View ArticleCompanion Denim JAN03A Slubby 18oz. Jean
Counted among the few denim artisans in the world, Companion Denim is known for producing some of the finest jeans on the market. The latest release from this Spanish brand is the JAN03A. Of course,...
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Camo Print Jackets – 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. Webster’s dictionary defines “irony” as...
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Fade of the Day – Levi’s 501 STF (4 Years, 6 Months, 1 Wash)
Dirty work isn’t always done dirt cheap, but at least it can be done with some bang for your buck. Today’s fade was put through a lot, having worked on cars, and has the scars to prove it. Reader...
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Raw Hands Denim Repair Studio – Needle and Thread Patchwork
Raw Hands Denim Repair took their first repair order back in 2013. Since then, they’ve garnered respect from denim heads all over the world, but continue to keep things small. It’s a story of denim...
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Fade of the Day – Casso Golden Claw (8 Months, 1 Wash)
Denim heads are popping up everywhere these days, but they’re not all simply wearing jeans. Many are taking matters into their own hands and creating new brands, especially in Indonesia. Today’s fade...
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