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Fade of the Day – Nudie 16 Dips Dry Tape Ted (6 months, 1 soak)
Taehoon Kim from South Korea is bringing us our fade today. These Nudie jeans have been worn everyday for only 6 months but they already have some serious wear. The front’s worn in hard and multiple...
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Long Wallets – 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. Everyone has their own opinions on what...
View ArticleW.H. Ranch Dungarees R1942 Trail Ryder
If you’re a fan of one man brands and single-needle sewing skills, W.H. Ranch Dungarees should be a brand on your very specific radar. The latest fit in the brand’s lineup is dubbed the R1942 Trail...
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Fade of the Day – Red Wing Classic Moc No. 875 (14 Months)
We received a ton of submissions for our most recent contest in cahoots with The Hill-Side. Even though we can only boil it down to just one winner, there were plenty of worthy submissions that made...
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Grease Point Workwear – From Skating to Sewing
Amos Culberson’s story reads almost like a summary of a novel or a study in the idea of the modern renaissance man. Born in Colorado, he grew up on his family’s organic cotton farm, working the land in...
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Fade of the Day – Clarks Desert Boot Beeswax (6 Years, 11 Months)
The Clarks Desert Boot have been part of the canonical menswear closet for quite some time and has been established as a classic boot. Not to mention, they’re pretty damn durable. Today’s Fade of the...
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Giving a Good Gift Is a Craft – Beneath the Surface
’Tis the season, or so they say. With holiday shopping season upon us already, I thought I might share some of my hard won lessons in the craft of gift giving. I use the word “craft” instead of “art”...
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Heddels Extravagant Holiday Wish List 2015
We are only a week away from the Thanksgiving and the holiday season is already heavily upon us. I’m guessing if you look outside right now, you’ll probably see way too many strung lights, nog-flavored...
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Fade of the Day – Levi’s 501 STF (2 Years, 6 Months, 1 Soak)
Do you remember your first pair? For Omar Esparza it was the classic Levi’s 501 STF, though, admittedly, he didn’t even know what raw denim was when he first bought them. He confesses he went without...
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Fade Friday – Rogue Territory 16.75 oz Slub Stanton (1 Year, 4 Washes)
It’s usually pretty easy to spot a denim enthusiast who holds nothing back in their pantaloons of choice, and this example is no exception. Submitted by Brendan Cooper from Maryland, these Rogue...
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The Sales Compendium: November 20
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...
View ArticleThe Weekly Rundown: An Interview with Takahiro Kinoshita of Popeye Magazine
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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Shockoe “Old Boy” Kojima Denim Review – Worn Out
Like many, my first dipped toe into the sea of raw denim was a pair of A.P.C. Petit Standards. As a tall, lanky guy, I was hesitant to go straight into denimhead fits like the LVC ’47 or a Japanese...
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Fade of the Day – Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1947 501 Rigid (1 Year, 2 Months, 1...
Narrowly missing Fade Friday status, these Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1947 501 Rigid’s, sent in by David Preston of Portland, Oregon, are the cream of the crop. After more than a year of wear with just a...
View ArticleOak Street Bootmakers Peanut Suede Campus Chukka and Waxed Flesh Trench Boot
With winter on its way, water will definitely want to destroy your precious kicks. In preparation for the coming onslaught of sleet and subsequent slick streets, Oak Street Bootmakers has two boots up...
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Fade of the Day – Thorogood American Heritage 8″ Safety Toe (8 months, 1 wash)
Forrest Gump’s momma once told him that we can learn a lot about someone from their shoes; where they’re doing, where they’ve been been. Today’s fade is a pair of Thorogood boots that have put through...
View ArticleRogue Territory 14 Oz. Strider Denim Giveaway
Get ready to stretch those legs, it’s Striding time! Rogue Territory Strider, to be exact. We’re teaming up with the RgT fam to give away a pair of their latest fits, the Strider. Made from a 14oz....
View ArticleDSPTCH x 3sixteen Daypack
In celebration of their 5-year anniversary, DSPTCH has combined forces with 3sixteen to make a special interpretation of their fully-functional Daypack bag. It uses a 10.10 oz. Martexin waxed canvas...
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Fade of the Day – Levi’s 511 Rigid Dragon (18 months, 1 wash)
Looking for a pair of denim that will fade well but won’t break the bank? Then we have a pair of Levi’s for you. This pair of 511 Rigid Dragons, sent in courtesy of Long Tran of Canada, has faded...
View ArticleFreenote Cloth x Red Wing 110 Year Denim Rios Slim Straight
If there were a greatest hits album for heritage clothing, Red Wing boots and Cone Mills denim would easily make the top five. There are few things that go as well with denim than big leather boots,...
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