Dawson Denim x Standard & Strange DD02 Jeans
When it comes to your jeans, you want absolute function with all the right details. This newly released collaboration by Dawson Denim and Standard & Strange covers those bases and then some to give...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Filson Original Briefcase (18 years)
“Hand-me-downs” used to be something you didn’t want, especially as a kid. But what if your second-generation object was a perfectly-aged Filson bag? Reader Brad from Boston got this Filson Original...
View ArticleThe History of Waxed Cotton – Mariners, Steve McQueen, and Farmers
You might notice it on an old Barbour jacket, perhaps a piece of luggage, or even on an ancient cargo tarp. The uses of waxed cotton textiles are nearly endless, and manufacturers have used it for...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Pure Blue Japan XX-010 (3 Years, 4 Months, 9 Washes)
Today’s Fade of the Day features one unique pair of Pure Blue Japan XX-010‘s worn and submitted by Evan Hsieh from NYC. Over three years of wear with at least one 10 month stint of continuous wear has...
View ArticleHandmade Ceramic Mugs – 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. Those who are into heritage wear are...
View ArticleRoy RS05 Straight Leg Loomstate Jeans
New year, new jeans. Denim demigod, Roy Slaper’s latest release is a reworked return to the RS model which was produced a few years back. This one, the RS05, is made in a custom-designed 13.75 oz....
View ArticleFade of the Day – Unbranded UB201 (3 years, 3 washes, 2 soaks)
We never get tired of fade submissions. No two are alike and today’s pair of Unbranded UB201’s, submitted to our Mottainai contest, is just one more denim snowflake. With this pair, we see the toll...
View ArticleW. David Marx Interview – Author of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style
When I first began to learn about the history of Japanese clothing, it was on discussion forums and message boards like SuperFuture and Style Forum. Precious few people on there actually knew what they...
View ArticleIndigo Proof Mail-In Denim Repair Service Now Open for Business
If you’ve been a follower/wearer of the raw denim scene for some time, you’re no stranger to crotch blowouts. And, if you’ve scoured the web and various social media outlets for raw denim related...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Paper, Denim, & Cloth SLM Straight (20 Months)
Submitted to us for our recent Mottainai Contest, these Paper, Denim, & Cloth SLM‘s didn’t make it to the podium but have seen a ton of wear and repair in a quick 20 months and have easily earned...
View ArticleCross-Stitched – A Denim-Centric Crossword Puzzle
If you’ve followed our some of our somewhat unusual features in the past, you’d know that we enjoy having a little fun here at Heddels. This time around, we had the pleasure of putting together a...
View ArticleCB2 x The Hill-Side Collection
Let’s take a step away from all the apparel you’re so used to seeing featured here and introduce you to the brand new collaborative housewares collection by CB2 and The Hill-Side. For those who may not...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Iron Heart DWCxUHR (8 Months, 3 Washes)
Iron Heart denim is hearty and when they fade, they fade hard. Case in point, only eight months in and Tom Glennon from Maryland has made a huge impression with these DWCxUHR’s having just narrowly...
View ArticleFade Friday – Sage Marcher 22 oz. (16 months, 1 wash)
Holy Fade Friday, Batman! This week we’re back with a super heavy, super contrasty pair of Sage Jeans that are guaranteed to put hair on your jeans just by looking at them. This pair of Sage Marcher 22...
View ArticleThe Sales Compendium: January 8
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: 3sixteen Sample Sale
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...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Carhartt Duck Traditional Jacket (15 Years, Unknown Washes)
You might be scrolling through today’s Fade of the Day photos asking yourself, “Where are the fades?” The answer? It’s all fades. This Carhartt Duck Traditional Jacket may look like a simple white...
View ArticleEpaulet Combat Boot in Couro Cromo Steerhide
Couro Cromo is Portuguese for “Chrome Leather,” a phrase that fits this new release by Epaulet perfectly. These Combat Boots in Couro Croma Steerhide come in black and mocha and are a modern take on a...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Voyej Lanyard II and Keychain (2 years)
What goes better with denim than a nice piece of finely-aged leather? Today’s fade is a couplet of leather pieces that come to us from Indonesia. Reader Altwins has worn his Voyej Lanyard II and...
View ArticleThe History of the Henley Shirt – Rowing’s Menswear Staple
It may look like a polo or a popover sans collar, but the veritable Henley Shirt has deep roots in the history of menswear. By definition, the henley is a knit shirt with a banded collar and a placket...
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