Key Holders – 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. No one likes fumbling for their keys in...
View ArticleMade by Hand Without Compromise – Behind the Scenes at Momotaro Jeans
We’re no strangers to the nitty gritty, the technical, cross sections, and behind-the-scenes views. If you’re of the same mindset and love seeing what goes on inside the factories of your favorite...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Imogene + Willie Wilkins Jacket (1 Year, 5 Months, 8...
We always love a good denim jacket fade, and that’s exactly what we’ve got to share on today’s Fade of the Day. Sent to us by Blake Hendsch from Portland, Oregon, this Imogene + Willie Wilkins Jacket...
View ArticlePodcast #5 – Dave Himel of Himel Bros.
It may have taken us a while, but we’re back with another episode of our podcast. This time around, we sat down with Dave Himel of Himel Bros. Leather, arguably the finest leather jacket maker...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Red Wing 1907 (1 Year)
When wearing a pair of quality leather boots, there is a fine line between not caring and caring enough to make them last. In today’s Fade of the Day, we see a perfect example of the latter on these...
View ArticleHeddels CO-OP 1: The Winter Session Natural Indigo Bank Bag
This is the first iteration of our CO-OP series, our collaborations with brands we admire to create limited runs of specialized products exclusively for Heddels readers. By working with the brand, we...
View ArticleLevi’s Vintage Clothing’s Baseball Inspired Elesco Collection
Iconic denim and clothing brand Levi’s is gearing up for springtime with a brand new heritage collection from their archival LVC division that’s focused on America’s greatest pastime. In the 1880s,...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Crossover Denim M103 (5 Months, 0 Washes)
Our resident king of Thai denim fades is back, and he’s brought a pair of Crossover Denim with him. Reader nong33 of Thailand has worn this pair of M103 Manhattan Fit jeans for the past 5 months with...
View ArticleFade Friday – A.P.C. Petit Standard (2 Years, 3 Soaks)
Call the Ninja Turtles because there’s a shredder in our midst, folks. Reader Sherman Sng of Singapore has been tearing up his pair of A.P.C. Petit Standard‘s for 2 years (this being the second time he...
View ArticleThe Sales Compendium: March 4
If money isn’t the only thing you’re burning, we’ve got some great deals for you in this week’s Compendium. Save some green so you can spend it on…other things. Sales come and go, which is why we’ve...
View ArticleInventory Magazine Closes After 7 Years
In the echelon of magazines I was willing to pay $20 an issue for, Inventory was right up there at the top. Since 2009, Inventory has published some of the most in-depth profiles and editorials of the...
View ArticleThe Weekly Rundown: An Interview with Hitoshi Tsujimoto of The Real McCoys
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. The Weekly Rundown is here with the latest happenings from around...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Bell & Oak Standard Natural Belt, Mulberry Wallet (1 Year)
Today’s Fade of the Day is actually a twofer and the patinated pair comes from Monte Jensen of Denton, Texas. Going on a year, he’s worn the Bell & Oak Standard Natural Belt from it’s natural...
View ArticleLee 101 Worker Chino
As cold weather inevitably fades into warmer days, we see more and more summer-ready pieces being released to welcome the heat. The Lee 101 Worker Chino is one of those options. These casual chinos...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Edwin SEN SK505S-089i (3 Years, 2 Months, 2 Washes)
When your jeans have lasted so long that they’re practically hanging by a thread, you know you’ve given them a good run. Dominic Murray of Cape Town, South Africa gave his Edwin SEN SK505S-089i‘s a...
View ArticleHeddels CO-OP x Winter Session Natural Indigo Bank Bag
Today is the day! As we announced in our epic behind-the-scenes article on Thursday, the Natural Indigo Bank Bag is our first release in the Heddels CO-OP line. We partnered with Denver’s Winter...
View ArticleFade of the Day – LVC 1955 501 (7 Years, 5 Washes, 1 Soak)
It’s not every day that we see jeans sent to us that breach the 5 year marker, and these LVC 1955 501‘s have gone above and beyond. With a whopping 7 years of total wear, including two consecutive...
View ArticleLeather Coin Cases – 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. Let’s be honest, it’s a lot of fun to...
View ArticleRed Wing Heritage Weekender Collection
Have you ever asked yourself, “What would a pair of Red Wing Heritage boots look like if they were more like Clarks?” Well, first off, that’s a specific question. And, secondly, the answer is their...
View ArticleFade of the Day – Naked & Famous Elephant 3 Skinny Guy (1 Year, 3 Washes, 2...
Working on a pair of raw denim is no cake walk compared to the washed out and sandblasted bull that comes out of a ton of factories these days. It turns almost grueling when you slip into a pair of...
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