Black Friday Is Now Black November—and I’m Torn
A denim jacket I bought in 2009 barely gets worn. The problem wasn’t the jacket—it was my choice. Here’s how to avoid making the same mistake.
The Best Denim Jackets for Every Style and Budget
A good denim jacket can stay in your wardrobe for decades—if you get the fit and style right. I’ve picked raw and selvedge jackets across three budgets, with practical sizing advice, retailer links and alternatives.
How Iron Heart Makes Military Jackets Work for Today
From the N1 to the M-65 and L-2B, explore how Iron Heart adapts classic military jackets through fabric, fit and practical details.
The Stories Surface When the Indigo Wears Away
KATO’s brown-core teacore denim and Iron Heart’s 12 oz. heavy flannels lead this issue, alongside five picks, The Fade Off winners and why indigo fades.
Why We Can’t Get Enough of Iron Heart’s Heavyweight Flannels
These shirts last for years, which ought to make repeat purchases unnecessary. Yet the soft feel, evolving patterns and unexpected textures make a persuasive case for another.
The Fade Off: 7 Winners and the Stories They Wore
I left celebrating Denimhunters’ 15th anniversary until the last minute. More than 150 entries, 2,600-plus votes and a packed evening at Brund later, I’m glad I did.
What’s Beneath the Indigo in KATO’s Teacore Denim?
Most indigo denim fades from blue towards white. Teacore changes what sits beneath the indigo: the warp yarns have a brown core. Here’s how that affects fading, how it relates to redcast and greencast, and how KATO puts the idea into practice with its Japanese selvedge denim.
The Fade Off Has the Prizes—Have You Got the Fades?
I’ve finally lined up the prizes: Indigofera jeans, a Tellason belt, gift cards and more. Meanwhile, my selvedge guide got the update I’ve wanted for years.
Got Fades to Show? Join the DH15 Fading Competition
An idea from Denimhunters’ early days is making a comeback for the 15th anniversary. There’s also a Copenhagen get-together at Brund, and some new Weirloom jeans launching soon.
GIVEAWAY: Win an Iron & Resin Wardrobe Worth Over $850
Seven pieces from Iron & Resin, enough for two denimhead outfits. I break down the raw selvedge and workwear looks, and how you can enter to win the whole lot.
Is Selvedge Denim Really Worth an Extra Hundred Dollars?
What does selvedge really add to a denim jacket? Plus lessons from Year 5’s Top 20 and a Kingpins flannel coincidence I didn’t see coming.
What It Takes to Create Winning Raw Denim Fades
What does it actually take to create great raw denim fades? We asked leading Year 5 finishers how they chose, wore, washed and repaired their jeans—and turned their answers into seven lessons for any raw denim wearer.
Why These San Francisco Denim Jackets Skip Selvedge
Tellason Stock keeps the San Francisco cut-and-sew and raw-denim character of the brand’s selvedge jackets, but uses wider modern-loom Cone denim to bring both jackets below $200.
Flannel Season Is Finally Here—and I Want Another One
Why SOSOBROTHERS’ heavyweight ombrés have caught my eye, plus 40 Indigo Invitational spot prizes, American selvedge on historic Draper looms, and DH15 at Brund.
Heavyweight Ombré Flannels, Made to Order Your Way
SOSOBROTHERS lets you choose between Western, Work and Mechanic styles, then you can adjust the measurements. This article looks at the 13.5 oz. range, and the softer new 12.5 oz. brown.
Heavyweight Denim Makes Sense, But a 25 oz. Sweatshirt?
A 25 oz. sweatshirt, 100% merino French terry, Samurai taking the overall Indigo Invitational title, and Weirloom moving another step closer to AW27.
Why Heavyweight Denim Is Not Only Harder to Fade
Why 33 oz. denim is difficult to make, plus a new selvedge jeans guide, five weekly picks and the Indigo Invitational Year Five winners.
33 oz. Denim Fights Back Long Before You Ever Wear It
From overloaded shuttle looms to specialist sewing, SOSOBROTHERS’ 33 oz. denim pushes every stage of production. Now, the current rolls may be the last.
Best Selvedge Jeans for Men, From $60 to $350+
I’ve picked 17 of the best selvedge jeans across three price tiers, from $60 entry-level pairs to $350+ favourites. Each one comes with sizing guidance, fit notes, and the reasons I think it deserves a place here.
How Do You Know If a T-Shirt Is Really Loopwheeled?
Tubular construction doesn’t prove a T-shirt is loopwheeled. Here’s what does, three tees I’d buy with confidence, and a look at how far Weirloom has moved since its first trade show.