The Definitive Guide to Japanese Denim Brands
A practical guide to Japan’s many denim brands, with an A–Z overview to help you understand what each brand is known for and how to choose the right one.
The Legacy of Adriano, and the Uncertain Future of the UHR
The denim world has lost one of its true pioneers, Adriano Goldschmied. At the same time, Iron Heart’s Ultra Heavy Raw denim may be going extinct. Here’s what it means—and what you should know.
Why “Just Size Up” Doesn’t Work with All Shrink-to-Fits
Shrink-to-fit selvedge can be the best fits you’ll ever wear—if you get the sizing right. In this DH Weekly, I break down what most people get wrong and how to avoid it.
Why I (Finally) Built a Guide to Raw Denim Brands
There’s never really been a clear way to navigate raw denim brands. This new guide is my attempt to fix that.
The Best Raw Denim Brands in the World
This guide covers more than 50 makers—from Japanese selvedge specialists to American and European brands—helping you pick the right place to start.
Why Some Denim Doesn’t Fade the Way You Want
You can do everything “right” and still not get the fades you expect. Because how denim fades is largely decided before you ever start wearing it.
What Most People Actually Want from Jeans
After nearly two decades working with denim, I realised something about how people buy jeans—and it eventually led me to start my own brand.
Spring Is Here! Time to Give Your Wardrobe a Refresh?
Spring is here and new deliveries are landing. Discover fresh drops from Omoto, SOSO, Iron Heart, Gustin, Edwin and more brands and retailers.
You Don’t Need (More) Jeans, You Need to Build a Wardrobe
A new guide to 10 menswear classics, Kato’s 17 oz. slub denim, SOSO’s 33 oz. left-hand twill, and updated spring menswear sales.
Got the Jeans, Tees, and Boots? Here’s What to Invest In Next
In this DH Weekly from Denimhunters: A new timeless menswear guide (out soon), expanded jeans buying guides, and a European brand opportunity.
Bootcut Jeans: Time to Reconsider the Flare?
A quick guide to bootcut jeans, Redcast x Momotaro’s Kakishibu “Wabi-Sabi” collab, and a European denim brand seeking new ownership.
You Probably Didn’t Expect This Heavyweight Brand in Stores
SOSOBROTHERS partners with Cultizm, plus an interview with the costume designer of Train Dreams, Bluezone SS27, and an updated sweater guide.
Show Recap: Pleasure in Progress at Bluezone SS27
From trend zones to traffic flow, here’s what stood out at Bluezone’s SS27 edition—and what to watch ahead of July’s earlier summer show.
5 Brands That Defined My Denim Story More Than Any Other
Five denim brands that shaped 15 years of running Denimhunters—and what they taught me about raw denim, fades, fit, and denim culture.
Why I’m Bringing My Brand Out from ‘Behind the Screens’
Weirloom is heading to its first trade show. In this DH Weekly, I reflect on where the brand is going, how it got here, and what’s next.
Have We Been Thinking About Raw Denim the Wrong Way?
Raw denim isn’t fragile or restrictive. It gives you options. In this second issue of the DH Weekly, I discuss why most of us—including myself—may have it all backwards.
Feeling It at Bluezone: What to Expect This Season
The Spring/Summer 2027 edition of Bluezone shows how circularity, softness, and real-world connection keep trade shows worth the visit.
Why I’m Done Building My Newsletter on Rented Land
The Denimhunters Newsletter is renamed “The DH Weekly” and now lives here on the site. In this first issue, a 15-year milestone, Weirloom regular fits, Bluezone teaser, plus new and updated guides.
Omoto Jeans, Thinking About Getting Some? Read This First
Seeing Omoto jeans everywhere? Here’s what actually matters—fits, denims, sizing, and buying notes—before you jump on the Omoto bandwagon.
Bookmark This Canadian Heritage Shop Immediately
For more than three decades, Calgary’s Brooklyn Clothing Co. has been quietly setting the benchmark for denim and heritage menswear in Canada—pairing Japan’s toughest selvedge with North American icons.