Looking for the bar-none best pair of selvedge jeans? You’ve got options. We’ve cut it down to 21 makers of the best men’s selvedge jeans.
RAW DENIM JACKETS
Whether you’re an expert or a first-time fader, you need a made-to-fade raw denim jacket. This list of 20 fade-primed jean jackets will get you started.
RAW DENIM SHIRTS
In this buying guide to raw denim shirts, we argue why your wardrobe isn’t complete without one and share our top picks you should buy.
BUDGET SELVEDGE JEANS
Looking for a pair of selvedge jeans for less than $200? Start the hunt for your next pair with this small dollar selvedge masterlist.
THE BEST T-SHIRTS
It’s a crowded field in the race to make the world’s best men’s T-shirt. We’ve tested 7 tees that we believe are the absolute best.
Trends come and go, evolving and revolving with seasons and fashions. The rebel’s wardrobe, though, is a carefully curated collection of adaptable and timeless garments. These guides will help you build your own rebel’s wardrobe of well-made ‘rebel essentials.’ The quality pieces we recommend will outlast trends in every sense of the word.
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THE PERFECTO
One of the pieces that properly kickstarted the rebel revolution, the Perfecto remains the quintessentially defiant leather jacket. It’ll rebel against whatever you got.
Illustration by Florian Bayer
THE T-SHIRT
As essential as they come, the plain tee is the natural companion for well-made selvedge. For perfectly cut and sewn tees made the authentic way, look for ‘loopwheeled’.
Illustration by Florian Bayer
FIVE-POCKET JEANS
The true cornerstone of rebel style, the five-pocket jean has played either a starring or a supporting role in style revolutions and subcultures of every stripe for the better part of a century.
WELL-MADE ESSENTIALS
The Well-Made Essentials Buying Guides take the guesswork out of the hunt for well-made menswear and rugged essentials. These guides will help you build a timeless and adaptable wardrobe stocked with carefully crafted items that you know are made of the right stuff, in the right way, and for the right reasons.
RAW DENIM JACKETS
The denim jacket is the centrepiece in countless iconic and timeless workwear looks. It’s not essential because we say it is. It’s essential because everybody has one.
DENIM SHIRTS
In this buying guide to raw denim shirts, we argue why your wardrobe isn’t complete without one and share our top picks you should buy.
LEATHER BOOTS
Fashions come and go, but the simple blue-collar aesthetic of well-worn leather boots has remained steadfast. There’s still nothing that pairs better with a pair of jeans (new or old).
HEAVY FLANNEL SHIRTS
A well-made flannel is essential because it’s both timeless and adaptable; it’s built to last, will never go out of style, and can be worn with just about anything.
LEATHER JACKETS
The right leather jacket will stylish for decades; it’ll continue to work with almost everything in your wardrobe. Find the right jacket with this buying guide.
WORK SHIRTS
Well-made heritage work shirts transcend time, and they work with absolutely everything. They do both thanks to their combination of comfort, practicality, and simplicity.
T-SHIRTS
Our T-shirt buying guide lists 10 well-made cotton T-shirts that pair perfectly with raw selvedge jeans and will revolutionise your wardrobe basics.
CPOS AND OVERSHIRTS
If you want an overshirt or a CPO that is a fitting companion for your heavy raw denim, don’t settle for pretenders.
SWEATERS AND CARDIGANS
Well-made sweaters and cardigans are the pillars of cool- and cold-weather looks that can be worn over most things and under the rest.
BELTS
Buying guide to the best veg-tan belts that will pair perfectly with your raw selvedge jeans and heritage style look.
HENLEYS
Well-made henleys are a pillar of comfortable and layered looks. This buying guide helps you find the perfect henley to match with jeans.
BANDANAS
If you’re not already rocking a bandana somewhere in your kit, this guide helps you find the perfect bandana for you.
The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide from Denimhunters
Looking for something special for the denim lover in your life? You’ll find great Christmas gift ideas for denimheads in this guide.
ShareSlice and Dice: Samurai’s Best Made-to-Fade Shirts and Jackets
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ShareThe Magnificent Seven: Iron Heart’s Best Made-to-Fade Shirts and Jackets
Iron Heart fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to made-to-fade shirts and jackets. These seven well-made pieces should be at the top of your list.
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Share10 Popular Jeans Archetypes and How To Style Them
The 10 jeans archetypes give you a fundamental understanding of how to style jeans, which becomes a lifeline when you’re navigating new fashions and trends.
ShareFive Favourites: Beginner’s Raw Selvedge Denim Jeans
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ShareFive Favourites: Men’s Selvedge Denim Slim Fit Jeans
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ShareFive Favourites: Regular Fit Men’s Selvedge Denim Jeans
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ShareFive Favourites: Men’s Trucker Denim Jackets
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ShareFive Favourites: Men’s Heavyweight Denim Jeans
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