BUYING GUIDES
RAW SELVEDGE DENIM
Looking for your next fade project? Start your hunt with the guides below. Whether it’s a pair of raw selvedge jeans, a raw denim shirt or a raw denim jacket you’re looking for, we’ve found the best of the best for you.
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.
WELL-MADE ESSENTIALS
Our Well-Made Essentials Buying Guides explore why some menswear garments have become essential cornerstone pieces of the rebel’s wardrobe. You can find more Well-Made Essentials guides here.
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).
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