Selvedge Stampede: Brooklyn Clothing Co. Store Profile
Brooklyn Clothing Co. in Calgary is well-stocked in hometown and Japanese brands; they’re the best well-made menswear shop in Western Canada.
IHxSJF: Two Denim Legends Plant their Flag at the Peak
Ruedi Karrer has been collecting jeans for 50 years. Now, the Swiss Jeans Freak celebrates this milestone in a collaboration with Iron Heart. Instant collectable!
Born in the Saddle: Why Iron Heart Is a Denimhead Favourite
Iron Heart is an essential brand in the selvedge space for very good reason. Here’s a look at the brand’s history and the icons behind it.
Small-Dollar Selvedge: These Jeans Are Worth Every Penny
Selvedge jeans don’t have to break the bank. We’ve rounded up the best budget raw denim—perfect for your first pair or your next daily driver.
Unsinkable Style: Who Makes the Best N1, Peacoat, and Duffel?
Naval jackets like the peacoat, the N1, and duffel coat offer the best (and most stylish) protection you can find against the elements.
The Best Work Boots and Engineers Money Can Buy
Boots make or break the outfit. If you’re looking for the best heritage boots from the world’s best bootmakers, you’ll find them on this list.
Flannel Roundup: The Best of Heavy and Well-Made Flannels
Up your cold-weather fashion game with one of the best flannels that money can buy. This list guides you to our favourite well-made flannels.
Battleready Blues: Denim Shirts That Are Made to Fade
A well-faded raw denim shirt is a grail for most denimheads. But it’s tougher to fade than your jeans. These shirts are worth the work.
The Selvedge Masterlist: Our Ultimate Jeans Guide
Looking for the bar-none best pair of selvedge jeans? You’ve got options. We’ve cut it down the best we can, but this list still has more than 20 makers of the best men’s selvedge jeans.
Blue Blooded Q&A: Shane Brandenburg
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, Shane Brandenburg shares how he got into denim, what inspires him, and how he defines his style.
Where Are You on Your Raw Denim Journey?
Raw denim is a journey with eight stages. Where are you in your journey? Are you seeing the blue light for the first time, or are you in denim heaven?
Raw Denim FAQs: What to Buy and Why
New to raw denim jeans? You’ve probably got questions. If you want the straight dope (no geekiness, we promise), this raw denim buying guide is for you.
Blue Blooded Q&A: Peter Rerskov, Store Manager of Brund
In the second Blue Blooded Q&A with a face from the Blue Blooded Portfolio, you’ll meet Peter Rerskov, store manager of Brund in Copenhagen.
Season 3 of the Podcast Launches with Iron Heart Interview (S03E01)
Season 3 of The Denim & Boots Podcast launches with an interview with Alex and Giles Padmore from Iron Heart International.
Denim Destination: Q&A with Kiya Babzani from Self Edge
Self Edge is an authority in the raw denim scene. Here’s the Q&A I did with founder Kiya Babzani for the article I wrote for Sportswear International.
Why Rivet & Hide Is One of My Top 10 Denim Destinations
Rivet & Hide is one of the world’s finest ‘rare denim’ retailers. Here’s the Q&A I did with co-founder Danny Hodgson as part of the research for the ‘top 10 denim stores’ article I wrote for issue #289 of Sportswear International.
11 “Western” Indigo Invitational Faders to Watch on Instagram
Some of the world’s best faders are competing in the Indigo Invitational Fade Competition. Here are a few competitors worth watching on Instagram.
Henrik Brund on Why Brund is a Denim Destination
In issue 290 of Sportswear International, you’ll find a 10-page article about my ten favourite denim stores. Here are Henrik Brund’s original answers to a Q&A I used for my research to write about the store he opened in 2004, Brund.
What’s on Instagram #10: The Week I Missed Denim Days
While every denimhead on the planet is in Amsterdam for Denim Days, here’s a curated selection of stuff I’ve seen and saved over the past couple of weeks.
What’s on Instagram #9: Two Weeks Worth of Good Stuff!
Two weeks of not having time to get a ‘what’s on Instagram’ published means this one is packed with good stuff!