The One Thing Only Super Heavyweight Denim Can Do
There’s something only super heavyweight selvedge can do to your fades. Here’s what it is, why it happens, and where to start your own journey.
How to Spot Well-Made Jeans: The 11 Hallmarks of Quality
Whenever we encounter a new pair of jeans, we go through a mental checklist—turning it inside out, checking the inseam, feeling the pocket bags. Here are the 11 signs we look for.
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.
The Best and Toughest Heavyweight Selvedge Jeans
Heavyweight denim isn’t just fabric—it’s a test of patience, comfort, and commitment. This guide breaks down what makes it special, why it’s worth the struggle, and which brands are doing it best.
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.
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.
Answers to 7 FAQs about Buying Raw Denim Jeans
The goal of this episode of the Denimhunters Podcast is to help you make a more informed purchase when you’re buying raw denim jeans.
How Naked & Famous Made It by Having Fun with Raw Denim (with Bahzad Trinos)
On this episode of the Denimhunters Podcast, Thomas talks to Bahzad Trinos, employee no. 1 at Naked & Famous, about how the brand became a global success.
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.
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.
What Is the Indigo Invitational? Q&A with Founder Bryan Szabo
If you’re into fades (like me), you might have noticed the Indigo Invitational on Instagram and Facebook. But do you know what it is? I didn’t, so I got in touch with the guy behind the new fade competitions to ask him a bunch of questions.
Purchasing Power: Labels That Highlight The Pedigree of Your Jeans
When we look for new jeans, there’s much more than the colour and fit to take into consideration. In this article, I’ll be looking specifically at the labels that appear on premium denim, and the semiotic and semantic power that such labels carry.
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An HWDC2 Hot Favourite Tells Us How To Break In 32 oz. Denim
Chris Benson aka ‘Netleyhunter’ has been wearing the Naked & Famous 32 oz. jeans in the HWDC2 without any washing or soaking. This is what it has been like.
3 Super Heavyweight Denims That Fade Like Hell
Super heavyweight jeans fade in a particular way. The denim’s thickness creates much chunky creases compared to the sharper ones of lighter weight denims.