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.
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.
Exploring Nudie’s Jeans Fits and Japanese Selvedge Denims
Thomas takes a look at the best Nudie Jeans in essential fits and Japanese selvedge denim. This guide is for both newcomers and enthusiasts looking for quality jeans from the influential Swedish brand.
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.
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 Nudie Jeans Took Raw Denim Mainstream and Beyond (with Co-Owner, Palle Stenberg)
Thomas is joined by Palle Stenberg from Nudie Jeans to talk about organic cotton, repairing jeans, and how the brand took raw denim mainstream and beyond.
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.
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.
What’s on Instagram #7: More Great Stuff from My Feed
Another update from what I’ve seen and particularly liked on my Instagram feed since instalment #6 of this series.
What’s on Instagram #6: Ruedi, Iron Heart Army, and Indigofera
Another week has flown by and here’ are the posts I’ve saved on Instagram since the last instalment.
What’s on Instagram #5: Ruedi and the Iron Heart Forum
Since the last instalment of my new series about stuff I dig on Instagram, two key things have happened.
What’s on Instagram #4: Fades, Jackets and Boots
The weekend is just around the corner and to get you off to a good start, here are some highlights of fades, jackets and boots that I’ve seen on Instagram.
What’s on Instagram #3: A Curated Selection from My Feed
I’m quite enjoying doing these recaps of what I see and really dig on Instagram. Here’s the third instalment in the series.
Top-Shelf and Budget-Friendly Jeans in 5 Categories (S01E11)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and I discuss top-shelf options and budget-friendly alternatives in five categories of jeans.
Why stuf|f – fine goods Is a Must-Visit Denim Destination
In a new series, I go behind the scenes of denim destinations from around the world and discuss why they are worth travelling to. The series kicks off with a review of stuf|f – fine goods.
Swiss Jeans Freak Explains the Raw Denim ‘Art Exhibition’ We Did at Bluezone
During the Bluezone show in January, Ruedi Karrer aka the Swiss Jeans Freak from the Jeans Museum and I walked through our collab denim exhibition, which highlighted how denim’s past has inspired innovation.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #32: @michael.ow.en
Instagram is full of super awesome and friendly blue blooded guys and girls. Michael Eigen aka @michael.ow.en is certainly no exception. Click to his Q&A.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #20: @redrawdenim
Before all the ‘denim hangs’ started popping up, three dudes from Sweden got together in what they called the #theswedishcrew. I reached out to Daniel aka @redrawdenim to find out how it all began.
The Art of Selling (Perfect) Jeans
Selling perfect jeans is a form of art. I talk to Peter and Christopher from Meadow about how they (very successfully) help their customers find jeans they’ll be happy with.