Why KATO Thinks Raw Denim Doesn’t Have to Hurt
From stretch selvedge to heavyweight fabrics, KATO’s approach questions some of raw denim’s most accepted trade-offs.
Have We Been Thinking About Raw Denim the Wrong Way?
Raw denim isn’t fragile or restrictive. It gives you options. In this second issue of the DH Weekly, I discuss why most of us—including myself—may have it all backwards.
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.
Raw Denim Guides: Find the Best Selvedge with Denimhunters
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.
Not Without My Sons: &SONS Brand Profile
A pioneering menswear brand with an emphasis on rugged essentials and a photographer’s sharp eye, &Sons are venturing into new territories.
So So Good: The Best Fade-Primed SOSO Denim
Fans know SOSO denim delivers on the brand’s promise of well-made made-to-measure at reasonable prices. Here are their best-fading denims.
The 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.
Slice and Dice: Samurai’s Best Made-to-Fade Shirts and Jackets
Experienced faders know that Samurai shirts and jackets fade like nothing else. Here are six made-to-fade and rally-ready Samurai shirts and jackets.
Batter’s Up: Full Count Shirts and Jackets for Redline
Looking for a made-to-fade denim shirt or jacket? Start your hunt with this hand-picked selection of Full Count shirts and jackets.
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.
18 Denim Encyclopedia Terms Every Denimheads Must Know
In this episode of the Denimhunters Podcast, Thomas discusses 18 common must-know terms from the raw denim vocabulary.
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.
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.
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.
How to Photograph Denim Fades the Right Way
We all might know a thing or two about fading denim, but most of us need a little work when it comes to photographing our fades.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #46: @swissjeansfreak
At this point, Ruedi Karrer doesn’t really need an introduction. He’s the Swiss Jeans Freak! Still, I let him have a go at the Q&A. Here are his answers.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer: @raw.denim.ocd
Rob got into raw denim and set up his Instagram account after he lost 35 pounds and needed a new wardrobe. Read his story in this Q&A.