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.
These $99 Selvedge Jeans Are Way Better Than Expected
Gustin’s crowdfunding model promises American-made selvedge at unusually low prices. I review the brand’s core fabrics, fits, construction, and pricing model to see whether the value proposition really holds up.
High and Dry: The Best of High-Rise Selvedge Jeans
Never tried high-rise selvedge jeans? You don’t know what you’ve been missing. Here are our favourite generously cut high-rise selvedge pairs.
Cutting Weight: SOSO’s Saying Goodbye to a Super Heavyweight
SOSO’s 25 oz. Ultimate Black Selvedge is coming to the end of the roll. They’re saying goodbye to the superheavyweight with a deep discount.
Iron in the Fire: 500 Days in Iron Heart’s IHSH-33 Denim Shirt
Is Iron Heart’s iconic IHSH-33 selvedge western shirt the best denim shirt in the game? In this review, we put it to the test to find out.
An American Tale: Tellason and the New Made in America
Learn how the founders established Tellason as a ‘made in America’ brand, and how they redefined what that means when their denim supplier closed in 2017.
An Island in The Bay: Tellason Brand Profile
Founded in 2008, Tellason has always stuck to its principles: No-nonsense design, Made in USA, and that approachable Californian attitude.
Bay Area Beauties: Five Iconic Pieces from Tellason
In this Tellason buying guides we look at five of the brand’s definitive pieces: Their jeans, fatigue pants, Coverall jacket, chambray shirt, and their Type III jacket.
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.
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?
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.
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!
How Denim is Made Determines How It Fades (S01E06)
In the sixth episode of the podcast, Jake and I discuss the five stages of making denim, and how they each affect the fades you can expect.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #12: @calgeary
His name is Cathal but he mostly goes by Carl. You might know him as calgeary on Instagram. Here, the redheaded, German-based Irishman answers the Q&A.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #8: @yonagrinberg
Jonathan Grinberg aka yonagrinberg when he’s on Instagram is a family man, he owns two cafés and a bar called Denim, he’s a surfer, and a denimhead. Inspired by BDD’s ‘modern-day cowboy’ slogan, he’s bringing the flavour of urban Tel Aviv to the global denim community.
Reviewing Jeans Leads Blogger to His Own Collaboration Jeans
Collaboration jeans are a key part of the raw denim community. But they’re usually between brands and retailers. Collaborations between bloggers and brands are less common. So, how did Greg Tamura aka The Denim Hound get his own collab jean?
Vienna Gets the First International Iron Heart Store
The Low Down on Denim in Vienna becomes the first international Iron Heart Store. I’ve talked to the founder of The Low Down, Martin Novak, as well as Iron Heart’s Giles Padmore how it all came about, and why Vienna is the perfect location for an Iron Heart store.
What Makes Selvedge Denim So Special? [Video Guide]
What is selvedge denim? Why is it more expensive than normal denim? Is it worth it? And is selvedge denim better? This video guide gives you the answers.
The Legend of Cone Denim’s White Oak Denim Plant
The White Oak denim plant is the grand ol’ lady of our industry. It’s the company that supplied Levi’s with American-made selvedge denim for the 501 for 70 years. Soon, it will be history!
Five Favourites: Men’s Selvedge Denim Slim Fit Jeans
Get insights from experienced jeans retail experts about their favourite slim fit jeans and why they’re worth every penny. All the jeans are made from selvedge denim, and there’s something for any budget.