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.
Where I’d Start with One-Washed Unsanforized Denim
Unsanforized denim without the sizing guesswork. Here’s where I’d start, with a few standout one-washed jeans and what makes them worth it.
Ready to Wear: One-Washed Unsanforized Jeans
Get the best of unsanforized selvedge without the sizing risks with these brands that specialize in one-washed unsanforized selvedge.
The Definitive Guide to Japanese Denim Brands
A practical guide to Japan’s many denim brands, with an A–Z overview to help you understand what each brand is known for and how to choose the right one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #50: @c__jonas
Colin aka @c__jonas is not afraid of matching his perfectly faded TCB Jeans with a pair of Visvim sneakers, which he usually buys on Grailed. Here’s his story.
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.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #47: @redheadbluebottom
Lars got into denim after watch Jack Nicholson as McMurphy in Cuckoo’s Nest wearing the most effortlessly cool mid-century outfit. Here’s his story.
How Second Sunrise Became a Must-Visit Denim Destination
In this in-depth review, I take a close look at why Second Sunrise in Stockholm is one of Scandinavia’s best denim destinations.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #22: @volvo_sufu
Like you might have guessed from his username, Michel is a fan of Volvo cars and he’s into Superfuture. He’s also won a TCB Jeans contest, and he plays the hell out of the flute!
Read the interview! (… and watch a video of Michel playing the flute!)
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #4: @indigovein
In this week’s Q&A with a ‘blue blooded’ Instagrammer, you’ll meet Sweden’s @indigovein aka Alexander Ohlson who’s a fan of shopping locally and Japanese cinch back jeans.
DWC
6 Lightweight Denims That Are Guaranteed To Fade Well
We’ve found these six lightweight denims that prove weight isn’t the only criterion you should choose your jeans based on when looking for great fades.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Hajime Inoue of TCB Jeans
15 years ago, Hajime Inoue of TCB Jeans moved to Kojima in Okayama to learn to make jeans. Now, he’s ready to prove his worth in the Artisan Challenge.