DENIM CARE GUIDES
TO WASH YOUR JEANS OR NOT?
How you wash your jeans – if you do at all – is one of the hottest questions in the denim scene. Our founder, Thomas, has been sharing his knowledge and opinion on the topic for more than a decade with guides like these.
(Spoiler alert: We think you should wash your jeans, just not too frequently.)
Our Ultimate Jeans Washing Guide
Washing your jeans can sometimes feel like an art form. It’s not. This guide shows you how to do it right.
How to Wash Jeans (and Why You Should)
Discover the pros and cons of not washing your jeans, as well as the different washing methods we recommend.
Myth Busters of Denim
There’s certainly a bit of mystery to denim. But not how we wash it. These guides bust the most popular denim myths.
How To Make Raw Denim Last Longer
After a lot of trial and error, Thomas discovered how to make his raw denim last longer AND get great fades with a super simple denim care trick.
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.
A well-faded raw denim shirt is a grail for most denimheads. But it’s tougher to fade than your jeans. Here’re 20 shirts worth the work.
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.
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.
Looking for a pair of selvedge jeans for less than $200? Start the hunt for your next pair with this small dollar selvedge masterlist.
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.
Whether you’re an expert or a first-time fader, you need a made-to-fade raw denim jacket. This list of 20 fade-primed jean jackets will get you started.
Looking for a made-to-fade denim shirt or jacket? Start your hunt with this hand-picked selection of Full Count shirts and jackets.
BUY OUR BOOK ABOUT MENSWEAR
The Rebel’s Wardrobe looks beyond denim and explores the often-surprising origins of rugged menswear. Buy your copy here.
IN-DEPTH BUYING GUIDES
WELL-MADE ESSENTIALS
The Well-Made Essentials Buying Guides take the guesswork out of the hunt for well-made menswear and rugged essentials. These guides will help you build a timeless and adaptable wardrobe stocked with carefully crafted items that you know are made of the right stuff, in the right way, and for the right reasons.
We guide you through all the wardrobe cornerstone categories, including raw selvedge jeans, leather boots, denim jackets, heavy flannels, and more. Start with the guides below.
If you want to know more about why we created these guides, please read our Manifesto. If you want to understand the criteria we apply for each item, read our definitions of ‘well-made’ and ‘essential’.
JEANS BUYING GUIDE
Raw Selvedge Jeans You Can Paint Your Fade Masterpiece On
If premium raw selvedge denim is one of your style linchpins, you’re almost certainly familiar with most of the items on our well-made essentials lists.
RAW DENIM JACKETS
The denim jacket is the centrepiece in countless iconic and timeless workwear looks. It’s not essential because we say it is. It’s essential because everybody has one.
DENIM SHIRTS
In this buying guide to raw denim shirts, we argue why your wardrobe isn’t complete without one and share our top picks you should buy.
LEATHER BOOTS
Fashions come and go, but the simple blue-collar aesthetic of well-worn leather boots has remained steadfast. There’s still nothing that pairs better with a pair of jeans (new or old).
WINTER JACKET GUIDE
Battle-Ready Military-Inspired Jackets For Winter Soldiers
If you need a jacket that can stand the cold and look great for decades, our buying guide to military winter jackets is the perfect place to start your hunt.
HEAVY FLANNEL SHIRTS
A well-made flannel is essential because it’s both timeless and adaptable; it’s built to last, will never go out of style, and can be worn with just about anything.
LEATHER JACKETS
The right leather jacket will stylish for decades; it’ll continue to work with almost everything in your wardrobe. Find the right jacket with this buying guide.
WORK SHIRTS
Well-made heritage work shirts transcend time, and they work with absolutely everything. They do both thanks to their combination of comfort, practicality, and simplicity.
T-SHIRTS
Our T-shirt buying guide lists 10 well-made cotton T-shirts that pair perfectly with raw selvedge jeans and will revolutionise your wardrobe basics.
CPOS AND OVERSHIRTS
If you want an overshirt or a CPO that is a fitting companion for your heavy raw denim, don’t settle for pretenders.
SWEATERS AND CARDIGANS
Well-made sweaters and cardigans are the pillars of cool- and cold-weather looks that can be worn over most things and under the rest.
BELTS
Buying guide to the best veg-tan belts that will pair perfectly with your raw selvedge jeans and heritage style look.
HENLEYS
Well-made henleys are a pillar of comfortable and layered looks. This buying guide helps you find the perfect henley to match with jeans.
BANDANAS
If you’re not already rocking a bandana somewhere in your kit, this guide helps you find the perfect bandana for you.
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