Looking for the bar-none best pair of selvedge jeans? You’ve got options. We’ve cut it down to 21 makers of the best men’s selvedge jeans.
RAW DENIM JACKETS
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.
RAW 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.
BUDGET 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.
THE BEST T-SHIRTS
It’s a crowded field in the race to make the world’s best men’s T-shirt. We’ve tested 7 tees that we believe are the absolute best.
Trends come and go, evolving and revolving with seasons and fashions. The rebel’s wardrobe, though, is a carefully curated collection of adaptable and timeless garments. These guides will help you build your own rebel’s wardrobe of well-made ‘rebel essentials.’ The quality pieces we recommend will outlast trends in every sense of the word.Â
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THE PERFECTO
One of the pieces that properly kickstarted the rebel revolution, the Perfecto remains the quintessentially defiant leather jacket. It’ll rebel against whatever you got.
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THE T-SHIRT
As essential as they come, the plain tee is the natural companion for well-made selvedge. For perfectly cut and sewn tees made the authentic way, look for ‘loopwheeled’.
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FIVE-POCKET JEANS
The true cornerstone of rebel style, the five-pocket jean has played either a starring or a supporting role in style revolutions and subcultures of every stripe for the better part of a century.
This New Waffle Sweater Shows What Comes After Loopwheeled
Iron Heart’s new IHSW-86 waffle sweater leads us beyond the familiar loopwheel tee, through heavyweight thermals, 11 oz. knits and 14 oz. sweats.
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The Best Loopwheeled T-Shirts Money Can Buy
The best loopwheeled T-shirts: With expert advice from Thomas, this guide helps you find the perfect high-quality basic for your wardrobe.
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Best Lightweight Selvedge Jeans: A Denim Expert’s Guide
Everything you need to know about lightweight selvedge denim—from true lightweights under 12 oz. to borderline fabrics that wear easier than the spec suggests.
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Flannel Roundup: The Best of Heavy and Well-Made Flannels
Up your cold-weather fashion game with one of the best flannels that money can buy. This list guides you to our favourite well-made flannels.
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The Search for the Perfect White T-Shirt
Eight white T-shirts worth keeping—from lightweight Sunspel to double-heavyweight Wonder Looper. Built to last and chosen by someone who looked hard.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Getting Some SOSOBROTHERS Jeans? Read This First
First time buying SOSO jeans ? Learn how to choose the right fit, fabric, and features—and why their made-to-order denim is worth the wait.
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How to Spot a Well-Made Tee: The 8 Hallmarks of Quality
Most T-shirts look the same on a hanger. Here’s how to tell which ones are actually worth your money—and which brands get it right.
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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.
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Men’s Jeans Fit Guide: Find the Right Pair for You
This in-depth jeans fit guide for men teaches you the 4 features that make a great fit, how to use them to find a flattering fit for your body type, plus 5 things you must consider.
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Tellason Jeans Explained: Fits, Fabrics, and What to Choose
Choosing Tellason jeans comes down to denim weight and fit. This guide breaks down the brand’s Kaihara selvedge fabrics, key cuts, sizing, care, and buying details.
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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.
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The Denim Shop Directory I’ve Wanted to Build for Years
A guide series mapping the world’s best denim shops, from legendary denim destinations in Japan to specialist retailers across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
ShareWELL-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.
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).
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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