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Grails, Gifts, and Stocking Stuffers: Bryan’s 2024 Wishlist
Looking for the perfect gift for the denimhead in your life? Here’s what we want to see under our tree this year.
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Perfect Rugged Gifts for the Clothes-Obsessed
Got somebody in your life who talks and thinks about clothes more than anything else? Here are some of the best pieces you can lay under the tree this year.
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One-Size-Fits-All: Great Gift Without the Size Guesswork
Looking for that perfect gift for the denimhead in your life? If you aren’t certain about what size they are, this guide is crammed with sizeless options.
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ShareRAW DENIM JEANS
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.

LIGHTWEIGHT SELVEDGE
10 of pairs lightweight and middleweight jeans that fade fast from brands like Iron Heart, TCB, Naked & Famous, Warehouse, Big John and more.

SMALL-DOLLAR SELVEDGE
Looking for a pair of selvedge jeans for less than $200? Start the hunt for your next pair with this small-dollar budget jeans guide.
With expert advice from our founder, Thomas, this guide helps you find the perfect high-quality basic for your wardrobe.
It’s a crowded field in the race to make the world’s best T-shirt. Bryan has tested 8 tees that we believe are the absolute best.
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The Best Work Boots and Engineers Money Can Buy
Boots make or break the outfit. If you’re looking for the best heritage boots from the world’s best bootmakers, you’ll find them on this list.
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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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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.
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Denim and Sashiko Chore Coats That Are Up to the Task
If you haven’t added a chore coat to your collection yet, this list of our favourite denim and sashiko chore coats will get your train engine running.
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Ditching Heavyweight Denim? Guide to Lightweight Selvedge
Discover comfort in true denim style with the best lightweight raw denim jeans. Ideal for all seasons and styles, and primed for great fades.
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Can Your Jeans Do This? Stretching Our Legs in KATO’s Mammoth Selvedge
KATO’s heaviest pair of stretch selvedge denim, the 17.5 oz. Mammoth Selvedge, is forcing us to reconsider our position on stretch denim.
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A Classic Reimagined: Tellason’s Lined Jean Jacket Reviewed
Tellason’s Lined Jean Jacket is a modern take on the classic Type III. Combining heritage styling, practical warmth, and rugged durability, it’s built for everyday life.
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Not Getting Any Fades? Try These Fast-Fading Selvedge Jeans
Want raw denim fades without months of heavy wear? These jeans fade faster thanks to smart dyeing, lighter fabric, and forgiving weaves.
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