Recent Articles & Interviews
Review 18: Proper Cloth’s Awesome Japanese Low-twist Heavy Flannel
It’s undeniably winter in the Midwest. However, despite the 60 degree Christmas day, it is abundantly clear that cold weather is here for the duration, and for that reason, I am undoubtedly grateful for heavy flannels. This year I acquired some essentials missing from my wardrobe but was caught off-guard by an unconsidered source in the market, Proper Cloth.
Review 17: United Overalls Co. ED-1
English pride is undoubtedly entrenched in their textile production as well. Admittedly, when I think about the British Isles and textiles, my brain goes to The Aran Isles and woolen sweaters so masterfully crafted that they are more wearable art than warm, fuzzy jumpers. To the same extent, I regard Scottland in the same vein. However, I never once considered Selvedge Denim and England in the same thought. Enter United Overalls.
Review 16: Ultra-Heavy Flannels
Flannels! Every guy has one, or two or twenty. But what sets these shirts apart from all the others? The colorful patterns, the soft brushed cotton, or the warmth they provide while still being a staple in almost everyone’s wardrobe?
Interview 8: Tom Burke of United Overalls
The story of how I’ve come to know Tom Burke, founder, and owner of United Overalls, a 100% milled and made selvedge denim brand based in North London, actually begins 16 years earlier.
Review 15: Ruttloff’s Stunning s1-21 Denim Shirt
How a shit interaction with Reddit’s most OK-est human put Ruttloff Denim on my radar and helped me find my perfect denim shirt for the Redline Rally.
Review 14: AW Selvedge George Raw
Make way for AW Selvedge, the incoming freshman Selvedge brand made with comfort, style, and athletes in mind. In March, I posted an interview with Andre Williams, owners of AW Selvedge, and learned a hell of a lot about the brand. If you didn’t get the chance to read the interview, AW Selvedge is the brainchild of former NFL Runningback (NY Giants/SD Chargers) Andrew Williams.
FEMALES OF FADE: Harue Jules Takagish, AN INDIGO INVITATIONAL CONTENDER SERIES
Our third installment of Females of Fade takes us out of the US to Japan. Japan is one of the world’s oldest and largest raw denim hubs, producing some of the most beautiful fabrics and artisans. If you are participating in the Indigo Invitational, I would be surprised if you haven’t seen today’s subject leading the way for female faders and taking the community by storm.
The best method for removing oil and grease stains from clothing
I bet the last thing you ever expected to get from a blog about denim and workwear would be an article on how to remove oil stains from your clothing. But if you recall, the whole point of this blog is about building a longer-lasting, more sustainable wardrobe. This...
Interview 7: Pushing the Limit, The Argument for the Redline Rally
Earlier this month, the guys running the Indigo Invitational made an exciting announcement, officially heralding The Redline Rally's start. Based on overwhelming interest, Bryan and Dave decided to create and launch a fade competition for denim jackets and shirts....
FEMALES OF FADE: ELISE MCCARTHY, AN INDIGO INVITATIONAL CONTENDER SERIES
Today’s subject for The Females of Fade Series, Elise McCarthy, is part of a group of females registered and competing in this year’s Indigo Invitational. Elise has a desire to learn everything she can about denim and how it has influenced this community.