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Left Field NYC Drops its Dustbowl Shirt in Quintet of Japanese Fabrics
Together with It may be the best part of a century since the Dust Bowl, but that doesn’t stop us from appreciating the flavor of workwear that helped rebuild America after that difficult era. And when it comes to producing vintage-inspired Americana goods with integrity, Left Field NYC is among the cream of the crop. Left Field’s Dustbowl Shirts harken back to 1940s work shirts which were built tough as nails to withstand the demands of working in a nation recovering from the Great Depression.
Hike in Style with Meermin's 516690 Boot in Tobacco Waxy Calf
People Shared This Article Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to channel the aesthetic, the Meermin 516690 Boot in Tobacco Waxy Calf will get you out the door looking slick and ready to ramble. Meermin’s Hiking boot is built on the brand’s ONYX last which was designed specifically for this style to provide comfort and a wider toe box. The silhouette takes the best of vintage hiking boots with its high shaft, mix of metal eyelets and speed hooks, and all leather construction.
Iron Heart's Indigo Waffle Work Shirt is Full of Texture
People Shared This Article From fries to pancake alternatives, we have always had a soft spot for waffles in our hearts. So when Iron Heart tells us they have a waffle textured button-down shirt — that’s right, not a henley — we had to see it to believe it. Featuring a complex weave that creates a lovely 3D texture, the shirt isn’t just fun to wear, it provides greater breathability which will be key as warmer temps are on the horizon.
Back Gustin's Latest Heavyweight Denim Drop
People Shared This Article Cult-favorite denim brand Gustin is giving you a chance for untold slub and high contrast fades with a limited crowd-funding campaign at half the price of competing brands. I could just stop and drop the link here, but seeing as you’re here I’ll go a bit deeper. This 18 oz. slubby Japanese selvedge denim looks damn fine when broken in, as you can see from the faded sample image. Despite an uptick in popularity recent years, slubby, heavyweight denim just doesn’t get old.
Cockpit USA Lauches Made in USA CPO Shirt
People Shared This Article The U.S. Navy introduced a range of now-iconic garments but one could argue that CPO is the most versatile of the bunch. Heavyweight melton wool made up in a robust overshirt silhouette that can be dressed up or down, the CPO is a shoo-in for the modern wardrobe. Despite being a pillar of USN design, few, if any, brands are making authentic CPO Shirts in the USA. And that’s where Cockpit USA comes in.
How to Make (and Source) it in America with Devium's Sheri Benjamin
Made in USA goes much deeper than what you see on a label. It’s not as easy as just Googling “sewing factories near me” and entering your credit card for a hundred flannel shirts. There are people and histories every step of the way from where the cotton (or whatever other fiber) is grown, spun, knit or woven, dyed, cut and sewn, and trimmed into a finished garment.
Burgus Plus Renders Wide Leg Painter Pants in 12 oz. Wabash Stripe
People Shared This Article Wabash is one of the most interesting fabric options in this niche and yet it continues to fly under the radar of most fashion-minded, heritagedudes™ out there. As such, Burgus Plus is having another go at converting you punks to the church of Wabash with its Work Painter Pants in 12 oz. Wabash Stripe.
4 Real Counterfeit Watches and How Bezel Caught Them
Together with Watch out, fake and counterfeit watches are on the rise! According to the top-rated luxury watch marketplace, Bezel, they rejected 29% of listings in 2024 for failing to meet their authenticity standards. Other industry publications are also reporting that the fake watch market is only growing, with so called “superfakes” that are getting harder and harder to spot infiltrating the market.
Dehen 1920's Flight Vest Takes Off in 10 Oz. Halley Stevensons Waxed Cotton
People Shared This Article In a world full of duck canvas vests, this Dehen 1920 Flight Vest is here to make your crinkly patina dreams come true. Crafted from 10 oz. EverWax cotton from the revered waxed cloth slingers, Halley Stevensons, the Flight Vest is inherently rugged. It will resist water, layer under your favorite coat, or stand strong as your outer layer —all while exhibiting a toasty gold hue that simply shines. Also, it’s Dehen! They’ve been doing this for a while, all in the USA.
The State of the Watch Market - 5 Takeaways from Bezel's Report on $700M Worth of Listings
Together with Bezel is the top-rated and arguably highest-volume place to buy and sell luxury watches online. They have over $700 million worth of listings, and one of the fun parts of having all those transactions flowing through your marketplace is that you can see exactly where and why things are trending. And one of the fun things for us is that Bezel has shared all of that data in their recent report on 2024 Watch Market Trends and Insights.
Naked & Famous Sakura Selvedge is Dyed with Cherry Blossom Flowers
People Shared This Article Naked & Famous knows how to make an interesting pair of jeans. Case in point – the 16.5 oz. Sakura Slub Selvedge Weird Guy Denim Jeans. On the outside, they look like another pair of super slubby, heavyweight, tapered jeans. Upon closer look, the selvedge denim utilized on these jeans features cherry blossom flower-dyed weft yarns that will give rise to subtly dusty pink fades with wear and washing. Is there a more perfect concept for a springtime pair of jeans?
Tellason's Clampdown Shirt is Strong in Shadow Plaid
People Shared This Article San Francisco’s own Tellason have been making waves in the denim world since they started back in 2008. Of the select pairs of raws I’ve had in my collection over the years, their Black Ankara jeans were always a favorite. But beyond denim dominance, did you know they crush other categories, too?
Left Field Supports LA Firefighters with Awesome Graphic Tee
People Shared This Article There is always a way to help. Whether you were out fighting the flames, opened up your houses to people fleeing, or simply had a few extra cans of food that could be donated, the LA fires last month were detrimental to the Los Angeles area. However, in its wake, it also bolstered a sense of community and humanity. A cause that we all could support.
KATO Introduces New 'Barrel' Straight Leg Cut
People Shared This Article Trends come and go but the straight-leg jean is permanent. And while some folks have a different perception of what a true straight leg is, there is no denying that KATO‘s new barrel fit cuts a beautiful silhouette that leads towards the wider end of the selvedge spectrum. Honoring its namesake, KATO’s Barrel fit has a wide top block and thigh, a generous knee area, and a taper toward the hem.
Go Unbleached with Foxfibre®'s Japanese-Crafted Ribbed Tank Tops
People Shared This Article Fabric freaks, listen up. The Foxfibre® Ribbed Tank Top has arrived. Just in time for the oncoming warmer months, they’re as nice of a tank as they come, especially since they’re cut from fabric woven from glorious FoxFibre® cotton yarns. What’s FoxFibre, you ask? Cotton grower Sally Fox takes her special naturally colored cotton, and without bleaching, dying, or processing the cotton unnecessarily turns it into premium cotton goods.
Burgus Plus Renders Wide Painter Pants in 12 oz. Wabash
The Burgus Plus Work Painter Pants in 12oz. Wabash Stripe look to be the most lowkey underrated Springtime pant we’ve seen this year. Wabash is one of the most interesting fabric options in this niche, and yet it continues to fly under the radar of most fashion-minded, heritagedudes™ out there. If you haven’t taken this indigo soaked, discharge-print design fabric for a spin in your years of wearing cool pants yet, this workwear silhouette might be the perfect entry into the style.
Chuck on Meermin's Chukka Boots
People Shared This Article Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, The Small Faces, The Rolling Stones — the list of menswear icons who’ve donned chukka boots goes on and on. This isn’t surprising when you consider the simple elegance and versatility of a chukka. More refined than a work boot while retaining a rugged edge, a decent chukka can be easily paired with denim (raw or faded as hell), chinos, and even suit pants. It’s arguably the most versatile boot you can own.
The Olderbest Selection N-1 Deck Jacket is Unlined & Unexpensive
People Shared This Article The N-1 Deck Coat is known for its alpaca/wool lining that makes it incredibly warm. While this is an iconic feature, it makes the N-1 unsuitable for wear in milder temps and typically quite expensive, with reproductions of original N-1s costing on average $500-600. Enter Olderbest Selection and its USN-1 Deck Jacket Unlined.
Graph Zero's Latest Type 2 Takes Nep & Slub to New Levels
People Shared This Article Add a little texture to your life. Whether it be peanuts on ice cream, trail runs after work, or a curious new denim jacket, what could go wrong? Apart from nut allergies and getting lost in the woods, we can’t think of anything. After all Graph Zero‘s Type 2 Denim Jacket in Nep Yarn is pulling its weight and then some.
Stock Tank Supply Co. Teams Up with Various Makers for Wildfire Relief Sweepstake
People Shared This Article Support families affected by fires in the Los Angeles area and enter for a chance at some epic prizes with Stock Tank Supply & Co. with Friends Wild Fire Relief Sweepstakes.
Skinner American Goods Sews Up Fatigue Shorts from 12 oz. Sashiko
Did ya hear? Skinner American Goods took a Japanese-milled, 100% cotton sashiko stitch reinforced fabric, and stitched it into the ever-amazing OG-107 military fatigue silhouette. Known for their pure functionality and ease of wear, these chopped fatigues are going to age a hell of a lot more interestingly than your standard OD green fare.
Iron Heart Extends its Use Of Heavyweight Cotton Serge to Windbreakers
People Shared This Article Arguably one of the most interesting fabrics Iron Heart has been working with in recent years, their 21 oz. Japanese serge cloth is back — this time used for their Windbreaker in Black and Indigo. Truly redefining what it means to be a gust-stopping garment, this jacket is in a different lane to those paper-thin crunchy nylon layers you might be familiar with.
Brave Star Selvedge Renders Up its Mojave Jacket in Scottish Dry Wax Twill
People Shared This Article New Americana powerhouse Brave Star‘s latest Mojave Jacket in 18 oz. Dry Wax Canvas is a seriously sexy piece of outerwear. Taking inspiration from modern and classic silhouettes alike, this hybrid style of jacket is a proprietary Brave Star silhouette. It’s effectively a Type II jacket with upgraded bits and bobs that’ll make your time spent wearing the jacket more functional and keep you lookin’ fine.
Left Field NYC Drops Quartet of Double Knees Using Nihon Menpu & Mt. Vernon Duck Canvas
People Shared This Article Left Field NYC is no stranger to Double Knee Pants. As one of the most esteemed heritage workwear makers in the USA, they’ve been producing some of the most interesting double knees work pants in the game for some time — from Duck Canvas to Japanese Frogskin Herringbone.
HAVEN Takes the Flight Jacket to New Heights with Loro Piana Storm System® Wool
People Shared This Article If HAVEN held a military contract for garment manufacturing, the RCAF would be flooded with new recruits and the USAF would be green with envy. I mean come on now, look at how their Pilot Jackets in Wool Charcoal and Wool Ash turned out. Powered by Loro Piana‘s Primaloft Storm System, these bomber jackets get a luxurious leg up on the completion but providing 200g of Primaloft Gold insulation. Trust us, you won’t be worried about the cross breeze wearing this thing.
Tilden Jeans Review - The Best One Can Get
I’m sure you can recall the first time you slid on a pair of raw denim jeans, forced your foot into a Goodyear welted boot, or tried to spread your shoulder blades in waxed canvas. It’s a lightbulb moment of what true quality can be, how natural materials feel, and the maker’s intention in a sea of pre-washed mall-brand slop. Like tasting an in-season strawberry after a lifetime of artificial flavors.
Iron & Resin Launches Exclusive Collaboration with Hightail Ranch
People Shared This Article A lot of brands produce westernwear with no real connection to the American West at all. That’s all well and good — we’re completely down with paying homage — but when a brand collaborates with a legitimate ranch for a limited collection of ranch-inspired workwear, it hits in a different way. Iron & Resin has done just that by partnering with Montana’s Hightail Ranch.
Freenote Cloth's Bodie Japanese Wool Blend Block Stripe Shirt is a Button-Up Breathable Blanket
People Shared This Article The Freenote Cloth Japanese Wool Blend Twill Bodie Shirt in Black Stripe looks to be one hell of a shirt. Cozy, sophisticated, and built-to-last – just how we like our shirting. I mean, just look at this fabric, it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in recent memory, so stock up while you can. A fabric this special isn’t going to stick around in stockrooms. This 7 oz. Japanese blanket stripe twill fabric is loosely woven for breathability and softness in the springtime.
HAVEN Logan Hybrid Jacket
Since launching its private label back in 2017, HAVEN has been honing its experience as one of the world’s most forward-thinking menswear retailers to craft uniquely brilliant technical garments and accessories that draw influence from military garb and techwear, — all infused with flavors from some of the cult labelsc it has stocked over the years. In-house labels seldom excel, but the HAVEN label has grown year-on-year, outselling even some of the other heavy-hitting brands in the HAVEN roster.
Meet Vietnam’s Most Dedicated Denimheads
This article comes to us from Nick English, the founder of Stridewise, a blog and YouTube channel that explores casual and durable menswear and footwear, with a big emphasis on boots and jeans. So far, he’s covered the scene in ten different countries and in his spare time he reports on fitness for Men’s Health and The World’s Strongest Man.
Time Catcher is Modifying Classic Pieces of U.S. Military Outerwear
People Shared This Article Reproductions are great ‘n’ all but sometimes you want some classic workwear that also colors outside the lines a little bit. Enter Time Catcher, the Chinese label that does a bit of both. The A-2 Moleskin Bomber Jacket and Modified M-65 Salt Shrinkage Cotton Poplin Parka are two examples of how TC is taking military classics and updating them for a contemporary look, all while keeping the source material front of mind. First up, let’s take a look at that A-2.
Levi's Vintage Clothing's 1933 501® is Made in Japan
People Shared This Article Levi’s Vintage Clothing is back with a partial return to form with the 1933 501 Jeans in Dark Indigo Organic denim. These 1933-era Levi’s reproductions were made to work but you don’t have to be a gold miner to appreciate old-timey jawns — any denimhead can find a reason to love classic garments like these. They’re still a five-pocket jean, with a few other details you don’t see too much anymore — exposed rivets for example.
Store Your Life in Sassafras' 13.5 oz. Denim Fall Leaf Pants
People Shared This Article Icarus flew too close to the sun but Sassafras‘s 13.5 oz Denim Fall Leaf Pants stop just shy of JNCO to achieve pocket perfection. Featuring a regular straight fit and many hallmarks of your tried and true pair of 5-pocket or work denim, there are a few things you might not have expected with the Fall Leaf Pants. The first thing is the reinforced stitching around the waist which adds visual flair and greater durability.
Grow Verdant Fades with Pure Blue Japan's Olive Sashiko Jeans
People Shared This Article It’s a new year, which is always a good time to inaugurate a new pair of jeans if needed. If you want to bust out of that raw denim box you’ve been living in, we’re officially endorsing the Pure Blue Japan Olive Sashiko denim collection as a worthy candidate for refreshing break-in. PBJ makes great stuff, no question about it, painstakingly working with their partner fabric mills to create one-of-a-kind fabrics that meet their high standards.
3sixteen Gives its RS Jeans a Vintage Wash
People Shared This Article 3sixteen makes wearing high-quality denim easy, case in point is its new Vintage Wash Indigo Selvedge RS-100XV jeans. They’re the brand’s new relaxed straight (RS) cut, done in their iconic indigo selvedge denim but in a pre-washed form. They’re all broken in for you, no need to soak your jeans in the tub, or let them air dry to a starchy cardboard form to get them going.
Fade Friday - Indigo Invitational Y4 Edition
‘Row’ Competition 10th place The Strike Golds (left) & 9th place Iron Heart 555XHS (right) ‘Row’ Competition 8th place Brave Star Selvage (left) & 7th place Iron Heart 805 Overalls (right) ‘Row’ Competition 6th place Pinion Jeans (left) & 5th place Studio D’Artisan 103 (right) ‘Row’ Competition 4th place Iron Heart 805 Overalls (left) & 3rd place self made Jeans (right) ‘Row’ Competition 2nd place Warehouse jeans (left) and 1st place Iron Heart 634S (right) ‘SEA’ Competition 10th place Piger...
Ride into Spring on Devium's Workhorse Chino
People Shared This Article Devium deviates from the norm with their Workhorse Chino Pant. Sure, from the outside they look like your average chinos, but digging into the details reveals that they’re uncommonly domestic. That is, sourced and crafted entirely in the United States, they’re even Berry Amendment compliant. From the fabric (milled in Missouri) to the custom Horn Catseye Buttons (mfg’d in Pennsylvania), sewn up and finished in SoCal, and more.
Munqa Pays Homage to Hendrix with Silver & Turquoise Jimi Broach
People Shared This Article Building a niche in the heritage jewelry market is Munqa and their “newtive” creations. Blending Native and new together into exciting takes on old-school pieces, whether you are going for a traditional Western look or are keen on bringing a bit of flair to your modern-day aesthetic, this Japanese brand from the mind of artist, Muu, has you covered — often incorporating pop culture into their inventive designs.
New year, New Leather? Take a Look at Bill Kelso's 'Jonas Bros.' 1930s Half Belt Jacket
People Shared This Article Taken straight from a 1930s department store catalog is the Jonas Bros. 1930s Half-Belt Jacket by Bill Kelso. At this point, you’ve probably seen your fair share of heritage leather jackets out there from asymmetrical motorcycle jackets to military bombers. However, the mad leather scientists over at Kelso are schooling us on a lesser-seen class of leather jackets from the golden age of outerwear, the casual variety, of which there were an infinite number of designs.
Cultizm Stocked Up on Core TCB Styles
Known the denim world over for their devoted yet refreshing renditions of 1920s-1970s workwear (and their love of cats), TCB is the sweet spot for jean lovers who are just getting into this stuff all the way up to indigo lifers. But fans’ widespread love and admiration means it can be tough to secure their gear. Fortunately for you, Cultizm has just re-upped some of TCB’s most beloved styles. Starting things off is the aptly named 50s Jeans in Selvedge Denim.
Wrangle Unmarked's C.F. Stead Waxy Commander Roper Boots
People Shared This Article Bootstrap your way into some premium and rugged boots with the Unmarked Roper Waxy Commando boots. You will absolutely be breaking some ache-y break-y hearts on the line dancing floor when you show up in these, or the coffeeshop floor, wherever your feet take you the most. If you have yet to try a comfortable and oh-s0-Western pull-on style, why not change that at the start of 2025?
Mister Freedom Sews Up 50s-Style Western Shirt from Deadstock Columbus Mills Denim
People Shared This Article The Mister Freedom Appaloosa Western Snap Shirt in 10 oz. NOS 2×1 “Liberty” Denim is the vintage-style shirting option you’ve been looking for. You might say ok, Obi-Wan, but why? Listen up, young padawan, Mister Freedom takes direct inspiration from traditional clothing and workwear styles and improves upon them – as if they were a brand existing in the mid-century era themselves.
Jump into Left Field's Frogskin Double Knees
It’s 2025 and that means it’s time to get froggy. Enter Left Field NYC‘s Camouflage Frog Skin Japanese Fabric Double Knee Work Pant. It’s a new year, time to make your legs disappear. Seriously though, frog skin camo is super cool, and a quality maker like LF transforming this Japanese-milled 8 oz. 100% cotton fabric into a sturdy pair of double-knee work pants makes for a serious grail item.
Blue Blanket & Candiani Mills' Come Together for P09 IT128 Wide Straight Leg Jeans
People Shared This Article Bringing a new meaning to ‘spaghetti western’ Blue Blanket‘s P09 IT128 Wide Straight Leg Jeans use 13 oz Candiani Mills Indigo Selvedge denim and look like they were discovered from the bowels of a 1900s drygoods store in the middle of nowhere.
Lost Your Marbles? Check Out Mighty Shine's Marble Dye Katsuragi Cap
People Shared This Article The Mighty Shine Marble Dye Cap is mighty fine. Japanese-made caps are where it’s at, or have you been protecting your noggin under a rock the last decade plus? Let us just say, these uniquely marble-dyed caps are a totally unique and premium headwear choice to throw into your cap rotation.
Pure Blue Japan's PBE-003 17.5 oz. Beige Core Jeans are Made for Dirty Fades
People Shared This Article Made in small batches and weighing in at 17.5 oz, Pure Blue Japan’s Beige Core Indigo is anything but boring. Named after its beige yarns that are rope-dyed indigo, these aren’t your average raw jeans nor will they fade like them. So beyond the incentive for cool-looking pants, these will fade with a subtle, mirky brown hue instead of bright white.
SaturdayTypeFever Has Festive Parties Covered with Its Sashiko Blazer
People Shared This Article Something we don’t see enough of is a blazer-style work jacket. Enter, the SaturdayTypeFever Sashiko Blazer in Indigo. We’re of the mind that a jacket such as this is the most versatile single piece of outerwear you can own since it can be worn at almost any time, any place. What better time to break in a pre-shrunk 100% cotton rigid blue piece of Japanese woven fabric than at the New Year’s party?
Faiz T.S. & Co.'s Cowichan Bomber Sweater is Hand-Knit in British Columbia
This Faiz T.S. & Co. Handknit Cowichan Bomber Sweater is so good. If a cozy, incredibly easy-to-wear sweater like this isn’t on the top of your Christmas list, it’s time to take a long hard look in the wardrobe. What’s not to love about a zipper-front cowichan style sweater, hand-stinking-loomed by one single craftsperson in Canada?
Left Field Gets Down on the 107 Fatigue Pant
People Shared This Article Fatigues have hit the big time in the last 5 years but very few brands are producing proper OG 107s with the correct fabric, fit, and detailing. And despite being an American military classic, there’s a real lack of American brands producing high-quality, historically-informed 107 Fatigue Pants. Until now. Made in USA powerhouse Left field NYC has opened pre-orders for its 107 60’s Era Gi Chinos in 12 oz. Cotton Back Satin.
The Heddels Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Receiving or giving a great gift is often the nucleus of great festive memories. Whether it’s unwrapping that grail video game as a kid, receiving an unexpected and well-thought-through gift as an adult, or seeing a loved one’s face light up as they open up a present you bought them, these memories are precious and can last a lifetime. While gifting is far from the most important part of the holidays, it helps us to show our loved ones that we care.
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