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I Bought a Hawaiian Shirt

June 27, 2016

I Bought A Hawaiian Shirt

Despite their rich cultural history and associations with surfing, most of us think of Hawaiian shirts (known as Aloha shirts…

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The Opposite of Workwear: Vintage-Inspired Vacation Wear (Part 2)

April 14, 2016

The Opposite Of Workwear: Vintage-Inspired Vacation Wear (Part 2)

We got the history of American vacation wear out of the way in part 1, so now we can focus…

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A Service Directory for Cleaning and Repairing Clothes

February 29, 2016

A Service Directory For Cleaning And Repairing Clothes

There’s no way around it – no matter how expensive or well-made, all clothes are susceptible to staining, tearing, and…

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Q & Answer: The Whats and Whys of Unsanforized

December 10, 2015

Q & Answer: The Whats And Whys Of Unsanforized

Jimmy writes to ask: I’ve taken the plunge into raw, selvedge denim (which I really like) and I’m thinking about trying…

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¿Qué Onda, Kiya? Self Edge Opens in San José del Cabo

October 21, 2015

¿Qué Onda, Kiya? Self Edge Opens In San José Del Cabo

Kiya Babzani, owner of specialist denim empire Self Edge, has always opened Self Edge stores in the hippest neighborhoods: the…

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British Wabi Sabi

May 18, 2015

British Wabi Sabi

I’ve been really digging the work I’ve seen from Darn & Dusted, a small, one-man custom repair company over in…

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Ten Great Sneakers for Spring

March 26, 2015

Ten Great Sneakers For Spring

I love hard bottom shoes, but spring is a great time to wear sneakers. You can pair them with most…

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Keychains for Guys Who Wear Slim Jeans

March 4, 2015

Keychains For Guys Who Wear Slim Jeans

Let’s admit it: slim, raw denim jeans don’t make for very good carrying space. The back pocket can easily hold…

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Self Edge’s Warehouse Sale, Part Two

December 22, 2014

Self Edge’s Warehouse Sale, Part Two

Self Edge just put up part two of their warehouse sale over at Que Pasa. Lots of stuff from top-of-the-line…

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It’s on Sale: Self Edge Warehouse Sale

October 29, 2014

It’s On Sale: Self Edge Warehouse Sale

Undisputed denim kings Self Edge rarely have sales. When they do, the discount is usually tied to in-store events and…

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Lightweight Jackets

October 8, 2014

Lightweight Jackets

California has been going through a heat wave in the last week, so I’ve been unexpectedly getting a little more…

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Uniqlo’s Flannels

October 1, 2014

Uniqlo’s Flannels

I picked up a couple of Uniqlo flannels last month and have been happily surprised by how often I turn…

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Most Common Types of Denim Damage (and How to Avoid Them)

September 29, 2014

Most Common Types Of Denim Damage (and How To Avoid Them)

Coincidentally, shortly after Jesse’s post last week on patching jeans, I received my 3sixteens back from Denim Therapy – one…

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It’s On Sale: Jeans and Things Related

June 20, 2014

It’s On Sale: Jeans And Things Related

Two denim sales worth noting: The first one is at Self Edge, where you can take 14% off your order…

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Denim Therapy on Groupon

June 10, 2014

Denim Therapy On Groupon

Groupon has a deal right now for 50% off on Denim Therapy credits. You can buy $40 in store credit…

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