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Dec 13 - Roy Fade - Devium

December 13, 2024

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/ Fade Friday /

Roy RN04 (4 Years, Unknown Washes)

Thrash ’em if you got ’em! This week’s Fade Friday features a pair of well-worn Roy RN04s from Kaleb over in Atlanta, Georgia. After four years of wear, Kaleb has these jeans looking like they’ve lived well beyond their years and they’re a living tribute to the now-defunct one-man denim brand run by Roy Slaper.

The knees and crotch have taken the most abuse, as evidenced by the serious crotch blowouts and torn knees. There is some gnarly damage throughout the lap and seat as well, which a local friend of Kaleb’s repaired with a mix of patching and darning. Honeycombs are stacked up like some tasty indigo pancakes and the stack creases have set in so hard they’ve frayed. 

What is most surprising, though, is how much indigo is still left in the legs despite these jeans being so well-worn and put through an untold amount of washes.

Whilst it’s nice, as always, to see some beautifully faded denim on a Friday, this post also serves as a sad reminder that we’re almost 5 years without Roy Jeans, now. We’ll always be silently hoping for the extremely unlikely comeback.

/ In Partnership with Devium /

Devium USA is a brand that cuts through the bunkum by making 100% of its products in the USA with no compromise.

Underpinning this mantra is the Berry Amendment, a federal law that protects US manufacturing pertaining to U.S. military products. Does Devium make products for the U.S. Military? No. But it holds itself to the same meticulous federal standard that was put in place to sure up U.S. manufacturing in the dawn of WWII.

Check out their full line, including the Boca Long Sleeve Flannel Shirt you see above, at Devium.

/ New Releases /

Grant Stone’s boot lineup continues to grow with their new offering. Named after their hometown of Baroda, Michigan, the Baroda Boot is a rugged plain toe that perfectly balances elements of vintage work and service boots.

The Baroda is built on Grant Stone’s high-walled Floyd last, which offers a roomy silhouette with a larger toe than the brand’s Diesel Boot. The collar has a beautifully slight upward curve which, along with the leather piping and smaller eyelets, adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise rugged boot. Subtle details, huge impact.

Grant Stone has premiered the Baroda in three different makeups. First, we’ve got a classic Saddle Tan made from Badalassi Carlo leather. This warm mid-brown is a workhorse, pairing with all manner of pants from denim and fatigues to more formal fare. Speaking of workhorses, the Butterum makeup made from Charles F. Stead Gum Oiled Desert Oasis Suede is here in all its nappy glory. Both of these leather options sit on proprietary Grant Stone lug rubber outsole that offers both style and traction.

Last but certainly not least is the Frost edition, crafted from Waxy Commander leather from Charles F. Stead. Aptly named, this leather offers a cold, steely grey colorway that’s simply irresistible when paired with that black Vibram wedge outsole. They’re begging to be paired with some black pants or some faded raw denim.

Each pair is built by skilled craftspeople on Xiamen Island, China, using Goodyear welt construction that allows the Baroda to be recrafted if necessary. Details include full-grain kip leather lining, gunmetal eyelets and speed hooks, vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, and midsole, full-grain leather heel counters, and a 360º split-reverse welt.

Available for $395 from Grant Stone.

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I’ve long been treating slippers as hybrid footwear for the house, post office, and even the supermarket. My current slipper scenario is incomparable to the robust offerings from Kyrgies and truth be told, it’s about time I upgraded to a pair from the Kyrgyz slipper royalty.

Kyrgies’ Tengries are an indoor shoe that’s perfect if you live in slippers and want to look put-together for the UPS driver or that friend who drops over for coffee without texting. They’re made from mulesing-free 100% Kyrgz wool which has been cut and rolled into sheets of felt. As well as being soft yet strong, this natural material is moisture-wicking, making sweaty, smelly feet a thing of the past. They’re fitted with a vegetable-tanned suede cup sole, cushioned heel, a reinforced toe, and an elasticated strap over the top for a comfy, secure fit.

If you want to take Kyrgies Komfort outdoors, they’ve got you covered with the Tengries Walkabout. Featuring the same natural materials and upper construction as the aforementioned Tengries but fitted with a vulcanized crepe rubber sole, you can step out anywhere in these bad boys.

Each pair is made in Kyrgyzstan, using zero-waste processes and locally sourced materials.

Available for $89 & $99 respectively from Kyrgies.

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Seemingly endless photos of Steve McQueen wearing the perfect rendition of every menswear garment ever made leave many of us looking for hen’s teeth examples that can emulate his looks. And while you may not have the same aura as Steve McQueen, Left Field NYC is here to hook you up with the next best thing – a Donegal Sweater based on originals worn by the man himself.

Named due to their creation on the Aran Islands of the west coast of Ireland, Aran sweaters utilize a mix of chunky cable knit patterns to create a bulky, rugged sweater. The story behind them being that each fishing family had a unique knit pattern to their sweaters so if a fisherman fell overboard, they could still identify the body by the sweater. Left Field went straight to the source to recreate Steve McQueen’s Aran Sweater, heading to Donegal, Ireland to procure the finest Irish wool yarns from Donegal Yarns, one of the last remaining Irish spinners. They’re woven from 60% Irish and 40% New Zealand wool, a blend that offers brilliant heft, softness, color retention, and texture.

Those special yarns then make the trip across the Atlantic, where they’re cut and sewn into these timeless sweaters right in Left Field’s backyard of Queens, NY. Coming in dark navy and olive colorways, pre-orders are open now with an expected arrival of 12/25, meaning you’ll be living in this thing through the back end of winter.

If you want to check out the rest of what Left Field has to offer, stop by their LA store at 4220 W Sunset this Saturday, December 14, where they’re kicking off their holiday party with $100 tattoos, handmade knives, and free beer and music all night.

Available for $250 from Left Field NYC.

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With the Corduroy Ranch Jacket in a Japanese Indigo Corduroy, Wythe dusts off the trucker jacket leaving just enough stank on there to ensure it doesn’t forget where it came from.

Featuring 2 patch pockets, a pleated front, and rivets at stress points, swapping out rigid denim for a soft, yet rugged corduroy changes the game completely. Not only is it a texture refresh, but this move adds a sense of comfort that’s on another planet when compared to any itchy blanket lining.

Sewn in the USA and featuring in a cropped cut and slim fit, this Ranch Jacket won’t get in the way of any ranch hand activities or city slicking that you may have in store for it. What it will do is fade with repeated use thanks to the indigo dye used on that thick-waled corduroy. So put those custom snap buttons and acorn-shaped pockets to good use whether you are home on the range or far, far away.

Available for $501 from Blue Beach Denim

/ Weekly Rundown /

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