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/ Fade Friday /

Whether traversing Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina, working the trade show floors in Las Vegas and Japan, or cruising on a skateboard with the girlfriend, these RRL Slim Fit Rigid jeans have gone the distance and have the receipts.

Myk first picked up these rigid Ralph’s over six years ago in Atlanta and has been wearing them faithfully ever since. Woolite Dark in the laundering process has held the indigo fast, resulting in a beautiful gradient scored with repairs at the thighs, lap, and crotch. He keeps his options open when it comes to cuffing, sporting a triple cuff on the regular and a quad cuff when it comes to boots. Notice the multiple frayed cuff lines.

When all is said and done, they may not be the most contrasty pair out there. But it’s the little details like the frayed pockets, repairs by hand and machine, and stories beneath it all that make these RRls worthy of Fade Friday status.

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/ New Releases /

Sugar Cane Launches New ‘2025’ Cut Wide Leg Selvedge Denim Jean

Just when we thought we’d seen it all, Sugar Cane spices up our denim directory with its 2025 Wide Leg Waist Overalls. Modeled after a transitional 1930s design, you can look forward to a roomy top block, high rise, and a more than generous straight cut all the way through. Constraining cuts? Never heard of them. Not to mention, this combo is a trend eater, crushing as hard now as it did then, with no sign of slowing down in the future.

Made out of Sugar Cane’s “STANDARD” 13 oz. selevedge denim, vintage-inspired fades await while slubby yarns keep you entertained in the meantime. And although they decided to cut the buckleback and suspender buttons from the equation, the crotch rivet of the era has managed to hang tight, adding a subtle nod to the reference period.

Each pair is produced in Japan, one-washed to minimize shrinkage, and finished with Sugar Cane’s iconic choo-choo train waist patch.

Available f0r $225 from Franklin & Poe.

/ In Partnership with Blue Beach Denim /

Inis Meáin: Warmth From The Edge of The World

As one of the three Aran Islands of Ireland, Inis Meáin has long been home to generations of women dedicated to designing, knitting, and exporting fishermen's garments. Founded in 1976, the Inis Meáin Knitting Company builds on the storied history of Aran knitting by producing some of the finest knitwear in the world, reinterpreting traditional stitches and styles with the finest yarns to create rugged yet sophisticated garments for contemporary life.

From traditional Aran knit pullovers to zip-up sweaters, Blue Beach Denim has a curated collection of Inis Meáin's world-class knitwear. Luxury yarns like cashmere and merino wool feature heavily

Head over to Blue Beach Denim to shop Inis Meáin today.

UES’ Indigo-Dyed Hoodie Is For The Cozy Faders

When denim fades aren’t enough, the UES Indigo Hoodie keeps you warm, cozy, and ready for killer patina. As a direct foil to the modern-day sweatshirt, this fader leans into a rough, character-rich texture thanks to a mix of American and Mexican cotton. Made on circular knitting machines, the resulting tube knit design features no side seams and achieves a dense yet breathable structure.

Packed with rich blue hues thanks to a garment dye process, the sweatshirt is then treated to a bio-wash, giving it a broken-in look and feel from the first wear. Closed out with a roomy hood and raglan sleeves, this timeless layer is a rotation staple that will only get more interesting with each wear. Just maybe lay off the white couch for the first few months, will ya?

Available for $254 from Redcast Heritage.

Bleu de Chauffe Drops SS26 Lookbook

Some products are made to be used, others to be kept. Bleu de Chauffe‘s bags occupy a rare space in between. The French bagmakers’ new lookbook sets their masterfully crafted bags against rugged landscapes that evoke travel and adventure—two things that help transform a utilitarian bag into something personal, a caryall companion shaped as much by the stories it gathers as by its design.

Bleu de Chauffe’s SS26 lookbook introduces a range of new silhouettes, colorways, and updates on familiar styles. Highlights include the new Arcana Backpack, the brand’s first zipped backpack, inspired by army duffle bags and made up in Bleu de Chauffe’s classic pairing of heavyweight British Millerain waxed cotton twill and vegetable-tanned leather. The popular Meline tote bag returns in a new XXL 48H format, the Mélo, which pushes the versatile tote bag to a massive 30L. New women’s styles like the Paula Messenger Bag and the Sofia Bucket Bag blend designer and luxury inspirations with useful design and rugged, soft suede for a perfectly balanced daily carry.

In addition to new colorways and a charming Summer Stripe pattern, BDC has launched embroidered, patched-adorned renditions of its Meline, Melo, and Missak Aviator bags, imbuing them with the spirit of travel through French-made souvenir patches, including one of Bleu de Chauffe’s hometown: Millau

If you do most of your traveling to and from the office, Bleu de Chauffe has you covered with its new Liscio leather. Developed specifically for leather goods, Lisco is water-resistant, easy to care for, and has a waxy, satin finish that makes it perfect for BDC’s business collection. The Liscio launches on the Hobo Travel Bag, Zeppo Business Bag, and all new Ledger Business Bag.

Each bag is handmade and signed by its maker in Bleu de Chauffe’s workshop in Aveyron, South of France, using responsibly sourced materials and top-class trims for longevity.

Head over to Bleu de Chauffe to shop the new collection.

Nike Built a Made-In-Canada Air Jordan 1 and Never Released It

In 2012, Gemo Wong, then Design Director of Special Projects at Jordan Brand, boarded a seaplane with his team bound for Victoria, British Columbia. Wong describes it as an “inspiration trip,” a chance to step out of Nike’s office in Beaverton and immerse himself in the workshop of Viberg, where Wong would meet owner Brett Viberg and see firsthand how one of Canada’s most respected bootmakers built its products.

“Americana was huge at the time. Brands like Red Wing were really popular. I wanted to see what would happen if Viberg built an Air Jordan 1,” Wong recalls. At the time, Nike CEO Mark Parker was championing craft across the company, says Wong. If Jordan Brand could tap into the ethos of a heritage bootmaker founded in 1931 and still run by the same family, what might that look like?

Inside Viberg’s factory, the brand’s process unfolds painstakingly. Each pair demands hundreds of individual steps. The brand has a reputation for using some of the best leathers available, in addition to custom components like nails and tacks from Japan, assembled by hand, and using nearly extinct pre-1940s machinery.

“Gemo basically gave us free rein,” Brett Viberg says. “Part of it was to explore, and use us as a guinea pig to create something more elevated. It was almost educational for them to understand our manufacturing. They also wanted us to document the whole process.”

Once back in Oregon, Wong packed up Jordan samples and shipped them north from Beaverton to Victoria. Using the original Air Jordan 1 as a foundation, Viberg began building a new version with Viberg’s “best leathers” at Wong’s request. The idea was straightforward but radical for its time: a made-in-Canada Viberg x Air Jordan 1, executed with the sensibility and materials of a heritage boot.

“I have all the patterns and the tech packs from the 1 up to the 11, I think,” Viberg says, an indication of the scope of freedom the project had on both sides.

The sample that emerged leaned more toward workboot than hardwood. “It was all black. It had this boot look to it,” Wong remembers. “Brett had some insane leathers. He used beautiful leather. I just remember the smell, that smell of leather times ten. The touch was beautiful. It had the aesthetic and character of a boot. We used boot laces too.”

Viberg layered in materials from some of the most revered tanneries in the world. “I ended up using a bit of Guidi leather, and I used some Horween leather as well,” he says. Guidi brought a high-fashion, avant-garde finish. Horween added a rugged, North American boot sensibility. The result was a bootmaker’s reinterpretation of a basketball icon.

This was years before the made-in-Italy luxury moment of the $2000 Dior Air Jordan 1, and before Jordan Brand’s ’85 series, which would reintroduce the 1 with heightened attention to detail. At that point, no Jordan sneaker had been produced with this level of old-world construction and material indulgence.

“I’m always trying to find a story attached to these projects, and I wasn’t able to find the story that just clicked.”

And yet, it was never released.

Wong reveals the project was “one of many” that he explored but never released at Jordan. “It came out of just being friends and respecting Brett’s craft and ability to make nice stuff,” he says. Viberg notes being struck by Jordan Brand’s openness. “Their creative process seemed very open, and I found that interesting. They reference and pull from a lot of areas.”

“I’m always trying to find a story attached to these projects, and I wasn’t able to find the story that just clicked,” Wong says. For all its material richness and craft credibility, the collaboration lacked a narrative hook that could anchor it within the broader Jordan universe.

In 2012, the sneaker collaboration landscape was only beginning to take shape. Jordan partnerships largely operated through friends and family circles. That year included projects with English artist Dave White and Miami retailer SoleFly. Around the same period, figures like Hiroshi Fujiwara were bringing new formulas for future sneaker collaborations

“That’s when the collaboration thing started just taking off,” Wong remembers. “Hiroshi, and a couple of others.”

In another timeline, the Viberg project might have anticipated the rise of luxury sneakers by several years. Instead, it remains a tantalizing what-if moment.

/ Weekly Rundown /

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