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Fade Friday – Timex Weekender Chronograph (4 Years)
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Fade Friday – Timex Weekender Chronograph (4 Years)
The idea of wearing something (i.e., raw denim) every single day is weird to some people, but not when it comes to watches. In fact, most people who own a wristwatch wear it every day and feel naked without it. That said, we don’t get as many submissions of aged watches as we’d like, so this Timex Weekender Chronograph from Jeffrey of Oceanside, CA, is a real treat for this week’s Fade Friday.
A gift from his Grandfather, Jeffrey has worn this Timex wristwatch for 4 years straight. It’s been through kitchen jobs, camping trips, and plenty of hikes throughout its tenure on Jeffrey’s wrist, leaving it with a rich, rugged patina that adds to the already-abundant charm of this Timex classic. The black leather strap has softened and creased over the years, which is evident from the underside, which is heavily burnished from daily wear. The case has also picked up a few little dings and scratches – just enough to make the timepiece look well-used but not battered.
Jeffrey is about to change the strap on this beauty, which will give it a new lease of life and the potential for even more patina.
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As we slowly creep into cooler temps, long-sleeve button-up versatility is key to a healthy shirt rotation. But beyond the oxfords and workshirts, there exists a blind spot in the world of Westerns. Everyone should have one, and yet many know not the satisfaction of a snap front, cursive yokes, and accentuated front pockets. Ginew‘s Western Snap Shirt Dark Indigo Chambray is poised to change all that.
Made in the USA from deadstock American-made 9 oz chambray and accompanied by faux tortoise snaps, this textbook Western shirt features contrast embroidered detailing and a subtly rounded hem that can be tucked in or left un-tucked depending on your mood – and ranch-related duties. So whether you double up your denim for a Canadian tuxedo or balance out a pair of duck canvas, khaki, or fatigue trousers, this indigo-dyed shirt is a perfect change of pace from the status quo and will only look better the longer you wear it. Tobacco tin not included. Or condoned.
Available for $238 from Ginew.
As their name suggests, The Original Madras Trading Co. is best known for their madras garb, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also make one hell of a denim shirt.
Their No. 180 Half Zip Pullover is made of a 10 oz. striped denim, which, like all of their fabric, is hand-woven in Chennai, India. Chennai is known the world over for its fabric manufacturing, so much so that its former name, Madras, is what gave the fabric its name. We’re here to talk about denim, though, and this is a doozy. It’s handwoven by specialist weavers on OMTC’s very own handlooms, the resulting denim is super soft to the touch and has been woven with a fine, multicolored stripe throughout to make it stand out against your run-of-the-mill — if you’ll pardon the pun — indigo denims.
The fabric is then handed over to OMTC’s team of expert tailors, also working out of Chennai, who craft it into the No. 180, an on-trend half zip pullover. Long-sleeved, with side seam hand warmer pockets, the No. 180 is the perfect transitional garment as you move away from a Madras-soaked Summer into a cooler denim-focused Fall.
Available for $265 from Vestis.
Though it was once the world’s biggest producer of selvedge denim, American denim is getting harder and harder to get hold of. That’s exactly why you should get your hands on Brave Star Selvage‘s latest Mojave Western Cut, crafted in deadstock selvedge from the short-lived Vidalia Mills.
You’re probably more familiar with Cone Mills and their White Oak denim, but Vidalia Mills is what grew like a phoenix out of the ashes when Cone Mills closed back in 2017. They purchased roughly 40 American Draper X3 shuttle looms from the legendary mill and have been producing American-made selvedge ever since. Unfortunately, “had” is the operative word there, as in April this year, Vidalia Mills went the same way as its predecessor, rendering the future of American selvedge denim unclear.
Luckily, LA’s own Brave Star has got their stash of deadstock 14 oz. selvedge denim from Vidalia Mills. They’ve used it to craft these outstanding pairs of jeans right in Downtown Los Angeles, using Kentucky-made hardware and American thread — a true all-singing, all-dancing American affair.
If you were wondering if these could be any more American, they can. The Mojave cut itself is a classic Western cut inspired by the nationwide 1950s and ’60s love of cowboys that permeated nearly every aspect of culture, including, of course, denim. This means they can slide perfectly over a work, or more appropriately, a cowboy boot. Giddy up.
Available from Brave Star for the unbeatable price of $148.
CF Stead‘s Waxy Commander seems to be the leather of the moment. The highly textured, water-resistant leather has popped up on a lot of silhouettes from a range of makers, but Unmarked‘s All Purpose Boot is the latest to catch our eye.
This handsome and versatile boot lives up to his name by pairing the nappy English leather with a 9-hole construction, reinforced heel with pull tab, and a Vibram 705 outsole. Goodyear welting adds to water resistance while ensuring the boots can be re-soled if required. Running around that welt is golden yellow stitching that reminds us of a certain iconic boot at first glance, but it gos without saying that the craftsmanship that goes into these is much higher than that of a certain Doctor.
Taking influence from traditional milkman boots, the All Purpose is smart enough to wear with chinos and a button down for work, whilst also being rugged enough to rock with jeans and a parka on less forgiving days. And rocked they should be, this leather will only become more beautiful year after year.
Like all of Unmarked’s shoes, the All Purpose Boots are made in their workshop in Barrio Antiguo in Leon, Mexico’s 5th biggest city, where shoemaking has been a tradition since the 17th Century. All their shoes are made by hand by a small team of artisans, with machines and tools that have been knocking around since the 1920s.
Available from Unmarked for $450.
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The spirit of Left Field NYC is largely informed by American coal mining, but the brand draws sartorial inspiration from all over when producing its take on classic workwear. This time around, Left Field looks to the golden age of railroading as it renders its Work Uniform in hickory stripe denim.
It’s theorized that hickory stripe evolved from the ticking stripe seen on bed linens and upholstery, first seen on engineer caps before becoming the standardized striped pattern for railroad workers across the USA, along with similar patterns like the express and liberty stripes. Workwear manufacturers like Osh Kosh, BIG MAC, Montgomery Ward, and Headlight Overalls all produced their own variants of the iconic hickory stripe, with the latter pioneering stripes that were woven, not printed, just like the 12 oz. fabric used to construct these Work Uniform pants by Left Field NYC.
Excerpt from a Montgomery Ward Catalog via Vintage Workwear.
Cut and sewn in the USA, these hickory beauties hit the railroad in Left Field’s new, wider fit Work Uniform pant, which has a fuller leg and wider hem opening. A more traditional cut, this new silhouette pairs perfectly with the ubiquitous white-on-indigo stripe that helped build the USA’s railroads some 100 years ago. And while you probably aren’t worried about getting grease or hot ash on these, just know that the mid-weight hickory denim will still pick up fades and patina with wear despite your convenient and highly digitized lifestyle.
Each pair comes washed and hot-dried to take care of shrinkage, and comes with a green-coated pick-and-shovel Left Field button, reproduction IDEAL brass zipper, a branded woven label on the rear pocket, green bartack reinforcements, and custom Left Field coal-mining bandana-print pocket bags.
Available at Left Field NYC for $185.
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We’ve seen a lot of products that are storied, well-made, and ultimately built to last, but now and then, something comes along that completely blows our minds. Something that excels so highly in every department, it transcends the game and ultimately needs to be seen to be truly appreciated. One of those products is the Crown Northampton Ernest Wholecut Sneaker.
We’ve teamed up with fellow publishers Stitchdown, Shoegazing, Worn & Wound, and Rose Anvil to give away a pair of Crown Northampton Ernest Wholecut Sneakers. A collaborative project between Crown Northampton and its sister company, E.Woodford & Sons, the Ernest combines the best of traditional British shoemaking with the clean profile of a modern, versatile, flat sneaker. Worth over $1500, Crown dubs its Ernest Wholecut as “the best sneaker in the world,” and before you scoff, read on to learn about the story of the Ernest.
To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is drop your email on this page before 15 September 2025. The one lucky winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to confirm their shipping and size information. All entrants will be signed up for all partners’ newsletters, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.
/ Weekly Rundown /
Levi’s Brings Trademark Lawsuit Against Japanese Denim Brand and Two U.S. Retailers – MSN
The Genuine Article – Division Road, Inc.
HAVEN Editorial for OTW® by Vans Era 95 Vibram – HAVEN
Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dies at 91 – InsideHook
Loake Boot Rebuild After Brand Refuses to Repair Them – Cobbler G
Fundraiser for the family of RT Custer of Vortic Watch Co. — Support RT Custer’s Recovery & the Custer Family – Go Fund Me
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