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Fade Friday – UES Indigo-Dyed Polo Shirt (5 Years, Countless Washes)

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/ Fade Friday /

Fade Friday – UES Indigo-Dyed Polo Shirt (5 Years, Countless Washes)

UES was founded on the principle of “waste not and wear well,” and this week’s Fade Friday perfectly reflects that ethos through a worn, washed, and beautifully aged example of the brand’s Indigo Pique Polo. Garment-dyed with indigo, the shirt highlights the beauty of a fabric that transforms with time, shifting from deep inky tones to soft bright blues.

Owned since July 2020, this polo has seen nearly five years of steady day-to-day wear. This submission includes a striking comparison between a new and a well-worn garment, clearly showcasing how time and use reshape the color and texture of indigo. Featuring UES’s garment-dyed cotton pique, the polo represents the brand’s commitment to durability and timeless construction.

Five years in, this Polo stands as a reminder that simple everyday clothing can develop remarkable character, and that UES pieces truly reward those who wear them often.

/ New Releases /

With Fullcount‘s 1937 Wide Straight Jeans, they told us to pass on one piece of advice: please keep both legs inside the time machine at all times.

If it wasn’t for its dragon-adorned leather patch, a lot of us wouldn’t know whether these jeans should be worn or locked in a safety deposit box, and for that, we have to say, compliments to the chef. Made from 13.7 oz Zimbabwean cotton selvedge denim and featuring all the hallmarks of an original pair from the mid-30s, it’s fascinating that something so accurate to the early 20th century can slot into the modern wardrobe with such ease.

Featuring a wide cut and a high yoke to accommodate a large range of movement, the 1937 also features a buckle back, which helps cinch and expand the jeans to fit with different layers. It’s a heritage detail for sure, but it also stands out in an avant-garde, vintage-inspired sort of way. Or you could really be by the book and cut that sucker off and let those futuristic belt loops do the cinching.

Closed out with a button fly and some exposed/some hidden rivets, these Okayama-made Jeans are ready for the next 90 years, and something tells us, they will still be as stylish then as they are now.

Available for $335 from Redcast Heritage.

/ In Partnership with Iron & Resin /

When it comes to resilient and hardwearing cotton fabrics, waxed canvas is pretty much undisputed — at least in the outerwear world. A densely woven cotton imbued with protective oils that provide strength and water-resistance, waxed canvas is a do-it-all fabric that also happens to age beautifully, making it perfect for a rugged jacket from free-spirited Californian label, Iron & Resin.

Iron & Resin’s Cruiser Jacket is an InR staff and customer favorite, built from 14.75 oz. Waxed Canvas and lined with its 9 oz. Klamath Flannel blanket fabric. Built for the long haul, this updated version of the Cruiser is designed to withstand use and abuse and look all the better for it. Waxed canvas got its start in sailing before becoming an outdoor, workwear, and motorcycling staple in the early 20th century, and its utilitarian properties – in addition to its penchant for attractive, shimmery patina — have allowed waxed canvas garments to persevere for generations, notwithstanding seismic developments in textile production. This longstanding heritage and rugged spirit are what inspired this updated rendition of Iron & Resin’s Cruiser Jacket.

The Cruiser has a clean, no-frills silhouette that lets the fabric and construction do the talking. Iron & Resin’s passion for motorcycling is evident in the gusseted cuffs to make space for gloves, action gussets on shoulders for ease of movement, and the use of waxed canvas that nods to heritage motorcycling jackets. The Jacket secures with a heavy-duty two-way Talon zipper closure and snap button placket, with those snaps echoed throughout the jacket, including on the dual chest pockets.

Available in Black, Olive, and Field Tan, each Cruiser Jacket is finished with three interior pockets, brushed fleece linings on the hip pockets, and a locker loop in the neckline for easy storage when you make it back to the ranch.

Available at Iron & Resin for $299.

There are jackets you do work in, and there are jackets that do work period. 3sixteen‘s Work Jacket in Chocolate Suede is a healthy mix of both. Built like a true chore coat, with incredible attention to detail in its stitchwork, hip-flap pocket design, and quality horn buttons, you might just mess around and do some light labor in this bad boy. But then you realize you’re dealing with an Argentinian suede construction backed with a nylon satin lining, and figure it should be kept on ice for special occasions only.

Spoiler alert: these things aren’t mutually exclusive. This jacket can’t be pigeon-holed. Built as an elevated take on the ‘everyday coat’, it might look and feel classy, but it shouldn’t be totally sheltered because it has the receipts to back it up. Totally layerable and adding tons of depth through its smooth yet character-rich composition, it stands out as an incredibly versatile jacket in this chilly season.

Available for $880 from 3sixteen.

In a delicious blend of French and American workwear, the classic chore coat has been reimagined thanks to the beautiful minds over at Remi Relief.

Relieving us from the banality of run-of-the-mill chore coats, Remi’s Moleskin Coverall in Black and Beige captures the essence of what makes original designs so sought after, in a completely approachable way. Leading with a simple but practical 3-pocket design, the cut is relaxed but not too long, making it actually wearable in a way a train conductor cap and hickory stripe bib overalls can’t touch. Complete with a welcoming moleskin fabric, you get warmth, out-of-the-box comfort, and a poetic slouch that rigid denim couldn’t give you without punching the time card a few thousand times. Finished out with period correct “Union Made” buttons and a fresh leather neck tag, how will you layer it this winter?

Available for $345 from HINOYA.

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