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David Shuck
June 28, 2024
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/ Fade Friday /
Levi's Vintage Clothing 1947 501 (3 Years, 4 Months, 5 Washes, Many Soaks)
It takes a special dedication to commit to having your jeans repaired every time they need it, but if there's one thing we have learned from our featured fades it is that these repairs are always worth it. Heddels reader Mifflin Mabalot from the Philippines knows this all too well and sent us some shots of his thrashed-up Levi's Vintage Clothing 1947 501s to prove it.
Verging on three and a half years of wear, these jeans have seen more than one trip to the local tailor for crotch and thigh repairs. Mifflin even took it upon himself to self-repair the back and coin pockets, as well as some really rad stitch-heavy repairs on the pocket bags. He even chain stitched his own hem by hand!
The fades speak for themselves too, having lightened up throughout to that nice, washed-out, comfiest-pair-of-pants-you-own feel. And for that, we tip our hats and thank you for sending us one awesome pair of jeans.
/ In Partnership with Gustin /
When the famous Cone Mills White Oak plant in Greensboro shut down, Vidalia Mills stepped in to keep the tradition of authentic American made selvedge denim alive.
It starts with certified, sustainably grown American cotton. This core building block is transformed by vintage Draper X3 shuttle looms, previously used by Cone Mills, that were lovingly re-energized by Vidalia in their Louisiana factory. The output is a hefty, 13.5 ounce, well starched, gold-standard raw selvedge denim.
This version goes beyond the standard indigo-on-white composition. The warp retains and inky, extra dark indigo dye. The weft is jet black. There is a wonderful formality to this denim that offers you a much different look than traditional color-on-white selvedge. They stay a bit more saturated at the start, but as you put more time on them the white yarn cores start to get exposed, giving you even more depth and character.
Start a pair for $143 at Gustin.
/ New Releases /
Japanese Wabash shirting for well under $150? Yes, please. Check out these Burgus PlusWabash shirts that dropped just in time for summer. There’s short and long-sleeve options, but both are cut from an authentic lightweight 100% cotton striped wabash discharge-printed twill, so you just need to decide if you want to roll up your sleeves or remove them entirely.
The Short Sleeve shirt features one pocket ‚slightly slanted off the striped pattern, making it easier to access from the side. Details include button-front placket, gusseted side seams, pleated back, reinforced back yoke, single needle stitching, and bar tack reinforced stress points. The Long Sleeve is much the same, but with sleeves to cover up your pasty forearms when the sun goes down, complete with contrasting buttons, old-timey adjustable chinstrap, and button-adjusting cuffs. Both pieces are made in Japan.
Available for $115-130 from Hinoya.
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In case you didn’t know, Furoshiki refers to old-school Japanese wrapping cloths that were commonly used as gift paper or to transport goods as far back as 1200 years ago. And though they are still being faithfully produced today, to tap into the history of the textile as your mind drifts to theories on its original use, nothing beats picking up a vintage example – when you’re fortunate enough to come across one.
Lucky for you, Kiriko Made has just got some in that they have sourced and before they sell like paper-thin hotcakes, you better get in on the action. Made from 100% cotton and indigo dyed, you’ll notice that each one has a different design, ranging from more mellow organic looks to painstakingly crafted, intricate patterns. So whether you foresee a new tablecloth, shawl situation, or even a wall hanger in your near future, you can’t go wrong with a one-of-a-kind, Japanese-made, historic textile.
Available from $125 at Kiriko Made.
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Popover Freenote Cloth’s Rancho Shirt in Yarn Dyed Cotton/Linen Plaid
It’s short-sleeved season and the Freenote Cloth Rancho in Plaid is a fine choice for sunnier days. To be honest, if you need a shirt for any kind of day, Freenote has it all. We feature them regularly for a reason!
This incredibly lightweight shirt features a gorgeously functional rinsed 5 oz. yarn-dyed cotton/linen plaid blend fabric that we expect you’ll keep reaching for when it’s warm out there. You really don’t have to be a cowboy to wear one of these shirts, but you certainly won’t look out of place among a dusty landscape with free-roaming cattle, just don’t forget your Wranglers.
Featuring a classy half placket, slanted and gusseted flap pockets on the chest, tonal stitching, gusseted side seams, double-needle stitching, pleated shoulders, reinforced back yoke — and mother of pearl buttons — each Rancho Shirt is made in the USA fitted with custom Freenote labels so you know which Americana brand is keeping you cool.
Available for $250 from Franklin & Poe.
/ Weekly Rundown /
The Five Time Zone Watch By Jacob The Jeweler: A Hip-Hop Classic – Hodinkee
Where Did the Eyelets on My Chukkas Go? – Stitchdown
Three-piece suit or navy normcore? Euros managers’ sartorial statements – The Guardian
Built from Scrap – Patagonia Stories
Studio D’Artisan & Fox Fibre – Den in Denim
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