May 3 - Nudie Fade

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David Shuck
May 03, 2024

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/ Fade Friday /

Nudie Grim Tim Dry Selvedge (10 Months, 2 Washes)

For this week's Fade Friday, Ratchanon in Thailand has some Nudie Jeans that we think you should see. Worn for under a year, the denim has gone through an impressive transformation.

The perfect storm of a humid climate, constant wear, and a few washes along the way have led to dramatic gill-like honeycombing, broad whiskering, and plenty of bright blue zones like the knees, calves, and seat. Working as a construction worker day in and day out, you can almost visualize Ratchanon's days through the clues on his jeans.

Now having speedran the heck out of these poor unsuspecting Grim Tims, we are so curious how they will continue to evolve with more wear as its only up from here.

/ New Releases /

Produced in collaboration with Brooklyn Clothing, this 2040 Horween Marine Field Roughout version features a roughout tan leather upper and Commando lug outsoles for a rugged look and feel. Complete with a straight toe cap, stitchdown construction, and a gusseted tongue, this limited edition run is been small batch manufactured in Victoria, BC, and won’t be around for long. Well,  they will be — developing some incredible patina the more you lace ’em up — but they are going to go quick is what we’re trying to say.

Available for $880 from Brooklyn Clothing.

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Randy’s Made a 12 oz. Raw Denim Apron

Outfitted with four roomy patch pockets at the waist, chest pockets for pens/tweezers/spoons aplenty, adjustable neck strap, waist ties, and more, the Randy’s raw denim Apron is made in the USA and detailed with contrast stitching (just like your jeans), bar tack reinforcements, and Randy’s signature logo.

Available for $104 from Independence Chicago.

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The Meermin 514511 Copper Alicante Suede Loafer just proved that you don’t need to spend a fortune on a high-quality pair of leather dress shoes. Sure, they’re under $250, but they don’t skimp on the quality details.

Constructed on the Meermin Nova last, these dressy loafs are now available in gorgeously versatile copper-toned Du Puy Alicante calf suede from France, as well as a slew of other leathers like Kudu and veg-tan leathers from C.F. Stead. Each pair is made with a leather sole, vegetable-tanned leather insole, and flexible heel counters, all Goodyear welted so you can wear them forever and then some.

Available for $205 from Meermin.

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