/ Fade Friday /

Mister Freedom Ranch Blouse SC66 (2 Years, 1 Hand Wash, 1 Machine Wash)

Courtesy of unforgiving Vietnamese summers and high humidity, this faded Mister Freedom Ranch Blouse demonstrates the impressive aging potential of the brand’s mid-century repro SC66 denim. Unlike five-pocket jeans, denim jackets require considerably more effort to fade; the restricted range of motion in the upper body and limited opportunities for wear make high-contrast results especially rare.

Reader Gibson’s commitment over two years of heavy use has pushed this SC66 Ranch Blouse into extraordinary territory. Based in Saigon, Vietnam, Gibson achieved the denim’s high-contrast fades through consistent daily wear. His routine working in a vintage store, navigating the busy city, and enduring Southeast Asia’s relentless heat and humidity contribute to the fabric’s accelerated aging and distinctive character.

Typically exclusive to Mister Freedom’s partners at Sugar Cane, this SC66 denim is woven in Japan to mimic fabrics from the 1960s. Exposure to Saigon’s climate and heavy city bustle has transformed the denim, giving the fabric a warm beige cast that mimics the look of a rustic brown-weft. A testament to the fading capabilities of denim worn throughout the golden age and realized in the modern age through Mister Freedom’s careful eye for period-correct production.

Gibson’s commitment to wear mirrors those of blue collar workers from the 60’s, worn, torn, and enjoyed over some cold ones.

/ New Releases /

Step Into Handspun Herringbone with Indi + Ash’s Latest Isaac Pant

Words like ‘sturdy’ and ‘hand feel’ are thrown around a lot whilst talking about fabrics, but these pants from Brooklyn-based label Indi + Ash are the real deal.

These winter-ready pants are crafted from a handspun herringbone with oodles of texture. Let’s break it down a bit to explain how special this fabric is: it’s woven in India from two different colors of handspun cotton yarns — a warp of indigo-dyed tealish blue yarns and a weft of iron-dyed black yarns — to create a distinctive herringbone weave that’s incredibly slubby. What’s even better is that the dyes themselves have been created from recycled sugar and metals, respectively, effectively lowering the carbon footprint of each pair.

The Isaac pants themselves are a classic straight fit with patch pockets, reminiscent of French workwear pants. Reinforced knees also make sure these will last long enough for these unique, handspun yarns to fade into something even more beautiful.

Available for $248 from Franklin and Poe.

Viberg Renders Roper Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel

For all our inconspicuous cowboys out there, big heels and pointed toes just ain’t going to work unless you can come correct with your favorite lasso knots and top 3 rodeo riders, dead or alive.

That – in so few words – is why Viberg dropped the Roper Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel. With a clean barrel shaft and rounded toe, these boots really speak for themselves. Truly a classic design that can weather any trend, the roper boot has survived for a reason, and Viberg’s rendition speaks to that beautifully. Easy to wear thanks to heel pulls, hardwearing through its top-notch paneled leather construction, and truly practical courtesy of a Vibram Moreflex outsole; fitted with Viberg’s world-class stitchdown construction.

And we know you can see it now. A worn-in pair of blue jeans paired with these can do no wrong. But maybe leave the cowboy hat and spurs to the professionals – and Woody.

Available for $1,198 from Viberg.

Tellason’s Sherpa Lined Jean Jacket Is The Toastiest Trucker

The elusive Type I and Type II denim jackets in all their cropped glory get their fair share of praise, but let’s not forget how freaking cool the Type III is. It’s what you think of when you hear ‘denim jacket’ or ‘trucker jacket’, unless you’re a nerd (refer back to the first part of the first sentence for reference). And yet, when the cool air creeps in for half the year plus, your unlined denim blousons risk spending more time in the storage bin than on your torso. Don’t panic, and definitely don’t call your local storage facility asking for their 5′ x 10′ rate. Just buy Tellason‘s Jean Jacket, featured in a 14.75 oz selvedge denim WITH sherpa lining to keep you trucking all winter long.

Made in the USA and closed out with quilted nylon sleeves: Look cool, feel warm. The most beautiful equation in the world. Euler’s identity, what?

Available for $360 from Tellason.

Left Field Opens New Store in Nolita, NYC

NYC denim veterans Left Field continue to expand their indigo empire with a new spot in Nolita, New York. Open Wednesday through Sunday every week, the brand’s new Left Field Select store on Mott St. is filled with the best of Left Field’s range, as well as bundles of expertly curated vintage charm.

That’s right, you won’t just find expertly crafted Americana workwear in Left Field’s new Nolita store; there’s an intricately designed antique riverboat casino gas lamp hanging from the wainscoted ceiling, a turn-of-the-century post office facade and register, and vintage army tent fabric changing room curtains handsewn by store manager, Alice. Born and raised in Bedstuy, Alice also silkscreened a pair of size 42 Left Field jeans, which have been hung from a flagpole out front. Left Field will be taking progress pictures as these mascot jeans age in the NYC sun, rain, and pollution.

As a Left Field select store, the new Mott St. location is filled with a considered edit of some of Left Field’s most impressive gear. We’re talking heavy 12 oz. super slub loophweel tees, Kakishibu & natural indigo selvedge denim from Tokushima, Japan, hand-loomed natural indigo garb, and much more. If there’s an extra-special Left Field NYC drop, you can bet it will hit Mott St.

The new store coincidentally adds to Left Field’s lore, too. In the early days of the brand, Left Field founder Christian McCann worked at the Calypso St. Barth warehouse and used to deliver stock to the Calypso store situated in this exact address! While the closure of Calypso is a loss for anyone searching for a caftan in Nolita, it’s a win for anyone looking to buy some of the best denim goods in the world.

Open Wednesday through Sunday every week, head to 280 Mott St., New York, 10012, to check out Left Field NYC’s new location and incredible range of heritage-inspired goods, all made in the USA. If you need to check stock availability, you can ring the store on 646-368-109.

Make it Snappy with GOOD ART HLYWD Gator Head

It’s pretty damn hard to max out on accessories, and GOOD ART HLYWD is here to make sure that you never do. Their latest pendant is a sterling silver Gator Head that’s here to protect your neck, your keys, or wherever you choose to hang it.

GOOD ART has been designing and producing jewelry for the past 35 years in their hometown of Los Angeles (hence the HLYWD part of their name), and the Gator Head is the latest in a long line of very good shit. Designed by GOOD ART’s Head of Creative Josh Warner, the Gator has a slight jiggle to it, imparted by the joint that connects the noodle and the gator’s neck. It’s also a multi-use Gator Head and can be snapped onto GOOD ART’s Spring Ring (as pictured) to make the shiniest keychain possible or hung from your favorite chain to turn it into some real reptilian regalia.

The Gator Head itself is hand-cast in .925 sterling silver in The Foundry, GOOD ART’s own workshop. Snap one up before they’re gon

Available for $709 from Iron Heart.

/ Weekly Rundown /

• How the Military Influences Outdoor Gear, According to Avery Trufelman – Field Mag

• Ep. 39: Andrew’s Take: Do Jeans Symbolize Freedom? – Jeansland

• The Style & Cultural Heritage of the Rugby Shirt – Ivy Style

• 650-Year-Old Sandal Found In A Vulture’s Nest In Spain – All That’s Interesting

• Sprezza’s Clayton Chambers on Timeless Loafers, Gorpy Boots, and Quality – Stitchdown

• Horween Leather Round-Up (Revisited for 2025) – Crown Northampton

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