/ Fade Friday /

Unbranded UB-221 (3 Years, Unknown Washes and Soaks)

When you wear your jeans long enough, they become one with the earth. At least that’s the case with this week’s Fade Friday, featuring one pair of down and dirty Unbranded UB-221s sent over to us by Ridwan Pradana, of Indonesia.

Clocking in at a whopping total of three years and three months of wear, Ridwan tells us that he simply wore these heavyweight jeans every day until they “died“. Having made no repairs to date, these UBs are plenty trashed and beaten, with two blown open knees and a smattering of holes around the front and back pockets.

In terms of fading, the photos speak for themselves. Years of wear and three sea washes have turned these blue jeans beige, but they still show plenty of character with the pops of blue behind the knees and in the whiskering throughout the waistline.

You can follow Ridwan on Instagram.

/ In Partnership with Crown Northampton /

You Could Win a Once in a Lifetime Pair of Sneakers

There are many “rare goods” in the world of vintage and high quality clothing, but it’s truly unique when you can say something is one-of-a-kind.

Such is the case with our latest giveaway item, a one-of-one Crown Northampton Harlestone sneaker made in your size from deadstock 75-year-old Horween calfskin that was unearthed in their Chicago tannery.

And you can win it just by entering your email here.

/ New Releases /

The Flat Head’s S2003 Selvedge Denim Jeans are Full of Period-Accurate Wartime Details

It’s war for The Flat Head. The 12 oz. S2003 WWII Denim Jeans are inspired by WWII-era Levi’s 501 jeans, but made modern through Japanese craft and technique.

If you’re wondering what makes WWII-era Levi’s 501s special, it’s the resource-saving details from a rationing wartime America. Arcuates were painted instead of stitched, fabric offcuts were used for pocket bags, and coin pockets were reinforced with bar-tacks instead of rivets.

Cut from a lovely lightweight 12 oz. yarn-dyed Japanese selvedge denim that’s sure to fade better than those true blue vintage pairs out there, the S2003 is a straight-tapered fit with a mid-high rise, a great fit for most infantrymen out there – comfortable and functional without too much extra fabric draping toward the hem.

Each pair is made in Japan, with all the aforementioned WWII-era denim details – iron doughnut button fly; bar tack embroidered reinforcements; Japanese-milled flannel random pocket bags; red selvedge ID; and hand-painted back pocket arcuates that will likely chip off and create interesting patina over time.

Available for $337 from Corlection.

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HAVEN’s Interval Coat is the Trench You’ve Been Looking For

The HAVEN Internal Coat in GORE-TEX 3L Nylon Ripstop Black fabric is the stylish commuter’s companion. This might be the Internal Coat, but it’s going to keep your externals completely covered out in the elements. GORE-TEX works in all conditions.

Aside from being cut out of rain ‘n’ wind conquering 100% nylon ripstop 3L GORE-TEX PRO 40D fabric, this silhouette is versatile and interesting – a shortened tench with elements of classic car coats. Wear this over your work suit, with raw denim, with, well – anything! Black GORE-TEX never looks out of place.

Serving as further evidence that Haven’s in-house label is putting out nothing but bangers, the Internal is packed with details – YKK Vision Aquaguard® dual zip front closure and YKK Reverse Coil Aquaguard® pocket zippers; fully taped seams to truly keep the rain out; custom HAVEN zip pulls; hidden internal zip-closure chest pocket, hidden flap hip pockets, YKK Michel snap cuff adjuster buttons, microfleece-lined collar, and a HAVEN tag.

Available for $675 from HAVEN.

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Birds Fear Them, 20th-Century Travel Writers Wear Them: Russell Moccasin’s 7″ Expedition Boot

Birds fear them, early-to-mid 20th-century travel writers wear them, the Russell Moccasin 7″ Expedition Boot Classic Build boots are fair game. These poultry hunting boot-inspired boots aren’t just for hunting quail, they’re a fiercely good-looking, dependable moc style outdoor boot. What more can you ask for?

The Expedition is cut from a weathered Oak Timberjack leather, packed with element-resistant oils and solutions for the journey, quarter lined with a visually pleasing  18 oz. olive green Scottish twill. This particular boot features a signature double vamp construction with handsewn moc toe seam, contrasting stitching, brass metal lacing studs, speed hooks, all atop the Vibram Montagna outsole which climbers wore to scale the summit of Mt. Everest in 1965.

To add more interest to an already attractive and robust boot, the Expedition Boot was worn by legendary travel writer and novelist, Bruce Chatwin (as exhibited in the image above). Chatwin saw many places and told many stories whilst stomping around in these Russells, now it’s your turn .

Available for $775 from Russell Moccasin.

/ Weekly Rundown /

• An Exclusive Look at the Iconic Barbour Factory – Huckberry

• Protecting the Right to Protest – Patagonia Stories

• Kamakura Shutters NYC Store – Ivy Style

• There ain’t no party like an Iron Heart party – Iron Heart

• Drowning in Slop – NY Mag