101 Primers
Crepe Rubber – What is it and Where Does it Come From?
It's not a thin pancake, the crepe rubber you find on your shoes is a natural latex byproduct and one of the best sole options.
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101 Primers
What is Melton Wool? On the Toughest and Arguably Warmest Woolen
You've seen it on pea coats, duffel coats, and more, but what exactly is this melton stuff, how is it made, and where did it come from?
101 Primers
Key American Flight Jackets From 1927 to 1946 – The Complete Guide
We run down the outerwear of the early American military flyers, from A-1 to B-15 and nearly everything in between.
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The Three Tiers of Sweatshirts: Entry, Mid, and End Level
See what makes the difference between a mall bought Uniqlo and the top of the line loopwheeled sweat from Japan.
101 Primers
What is Melton Wool? On the Toughest and Arguably Warmest Woolen
You've seen it on pea coats, duffel coats, and more, but what exactly is this melton stuff, how is it made, and where did it come from?
101 Primers
Breaking Down Bar Tacks
A simple explanation of the importance of bar tack stitching, and why it's present on just about every pair of jeans ever created.
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Cozy Up to Workwear Excellence with FOB Factory’s F2456 Blanket Lined Denim Chore
FOB Factory's shockingly accurate Blanket Lined Denim Chore is like finding a NOS example in grandpa's steamer trunk, sans storage stains.
Fade Friday
Fade Friday – Unbranded UB221 Heavyweight 21 oz. (11 Years, 5 Washes)
A fine example of how great denim can be made at an accessible price point, Unbranded's 21 oz fabric is built for high-contrast fades.
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Draft in Texture with Devium’s Draftsman Slub Twill Overshirt
Devium's stateside sourcing sees it procure a gorgeously slubby 12 oz. twill for its military-inspired Draftsman Slub Twill Overshirt.
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Under the CPO – The Quintessential Shirt Jacket
CPO might sound like a rejected Star Wars droid, but it's one of the most iconic and wearable pieces of US Navy uniform ever.
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Jump Into Jacquard with Iron and Resin’s Salton Shirt
While jacquard fabrics are woven all year round, it's in fall/winter that the most iconic jacquard cloths come out to play
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Independence Chicago & Gitman Bros. Work Up Super Slubby Work Shirt
Fall is the perfect time to hard launch tweed, and with Gitman Bros. in the mix, you can be sure it's done right.
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The Red Wing Pecos Boots Returns
The Pecos Boot from Red Wing Heritage is back after numerous periods of discontinuation, and they're pretty hard to ignore.
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Big John’s M114J Ivy Tapered is for The Ametora Heads
hether you're walking across the campus on the daily or just want to look the part, you've met your match with these Big John M1114Js.
