Why Denim Doesn’t Die – Marginal Identities in the Weave
A couple months ago, my work Slack was abuzz. A writer from Vice UK had published an article with the sensational…
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There is a plethora of information that goes into the production and maintenance of your favorite products, learn all about their history, how their made, and how to keep them looking their best.
Ralph’s Roster – The Many Faces of Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is a fashion designer who needs no introduction. Famed for his ubiquitous label Polo Ralph Lauren conceived in…
How Miners Lived, Dressed, and Died in the 1800s
While most people know that blue jeans have their origin in the great, late-1800s mining booms in places like California,…
All the Colors of the Shell Cordovan Rainbow
Shell Cordovan is often hailed as the ‘king of leathers’, and for good reason. It’s a premium leather, made from…
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Ghost Cart – The Curse of the Black Suede Loafers
I’m Reed Nelson, a writer here at Heddels, and you’ve stumbled upon a place where I’ll be going into obscene…
If It Knits – All the Different Kinds of Sweaters
Like it or not, there comes a time in the year when swaddling up in layers is an absolute necessity,…
The Rough History of Biker Cuts
Unless you’re deeply immersed in biker culture, it’s unlikely you’ve had much exposure to biker cuts–vests that were historically cut…
A Primer on Wabi-Sabi – The Japanese Love of Decay
Here at Heddels, we throw the term ‘Wabi-Sabi’ around like cranberry sauce on Turkey Day. While we’ve not honed in…
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Workwear of Civil Rights
For the early part of his career, soul music icon James Brown never wore jeans, never wanted to be seen…
Does “Cotton Kill”? The Moisture Wicking Properties of Various Fabrics
“Cotton kills.” If you’re serious about hiking, trail running, or any kind of serious mountaineering, you will have undoubtedly heard…