Podcast
The Teen Jean Scene – Denim History pt. 10
Baby Boomers abound in this week's Blowout, where we investigate the role teen fandom had in driving denim out of the counterculture and into mainstream.
Education
There is a plethora of information that goes into the production and maintenance of your favorite products, learn all about their history, how they’re made, and how to keep them looking their best.
101 Primers
No More Tears – Ripping Into Ripstop
We tear into the square-celled fabric that parachuted from hosiery to the military and then marched into our modern wardrobes.
101 Primers
From Monks To Moccasins – 7 Shoe Styles To Know
We run down the 7 core shoe styles, covering their key features and the confusing differences between the oxford, derby, and blucher.
How To
DIY Leatherwork – How To Make a Basic Cardholder
Take a stab at that quarantine boredom with a DIY leatherworking project, our guide will show you how to make a cardholder from start to finish.
101 Primers
Stuffed, Liqoured, & Oiled – 7 Leather Processing Terms To Know
We explain some of the most common terms of leather manufacturing to help you better understand your next leather purchase.
Podcast
JEANS AT WAR – Denim History pt. 8
Our history tour continues into WWII with the US government mobilizing denim around the globe and changes back home that would change their look forever.
Podcast
Jeans End the Great Depression – Denim History pt. 7
Our podcast series on the history of denim continues as we explore the role of jeans in the Great Depression and the New Deal programs to end it.
History
The Men With Blue Jeans – Navy SEALs in Vietnam Wore Levi’s
Instead of the standard issue camo gear, many Navy SEALs in the Vietnam War chose to wear Levi's 501 denim jeans into combat.
Podcast
The Cowboy Episode – Denim History pt. 6
Saddle up, partner! We're discussing the image of the American cowboy and the effects it had on the spread of denim jeans in the early 20th century.
Podcast
The Rise of the Big Three – Denim History pt. 5
Denim goes national as we see the rise of Lee and Blue Bell to compete with the growing western behemoth of Levi's in this week's episode.