Understanding Leather Weights – Ounces to Inches
In our corner of the fashion world, the weight of materials and fabrics get a lot of attention. You’ve probably…
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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.
Shoe Anatomy 101 – Vamp, Welt, Quarter and More
Shoes are far more complicated than the average joe may know. And here at Heddels, we like to get down…
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The Three Tiers of Leather Accessory Makers – Entry, Mid, and End Level
Back when I was an intern at Rising Sun & Co., someone tossed me a wallet that had been lying around….
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Shell Cordovan – The King of Leathers?
Much like in Game of Thrones (why should we be the only Web site not stealing a bit of their fire?), in…
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Why Denim Fades – A Scientific Explanation
Have you ever looked down at your pair of jeans and noticed that they’ve “developed” since you bought them? That you’ve…
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The Three Tiers of Welted Boots and Shoes: Entry, Mid, and End Level
There’s a price for every product and a product for every price, and in few areas is that more true…
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The History of the Bandana
You see them in back pockets, around foreheads, on necks and even wiping noses. The bandana is one of the most versatile…
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The Full History of Navajo Blankets and Rugs
Some archeologists and art historians claim that pure artistic expression cannot exist among non-literate peoples. But when looking at Navajo…
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The Time Is Right For Hemp Clothing
Weed. Pot. Reefer. Grass. Dope. Ganja. Mary Jane. Herb. Cheeba. Ganja. Sticky Icky. There’s certainly no shortage of aliases that…
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Of Price and Yen – The Effects of Japanese Retailers Selling Abroad
When I was a kid, my parents would always bring back Toblerone bars from their trips abroad. This was at…
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