Running Gear I’ve Owned
I got a Sony Sport Walkman when I was eight-years-old. I bought it for $30 at the local Circuit City,…
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Op-Ed features shine a light on the culture and opinion that surround the products and and brands we cover throughout the site.
The Weird and Glorious Culture Shock of “Take Ivy”
In September, 1945, Kenzuke Ishizu was living an uneasy existence, locked in a former Japanese naval library in Tianjin, China….
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Wrangler: A Heritage Brand Looks At 70
Wrangler and I have a long history together, going back to the time when they were merely “middle-aged” as a…
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Wretched Excess: The Rebellion of the Wide-Leg Pant
In many ways, our niche community of the denim-obsessed is progressive. We value craftsmanship, ethical production, and antiquated—though, often superior—means…
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Spooky Denim Halloween Costume Ideas from the Heddels Team
The gourds and ghouls are out and about for Halloween and if you want to align your denim love with…
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Made in USA and the Rise of Nationalism
What do you think of when you see “Made in USA” on a clothing label? Do you picture someone in…
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In Defense of the Boot Cut
Straight cuts, slim cuts, tapered cuts… all are, for the most part, mainstream. The bootcut, however, not so much. No…
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Practical Reasons to Wear Wide-Leg Pants
Fashion’s slim-leg train has taken the fashion’s scenic route and I’ve grown pretty tired of looking out the window to…
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What Ethical Manufacturing Actually Entails
The things we buy don’t just magically appear. They are the product of massive global supply chains that involve countless…
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Anthony Bourdain: A Remembrance
I once saw musician and producer Joe Henry tell a story about the first time he met Bob Dylan, and…
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