How To Own Things You Want To Use Forever – An Anti-Fast Fashion Manifesto
Every now and again, I think it’s a good idea to take stock of what we’re doing and where we…
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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.
Cost Per Wear and the Nostalgia Variable
If you’ve been following our site, you might have noticed a tagline that reads, “Own things you want to use…
Soorty is Pioneering Recycled Fabrics and Water-Free Garment Dyeing
With the world barreling ever deeper into climate change, the impact of the fashion industry cannot be understated. Even so,…
Levi’s Gathers a Century’s Worth of Denim for a White Oak “Tribute”
In 1915, Levi’s and Cone Mills made what’s called “The Golden Handshake”, an agreement saying Cone Mills would produce all…
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The Oilers Car Club and Watered-Down Denim Just Don’t Mix
Unsupervised time on the Internet is wading into a murky pool, indeed. African princes need money to liberate their stolen…
Soorty’s Future Possibilities is Clearing the Air on Sustainability
With the world barreling ever deeper into climate change, the impact of the fashion industry cannot be understated. Even so,…
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,…
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….
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…
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…