Freewheelers: Behind the Brand and Its Many Sub-Labels
Synonymous with heritage clothing, vintage design, and high-quality production methods, Japan has played a central role in creating the culture…
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We look into the people, backstories, and the processes behind the most interesting brands around the world.
Paraboot – A History of a Brand You’ve Never Heard Of
While living in Paris, I became obsessed with a style of leather shoe I’d never seen before. Made from a…
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Hellequino is Pushing the Raw Denim Needle
The world of raw denim is vastly populated with products that follow the same blueprint year in, year out. This…
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Inside the Bag: The History of Yoshida & Co.
Yoshida & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer that designs and produces bags and accessories. With a rich history that stretches…
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Bowery Blue Makers – A Jean Sews in Brooklyn
Takayuki Echigoya is an addict the likes I have never seen before. He spent years scouring the world for his…
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Dr. Martens – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
No other brand embodies working-class Britain more than Dr. Martens. Born in post-war Germany but made in the United Kingdom, Dr….
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Birkenstock – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
We feature many heritage brands here at Heddels, but not many of those brands have a history that dates back…
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Engineered Garments – History, Philosophy, and Iconic Products
Engineered Garments may be based in New York, but the brands history is synonymous with prolific Japanese designer, Daiki Suzuki….
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Vintage-Style Baseball Caps – A Comprehensive Brand and Buyer’s Guide
In reading our recent Brief History of the Ballcap, I was reminded just how much I love the look of…
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Sperry and the Siped Sole – A Precursor to the Boat Shoe
Within a few weeks of starting college on the East Coast, I’d given up my Sperry Top-Siders. Back in high school in…
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