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Fade of the Day – Big John R009 (10 Months, 2 Washes, 2 Soaks)

Sep 22, 2018 | Fade of the Day | by Adam Boskey
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It’s always good to see a pair of Big John jeans in the wild and even better when sent in…

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Fade of the Day – Big John Rare R008 (3 Years, 3 Washes)

Jul 26, 2018 | Fade of the Day | by Chris Hague
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Today’s Fade of the Day is big…Big John that is. Chad Choi of Korea sent in these Big Johns that…

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Fade Friday – Big John R009 (2 Years, 9 Washes, 1 Soak)

Feb 23, 2018 | Fade Friday | by Adam Boskey
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Tinker Hatfield once said he designed Air Jordan sneakers so that you can tell exactly which model it was from…

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Big John Gets Bigger and Bulkier With 23oz. “Tough Jeans”

Any time something’s described in quotations, I’m immediately skeptical. I’m going to be “healthy” in 2018. I “love” my wife….

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Fade Friday – Big John R009 (10 Months, 2 Washes, 2 Soaks)

Oct 20, 2017 | Fade Friday | by James Smith
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It’s that time, folks, Fade Friday! And this week, Big John is setting you up for a big weekend with…

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Big John Rare Slim 15.5oz. Unsanforized Ransei Selvedge Denim

Apr 10, 2017 | New Releases | by David Shuck
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We’ve seen a little less from Big John as of late. BJ is one of the original Japanese jeans maker…

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Fade of the Day – Big John Rare Jacket (14 Months, 2 Washes, 5 Soaks)

Nov 2, 2016 | Fade of the Day | by Daniel Sheridan
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We have previously covered the importance of one of the O.G. denim makers Big John, but this is the first…

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Fade of the Day – Big John Gunjo (2 Years, 7 Months, Unknown Washes)

Aug 31, 2016 | Fade of the Day | by Daniel Sheridan
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Today’s featured bit of indigo glory is a pair of Big John Gunjo, worn for the better part of two…

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Fade of the Day – Big John Regular Straight KOIAI2 (1 Year, 2 Washes, 1 Soak)

Jul 30, 2016 | Fade of the Day | by Daniel Sheridan
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Big John isn’t a brand we see in our fade inbox every day, but plays such a huge role in denim history…

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Fade of the Day – Big John M106D Faux Slub (2 Years, 4 Months, 2 Washes, 1 Soak)

Jun 25, 2016 | Fade of the Day | by Gerald Ortiz
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From France, today’s featured fade may be dubbed a ‘faux slub,’ but the fades are the real deal. Mathieu Peladan has…

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