Coming Full Circle: The Story of Soldier Blue
Tucked away on Toynbee Street in Shoreditch, a stone’s throw from the famous Spitalfields Market sits Soldier Blue, a small…
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We Used to Mend Our Clothes. What Happened?: The Weekly Rundown
Sparking joy in clothing — Put This On We used to mend our clothes. What happened? — Die, Workwear! Exploitation…
The History of Sashiko – Repair, Decoration, and Martial Arts
An entire article on the simple running stitch might seem like overkill, but sashiko’s simplicity belies its deep history. This…
5 Signs You Should Probably Resole Your Shoes
Many of us grew up with shoes that were disposable. Throughout my childhood, uncountable pairs of Vans and Converse wound up heading to the…
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Fade of the Day – Pure Blue Japan XX-015 (2 Years, 4 Washes)
When you wear the same pair of jeans every day of the week until they are thrashed so hard that…
Fade of the Day – Rogue Territory Stanton (2 Years, 4 Months, 3 Soaks)
“Wear and love, that’s all there is to it,” says Tim Kretchmer from Belgium commenting on his well-loved pair of…
Kiriko Boro Patched Vintage Levi’s 501 Jeans
For anyone who has taken the time to hand repair their favorite pair of jeans, you know the process is…
How to Repair Pocket Bag Blowouts – The Complete Guide
People who wear their jeans a lot should be very familiar with the classic crotch blowout, but something that gets…
6 Repair Shops You Can Send Your Jeans To
It is inevitable that if you wear your raw denim long enough they will need some repairs. Whether it is…
Brooklyn Denim Company in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – Shop Tour
Despite being left off of our list of the Top Shops in New York City to Buy Raw Denim, in the…