{"id":50422,"date":"2016-01-22T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/?p=50422"},"modified":"2018-05-09T12:51:21","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T18:51:21","slug":"top-15-raw-denim-fades-2015-vote-winner-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2016\/01\/top-15-raw-denim-fades-2015-vote-winner-win\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 15 Raw Denim Fades of 2015 &#8211; Vote for a Winner and Win!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so many submissions pouring into our inbox every day, we introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/fades\/fade-of-the-day\/\">Fade of the Day<\/a> in 2015, opening the gates\u00a0to fade glory for many. But, as you may know, only the most faded, and holey-ist of\u00a0submissions are worthy enough to ascend into the upper regions of the fade firmament&#8211;<a href=\"\/fades\/fade-friday\">Fade Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Chosen from the cream of the 2015 crop, we&#8217;ve called forth 15 of the best Fade Friday features and have assembled them here.\u00a0These come in no particular order. But only one can rise above the rest to be crowned Best Fade of 2015. That&#8217;s where you come in. We want you to cast your vote for which Fade you think deserves the top spot.<\/p><div class=\"related_posts evergreen_funnels\"><h3>Like this? Read these:<\/h3><div class=\"flex space-x-4\"><div class=\"related_post w-1\/2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2018\/01\/fade-friday-roy-rn04-4-years-unknown-washes\/\"><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fade-friday-roy-rn04-4-years-unknown-washes-front-back-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"fade-friday-roy-rn04-4-years-unknown-washes-front-back\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fade-friday-roy-rn04-4-years-unknown-washes-front-back-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"fade-friday-roy-rn04-4-years-unknown-washes-front-back\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript><h4>Fade Friday &#8211; Roy RN04 (4 Years, Unknown Washes)<\/h4><\/a><\/div><div class=\"related_post w-1\/2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/02\/fade-friday-ande-whall-cougar-001-5-years-6-7-washes\/\"><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/fade-friday-ande-whall-cougar-001-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fade-Friday-Ande-Whall-Cougar-#001\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/fade-friday-ande-whall-cougar-001-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fade-Friday-Ande-Whall-Cougar-#001\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript><h4>Fade Friday &#8211; Ande Whall Cougar #001 (5 Years, 6-7 Washes)<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But bragging rights aren&#8217;t all this year&#8217;s top fader will take home. The owner of the best fade will win a new pair of jeans from\u00a0<strong><a>Okayama Denim<\/a><\/strong> worth up to $300 AND unlimited repairs on that jean from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2014\/09\/rain-darn-exclusive-interview\/\">Rain Delisle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/08\/exclusive-interview-with-tyler-madden-manager-of-self-edge-portland\/\">Tyler Madden&#8217;s<\/a> new repair studio\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indigoproof.com\/#intro\"><strong>Indigoproof<\/strong><\/a>! One lucky voter will also win copies of the most recent issues of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightningclutch.com\/Clutch-Magazine-vol-47.html\"><strong>Clutch Magazine<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lightningclutch.com\/Clutch-Magazine-vol-47-menfile.html\"><strong>Men&#8217;s File<\/strong><\/a>, and W. David Marx&#8217;s book <i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ametora-Japan-Saved-American-Style\/dp\/0465059732\">Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style<\/a><\/i>. Voting will be open until 7:59pm ET this upcoming Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Enough talk though, let&#8217;s get to the fades!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/07\/fade-friday-okayama-denim-giveaway-winner-3sixteen-sl-120x-1-year-1-wash\/\">3sixteen SL-120x (1 Year, 1 Wash)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/hEIdUlN.jpg\" alt=\"hEIdUlN\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>3sixteen\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>SL-120x<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric:\u00a0100% cotton, indigo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/dictionary\/warp\/\">warp<\/a>, black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/dictionary\/weft-filling\/\">weft<\/a> raw selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14.5 oz<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Taped pocket bags<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Leather patch by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/tag\/tanner-goods\">Tanner Goods<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2014\/04\/know-terminology-overlock-stitch-vs-flat-felled-seam\/\">Flat-felled<\/a> inseams<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $230 at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selfedge.com\/3sixteen?product_id=990&amp;limit=25\" target=\"_blank\">Self Edge<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/09\/fade-friday-iron-heart-25oz-mega-beatle-buster-2-years-3-months-0-washes\/\">Iron Heart 25 oz. Mega Beatle Buster (2 Years 3 Months, 0 Washes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/ruedi25ozih_182.jpg\" alt=\"IRON HEART 25OZ. MEGA BEATLE BUSTER\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Iron Heart\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>Mega\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Beatle Buster<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton Japanese raw selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 25 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim Straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Special Popeye branded leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Limited to 119 pairs<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Hidden knife pocket<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>No longer available from <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ironheart.co.uk\/extinct\/ihxbxhcx25oz.html\" target=\"_blank\">Iron Heart<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/06\/fade-friday-lee-101-logger-7-years-0-washes\/\">Lee 101 Logger First Edition (7 years, 0 washes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Z4aBkrOU_zlWs3ugN7sNwsCmSLf9Hi_nQ9v4apljwCQ.jpeg\" alt=\"Z4aBkrOU_zlWs3ugN7sNwsCmSLf9Hi_nQ9v4apljwCQ\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name: <strong><i>Lee 101<\/i>\u00a0Logger<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton selvedge left hand twill denim from Kaihara Mills<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 13.75\u00a0oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit:\u00a0Relaxed<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Suspender buttons<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lee Jeans leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Six pockets<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for 90 Euros\u00a0at\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailyrush.nl\/shop\/apparel\/jeans\/lee-101-logger-3-4oz-dry-jelt-denim\/\" target=\"_blank\">Daily Rush<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/05\/fade-friday-old-blue-co-2123oz-beast-1-year-3-washes-1-soak\/\">Old Blue Co. 21\/23 oz. Beast (1 Year, 3 Washes, 1 Soak)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/oldbluecobeast_6.jpg\" alt=\"oldbluecobeast_6\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Old Blue Co. <\/strong><\/em><strong>21\/23 oz. Beast<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2014\/04\/unsanforized-denim-worth\/\">unsanforized<\/a> selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 21 oz. pre-wash, 23 oz. post-wash<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Old Blue pocket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/dictionary\/arcuate-arcs\/\">arcs<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Branded leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>No longer available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/02\/fade-friday-strike-gold-1105-16-months-8-washes\/\">The Strike Gold 1105 (16 Months, 8 Washes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tsg1105_feat.jpg\" alt=\"tsg1105_feat\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>The Strike Gold\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>1105<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton unsanforized selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Iron and copper hardware<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Gold sparkle selvedge id<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $330 at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.selfedge.com\/index.php?route=product\/product&amp;product_id=579\" target=\"_blank\">Self Edge<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/09\/fade-friday-sage-marcher-22-oz-15-months-2-washes-1-soak\/\">Sage Marcher 22 oz. (15 Months, 2 Washes, 1 Soak)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Depan2.jpg\" alt=\"SAGE MARCHER 22 OZ.\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name: <em><strong>Sage <\/strong><\/em><strong>Marcher 22 oz.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% unsanforized deep indigo selvedge denim from Japan Blue Collect<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 22 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Belt loop hook<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Hand-sewn leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $170 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sage.gs\/product\/marcher-22oz-unsanforized-deep-indigo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/07\/fade-friday-red-cloud-r400-8-months-3-washes-3-soaks\/\">Red Cloud R400 (8 Months, 3 Washes, 3 Soaks)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Red-Cloud-R400-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red-Cloud-R400-1\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Red Cloud\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>R400<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: Unsanforized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2011\/04\/slub-slubby-slubbiness-what-does-it-mean\/\">slubby<\/a> twisted yarn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2014\/01\/understanding-twills-left-hand-twill-right-hand-twill-broken-twill\/\">right hand twill<\/a>\u00a0selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 17 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Goatskin leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Laurel leaf buttons<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Made in China<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $219 at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.abfits.com\/straight\/r400\" target=\"_blank\">AB Fits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/05\/fade-friday-naked-famous-left-hand-twill-2-years-3-washes-1-soak\/\">Naked &amp; Famous Left Hand Twill (2 Years, 3 Washes, 1 Soak)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/nflhtskinnyguy_3.jpg\" alt=\"nflhtskinnyguy_3\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<strong><em>Naked &amp; Famous<\/em> Left Hand Twill<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/dictionary\/left-hand-twill\/\">left hand twil<\/a>l selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 13.75 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Skinny Guy (slim straight)<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Branded buttons and rivets<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Stamped leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $140 at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/naked-famous-denim-weird-guy-slim-fit-selvedge-jeans-left-hand-twill-selvedge\/3547146\"><strong>Nordstrom<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/04\/fade-friday-left-field-23oz-greaser-11-months-4-washes\/\">Left Field 23 oz. Greaser (11 Months, 4 Washes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/leftfieldgreaser_2.jpg\" alt=\"leftfieldgreaser_2\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Left Field<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0Heavyweight<\/strong><strong>\u00a023oz. Greaser Jean<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton selvedge denim from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/04\/meet-your-maker-japanese-denim-mills\/\">Collect Mills<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Weight: 23 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Hidden rivets<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Bandana print pocket bags<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Heavyweight leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Sold out at\u00a0<strong>Left Field<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/05\/fade-friday-warpweft-sp-03-irregular-weft-14-months-4-washes-1-soak\/\">Warpweft SP-03 Irregular Weft (14 Months, 4 Washes, 1 Soak)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/warpweftsp03_6.jpg\" alt=\"warpweftsp03_6\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<strong><em>Warpweft <\/em>SP-03 Irregular Weft<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: Unsanforized 100% cotton selvedge denim from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/04\/meet-your-maker-japanese-denim-mills\/\">Kaihara Mills<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Coffee dyed pocket bags<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Selvedge on fly<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for 1,100,000 Indonesian Rupiah (~$83 USD) at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.darahkubiru.com\/forum\/viewtopic.php?f=16&amp;t=5773\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darahkubiru<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/01\/fade-friday-jean-shop-denim-jacket-7-years-1-soak-0-washes\/\">Jean Shop Denim Jacket (7 Years, 1 Soak, 0 Washes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/jeanshop_feat.jpg\" alt=\"jeanshop_feat\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Jean Shop\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>Denim Jacket<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Fit: <a title=\"Levi\u2019s Denim Trucker Jacket Overview: Type I, II and III\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/03\/levis-denim-trucker-jacket-review-type-i-ii-and-iii\/\">Type III<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Weight: 13.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Button waist tabs<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Back patch<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $298 at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jean-shop.com\/mens-jeans\/mens-selvedge-denim-jacket\" target=\"_blank\">Jean Shop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/08\/fade-friday-unbranded-ub101-1-year-7-months-0-washes-0-soaks\/\">Unbranded UB101 (1 Year, 7 Months, 0 Washes, 0 Soaks)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/unbranded_6.jpg\" alt=\"unbranded_6\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:<b><i>\u00a0Unbranded<\/i> UB101<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Fabric:\u00a0100% cotton sanforized Japanese selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14.5 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Skinny<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Hidden rivets<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Selvedge coin pocket<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for at $82 at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/the-unbranded-brand-ub101-skinny-fit-raw-selvedge-jeans-indigo\/3421807\" target=\"_blank\">Nordstrom<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/10\/fade-friday-momotaro-x-japan-blue-0700sp-1-year-8-months-6-washes\/\">Momotaro x Japan Blue 0700SP (1 Year, 8 Months, 6 Washes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/5AqVIQo1.jpg\" alt=\"5AqVIQo\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Momotaro x Japan Blue\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>0700SP<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/dictionary\/rope-dyed\/\" target=\"_blank\">rope dyed<\/a> indigo selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14.8 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim\u00a0taper<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Custom engraved brushed nickel buttons<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Cowhide leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for $210 at\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cultizm.com\/product_info.php?info=p1827_Japan-Blue-0700SP-Selvage-Unwashed-14-8oz.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cultizm<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/10\/fade-friday-pure-blue-japan-x015-1-year\/\">Pure Blue Japan X015 (1 Year)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/PURE-BLUE-JAPAN-XX-015-CIGARETTE-SLIM-approx-13-months.jpg\" alt=\"PURE-BLUE-JAPAN-XX-015-CIGARETTE-SLIM-approx-13-months\" width=\"1045\" height=\"699\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Pure Blue Japan\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>X015<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100 % cotton selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 14 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Hidden rivets<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Sheep skin leather patch<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Iron buttons<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for\u00a0\u00a3239 or\u00a0$366 at <a href=\"http:\/\/rivetandhide.com\/categories\/jeans\/pure-blue-japan-x015-slim-straight-jean.html\" target=\"_blank\">Rivet and Hide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/04\/fade-friday-crossover-denim-chennai-6-months-1-wash\/\">Crossover Denim Chennai (6 Months, 1 Wash)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/crossoverfade_2.jpg\" alt=\"crossoverfade_2\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DETAILS<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Name:\u00a0<em><strong>Crossover Denim\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><strong>Chennai<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fabric: 100% cotton Japanese selvedge denim<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 16 oz.<\/li>\n<li>Fit: Slim straight<\/li>\n<li>Unique Features:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Red and gold pocket arcs<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Wabash fabric pocket bags<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Available for 8,500 Baht (~$260 USD) at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/prontodenim.com\/Blog\/new-arrival-crossover\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pronto<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Voting is now closed. 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