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Big in Japan: Big John Rare 009 Review

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March 20, 2022

When Dave and I started this competition, neither of us had an encyclopedic knowledge of denim brands. Each day at the helm of this competition exposes us to something new. Often, the product itself is new—usually some incredible new collaboration or an up-and-coming brand from Europe, North America, or…


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Leaving the Nest: Realign RLGN-R Review

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February 22, 2022

It’s a familiar story. In March of 2014, Robin Meijerink (aka Robin Denim) fell head over cuffs in love with raw denim. A friend dragged him to a local shop (Tenue de Nîmes) in Amsterdam. The young student’s curiosity was piqued, and he slapped his plastic on the counter,…


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Worth the Weight: SOSO 33oz Breaker of Legs Review

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January 12, 2022
Are the world's heaviest pair of jeans worth the weight? We spent 66 days in a row in our pairs to find out.
TCB Slim 50s Review


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Adorably Old-Fashioned: TCB Slim 50s Review

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December 9, 2021

TCB has been an underground hit among vintage-loving denimheads for more than a decade now. Hajime Inoue started the brand in 2007, and, for the first few years, he built a loyal following in the Japanese scene. Vintage faders in the West caught wind of the brand not long after,…


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The Pride of Manila: Léon Denim LD001XX Review

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November 20, 2021

Thanks to absolutely massive participation from Southeast Asian faders, the Indigo Invitational has exposed denim lovers in the West to some of the East’s best faders and selvedge brands. We’ve gotten a taste of what’s going on in fade hotspots like Jakarta, Bangkok, Chiangmai, and Kuala Lumpur. With an…


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Piger Goes West: Piger Works 22MD Review

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November 8, 2021
Piger Works 22MD Review - Though they're a household name in Thailand among fade fanatics, we don't see Pigers out west. It's time that changed.