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Behind the seams — stories of craft, culture, and the people who make it all possible.

FEBRUARY 2026 · CRAFT

Inside Kaihara: A Visit to Japan’s Finest Denim Mill

We travelled to Hiroshima Prefecture to visit Kaihara, the mill behind our signature 14oz selvedge. Founded in 1893, Kaihara has been weaving indigo-dyed fabrics for over a century. Here’s what we learned about their craft, their people, and why shuttle-loom denim endures.

JANUARY 2026 · GUIDE

How to Break In Your Raw Denim: A 6-Month Journey

From board-stiff to buttery soft — a practical guide to your first pair of raw selvedge jeans.

DECEMBER 2025 · PEOPLE

Meet the Maker: Our Amsterdam Repair Workshop

Inside our canal-side workshop where master tailor Erik van den Berg gives worn denim a second life.

NOVEMBER 2025 · CULTURE

The History of Americana: From Gold Rush to Selvedge Revival

How workwear born in the American West became a global style movement — and why authenticity matters.