Levi’s made sure the shading and color of each tee were matched to the original designs.
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Guess Jeans Is Collaborating With Japanese Artist Verdy
Diesel x Hoshi – A (Gray) Capsule Collection
Diesel and their brand ambassador, Hoshi, expanded their partnership, This time it’s with a capsule that embodies the artist’s favorite pieces from his daily wardrobe and Diesel’s vision of self-expression, freedom and inclusivity.
Creative director Glenn Martens envisioned the 14-piece collection as a homage to Hoshi’s creative spirit. Anchoring the lineup of oversized hoodies, T-shirts, denim, baseball caps, jewelry and bags is a silver chain link charm necklace both on graphics and for real. It dangles with brand signifiers, including charms that spell out Diesel, the Oval D logo, the 1DR bag and the For Successful Living motto, plus a very special one. A tiger’s head charm that represents HOSHI, whose name means “Tiger’s Gaze” in Korean, symbolizing how his eyes resemble those of a tiger when he dances. HOSHI himself has expressed his affection for this animal multiple times.
The palette of gray and white extends to a denim-washed zip up hoodie, track pants, baseball cap and two new versions of the Charm-D bags. There is also a stainless-steel charm necklace and key fob/bag charm.
Hoshi was named a Diesel ambassador with a key role for the APAC region in July 2024. The star of the K-Pop group Seventeen is known for his soulful voice and powerful dance moves.
The partnership with Diesel represents the prioritization of the APAC market, including the redesign of the Diesel Shibuya store, and the opening of the third store in Seoul Diesel Dosan last year, as well as an emphasis on Diesel men. Hoshi is one of Diesel’s expanding roster of male ambassadors, including Damiano David (June-December 2024), Marwan Pablo and Daliwonga, who represent a new generation of masculinity.
The capsule is available to pre-order today on diesel.com and in select Diesel stores worldwide.
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Timber!! How to Combine Flannels and Selvedge Jeans
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9 Tips to Help You Make the Most of One of Our Favourite Combos (Flannels and Jeans)
For down-to-earth combinations, it’s hard to beat the pairing of a great pair of jeans and a flannel. Workwear brands have long understood this, and many of the brands we love pour as much of their passion into their flannels as they do into their jeans
Workwear enthusiasts respond in kind, snatching up new flannels every season and adding them to toppling piles of flannels that allow them to keep their looks fresh and perpetually stylish—the flannel/jeans combo never goes out of style.
While the combination is easy to pull off, there are certain approaches that work better than others. We’ve assembled nine tips that will help you leverage all the style potential in your flannel.
With each tip, we’ve also included one of our favourite flannels. If you’re looking for advice on either what to wear or how to wear it, you’ll find everything you’re looking for below.
Before we dive in, it’s important to note that we’ll be focusing on rugged flannels in the list below. There are more refined flannel fabrics that are meant to be worn tucked in—usually with suits or blazers.
If you’re looking for tips on how to incorporate these luxurious and lightweight flannels into smart or smart casual outfits, you won’t find them below. I own and love a few of these dressy flannels, but they’re not in the same category as the kinds of heavy and well-made workwear we’ll be discussing below.
The Flagship Flannel
Selvedge lovers around the world adore Iron Heart flannels for very good reason. Arguably the best-made flannels on the planet.
Tip #1: Well-Made Flannels Are Worth Every Penny
Just as you wouldn’t hold up a great pair of selvedge jeans with a cardboard belt, you also shouldn’t scrimp on your flannel if you want everything to hang together nicely. Something well-made will set you back a pretty penny, but you’ll quickly see that the investment pays dividends in terms of both durability and style.
The signs of quality:
- Heavy and plush fabric
- Triple-stitched and flat-felled seams
- Sturdy hardware (the snaps should come together with a satisfying click and should not rattle when unfastened)
- Pattern matched pockets (some good flannels have purposely cross-cut pockets, though)
The best flannels on the market will set you back nearly as much as a great pair of jeans, but you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck. They’re practically indestructible, and, if you’re wearing heavy selvedge, the combination is bedrock-blasting dynamite.
Flannels that Cut Like a Katana
Samurai’s flannels have some of the most distinctive colourways we’ve ever seen. Far from your typical plaid, they cut through and make a deep and lasting impression.
Tip #2: Find Your Perfect Flannel Fit
Whether you’re trying flannels on in person or ordering them online, the perfect fit is absolutely essential if you want to wring all of the value and potential out of your new flannel.
Here are a few finer fitting points for flannels:
Collar: Fastenable and Comfortable
Even if you aren’t planning on wearing it buttoned to the throat, you should be able to fasten the flannel easily around your neck, with enough room to slide one or two fingers (no more than this). When trying the flannel on for the first time, button it all the way up.
Length: Hit Below the Belt
The bottom hem should be at least long enough to cover the opening of your pockets (I like them a little lower than that), and the last snap or button should fasten across the belt line or a little below that. The curved gusset at the side of the shirt shouldn’t rise above your belt line.
Sleeves: Long Enough to Stay Put
The sleeve should be long enough to extend all the way to the heel of your hand, and you should be able to fasten the cuffs snugly and comfortably around your wrist.
When you extend your arms in front of you, the sleeve should move very little ( if it rides up your forearm it is too short).
Chest and Shoulders: A Little Wiggle Room
Heavy flannels are designed to be worn as overshirts, so the chest and shoulder measurements should be generous enough to give you some room to move and to layer.
Raise your arms to chest level and then bring your elbow back like you’re bench pressing. This should put a bit of strain on the buttons or snaps, but not enough to pop them open.
If your favourite selvedge brand’s flannels don’t fit you perfectly, keep looking. If the Japanese brands don’t have your number, an American or European brand might be a better choice. Make fit your top priority. Everything else comes second.
Get Rid of the Guesswork
If you’ve struggled at all to find the perfect-fitting heavy flannel, SOSO has recently jumped into the heavy flannel game. Every measurement is customizable, and the 13.5 oz. fabric is excellent.
Tip #3: Weight for Your Season
Thomas and I love wearing (and recommending) heavy flannels, but we both live in Scandinavia, where warm clothes are a must. Even here, when the sun is shining during those short summer months, it’s hotter inside a snapped-up heavy flannel than a Finnish sauna.
If you wear heavyweight or super-heavyweight selvedge, it’s only natural to want the heavy flannel to go with it. The two are a natural match, and, for many, it’s worth the discomfort to get the style that heavy flannels bring with them.
Still, you shouldn’t have to suffer for fashion. There are very good and very well made lighter-weight flannels that are much easier to wear during the summer months. Keep the heaviest flannels in reserve for when the season makes them not just stylish but practical as well.
The Heavyweight Champ
If weight and quality are synonymous for you, UES flannels are as heavy as they come. Another brand with very Japanese sizing, you’ll want to check the measurements carefully before ordering.
Tip #4: Don’t Tuck Heavyweight Flannels
Heavy flannels are designed to be worn untucked. They’re at least as heavy as a lot of jackets on the market and, just as you’d never tuck in a jacket, you shouldn’t tuck in a heavy flannel either.
It pads out your belt line and everything immediately adjacent to that line. Even slim gents can’t pull it off.
If you’re looking for flannels you can tuck in, try lighter flannels like this Real McCoy’s Summer Flannel. Anything advertised as “summer weight” or “lightweight” should fit the bill. The breezy flannels will look perfectly natural as the centrepiece of either rugged or refined tucked-in looks.
As an added bonus, it won’t leave you hot under the collar like the heavier flannels. Most folks who want to tuck their flannels in do so because they want to layer something on top of it. Do this with a heavy flannel in non-freezing temps and you’re likely to overheat.
Southwest Charmer
Like so many of the pieces in their line-up, Freenote’s wool and cotton flannels are dripping with that distinct Southwest charm—equal parts dusty cowboy and road-worn renegade.
Tip #5: Skirting an Issue
Since most flannels terminate well below the belt line, this can create issues when pairing them with classically cut jackets, like the Type I, II, or III. The combination results in a skirt or apron of fabric that extends below the bottom of the jacket. Some folks love this, but we’re not in their camp.
If you’re planning to pair flannels and denim jackets regularly, you’ll want to look for modern interpretations of the classics that have longer bodies. Another alternative is chore coats, which are designed to cover considerably more.
I have a traditionally cut Type III, a varsity jacket, and a N-1—all of them cut so that they sit on the belt line. I’ve learned to pair them with shorter shirts and knits.
I love a thin strip of contrasting colour at the bottom of the jacket, but anything more than an inch or so of apron is more than I can bear.
If It Has To Be Short
Flat Head’s sizing is very Japanese, which means that they might be a great choice if you’re determined to wear your flannel under shorter jackets. Check those measurements carefully.
Tip#6: Fiddle with Fasteners
Flannels (particularly heavy ones) give off an entirely different vibe depending on how they’re fastened. They’ve got a rebellious streak, and we can lean into that a little bit more with every snap we leave unfastened—most days, I don’t have even a single snap fastened.
It’s good practice to play around with the fasteners to see how small changes can make a big difference. Start at the throat. With only the top button left open, the flannel is still quite conservative. Thomas and I both like to leave at least the top two snaps undone.
From there, look down towards your waist. If the last snap is either on or below the belt line, leave it unfastened. The flannel spreads nicely over the hips and has a little bit more of that devil-may-care attitude—which is further amplified when we keep going and leave two or three of the bottom snaps unfastened.
I like to leave my cuffs unfastened, while Thomas prefers the look and feel of fastened cuffs. I also like to roll the cuffs either once (folding the cuff in half) or twice (double the length of a straight cuff). Lighter flannels can be rolled up to the elbow, but the heavier ones look better when they sit in the middle of the forearm.
Finally, if there are flaps on the pockets, I like to leave them unfastened. If the pockets are work style, I like to leave the buttons fastened.
You’ll find your own idiosyncrasies if you fiddle with the fasteners until you find a style that works for you.
Swede Dreams
Swedish brand Indigofera have been a reliable source of great flannels since they first started producing them. The Norris and its more complex cousin, The Dawson, are both worth a closer look.
Tip #7: Coordinate Your Colours
We discussed the best and worst colours for pairing with indigo selvedge in another article that you’ll find here. It’s a good primer course for those who want to start putting together pieces and colours in eye-catching ways.
Flannels, usually multi-colour plaids, present both a challenge and an opportunity. They add a riot of colour to outfits, often becoming the focus point for the entire outfit. Still, while flannels and dark indigo selvedge are natural companions, dark blue gets along better with some colours than with others.
When the dominant colour in the plaid is red, orange, brown, or yellow, the contrast will be natural, drawing and pleasing the eye. Flannels with blue as the dominant colour might not contrast as strikingly, but it’s hard to go wrong with blue on blue.
If, however, the dominant colour in your flannel is green or purple (both of which sit directly next to blue on the colour wheel—which you can learn more about in our colour guide), the combination is more problematic.
If you have a fondness for green or purple, try combining them with black or duck jeans. They’ll gel like long-lost friends.
The Slept-On Classic
Studio D’Artisan produce some of the best flannels in the game, but the brand frequently gets left out of conversations about great flannels. Not a brand to sleep on.
Tip #8: Love Your Layers
Brushed flannels feel great next to the skin, but this can change quite dramatically when we start to sweat (virtually guaranteed if the flannel is heavy). It’s far better to layer the flannel over cotton basics like tees and henleys.
You can wear them over a sleeveless undershirt in the warmer months, but this doesn’t solve the issue of the direct contact between the brushed interior and your armpits. It’s far better to layer them over a light tee and to wear the flannel open, which will allow air to circulate.
Unless you sweat profusely or have a particularly strong body odour, if you always wear your flannel over something, you should be able to get away with washing it rarely or even never. Thomas and I both have flannels that have been worn a ton without ever having seen the inside of a washing machine. The colours are still as vibrant as the day we bought them.
Thomas’s go-to is the tee. I prefer the henley (either short or long-sleeved), which I always wear with all of the buttons unfastened. This allows me to show a little more skin, and the loose placket provides some visual interest around the open part of the shirt.
If the flannel is slim-fitting, keep layers thin (you should still be able to fasten it easily over whatever you layer it over). If you’ve got some room to work with, you can experiment with layering it over sweatshirts, hoodies, and knits.
Peachy Keen
Momotaro flannels can move easily between seasons and styles, making them a great all-around rugged flannel for those who like options.
Tip #9: Wear Your Flannel Like a Jacket
Heavy flannels can look great when worn under denim or leather, but I’ve always found them to be most effective when treated as an indoor/outdoor jacket.
When the temperatures drop, I tend to wear the flannel around the house, but, if I need something really warm, I leave the flannel at home, opting instead for knits and thermals under my heavy outerwear.
In the autumn and spring, I wear the flannel as my outermost layer, either open or closed depending on whether I want to keep the cool air out or let the warm air in. The vibrant splash of colour, especially when combined with the weight of heavy flannels, makes the shirt far more of a statement piece than it is when I bury it under outerwear.
This is one more very good reason to size up when purchasing heavy flannels. Thin flannels look great when worn slim, but the heavy stuff isn’t a good match for skin-tight fits. Let it move around your body, whether fastened or open.
You don’t want to be swimming in it, but, rather than shimmying into it like a wetsuit, you should be able to just throw it over your shoulders—more like a jacket than a shirt.
Crossing Continents
3sixteen’s Crosscut Flannels have, since their introduction more than 15 years ago, been a dependable choice for those who want a Japanese fabric cut for Western bodies.
Styling Flannels and More
If you’re looking for more rugged style advice, you can check out our Style FAQ, our guide on Colours to Wear with Raw Jeans, and our Rugged Rules.
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PacSun – The Casey Low-Rise Baggy Jeans
The fashion world is currently obsessing with baggy and low-rise jeans, and so are we!
Well, here’s some great news. I was invited to the PacSun store to have a look at the brand’s newest denim drops. Located in New York’s fashionable Soho district, the store was packed with women checking out the jeans.
And here’s the thing I found quite amazing. Almost all of the women who were trying on jeans in the fitting rooms were going for the Casey Low-Rise Baggy ones. Ranging from pre-teen girls to no upper age limit. I saw mothers and daughters slipping into these jeans at the same time!
It’s like one-size-fits-all transformed into one-style-fits-all!
When I asked the store manager about this phenomenon, she told me that PacSun also sold over 60K pairs on the TikTok Shop alone.
“PacSun’s Casey Low-Rise Baggy Jeans are a popular choice for those seeking a relaxed and stylish denim option. Crafted from sustainably sourced cotton, these jeans feature a low-rise waist and wide-leg openings, offering a comfortable baggy fit. They are available in various washes and styles, including medium indigo, black, and versions with unique details like twisted seams or patch pockets.”
The jeans come in many different options. There are the clean washes as well as the distressed and ripped options. You can check them all out here. Sizes range from 22 to 34, and the jeans are all priced between $40 and $60.
For those of you who love a bit of an extra feminine touch – there’s also the option of the jeans with cute side stripes and a bow (below).
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Levi’s Lot 201 – 1890 Vintage Denim LE
Levi’s once again has some great news for all of us vintage denim lovers – read on to find out.
In the early 1890s, Levi Strauss & Co. introduced the Lot 201, a budget-friendly version of the groundbreaking iconic 501® pants. To continue the celebration of the 501® family legacy, the Levi’s® Vintage Clothing (LVC) team has recreated the 1920s versions of both the Lot 201 Jeans and their companion piece, the Lot 213 Jacket.
First appearing in 1890 as a “value” alternative to the 501® jeans, the Lot 201 (also known as “No. 2”) was crafted for working people who needed quality denim at a more accessible price point. While featuring many of the same revolutionary elements as its premium counterpart, Lot 201 incorporated cost-saving modifications like a cloth “Two Horse” patch instead of leather. Despite being discontinued around World War II as 501® jeans rose to global prominence, these pants represented an important chapter in Levi’s® commitment to outfitting Americans of all economic backgrounds.
The new LVC 1920s Lot 201 Jean faithfully reproduces the relaxed fit characteristic of this era, including black branded donut buttons, a cinch buckle, and exposed copper rivets. Crafted from Japanese Shrink-To-Fit
selvedge denim with a distinctive blue line instead of the classic red, these jeans honor the original’s offering as a more accessible yet still impeccably crafted alternative 501® jeans. Made in Japan with exacting attention to historical detail, each pair embodies the same quality-minded approach that defined the original almost 135 years ago.
To complete the fit, the LVC team has also revived the Lot 213 Jacket, the 1920s budget counterpart to the Type 1 jacket. The faithful reproduction features Japanese Shrink-To-Fit blue line selvedge denim, the cloth “Two Horse” patch, and the black branded donut buttons found on its matching Lot 201 jeans. Also made in Japan, the jacket also includes period-correct details like a cinch and copper rivets, completing an authentic workwear ensemble from the Roaring Twenties.
“The Lot 201 and Lot 213 provide a fascinating and often-overlooked glimpse into our history, showing how we have always considered our customers by offering quality products at all price points.” said Paul O’Neill, Design Director, Levi’s® Vintage Clothing. “From the ‘Two-Horse’ cloth patch to the black donut buttons, it’s great to bring these pieces back to life with all their unique quirks on such a beautiful denim.”
With only 800 hand-numbered pieces of each style priced at $495, the limited-edition Levi’s® Vintage Clothing 1920s Lot 201 Jean and Lot 213 Jacket will be globally available for purchase March 27th on Levi.com as well as select Levi’s® stores and wholesale partners in Europe and Asia.
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Junya Watanabe Fall 2025 – Leather And More
Junya Watanabe really gives all leather lovers a good reason to look forwards to their fall 2025 collection. A total leather feast!
And we are talking about almost surrealistic geometric leather designs.
Watanabe also introduced glossy leather pieces sculpted into geometric shapes, transforming traditional biker jackets and trench coats into architectural forms.
Admitted, some of the pieces do look rather “un-wearable” in real life. But then again, who knows – aren’t we constantly changing our concepts of what to wear how and when!?!?
Have a look at the complete show in the video. And check out individual leather looks and highlights in our gallery below
Snakeskin Leather – animal prints are totally RN
Leather x Denim – a classic always
Leather Patchwork – Glossy leather details
More Leather Looks
You can shop for Junya Watanabe clothing at SSENSE women/men, Bergdorf Goodman, and at CETTIRE.
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