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What we first noted about California based brand, Iron & Resin, was their slogan – “Clothes made to be worn in, not out!”

Iron & Resin is a pretty interesting brand known especially for their denim and workwear.

“Born in a small, Southern California, blue-collar beach town, graced with world class point breaks and seaside racetracks, where ghosts of a once towering oil industry still linger in the shadows…”

The brand is based in Ventura, California and was founded by Ryan Hitzel and Mike Armenta. Their ethos is making purposeful and quality-built clothes, make them last a really long time.

They lean into a “one-off” / heritage-workwear style: rugged but with thoughtful design rather than disposable fast fashion.

“We’re a small brand. much smaller than most folks realize. it gives us a sense of freedom to do things our own way. to flip the bird to the conventional. but it also means you put everything on the line. and sometimes you take it in the teeth. but if you’re passionate about what you do, no amount of beat down will keep you down.”

Our recommendations:

If you want rugged, long-lasting denim or work pants, Iron & Resin is a really solid choice. Their Enduro jeans are recommended for someone who wants durability + abrasion resistance.

If you care about premium denim like selvedge: Their Nihon Denim and Fischer style are worthwhile. Good quality at more accessible price than some “luxury denim” brands.

And – as mentioned above – think long-term: Their mission is “wear in, not out”, so this is a brand more suited for people who keep clothes long-term or who want functional, rugged wear – not just trend pieces.

YOu can shop for Iron & Resin on their website.

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Velvet (and velvety textures) are definitely a key fabric this Fall/Winter 2025, perfect for this time of the year. With all the festivities and parties coming up, velvet jeans are a perfect choice for a stylish, luxe-but-casual, look.

While the denim trends for F/W 2025 focus on dark washes, barrel legs, and embellishments, velvet jeans provide us with an elevated alternative. The luxurious texture of velvet adds an instant sense of sophistication and richness to any look.

Therefore this serves as a perfect replacement for traditional denim when you need an outfit to feel a bit more dressed up or evening-ready without sacrificing comfort.

While searching for velvet jeans you will come across the term flocked velvet quite a lot. So let us explain. Flocked velvet refers to a specific textile technique used to create a velvety texture on a non-velvet base, like denim or cotton.

How to Style Velvet Jeans:

Go Monochrome:

Pair velvet jeans with a soft cashmere or wool sweater in a similar tone.

Mix Textures:

Combine with leather jackets or any non-shiny top to highlight the richness of velvet.

Footwear:

Velvet jeans work beautifully with boots (ankle or tall), loafers, or even clean sneakers, depending on the style of the pants and your personal preference.

Outerwear:

Because velvet is textured, balance it with structured outer layers – think tailored coats, trench coats, or even a bomber.

Accessories:

Add minimal metallic or jewel-tone accessories to play up the luxe velvet sheen.

Amiri Velvet Flare Jeans (1,390) – similar also available in black

MIDNIGHT RODEO Frayed Hem Velvet Bootcut Pants ($400)

Helmut Lang Flocked Velvet Straight Leg Jeans ($595)

7 For All Mankind Velvet Retro Flare ($258) – available also in black

Good American Good Waist Palazzo Pants ($188) – also available in pine green and black, size inclusive 00 – 30 Plus

Lucky Brand Mid-Rise Velvet Wide-Leg Pants ($104.25)

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Jacob Cohen’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection is framed around the idea of a village built in denim. A setting where different characters (mechanic, washerwoman, beekeeper, bar patron, casino guest) co-exist, all united by denim as the backdrop of a community.

The collection uses denim not just for jeans but also as a thread across pieces – shirts, jackets, casual trousers. The village narrative uses denim as the unifying fabric.

And even with denim dominating, there are pieces in suede, cashmere, fine wool, and lightweight shirting fabrics. So this is one more premium denim brand broadening their material palette.

As for the denim, think jeans with craftsmanship details, paired with soft blazers, overshirts, polished separates. The silhouettes aren’t ultra-street or raw; they aim for a refined casual elegance.

You can shop for the current Jacob Cohen collection at Farfetch women/men, at italist women/men, and at CETTIRE.

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The World’s Heaviest Custom-Made Jeans from SOSO Are Built to Test You

This is not a pair of jeans; it’s a feat of textile engineering. It’s a test of craftsmanship, patience, and maybe even sanity.

At 33 oz. per square yard, SOSO’s ultra-heavy denim pushes the limits of what shuttle looms—and people—can handle.

Why make denim this heavy? Well, because they can. In a scene that celebrates extremes, weight has become a badge of honour. And while most brands stop in the mid-20s; SOSO went further.

They sent me a pair to take a closer look at, and here are my first-hand impressions of what 33 oz. denim really looks and feels like.

Denim Like Nothing Else (Matters)

The denim’s woven from 100% Australian long-staple cotton, but that’s not the story here. SOSO twist three warp yarns together into one, and two weft yarns into one, before weaving them on vintage shuttle looms. The density is off the charts.

Each roll reportedly takes close to a week to produce—a reminder of how slow, manual, and punishing this kind of fabric is to make.

On the face, it’s pretty much all indigo. The warps are so tightly packed that it’s almost hard to tell the difference between the Classic Indigo with its white weft and the Double Indigo version.

Flip it over and you’ll find the white weft of the Classic version packed tight, with a shimmering red selvedge ID. The weave pattern even looks slightly irregular, like a fine diagonal rib rather than a flat 3×1 twill.

Even brand new, the denim already shows small abrasions along the waistband and seams—tiny bright spots where the indigo has started to yield. It’s a glimpse of what’s coming: high-contrast, dramatic fades that’ll reveal just how deep this dye runs.

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Slim or Loose, Fit It Your Way

SOSO make these in all their core silhouettes—two slims, a regular, and two relaxed options. With denim this heavy, fit isn’t just about style; it’s about function.

My recommendation? Don’t size them like slim jeans. You’ll want a little room to move—there’s no stretch, little give, tough easing in. Go for a fit that lets the fabric drape (read: stand); it’ll look better and feel more natural.

SOSO let you choose several custom options to make the jeans your own: thread colour, hardware, patch, and more. Each pair is cut and sewn to order, so pretty much no matter what you choose, the jeans you get are one-of-a-kind.

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The Anatomy of a 33 oz. Jean

With that much denim, even a simple fold becomes a technical challenge, which requires SOSO to make some … creative construction choices.

The belt loops, for instance, aren’t tucked into the waistband—they’re looped over and anchored beneath it. That reduces bulk and adds some flexibility so the loops can actually move rather than snap.

The fold where the waistband attaches to the rest is surely tricky to sew clean. But rather than overlocking, it’s piped. The result is a refined finish that hints at tailoring more than workwear.

Buttons and rivets come from YKK, in your choice of finish. The exposed selvedge on the coin pocket is a nice touch. You can also get selvedge on the front left belt loop, which works well without feeling gimmicky.

The back pockets carry SOSO’s cleaner, Scandinavian lines—simple and easy to pair with or without their signature arcs. I’d go tonal stitching, black hardware, and the new heavyweight veg-tan patch. For this kind of denim, that combination keeps the focus exactly where it should be: on the fabric.

It’s not polished like a Japanese collector piece; it’s rougher, more direct. But that honesty is part of the appeal.

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Not Off the Rack, Off the Charts

SOSO’s ultra-heavy 33 oz. denim is available in both classic and double-indigo versions, made into jeans aptly named ‘The Breaker of Legs’ (hence ‘TBOL’)—jackets are called ‘The Breaker of Arms’.

This isn’t everyday denim. It’s a statement piece for people who want to push the material as far as it can go. Brutal, beautiful, and oddly elegant once you start to understand it.

If you’re just diving into the world of heavyweight denim and SOS, start here:

• The Best Heavyweight Jeans — a breakdown of the heaviest, most fade-worthy denim on the planet.
• SOSO Jeans Buying Guide — everything you need to know before customising your own pair.

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SOSO Clothing is a Swedish brand specializing in custom-made, bespoke, made-to-order denim.

Founded in 2010, SOSO Clothing AB set out with a clear mission – to create custom-made, high-quality raw denim and heritage garments.

The name SOSO stands for South of Stockholm, a nod to their Swedish roots. Today, that spirit lives on through SOSOBROTHERS, a brand built on craftsmanship, authenticity, and community.

SOSO Clothing is a custom denim house with in-house production in Thailand. They operate a small factory just outside Bangkok, where a father and son team with over 35-years of experience, bring each garment to life. The son oversees daily operations, ensuring smooth production and fast turnaround.

Their collections are focused on heavyweight denim, premium leather, and heavyweight flannels. According to the brand, they develop proprietary denims while sourcing Japanese selvedge from renowned mills. With tailored details and fit adjustments, no two pieces are the same.

SOSO’s approach is “anti-fashion”. Meaning they’re all about timeless garments rooted in denim and workwear heritage. Every piece is built to last.

Beyond clothing, SOSO Clothing is committed to sustainable production, ethical labor, and outstanding customer service. 

You can order your very own custom made pair of jeans here.

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The western-denim look is absolutely a thing right now. According to trend reports, the western aesthetic or cowboy-core is back in full swing for fall and winter 2025, And – definitely – denim is central!

So, it’s not just the boots and hats anymore. The western cult is influencing cuts, washes, and detailing on jeans too. For example, heavier weight denim, bootcut or cowboy-cut legs, vintage inspired washes, and hardware or stitching nods.

The look is being done both literally (full western outfits) and subtly (just one piece or detail nodding to western).

Let us just remind you about cowboy boots. An evergreen, always trending fashion trend. So if you don’t want to go completely western but prefer a more subtly but still fashionable “hint to cowboy or western”, then these boots are your best bet.

Personally I am loving these bad boys which I have not let slip off my feet since the weather got colder. Their wide shaft make them especially easy to wear if you want to tuck your jeans in. Remember, we don’t really do skinnies right now, but a wider cut straight leg looks just as amazing tucked in as did the skinnies,

Let me also point out that Independent of the rest of my outfit – these boots never were wrong, or didn’t match whatever I am wearing.

But back to our denim.

What to look for when shopping for western jeans:

Here are key features to prioritize so you nail the western vibe and also end up with something you’ll wear a lot:

Leg shape:

Bootcut or cowboy style jeans. Straight but with enough room for boots. The slight flare makes them perfect to wear over boots.

Rise & Fit:

Traditional western cuts often have a higher rise and a roomy seat/thigh area so they’re comfortable when seated (like on a saddle).

Denim Composition:

Heavier, rugged denim (13-15 oz+) is common in western wear denim. Durable stitching, reinforcement, traditional cues.

Washes and Details:

Consider things like large back pockets, contrast stitching, “V” or horn stitching on pockets, western embroidery or hardware, and definitely vintage washes.

Our team has chosen their favorite three pairs for him and for her – let us know you felt the denim !

Wrangler Straight Cowboy Cut Relaxed Jeans ($64.99)

Levi’s Western Bootcut Jeans ($41.65) – available in this perfect vintage blue as well as in four more washes

Abercrombie Western Straight Jeans ($49.99) – also available in a lighter blue wash

We The Free Mid-Rise Straight Curve Jeans ($148)

MOTHER The Runaway Mid-Rise Bootcut Jeans ($248)

AGOLDE Kick Boot Mid-Rise Bootcut Jeans ($258)

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