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Flare jeans are making a major comeback in 2025 as one of the most significant denim trends of the year. Fashion-forward designers and brands have embraced flared silhouettes, blending nostalgia with modern updates to cater to a wide range of style preferences.
The resurgence of ’70s and ’90s-inspired fashion continues to influence the denim world, with flares offering a playful and statement-making alternative to skinny and straight-leg jeans. They cater to the desire for individuality and boldness in personal style while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear.
Brands like Balmain, Gucci, and Isabel Marant, as well as denim-focused labels like Levi’s, Frame, and Citizens of Humanity, have included flares in their 2025 collections. So you can’t go wrong including flare jeans to your denim closet.
Whether styled casually or for special occasions, flare jeans are poised to dominate wardrobes in 2025.
Here’s a breakdown of how flare jeans are trending:
Ultra-High Waist
Flare jeans featuring ultra-high waistlines, elongating the legs and creating a flattering silhouette.
AE Next Level Super High-Waisted Ripped Flare Jeans ($54)
7 For All Mankind Ultra High-Rise Jo Jeans ($269)
Wide-Leg and Exaggerated Hemlines
Exaggerated flares, where the hems are wider than ever for a dramatic statement.
rag & bone Marina High-Rise Wide-Leg Flare Jeans ($318)
Sandro Wide-Leg Flare Jeans ($177)
Tailored and Sleek Designs
A classic style – always works for a more elegant look
Cinq a Sept Benji Cuffed Ankle Topstitched Denim Pants ($295)
L’Agence Marty Ultra High-Rise Flare Jeans ($285)
Stretch and Comfort Fabrics
Not only to look good but also to give you a maximum amount of comfort
Madewell Kick-Out Full Length Jeans ($138)
Veronica Beard Beverly High-Rise Stretch Flare Jeans ($328)
Casual: Pair with oversized knit sweaters or crop tops for a relaxed, boho vibe.
Polished: Tuck in a tailored blouse and layer with a blazer or trench coat for a sophisticated outfit.
Retro: Channel the ’70s by styling them with platform shoes and patterned shirts.
Evening Glam: Opt for black or metallic flare jeans and pair them with a sleek bodysuit and heels
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Valentino’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection marks Alessandro Michele’s inaugural showcase as creative director, introducing a distinctive maximalist aesthetic to the brand.
Michele’s debut has been noted for its blend of maximalist elements with Valentino’s traditional elegance. To refresh your memory – in the 1970s, Valentino’s take on boho was what made the brand stand out and known for. And for next year’s pre-fall, Michele revisited its sense of romance, infusing it with some of his own tendencies.
Interesting to note that when it comes to denim, there was – contrary to the rest of the collection – nothing opulent. Actually, let’s think about the biggest denim trend right now, over- and ubersized.
Valentino’s denim pieces seemed rather subdued in comparison to most of the other denims we’ve seen so far. Not much of oversized or overlong. The fits are definitely classic with the exception of a pair of wide-leg cropped jeans for her. Washes range from medium to stone-washed light blue.
You can shop for this year’s fall/winter Valentino collection at NET-A-PORTER, FWRD, and at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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We spend a lot of time here on Denimhunters talking about finding the perfect pair of jeans or the perfect rugged gear that is a natural fit with selvedge denim.
Of course, having the right gear is only one half of the picture. To make the most of our jeans, we need to make sure we’re wearing them right.
We see that a lot of you have questions about how to style selvedge jeans, and it’s time for us to answer these questions.
The answers below are based on our understanding of foundational style rules, pulled from a wide range of sources, and our own personal tastes.
We understand that, by offering style guidance, we’re walking into a minefield. Particularly in the realm of rebel style, idiosyncrasy is both expected and celebrated. Our opinions are not definitive. If it feels good and right to you, don’t change a thing.
However, if you are curious why some style choices seem to work better than others, why some outfits seem to leap off the page while others fade into the background (or perhaps stand out for the wrong reasons), the answers below might help.
One of the things we tend to appreciate most about great jeans is their nearly unmatched versatility. They make friends easily in casual wardrobes, pairing effortlessly and stylishly with just about anything.
However, not all jeans are built the same. As we fall headlong into the world of well-made selvedge, the denim gets heavier. They look heavy, and they fade like only heavy selvedge can. This gives them an inimitable wow factor, but it also limits their adaptability.
It’s our advice to pair like with like. As what you wear below the belt climbs in weight, so should what you wear above the belt.
A breezy linen shirt or a delicate knit will pair awkwardly with heavy selvedge. Just so, a beefy winter-weight flannel or heavy selvedge denim jacket will overwhelm lightweight pairs, making you look top-heavy.
If you’re new to selvedge and looking for a highly adaptable pair that can work with your existing wardrobe, a traditional indigo denim in the range of 12-15 oz. will probably be your best bet. As you start adding heavier shirts and jackets to your wardrobe, a heavier pair will become a must.
If you’ve got a broad-ranging wardrobe of heavy and light pieces, you’ll find outfits start to hang together when you group pieces in the same weight class. Pair like with like and you’ll be on the right track.
If you’re starting from scratch, you need to start by covering the basics. For shirting, you’ll need a quality tee, a heavy flannel, and (if you want to spiff things up), a white button-up.
Provided you’re in a casual context, doubling up on your denim pieces can be exceptionally stylish. In fact, few pieces pair as well with a selvedge denim shirt or jacket as selvedge jeans. They cry out to be worn together.
Though we’re not big fans of tonal style (where all pieces in an outfit are identical or nearly identical colours), selvedge denim pieces lend themselves very well to tonal looks. For the desired effect, try to match the indigo tones (redcast with redcast, greencast with greencast, etc.).
Without contrast of some kind, denim can look more like a uniform than an outfit. This might be exactly the look you’re going for, but don’t be surprised if people stop you on the street, not to compliment your outfit but, rather, to ask you to top up the tank and rotate the tires.
Best practice is to introduce some contrast to your outfits. Something as simple as a white tee worn over a pair of jeans and under an open jean jacket gives the dark colours something to bounce off of.
Best of all is some contrast between the shirt, jacket, and jeans. An unbeatable combination is a nicely faded or light-coloured jacket, darker selvedge jeans, and a simple cotton basic like a tee, henley, longsleeve, or sweatshirt. The dark jeans serve as a pedestal for the contrasting above-the-belt pieces. A surefire hit.
No denimhead’s collection is complete until they can tick the three big boxes: selvedge jeans, denim shirts, and selvedge denim jackets.
There’s an easy-to-remember rule for this. When it comes to tucking shirts into jeans, low means no. If you’re going to tuck, you’ll need a pair with a higher rise for it to look right.
Here’s why: Even if you’ve got a “flat” stomach, it isn’t actually flat. Shortly below your navel, the stomach angles back towards the pubic bone. This angle becomes even more prominent when you have any padding around the middle.
Tuck a shirt into low-rise jeans and you’ll end up highlighting this angle (and any padding you might have). When the jeans sit higher on the body, this angle is concealed behind the waistband. The waistband divides the body neatly in two, and both shirt and jeans fall straight down.
Provided you’ve got a higher-rise pair, tucking your shirt into your waistband can absolutely sharpen up selvedge-based looks. It’s our advice to stick to lighter-weight shirts when tucking. If you want to stay in the heritage world, chambrays are an excellent choice.
Heavy flannels and thick selvedge westerns are another matter. They’re designed to be worn untucked. Tuck them in and you’ll look like you’re carrying a spare tire around your waist. If you want to experiment with tucked in looks, steer clear of flannel (it’s just too casual to tuck). For denim, look for something as lightweight as possible.
If you want to have tucking options, start with shirts that won’t add to much padding around your waist.
There is a perfectly reasonable argument to make for belts being unnecessary if the jeans fit properly. We’ve seen plenty of great looks that feature shirts tucked into jeans and empty belt loops.
Here’s the issue, though (perhaps you’ll agree). When we leave belt loops unfilled, this draws attention to the waistband. Our eyes linger there, noticing the absence. The same thing happens with suspender buttons that are unused. They draw the eye and cock the head.
It’s our advice that, if you have belt loops or suspender buttons, use them. The look is somehow incomplete without them.
If tucking in, the belt should be at least roughly the same shade as your footwear, but this is less important when the belt is completely covered by the tails of your shirt.
When picking a belt, a good general rule is that the higher the waistband, the thinner your belt should be. A high rise pair with a thick belt and chunky buckle will make you look like Santa Claus.
It’s our advice to have at least two belts: one for lower-rise pairs and a thinner, subtler one for tucked in looks. For best results, match the leather colour with your favourite boots.
With workplace dress codes relaxing substantially since the start of the new millennium, a clean pair of selvedge jeans might be perfectly acceptable in your office. You might even be able to get away with faded pairs, provided they’re combined with smart pieces.
We welcome this development, and we have been amazed at some of the smart casual looks that denimheads have created that bridge the worlds of traditional and rugged menswear.
We have experimented with this ourselves, exploring how selvedge denim can be spiffed up without losing any of its essential character.
There are a few dos and don’ts that we’ll touch on here:
First of all, spiffed-up selvedge means tucked-in shirts. We’re all for loose shirttails in casual looks, but, in any kind of business or semi-formal setting, untucked dress shirts look sloppy and even slovenly.
This means that, if we’re going to spiff up our selvedge, we need to start with a higher-rise pair that lends itself easily to tucked-in looks.
For a jacket, go with a stand-alone blazer or sports jacket (preferably something with noteworthy texture). Do not under any circumstances split up a worsted wool suit, substituting jeans for the matching worsted wool trousers. The look is neither one thing nor the other.
Especially in the cooler months, a shawl-collar cardigan can turn rugged combinations into smart casual looks in a moment, especially if the footwear is on the dressier side. Cozy knits, and especially turtlenecks, are a smarter alternative to flannel in the fall and winter. If you want to smarten the look further, add a blazer or a sports coat.
When dressing up selvedge, boots work, but you’ll find the outfit hanging together nicely if you add slightly more refined footwear. Black or very dark brown oxfords or penny loafers add a degree of sophistication and an opportunity to introduce a flash of colour or flesh at the ankle. Avoid dress sneakers—another mongrel that is neither one thing nor the other.
To go with the weight of selvedge, you’ll need smart pieces dripping with texture. Steer well clear of anything shiny.
There are very good reasons that so many people who fall headlong down the selvedge rabbit hole become as obsessed with great boots as they are with great jeans. Nothing seems to complete selvedge-based looks quite as well as well-made boots.
The most popular style by a wide margin is the six-inch lace-up work boot, with Red Wing’s Iron Ranger being a perennial scene favourite.
When it comes to well-made boots, there are dozens of makers to choose from, so before you jump into anything, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with some of the pairs available at your price point. The differences are often subtle but, for some boot lovers, absolutely critical.
For more aggressive heritage-based looks, the engineer boot has no equal. It was the bedrock of the countercultural look (worn so well by Marlon Brando in The Wild One) that caught fire and turned jeans and biker jackets into style essentials in the early ‘50s.
The look works as well on the street today as it did on the silver screen in 1953.
The 8-inch crepe-soled moc-toe boot (once again made by Red Wing) was a foundational piece for Japanese denim collectors, who started pairing the boot with faded Levi’s 501s in the 1970s. Comfortable and stylish, it pairs as stylishly with jeans (especially faded ones) as ever.
For more polished looks, oxfords can do the trick, but nothing seems to work as well as penny loafers. Less formal than lace-ups, they pair easily and naturally with selvedge jeans, chinos, and even shorts. Once you’ve got a pair, you’ll quickly see just how essential they are.
If you prefer athletic footwear, the world of sneaker obsession frequently overlaps with the world of selvedge.
To pair well with your top-shelf selvedge, sneakers should be clean and slightly elevated. Jordans, Vans slip-ons, German Athletic Trainers, and Chuck Taylors are all popular choices for a reason.
Elevating your selvedge-based looks starts from the ground up. With the right shoes, you’ll be putting your best foot forward.
The answer to this question depends a great deal on the shape of your body and your style preferences. On the larger man, a pair of slim straights might look painted on. A skinnier man might look like he’s swimming in that same pair.
Similarly, if you tend to reach for oversized sweatshirts and hoodies, it’s logical to stick with generous fits below the belt, and if you like your shirts to fit tight, your jeans should fit in the same way. Your silhouette should be balanced.
There’s not one cut that fits all body types and styles. Exceptionally stylish selvedge-based looks do, however, have two things in common: they flatter the wearer, highlighting their best features; and they are coherent, speaking an identical or at least compatible style language.
The jeans you pick should be a perfect fit both for your body and the pieces you plan to wear with the pair. For the average man with average tastes, the slim straight will usually be the best fit. It will work with just about any untucked looks, and it will pair nicely with a wide range of footwear.
More generously cut, higher-rise pairs (often based on fits from the late ‘40s or early ‘50s) will be a great choice for those who want to lean into heritage menswear, and the combination of wider legs and higher waistbands flatter a broader range of body types (including broad ones).
It’s our advice to steer clear of the extremes. The pendulum of style swings back and forth from super skinny to ultra-baggy pairs every few years.
If it’s important for you to follow style trends, be our guest, but in the broad area between these two poles, jeans are comfortable, adaptable, and perpetually stylish.
From slim cuts to vintage straights, the most stylish cut will flatter your shape and suit your personal style.
Those dipping their toe into the selvedge pool are often perplexed by the amount of cuffed selvedge they see in the scene.
The rolled cuffs are a stylistic choice, providing a pleasing visual break between our jeans and our footwear that, as an added bonus, shows off the selvedge ID, which advertises our love for great jeans.
If you’re not fond of the look of cuffed selvedge, the practice is entirely optional. Most retailers offer some kind of hemming service, and you can often order your pair hemmed to your usual length. Make sure to ask the retailer about how much shrink you can expect with your pair.
If you’re new to selvedge and unsure about whether you want to cuff or not, leave yourself at least a few inches to play with when ordering. When you get them home, experiment with different cuffing techniques. Compare how the jeans look when they are cuffed to how they look when the denim is rolled inside the jeans.
Whether you are cuffing or not, best practice is to talk to your retailer about your desired inseam length, cuff size, etc. If they don’t offer hemming services, consider waiting to have them hemmed until after you’ve washed them a few times.
Whether they are sanforized, one-washed, or unsanforized, you never know exactly how much your pair will shrink until after you’ve washed them.
Leave around 1.5 to 2 inches per roll. Remember that it’s always better to have a little too much than not enough. Long pairs can be rolled up or down. Short ones will likely never get worn.
There might be a right way and a wrong way to wash your jeans, but, when it comes to cuffing, there are a lot of options to consider.
Just as with cuts, there is no answer to this question that will suit everybody. Whether you are looking for your first or your fiftieth pair of selvedge, it’s our advice to look far and wide for that perfect pair.
Selvedge is an investment, and you should only slap your plastic on the counter when you’re sure that you’re getting your money’s worth.
There’s no guarantee that the top-shelf brands will look better on you than entry-level brands will.
There’s significant value for money with each rung of the price ladder you climb, but this value has more to do with how the denim is woven and how the pairs are constructed than how stylish they are.
We have our favourite brands that we frequently recommend here on Denimhunters, but it’s good practice not to get too hung up on a particular brand’s output. Even if you feel a particular brand is speaking directly to you, it’s likely that they’re not the only ones speaking your precise style language.
The most stylish characters in this scene tend to build outfits based on particular moods and moments. Rather than recreating a particular brand’s catalogue shots, they assemble looks from disparate places and times. The result is a look that is entirely their own.
The best pairs for you will be the ones that you wear the most. The more you wear them, the more stylish and adaptable they will become. No matter what it says on the label, they will not be their jeans. They will be, like your style, yours and yours alone.
… or you can explore the wide world of selvedge to find the brands that speak directly to you.
Got more questions about selvedge style that you’d like us to answer? Submit them here!
To get off on the right foot, you’ll need a great pair of selvedge jeans. Start with our Selvedge Masterlist. If you’ve already got the perfect pair, the next step is usually a great pair of boots and a heavy flannel.
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Denim lovers know the Type III inside out; it’s one of the all-time greats in the denim world. So making a jean jacket that respects the iconic Type III without feeling like a straight-up replica is no easy feat.
Tellason’s founders, Tony Patella and Pete Searson, clearly knew what they were doing when they set out to give the classic Type III a fresh spin.
They’ve managed to make a jacket that’s familiar but also undeniably Tellason, with details that make it feel a little more rugged and a lot more useful in day-to-day life.
In this review, I’ll go over why Tellason’s take on the Type III with the lining could in fact be the only jacket you need.
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First, let’s talk about the fit. Tellason’s Jean Jacket sticks to the Type III’s shape but gives it a refined fit that feels right for today.
Tony wore a Levi’s Type III since his teenage years that got passed down from his uncle—he knows what makes the fit on these jackets work. Tellason’s version has that same slightly boxy cut, but it’s slimmed down a bit and made long enough to feel modern.
The result? You’ve got a jacket that works for different seasons and situations. Toss it over a T-shirt, and it’s just right for warmer days. Layer it up with a hoodie or a heavy flannel, and you’re good to go in cooler weather.
That’s what makes this jacket a keeper: it feels like a classic, but the fit’s versatile enough to keep up with how we dress today.
When they set out to create a denim jacket and launched it in 2011, Pete and Tony weren’t interested in creating a replica of the Type III. They wanted this jacket to feel like their own.
Take the front stitching, for instance: instead of going with the usual centred, tapered design, they opted for asymmetrical and straight. It’s a small change, but it makes a big difference.
Tony explains that this choice was all about making the jacket feel true to their own style. They’re not adding details for tradition’s sake. For them, it was about giving the jacket a unique personality without straying too far from what makes the Type III great.
The result is a Type III-style denim jacket that looks familiar but has enough originality to stand out. I’d agree that this feature alone shows how much Pete and Tony respect the heritage of jeanswear without being overly tied to it.
The lined version of Tellason’s Jean Jacket, which we’re reviewing here, is a whole new take on warmth for a denim jacket.
It’s got a quilted nylon lining in the sleeves that brings just the right amount of insulation, while the body has a woolen blanket liner. This jacket is for the folks who don’t want to hang up their denim just because it’s getting colder out.
Pete himself is proof of how well this lining holds up. He’s taken this jacket through near-freezing Berlin winters, and it didn’t let him down. It’s the kind of warmth that makes it a favourite, even when the temperature drops—something denim jackets typically can’t offer.
Back in the 80s, Pete had a similar lined jean jacket with a wool lining and corduroy collar. It became his go-to for a budget trip around Europe. This Tellason jacket, he says, brings back memories of that old favourite. It’s built for warmth, durability, and making memories.
Pete and Tony clearly have a thing for pockets when they design denim jackets. On the Coverall, Bryan counted no less than seven pockets—and as he argues in his review, he wouldn’t want less.
Like most Type IIIs, Tellason’s Jean Jacket has two chest pockets and two hand-warmer pockets. The hand-warmer pockets are nicely almost hidden along the seams of the front panels, and they’re perfect for keeping your hands warm without breaking the jacket’s clean lines.
If you spring for the unlined version of Tellason’s Jean Jacket, you get two additional interior pockets, bringing the total pocket count up to six. It’s a small tweak, but it makes this jacket seriously functional.
Those interior pockets are reinforced with heavy-duty material, which means they’re built to be used—not like those makeshift pockets that the 80s Levi’s Type III have. Tony says these interior pockets are his personal favourite feature of the jacket; they make it easy to keep essentials close, especially when you’re on the go.
As we learned in our article about how Tellason makes its clothes, the dedication to American craftsmanship is also front and centre to the brand. It’s not different with this jacket.
It’s produced in San Francisco—a city that obviously has some denim history. In a world where most brands have moved production overseas, Tellason’s commitment to local manufacturing speaks volumes.
When Cone Mills, the last major American producer of selvedge denim, closed in 2017, Tellason didn’t lower its standards. They sourced high-quality fabrics from other reputable mills, keeping the durability and authenticity that have defined them from day one. The 16.5 oz. heavyweight denim on this jacket is just one example of that commitment to quality.
The selvedge detail on the collar is another subtle nod to craftsmanship. While the denim purists might prefer the archetypal collar, it’s small touches like this one that add a lot of character to the design. Each material and design choice reflects a respect for true craftsmanship, making this jacket feel like a real investment in quality that stands out in today’s market.
In our book, The Rebel’s Wardrobe, we cover how the denim jacket has a history that’s tough to beat. It started out as workwear and evolved into a wardrobe staple. It’s been worn by everyone from miners and ranchers to rock stars and style icons, bringing a bit of that rebellious spirit along the way.
Elvis wore a Levi’s Type II and made it look classic. River Phoenix turned the Type III into a symbol of effortless cool. Punk and rock legends made it their own. Tellason’s Jean Jacket builds on that story, letting you bring your own style to an already iconic piece.
Pete’s personal jacket is a perfect example. He’s added patches, including a hand-painted lightning bolt by his daughter—a tribute to surf legend Gerry Lopez. There’s also a “Jacko” patch referencing The Clash’s “Janie Jones” and an elbow patch made from an old Dutch Army tent.
For Pete, this jacket isn’t just clothing—it’s a part of his story. Each patch, each bit of wear, adds to its character. It’s the kind of jacket that grows with you, picking up meaning along the way.
Customers agree that Tellason’s Jean Jacket is built to last. The feedback and reviews you’ll find of this jacket are a testament to how well it holds up.
On Tellason’s own site, one reviewer calls it a “long-term relationship,” sharing how the jacket softened over time and became even more comfortable. Another appreciates the “heft and warmth,” saying it’s his go-to jacket for cooler weather.
In his review of the unlined version of Tellason’s Type III, Mitchell Hallmark from Hallmark Gear Reviews highlights the jacket’s fit and practicality. He’d struggled to find jackets that fit his shorter torso and broad shoulders, found Tellason’s cut ideal. It gave him freedom of movement without the bulk that often comes with denim jackets.
He also loves the six-pocket design, especially the roomy interior pockets that fit everything from gloves to daily essentials. For him, Tellason’s Jean Jacket is more than just another layer; it’s a functional piece of gear ready for everyday life.
Tellason’s Jean Jacket isn’t the kind of jacket you keep in the closet. It’s made for real life. And that inherently also makes the jacket a sustainable choice—even though you’ll never hear Pete and Tony talk about how sustainable their clothes are.
Tellason builds garments that stay with you. With heavyweight denim and a well-thought-out design, this jacket is made to hold up to life’s adventures.
That focus on durability reflects Tellason’s values. By focusing on quality over trends, they’ve created a jean jacket that stands the test of time. It’s the kind of jacket you wear, live in, and love. Not just another piece of clothing but a jacket that’s part of your story.
Denim purists, heritage fans, and anyone who appreciates a well-made jacket will find a lot to love here. It’s got the feel of a classic, but with enough unique touches to make it feel like your own. With each wear, it moulds to you, making it even more personal.
Tellason’s Jean Jacket is more than just a piece of clothing. It’s a tribute to the jean jacket’s storied past, but it’s not tied down by tradition. This is a jacket for those who value craftsmanship and appreciate a garment that grows with them, picking up memories along the way.
With added warmth, versatile pockets, and rugged, American-made denim, Tellason’s Jean Jacket is ready to join the ranks of denim icons. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about feeling connected to a legacy of quality and style.
Whether you’re a seasoned denim lover or just starting to see the value of a well-made jean jacket, Tellason’s take on this classic is worth the investment. It’s a jacket with character, built to grow with you and stand the test of time.
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The deeper we descend into the world of well-made goods, the more difficult (and expensive) we become to shop for. When we have honed our taste down to a fine point, obsessing over every purchase, gift givers who might want to put clothes under the tree have a tall hill to climb.
It all starts with knowing where to look. We’re here to help point you in the right direction. Provided you are relatively certain about your gift-giving target’s size (even better if you know their measurements), you’ll find something on the list below guaranteed to please even the most discerning denimhead.
If you’re less than certain about sizes, we also have a guide brimming with no-guessing gifts that will slot nicely into rugged kits. Happy holiday shopping!
Giving the Gift of Jeans? There are no denims on this list and that’s on purpose. If it’s a great pair of five-pockets you’re, visit our Selvedge Masterlist where you’ll find our absolute favourite jeans.
Loopwheel basics got a big shot in the arm when Jeremy Allan White of The Bear wore an 8.6 oz. Merz 215 on the small screen. They’ve been a hot commodity ever since, meaning they don’t stay on shelves long. Strike while the iron is hot!
Get into the classic Merz tee at Franklin and Poe.
If it’s a quality tee you’re looking for but you want more options, start your hunt with our T-shirts guides.
In typical Iron Heart fashion, the motorcycle style specialists have taken a rugged classic and executed it to perfection. Heavy enough to be called a sweater, this boldly striped 11 oz. longsleeve is ready to hit the street or the open road.
Add these stripes to your wardrobe at Iron Heart.
The bosses at Samurai attempted to do something nobody had done before: to make Japanese denim from Japanese cotton. The Samurai Cotton Project now produces denim and basics from this seedy and creamy cotton. There’s nothing like it.
Experience Japanese cotton at Redcast Heritage.
Samurai make some of the best T-shirts in the world and you can learn more about what makes their Cotton Project so outstanding here.
An absolutely legendary denim jacket from our friends at Tellason. Fits just about every body type, and looks good on just as many. Immediately recognizable and as dependable as the winter nights are long. Available in unlined versions, but this lined one is our favourite.
Want to know more about Tellason’s Coverall? Read our in-depth of it.
SOSO’s been working hard behind the scenes to find the perfect heavy flannel. They’ve finally found it, and it’s placed custom-made heavy flannels in reach for those of us who struggle with Japanese sizing. A massive game-changer for the big and tall crowd.
We’re so in love with this fusion of chest pockets and yokes that we can overlook the polyester contained in this moleskin shirt from Wythe. Designed to be worn as an overshirt, it’ll pair brilliantly with selvedge denim and 100% cotton basics.
This brilliant fusion of western and rail-worker style comes to us courtesy of The Flat Head. This iconic pattern was popularized with the help of steel horse cowboys who relied on the vertical lines formed of tight dots to help hide dirt and stains. A rugged style staple.
This non-selvedge western might not have as much heft as our favourite selvedge versions, but, with its boot-stitched pockets and picture-perfect proportions, RRL’s version of the denim western grabs the bull by the horns.
The undisputed kings of the wool overshirt category, Dehen make their Crissman overshirts from an unsinkable 22 oz. Melton wool, making them heavier than your garden-variety peacoat. The only question remaining is what colour to get.
Freenote’s take on the classic Baja jacket brings a style associated with drum circles and Phish concerts roaring into the modern rugged scene. Sewn in California from a Japanese dobby fabric, it’s as charming as they come.
Heimat is perhaps best known for their sweaters, but they’ve recently started growing their line with a range of European-made style essentials like this bonkers-good rugby shirt. Primed for the turf, but equally good on the street.
Join the scrum in the right gear at Heimat.
It’s only natural to associate the classic French stripes with fun in the sun and sand, but they look great all year round. This 100% cotton sweater from American Trench helps you bring some of that summer style into the cooler months.
Get on board at American Trench.
France’s best rugged bag maker recently debuted their cotton version of the classic sailor sweater. It’s got all the stylishness of the traditional sailor’s jumper, but, thanks to the 100% cotton knit, it breathes more than wool, making it better suited to indoor/outdoor wear.
Slip into the cotton Sailor Sweater at Bleu De Chauffe.
This combination of heavy wool, a shawl collar, and corozo buttons will earn you a spot at the head of the table and in the armchair closest to the fire. Kiss those polyester Christmas sweaters goodbye and slip into something well-made and cozy.
The leather yokes and sheepskin collars that are the Rocky Mountain Featherbed signature lend a rugged touch to these soft and warmth-giving vests. Made in Japan and filled with a 90/10 combination of down and feathers, they are about as close as you can come to wearing a down comforter.
Slip into a Featherbed at Cultizm.
A deeply nostalgic fabric with a nearly unmatched ability to hide stains and dirt, hickory deserves nothing less than the head-to-toe treatment. Bonus points if you can somehow put them to work either in a garage or on a train engine.
Step on board at Private and Co.
We all need a break from indigo from time to time. There’s no better substitute for indigo denim than duck canvas. Cut in the classic five-pocket style, these Mister Freedom Frontiers will slot nicely into seriously rugged kits.
Dip into some Duck at Franklin and Poe.
Since picking up a pair of these for myself, I’ve been converting members of my family, most of whom now have a pair of Sullivans to help protect their hands when doing either heavy or dirty work. As tough as nails.
If you still haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for, check out our other gift guides. Get inspirated by Bryan’s personal wishlist or find a one-size-fits-all gift here.
If you’re looking for the perfect pair of jeans to give as a gift, you really can’t go wrong with any of the pairs on our Selvedge Masterlist. If you want something more basic, check out our guides to high-quality T-shirts.
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If you’ve ever been either on the giving or receiving end of a gift that doesn’t fit, you probably aren’t keen to repeat the experience. Delight and gratitude quickly turn to embarrassment for both the giver and receiver. We’re here to help.
We’ve scoured the world of well-made goods to find this long list of gifts that you can give with complete confidence that there won’t be any fit issues. If you’ve got a denim lover on your list, you’re sure to find something that they’ll love here.
Oh, those Unbranded Jeans above? Yeah, they obviously do come in different sizes—Thomas just thought that clean leather patch visually said it all.
A nice stocking stuffer for the true-blue enthusiast who wants to know more about some of the iconic items in their wardrobes, including how to style them, this special issue of the Heritage Post is an equally essential follow-up to our book, The Rebel’s Wardrobe.
English versions of the magazine are available here.
Take a tour through the long and rich history of American-made workwear with this essential guide to vintage denim jackets. If you don’t have pockets deep enough to get into the collecting game, this book is the next best thing.
Redcast Heritage has copies of the book for sale.
Author Simon Crompton is a master of elevated casual style that blends rugged and classic pieces. Even if you only look at the pictures, it’s impossible to pick up this book without taking something of value away from it.
Get this stylish companion at Arterton UK.
Each issue is filled with articles covering iconic makers and styles from the long and legendary history of workwear. A single issue is always lonely on the shelf, so it’s our advice to just grab the complete set. Utterly indispensable reference material on every page.
This is the hat Santa would wear if he was searching for a practical and stylish upgrade. Made from virgin wool in Germany, it’s got a healthy dose of red-cheeked holiday cheer, but it will still be fit for purpose long after the tree’s on the curb.
Kapital has a well-earned reputation for producing some of the selvedge world’s wildest (and most extravagantly priced) pieces. Their bandanas, though, are very reasonably priced and relatively conservative. Soft and stylish, they make an excellent addition to rugged kits.
We prefer well-worn things to brand new ones, and this bandana bracelet is crying out for daily use and abuse. With an aluminium core, it’ll go the distance, but the bandana will fade and fray brilliantly. A signature piece in the making.
We’re all for using and abusing our clothes, but it somehow doesn’t seem right to just leave our daily pieces in a heap on the floor. This valet stand is the elegant solution.
One of those items that, if purchased wisely, might only ever have to be purchased once, a good toiletries bag will liven up your luggage and help keep all your creams, balms, and gels in one (beautiful) place.
For those who take everyday carry to the absolute extremes, this hatchet might be the piece they’ve been missing. Definitely not for urban use, this gift will be perfect for the man who spends more time outdoors than in.
They also have an excellent full-size axe that’ll add some rugged beauty to your woodshed.
If you wear slip-on boots, a nice boot jack can live next to the door and help you get out of your boots quickly and easily. If you use the toe of one boot to hold the heel in place while you slide your foot out, the leather-wrapped jack will be much gentler on the heels of your boots.
An always-interesting fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and Native American influence, First Arrow’s infuse each of their pieces with a touch of the American Southeast. Start with this beautiful chain and add a pendant that catches your eye.
If you want a through-the-roof reaction, you don’t even need to wait for them to open the box if it’s got that Good Art logo on it. Fill the box with this Saint Christopher medallion and you’ll be able to coast on the brownie points until next Christmas. Double points if you give them a matching chain.
Iron Shop Provisions has a great selection of Good Art Hollywood pieces.
If you’ve got a wallet with a loop on it, but you still haven’t fed a chain through that loop, it’s time to remedy that with a wallet chain. Our favourite is this solid brass one from Obbi Good.
A gorgeous stocking stuffer courtesy of New York’s 3sixteen. Wearing great jeans every day is the best way to showcase our love of great denim, but second best is this enamel pin. Will look great on a denim jacket.
Snag this beautiful pin from the good people at Redcast Heritage.
To add a touch of rugged and personal character to your denim or leather jackets, you can’t do much better than these metal badges from the legendary Lewis Leathers—the UK’s oldest leather motorcycle clothing manufacturer. Tons of pins to pick from!
You’ll find a great selection of these badges at Corlection.
A simple but elegant addition to your cutlery drawer, this set of beautifully crafted chopsticks put paper-sleeve chopsticks to shame. The wooden box is just as beautiful as the chopsticks. It’s almost a shame to put them back in the drawer.
For those who like to sip in style, this set of three mugs from The Real McCoy’s, each of them handcrafted in Japan, will make the perfect gift. They’re available separately, but it’s a shame to split up a set this good.
With a flask this beautiful, you’ll be looking for excuses to bring a nip of the hard stuff with you wherever you go. If you’ve got a strong preference for top-shelf booze, you should have a flask every bit as dignified as your tipple.
The flask, complete with copper filler, can be found at Manready Mercantile.
Virginia’s Shockoe Atelier take pains to produce all of their goods ethically and sustainably, and this denim apron is no exception. If you’ve got somebody on your list who loves denim and cooking in equal measure, look no further.
Get the denim apron straight from Shockoe Atelier.
We’re finishing off with a few other complementary pieces that will require some sizing to get just right. For most of these, a good guess will be good enough.
A sure-fire winner for selvedge lovers. Even if they already have one that they’ve patinated to perfection, that’s just one more reason to start a new one. This Herman Oak Vegtan will make an excellent patina project.
Start your next patina project at Pigeon Tree.
Obbi Good have a knack for rugged accessories. From wallets and bags to jewellery and belts, they’re the label of choice for heritage enthusiasts around the world looking for that perfect finishing touch, with hammered silver bracelet being a brilliant example.
Made from extremely thick Japanese saddle leather, 925 silver, and a ruby in the cat’s eye for that touch of bling, this bracelet is perfect for the man who wants to make a lasting impression.
Chances are, you’ve got more shoes than you have shoe trees. Unless you religiously purchase trees every time you get a new pair, you’re probably due for a set or two of these beautiful aromatic red cedar shoe trees.
If you love the blending of indigo and cotton as much as we do, you want every part of your life to be touched by that unmistakable shade of blue. Let you furry friend join in the fun with this gorgeous indigo-dyed rope collar, available in three sizes.
Add something under the tree for your fur buddy at Manready Mercantile.
If you still haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for, we’ve also got a more personal list of gifts pulled from our own private wish lists. You’ll find it here.
If you’re looking for the perfect pair of jeans to give as a gift, you really can’t go wrong with any of the pairs on our Selvedge Masterlist. If you want something even more basic, check out our Basics Shootout, featuring a run-down of our eight favourite well-made tees on the market.
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