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Denimhead Gifts Under $150: Our 2025 Budget Gift Guide
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Small Dollar Presents that will Get Big Smiles from the Denimhead in Your Life
Denimheads are notoriously tough to shop for. We love clothes more than anything, but buying us jeans, jackets, or even shirts is always a risk. Sizing is tricky, preferences (very) specific. Even if you know our measurements or favourite brands, there’s still a good chance you’ll swing and miss.
That’s why we’ve put together three holiday gift guides, each built around a different price range. This one covers gifts up to $150—from thoughtful stocking stuffers to solid under-the-tree picks. Prices climb as you scroll.
Looking for something a little more extravagant? We’ve also got a guide for gifts in the $150–$400 range, and a guide for splurge-worthy gifts over $400. But don’t skip ahead just yet—you might find exactly what you’re looking for on the list below.
TL;DR – Three Solid Picks Under $150
If you’re short on time, go with these. Practical, giftable, and unlikely to miss.
- Brave Star Raw Denim Soap ($19) – Fade-safe detergent made for raw denim.
- Felix Green Bandana ($34) – Cult favourite, easy to wear and to gift.
- Full Count Indigo Watch Cap ($89) – Rope-dyed, made in Japan, ages like denim.
Want to Wrap Up Some Raw Denim?
We haven’t included any raw denim in this guide. If you want to give the gift of denim, start with our Selvedge Masterlist for raw denim jeans, our Denim Jackets Guide, and our Denim Shirts Guide.
Red Wing All Natural Leather Conditioner
These tins of all-natural leather conditioner are an essential companion for leather goods like boots or belts.
If they already have a tin, check to see if they’re down to their last dollop.
Brave Star Raw Denim Soap
When washing selvedge denim, it’s important to use a detergent that cleans the denim nicely without dulling any of the vibrant indigo tones that we’ve worked hard to bring to the surface. This specially formulated raw denim soap will do the job.
Bradley Mountain Candles
Bradley Mountain have produced a wide range of woodsy scented candles that manage to walk the tightrope between rugged and refined. Adored by women and men, they’re perfect for every room in the house.
Rototo Socks
$28-50/Pair at Bridge and Burn
This Japanese sock brand can be found on the shelves at just about every serious rugged stockist. Comfortable, durable, and stylish, they provide a serious upgrade from sweat socks.
Felix Green Bandana
Just a few years after bursting on the scene, Felix Green has become a household name thanks to his remarkable bandana designs. A surefire hit if laid with care beneath the tree.
American Trench Fingerless Gloves
Made from extrafine merino wool, these gloves will be a great choice for those who don’t want to keep taking their hands in and out of their gloves every time they want to check their phone. Absolutely essential for those who regularly walk the dog in the cold.
XXL Hardware Bead Bracelet
Adding a handsome touch to the wrist, these beads (a combination of wood and stone) will be a great choice for the man who wants to keep things simple but could use an elegant touch. An inexpensive but eye-catching style upgrade from bare wrists.
Division Road Cedar Shoe Tree
Doing double duty, these cedar shoe trees help fine leather footwear (either shoes or short boots) keep their shape and absorb sweat and other oils. Essential for proper boot or shoe care.
Best Made Strongbox
The uses for these 22-gauge steel, powder-coated boxes are virtually limitless. The design has recently been updated to make these impenetrable boxes stackable. If you’re giving something small and valuable this year, throw them off the scent by wrapping it in one of these.
The Rebel’s Wardrobe
With more than 40 chapters, each one dedicated to a different piece of casual menswear, this coffee-table book is essential reading for those who like to be informed about the clothes they wear every day.
Whitesville Tees
If the denim lover in your life doesn’t yet have a drawer bursting with made-in-Japan tees, there’s no better introduction to the world of loopwheeled basics than a two pack of these Whitesville tees.
Explore more T-shirt options in our T-shirt buying guides.
Full Count Indigo Watch Cap
Made from rope-dyed indigo yarns, this 100% cotton watch cap will age the way only indigo-dyed garments can. Guaranteed to become the first thing they reach for when they head out into the cold.
Reigning Champ Midweight Terry Sweats
Canadian knitwear has a stellar reputation around the world for its durability, comfort, and quality. Athletic gear from Reigning Champ can go toe to toe with the world’s best without breaking a sweat.
Chisos Boot Jack
Take a quick look at the boots by the door. If all of them have worn marks at the back of the heels from kicking them off, you’re looking at somebody who needs a boot jack–especially if they regularly wear slip-on boots of any kind.
Redcast Jeans Hangers
$98 for 3 from Redcast Heritage
Most of us have drawers bursting with jeans. It’s a shame to keep our beautifully faded pairs in the dark. Hang them with these iron hangers designed specifically for heavy denim.
Allevol Narrow Belt
With waistbands climbing higher and higher, there’s a growing appetite for slimmer belts like this beauty from Allevol. If your fella is experimenting with higher rises but doesn’t have a slim but rugged belt, this one’s a guaranteed winner.
BillyKirk Veg Tan Camera Strap
Love taking photos of your gear? Give your camera the same degree of love you give your jeans by tricking it out with this gorgeous veg tan strap. Will patina beautifully as it ages.
Sullivan Chore Gloves
I’ve given a pair of these to just about every man in the family. They last far longer than typical work gloves, and they look amazing. Perfect for the man who regularly works his fingers to the bone.
Kyrgies Slides
Slippers get a shot in the arm from Kyrgies with these wool slides that can easily move between indoor and outdoor spaces. Stylish and incredibly comfortable.
Looking for More?
If you still haven’t found the perfect gift for this year, we’ve got two other guides for you to consider. You’ll find a guide for medium to large budgets here and a guide for extravagant gifts for the denimhead who has everything here.
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Iron & Resin – Clothes Worn In, Not Out!
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 Is Making A Come-Back This Season
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/S 2026 – “Denim Village”
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 Breaker of Legs: First-Hand Impressions of 33 oz. Selvedge
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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.
TL;DR – For Those Who Think 25 oz. Is Too Flimsy
SOSO’s 33 oz. denim is triple-twisted warp yarns, week-long weaving, no stretch—just pure, punishing craftsmanship. The jeans are custom-made and as much a statement as they are jeans. Get yours here.
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.
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.
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.
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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