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The Best Gear For the Denim Lover in Your Life
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.
Merz b. Schwanen 215 Tee
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.
Iron Heart Sweater-Weight Long-Sleeve
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.
Samurai Cotton Project Long-Sleeve
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.
Tellason Blanket-Lined Coverall
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 Heavy Flannel
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.
Wythe Moleskin Outlaw Shirt
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.
Flat Head Wabash Western
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.
RRL Denim Western
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.
Dehen Crissman Overshirt
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 Salinas
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 Rugby Shirt
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.
Cotton Breton Sweater
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.
Bleu De Chauffe Cotton Sailor Sweater
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.
Dehen Shawl Cardigan
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.
Rocky Mountain Featherbed Vest
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.
Flat Head Hickory Overalls
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.
Mister Freedom Duck Frontiers
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.
Sullivan Elk Chore Gloves
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.
Looking Far and Wide? We’re Here to Help
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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