A New Menswear Guide, Heavyweight Denim Updates, and Spring Deals
It’s been a hands-on week. On Tuesday, the first batch of Weirloom Slim Fit jeans arrived. I packed and shipped the pre-orders the same day. By now, those first pairs are either landing or about to.
Besides that, I’ve been publishing and tracking a few things worth your attention—from a new guide that looks beyond jeans and into the structure of a wardrobe, to a couple of interesting denim releases that push texture and weight.
In This Issue of the DH Weekly:
- A new guide to 10 menswear classics—the architecture beyond jeans
- Kato’s 17 oz. “Monster Slub”
- SOSO’s 33 oz. left-hand twill (limited batch)
- Updated sales page + Cultizm’s 20% spring promotion
On Building a Wardrobe (Not Just Buying Pieces)
Most people don’t enter this world through a fisherman’s sweater or a peacoat. You usually come in through one of three doors.
For some, it starts with jeans—raw denim, selvedge, fades. For others, it’s boots. And more recently, we’ve seen people enter through heavyweight T-shirts and loopwheeled jersey.
However you’ve arrived, the pattern is similar: you begin with one category, then the horizon expands.
When Bryan and I worked on The Rebel’s Wardrobe back in 2022, we deliberately looked beyond jeans and the usual suspects. We explored the origins of more than 40 menswear classics across workwear, military, Ivy, and naval traditions.
Last year, Bryan also wrote several denim style pieces here on Denimhunters—on colour combinations and classic pairings like flannel and denim—looking at how these pieces actually work together.
In a new article, he narrows the focus to ten core garments that form the architecture of a rugged wardrobe—pieces like the chambray shirt, the peacoat, the penny loafer, and others that quietly anchor everything else you wear.
If jeans, tees, and boots are the foundation, these are what give the structure depth and longevity. It’s worth a read.
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Kato’s New 17 oz. “Monster Slub” Denim
In case you actually do need a pair of jeans, Kato has just launched something that caught my attention.
A new 17 oz. selvedge they’re calling the “Monster Slub”—built around exaggerated uneven yarn that promises plenty of surface character as it fades.
I wore Iron Heart’s slubby selvedge for a full year, and what defines fabrics like that isn’t just weight—it’s the way the irregular yarn creates depth over time.
If you prefer denim with visible texture rather than a flat, uniform look, this is one to keep an eye on.
SOSO 33 oz. Left-Hand Twill (While It Lasts)
In case you think 17 oz. is too lightweight, SOSO is back with something else for the heavyweight crowd.
Last year, I reviewed their 33 oz. ultra-heavy denim, which remains one of the most extreme options on the market. “Built for true denim enthusiasts (or crazy people)”, as they put it in the product description 😂
They’re now offering this denim in left-hand twill, available in both jeans and denim jacket—and Johan told me in an email that this will be the only batch of left-hand twill at this weight.
Left-hand twill typically feels slightly softer and smoother over time compared to right-hand twill—still dense, still demanding, but with a different hand and break-in character.
At this weight, we’re not talking about everyday denim. But if you were curious about the original 33 oz. and wanted to experience it in a slightly different weave, this is an interesting development.
Orders placed until 26 March are also entered into a giveaway for one of three handmade wallets made in Sweden using the same 33 oz. fabric.
Sales Update and Cultizm’s Spring Promotion
I’ve updated the Sales page with current markdowns from the retailers and brands we regularly feature. If you haven’t checked it recently, there’s a solid mix of denim, boots, flannels, and outerwear worth digging through.
Also, Cultizm has launched a spring promotion, offering 20% off selected products with the code SPRING at checkout. You can shop that sale here—remember to use that code at checkout.
As always, I keep the sales page updated as new deals appear. If you’re building out your wardrobe—or filling a gap—it’s a sensible place to start.
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