The Story Behind Ebbets Field Flannels
Like denim, baseball’s long history has been culturally significant for over a century with its iconic players, nickname as “America’s Pastime”, and the introduction of the baseball cap which is common...
View ArticleTwilled & Co. – Introducing Korea’s Heritage Denim
South Korea has had a relatively low profile when it comes to raw denim but with the popularity of raw denim growing as fast as it is, it’s no surprise that we’re starting to see more brands emerging...
View ArticleNorman Russell Denim – An Amalgam of Americana
American-made goods are making its way back into the market with plenty of independent denim companies at the helm. One such brand, Norman Russell, is taking that idea and keeping it in the family by...
View ArticleThe New Standard Edition – New York’s Latest Raws
As many of you know, a few of us here at Rawr set up post in New York last month to cover Market Week. During the marathon runs of trade shows throughout the city, we met with many brands including...
View Article!iTEM Denim – LA’s Fashion Forward Raws
In the past 4-5 years, the rising popularity of raw selvedge denim has brought forth an increase in brands. And while they all have the same goal of creating better made goods, inevitably they begin to...
View ArticleUBI-iND Gears Up for FW ’14
In a growing industry that seems to get to more and more saturated, it’s a challenge to stand out and separate yourself from the rest. But Ulrich “Ubi” Simpson has been in the game for a long time,...
View ArticleCult of Individuality Future Vintage Fading Contest
LA-based denim label Cult of Individuality is going all out on a fading contest starting this October. Cult wants to see how their raw denim breaks in, fades, and ages with the different personalities...
View ArticleNap, Inc. – Entrepreneurship Crafted in Okayama
There are many reasons why we love denim: the fades, the history, and the craftsmanship are the first few that spring to mind. While interviewing many brands, you realize that there’s another...
View Article3sixteen F/W 2014 Lookbook
3sixteen recently dropped their F/W 2014 lookbook and this season’s offerings look full of strong pieces to incorporate into your rotations for the coming season. Some of the standouts of the...
View Article6 Raw Denim Brands You May Not Know About
Let it never be said that we at Rawr Denim are deaf to the voice of our readers. Some of you asked for some exposure to lesser-known brands who utilize our revered fabric. Here is a small list of a...
View ArticleFat Boy Clothing – Heritage Wear Made in France
When it comes to denim, work wear, replica and heritage wear in general, two countries spontaneously come in mind: the United States and Japan. Yet, some European labels stand out, like Netherlands...
View ArticleCircle of Friends: Sweden’s Denim Revival
As many denim enthusiasts know, the most favored denim mills call Japan (and North Carolina) their home. There are plenty of other countries that produce denim (e.g. Elhaus of Indonesia), following the...
View ArticleFeltraiger: A Different Kind of Heritage Denim
New York has always been an important city when it comes to fashion. Specifically with denim, many of the more prominent brands like 3sixteen and Left Field as well as several smaller brands operate...
View ArticleCivilianaire Standard Slim – Denim Review
Civilianaire is a curious case study in the realm of raw. As the progeny of Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman, the duo behind Jean Shop and Lucky Brand, it’s surprising that Civilianaire is not more...
View ArticleThe Rise and Fall and Rise Of PF Flyers
PF Flyers is one of the most storied names American sneakers and yet, the company was nearly defunct a decade ago. Back then, its customer base solely consisted of sneaker aficionados and collectors...
View ArticleNorth Carolina’s Circle A Brand Launches Kickstarter Campaign
The world of fashion tends to gravitate towards California and New York in North America. But in vintage workwear, Americana, and denim, few regions of the United States have deeper roots than North...
View ArticleDoublewood – Denim Made Well in China
In almost every industry, the phrase “Made in China” is often cast in a more negative light as it is associated with lower quality goods although at generally lower prices. It’s a justified viewpoint...
View ArticleNoble Denim x Bulleit Bourbon – Bourbon Barrel Aged Jeans
If you’re the type of person that thinks you’ve seen everything denim has to offer, we’ve got something new for you. Noble Denim has teamed up with Bulleit Bourbon to experiment with dipping 50 pairs...
View ArticleThe Hill-Side Fabric Store Now Open
The Hill-Side has been known for making their modern goods using quality fabrics that are as beautiful as they are unique. If you’ve ever found yourself ogling one of their patterns, now’s your chance...
View ArticleNigel Cabourn X Filson Work Cape Jacket Review
This past September, Filson released a capsule collection with British designer Nigel Cabourn at the helm. The CC Filson line was met with overwhelming hype and anticipation, causing initial runs of...
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