Opinion
Why quality matters, whether the price tag is low-priced or expensive
Cheap clothing & gear come from cheap-minded people that want to ruin the Earth for a buck or two
Bryanhttps://splsh.de
Chief Editor & Founder of Splished
Appreciating craftsmanship and using clothing for the purposes you need them; functional fashion — that's what Splished is at its core. Good material, thoughtful pattern design, and how your gear makes you feel is what's most important.
Opinion
Why longer jean inseams represent functional fashion more than anything else
It's all about the leg exposure — bug bites, and generally just seeing a man's skinny ankles isn't all that appealing
YouTube Videos
Cooper Sportswear's A2 leather flight jacket in goatskin
One of the most historical jackets you can still buy nearly 100 years after they were first invented. Here are the details on the A2, and how you can buy one for yourself.
YouTube Videos
Cotton-hemp Henley shirts from Whale Wish
Hemp is one of the best materials you can use across a variety of spectrums in life. In this case, a blend of organic cotton and hemp fiber are expertly woven together, then crafted into a 3-button Henley. There's a reason I decided to affiliate with Whale Wish
Boots
Are Red Wing Iron Rangers "cosplay fashion boots"? And what actually makes a good boot?
When a company comes out with a style of boot that's reminiscent of the past, there will be a lot of detractors about the boot's usefulness. Much of the time, fashion-forward people catch and form trends, and hipsters gravitate toward simplicity. These two groups of people,
YouTube Videos
Everything you need to know about the Wrangler 13MWZ Cowboy Cut jeans
I say it all the time, The Wrangler 13MWZ are the best-fitting, most affordable jeans on the market. There's a reason I have over 15 videos on this specific model of denim jeans alone: What are some alternatives to the 13MWZ? Now, the 936DEN slim fit is a
YouTube Videos
Denim overalls — how to wear them, and where to get them
Overalls, also called bibs, are pretty useful. They keep you clean from debris while maintaining your clothing underneath, preventing abrasion and staining. They can also look pretty good, if they're your style. These ones are from Whale Wish, a company I affiliated with because I liked their stuff
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Red Wing's 1155 NailSeat Pecos boots
Much like the Iron Ranger, the Pecos roper boots have a long history (100+ years vs 65-ish, anyway). Still sold on the Red Wing Shoes website today, these boots are part of their work line, which features a poron insole instead of the traditional leather you'd find in
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The anatomy of a roper boot, and how cowboy boots should fit
Slip on/pull on boots are probably the trickiest for most people to size for their feet. Having no laces to cinch the boots tighter, they feel different when you walk in them — and a lot of people think they've sized wrong when they have heel slip. If
YouTube Videos
Instead of cheap crap, buy high quality t-shirts
When you see t-shirts that actually have a price tag on them, you might cringe a little. It's not the price of a Hanes tee that comes in a plastic bag, that's for sure. The thing is, you'll appreciate yourself a lot more when
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Wrangler's cowboy cut denim jacket
Not necessarily a trucker jacket, but close enough in style to call it one: the M-159 jacket from Wrangler is one of their best items. In that beautiful 100% cotton broken twill material, the way Wranglers break in is just different. And you don't have to pay an
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32 Degrees: a brand I've been wearing for over 15 years
And it's inexpensive. I was going to use the word "cheap" there, but the stuff really isn't — it lasts, it's built decently, and it pretty much just does the job it's meant it. There's not much more you