Does Bleu de Chauffe make the best leather messenger bags?
Made in France, today we take a look at this BEAUTIFUL computer bag by Bleu de Chauffe — the Zeppo Solo
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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.
Heated tech jackets are actually super useful
I never knew heated apparel was this good
Opinion
Jeans that actually fit "athletic" or thicker thighs
For over a decade, finding the right-fitting jeans has always been somewhat tricky — but there are some staples that just might work for those of you that have larger thighs
The Vintage Heavyweight Sweatshirt by Gustin, in Army Rainbow-nep
Built with old school sturdiness and in a relaxed fit as an ode to the past, this 100% cotton sweatshirt is built to last and break in — rather than down
The Indigo Monster Sashiko jeans by Gustin, in Vintage Straight
A superb, straight-cut pattern with a high rise, room in the seat and thigh — with just the slightest taper from knee to hem
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
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.
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
Everything About the Wrangler 13MWZ
Cowboy cut jeans patterned so well that it makes everybody look good in them
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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
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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