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Some individuals and various old school workwear companies wax denim to make the fabric waterproof, windproof, and durable. This old method creates a stiff texture that breaks in over time. It forms unique fade patterns that show how you wear the item. Benefits of Waxed Denim -Water resistance: Wax blocks rain and keeps you dry. -Wind protection: Thick layers stop cold air from passing through. -Extra strength: The coating protects the cotton threads from wear and tear. -Age

OK,..normally, when its extremely HOT, and we're in the dreaded dog days of summer, you will see me touting the virtues of Seersucker, Linen and even the ever elusive summer weight wool. However,..for the most informal of occasions ,.the natural, go-to, fiber of choice is clearly a lighter weight denim ( anything less then 12 ounces or less) ,.and depending on the particular weave and construction of the fabric,.a well made lightweight can be as comfortable as most linen you

#denimfashionfrontier This particular nonfiction book,..denim. - Fashion Frontier by Emma McClendon is,.outside of my couple of Ralph Lauren books one of my favorites, ven if she gets things wrong about the old denim US Navy uniforms,.Lol its a wonderful and entertaining read that shows #denim is more than just basic workwear. "Denim: Fashion's Frontier" is an acclaimed fashion history book written by fashion historian and curator Emma McClendon. Published by Yale University

To be succinct,.and direct. What we know as, and refer to as "preppy" clothing is literally the polar opposite of "workwear". The difference generally being one of class and social status and offcourse the origins of why the clothing was designed and made in the first place. Preppy style originated in the early 20th century among students at elite Northeastern U.S. college-preparatory schools and Ivy League universities like Harvard and Yale, as well as the HBCU's the "Histor

Its very true that our modern cargo pants are inspired by military pants and are the direct descended form combat uniform items dating back to around ww2. The military originally created these heavily pocketed and roomy designs to maximize gear-carrying capacity and mobility for troops. After World War II, combat trousers evolved rapidly to balance durability, comfort, and specialized utility. WWII Origins (1938-1945): The concept started with the British Battle Dress Unifo

Could you and should you are both based on the situation,.the intent of the individual,.the occasion your attending ( if formal than certainly its a NO) and the message you're trying to convey to the wold . In other words,..if its not noticeable,..then how complicated can it be?

Charles hollis "Chuck" Taylor was a former Basketball player who went to work for the converse shoes company. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star (often simply called "Chucks") is one of the most iconic and best-selling canvas sneakers in history. Originally designed in 1917 as a basketball shoe. The two pair i am trying to style today are both white but besides that they couldnt be more different. Plus,.i am trying to avoid the whole classic #mericana trope of blue jeans and

Before i begin a series of blog posts on Gentleman's Style,.lets talk a bit about the continued relevancy,.or lack of relevancy of the term itself. Do YOU know any man who says openly that they aspire to those age old chivalrous values? or,.are we few Content Creators talking about the plight of mens dress and demeanor just fooling ourselves LoL.

Outside of the standard "grail" pieces ( field jackets,.flight jackets,.Jungle Jackets,.fatigue plants,.etc etc),.there's literally decades worth of vintage heritage military surplus garments you an possibly choose from to enhance your style that aren't prices as luxury items,.LoL. This is especially true with militaria thats much more recent,.and even still being produced albeit in a slightly updates or upgraded form. The slant pocked version of the Vietnam Era piece of fie

Everyone knows that winter is easy. Winter is a fashion and style fans best and favorite time of year. All the layers you can play with allow for some real ability for self expression and an opportunity to showcase real personal style. But,.alas,.what about the dog days of a long HOT summer? And what effect did the rise of mass produced garments made in huge quantities using modern,.lightweight,.inexpensive fabrics have on mens style?

Every now and then i can pull off a small miracle and actually create a stylish, well-put together appearance for myself. LoL Not every image or video will have commentary because many of these garments are long gone having been left behind abruptly during the chaotic period of the COVID pandemic. Bu i will TRY to provide some context to these semi rare occasions were Im actually dressed up a bit. NOTE- I am goign to continuosly update this part of the blog- so check back ev

Waxing denim has been a "thing" among a segment of the heritage clothing for some time now. The general idea is to add some type of heated wax ( usually beeswax) to some type of fabric in order to make it more resistant to moisture. This gnarly looking specimen is one of my more outrageous and possibly agregious examples but in a wild "over the top" fashion. Its a heavy weight ( possibly 16 ounch ) denim thats been both painted and waxed with a couple layers are actaully vari

Up cycled #selvedge denim blue jeans mens 40X30 with mix of distressed features and paint splatter! ! One of my original up cycling ideas made from an old #selvedgedenim pair of gap jeans with authentic Japanese denim and my own original touches!

The phrase "Summer weight Selvedge" or "Summer Weight Denim" isn't one that I'm thinking already exist,.but if it doesn't it most definitely should.

I have to admit I kind of struggled a bit with the title of this blog series because there certainly are a lot of specific ideas and opinions I have on how things have changed in mens fashion over these last few decades. As well as how i think they might continue. Wether or not thats a "good" thing is subjective,.but the fact that we're a lot more casual, money conscious or sensitive to price while also being subject to the influence on online content creators has changed the

Might just replace linen as my favorite summer fabric,..