The best fabrics for fall and winter, piece by piece. Josh Sirlin on melton, Harris Tweed, camel hair, merino, corduroy, selvedge denim, waffle knit, 30oz terry, horsehide, sheepskin and goose down at Black Bear Brand.

Fabric Guide, materials, menswear, StyleJosh SirlinOctober 28, 2026best fabrics for fall and winter, winter fabrics, warmest fabrics, melton wool, camel hair, merino wool, corduroy, waffle knit thermal, 30oz terry, black bear brand materialsComment

Japan, and Everything Coming / 日本、そしてこの先のすべて

The Tokyo pop up is done, and right after it I went to Okayama. Denim, two new corduroy colors, two new fabrics, knits, and what is coming next. 東京のポップアップを終えて、そのまま岡山へ。デニム、新しいコーデュロイの色が2つ、新しい生地が2つ、そしてニットの話です。

Outdoor Clothing Came Indoors

Somebody named it in 2017 and the whole world went along with it. Josh Sirlin on how outdoor clothing became city clothing, and how to do it with cloth you actually want to touch.

Culture, Craft & Materials, Jackets, Style, Style & HeritageJosh SirlinAugust 25, 2026outdoor fashion, gorpcore, outdoor style, technical clothing everyday, layering guide, corduroy, heavyweight terry, black bear brandComment

Pink Was a Man's Color First

For two hundred years pink meant money and power, and men wore it without thinking twice. Josh Sirlin on how a color changed sides, and on making a rose you cannot get anywhere else.

Culture, Craft & Materials, Fabric Guide, Heritage, StyleJosh SirlinAugust 10, 2026history of pink, pink in menswear, why is pink a girls color, men wearing pink, color history, vintage rose, corduroy, black bear brandComment

Why We Love Corduroy at Black Bear Brand

Corduroy is one of the most underrated fabrics on earth — and ours is made in Japan, where it's done best.

corduroyJosh SirlinJune 23, 2026corduroy, men's corduroy, corduroy pants, Japanese corduroy, made in Japan corduroy, Black Bear BrandComment